Panasonic CUPC9GKD: TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.

Symptom Cause

Mist emerges from indoor unit.

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Condensation effect due to cooling process.

Waterowingsoundduringoperations.

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Refrigerant ow inside the unit.

The room has a peculiar odour.

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This may due to damp smell emitted by the wall, carpet, furniture or clothing.

Indoor fan stops occasionally during

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This helps to remove the surrounding odours.

automatic fan speed setting.

Operation is delayed a few minutes after

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The delay is a protection to the unit’s compressor.

restart.

Outdoor unit emits water/steam.

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Condensation or evaporation occurs on pipes.

The unit operates automatically when

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It is the Auto Restart function of the unit. Operation will be restarted automatically under the

power is resumed after a power failure.

previous operation mode and airow direction when power is resumed as the operation is

not stopped by remote control .

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To cancel the Auto Restart Control, please refer to page 6.

Power indicator blinks before the unit is

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This is a preliminary step in preparation for the operation when the ON timer has been set.

switched on.

Check the following before calling for servicing.

Symptom Check

Coolingoperationisnotworkingefciently.

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Set the temperature correctly.

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Close all doors and windows.

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Clean or replace the air lters.

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Clear any obstruction at the air inlet and air outlet vents.

Noisy during operation.

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Check if the unit has been installed at an incline.

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Close the front panel properly.

Remote control does not work.

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Insert the batteries correctly.

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Replace weak batteries.

The unit does not work.

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Check if the circuit breaker is tripped.

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Check if timers have been set.

FOR EXTENDED NON-USE

• Activate fan mode for 2~3 hours to thoroughly dry the unit.

• Turn off the power supply and unplug.

• Remove the remote control batteries.

SEASONAL INSPECTION AFTER EXTENDED

NON-USE

• Checking of remote control batteries.

• No obstruction at air inlet and air outlet vents.

• After 15 minutes of operation, it is normal to have the following temperature difference between air inlet and air outlet vents:

Cooling: ≥ 8°C

NON SERVICEABLE CRITERIAS

TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY and CALL Authorized Distributor under the following conditions:

• Abnormal noise during operation.

• Water/foreign particles have entered the Remote Control.

• Water leaks from Indoor unit.

• Circuit breaker switches off frequently.

• Power cord becomes unnaturally warm.

• Switches or buttons are not functioning properly.

• The timer indicator blinks and the unit can not be operated.