Panasonic Cwxc145hu Operating Instructions Manual

Models:CW-XC145HU
CW-XC185HU
CW-XC245HU
Please read these operating instructions thoroughly
before using your air conditioner and keep for future
reference.
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Room Air Conditioner
CW382820391S
R
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

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Safety Precautions
About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Features and Installation
Before you call for service...
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Staple your receipt to this page in case you need it later.
Write down the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on the side of each unit.
Dealers Name
Date Purchased
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and
maintain your air conditioner properly. Just a little preventive
care on your part can save you a great deal...

WARNING
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Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions 
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be
followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instruction will cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified
by the following indications.
Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
Plug in the power plug
properly.
• Otherwise, it will cause electric
shock or fire due to heat
generation.
Do not operate or stop the
unit by...

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Safety Precautions
When the air filter is to be
removed, do not touch the
metal parts of the unit.
• It may cause an injury.
Do not clean the air
conditioner with water.
• Water may enter the unit and
degrade the insulation. It may
cause an electric shock.
Ventilate well when used
together with a stove, etc.
• An oxygen shortage may occur.
When the unit is to be
cleaned, switch off, and turn
off the breaker.
• Since the fan rotates at high
speed during operation, it may
cause an injury.
Do not put a...

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Controls
OPERATION
• To turn the air conditioner ON, push the button. To turn
the air conditioner OFF, push the button again.
• This button takes priority over any other buttons.
• When you first turn it on, the air conditioner is on the
High cool mode and the temperature is set at 
72°F (22°C)
MODE
Every time you push this button, it will toggle between
COOL, ECONOMY, FAN, DRY.
TEMPERATURE SETTING
This...

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
OPERATION
TEMP
TIMERAIR
SWING
MODE
ECONOMYFAN SPEED1
5
24
7
3
6
Remote controller
OPERATION
• To turn the air conditioner ON, push the button. 
To turn the air conditioner OFF, push the button
again.
• This button takes priority over any other buttons.
• When you first turn it on, the air conditioner is on
the High cool mode and the temperature is set at
72°F (22˚C).
MODE
• Every time you push this button,it will toggle
between COOL, ECONOMY, FAN and DRY....

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Additional controls and important information.
Ventilation
The ventilation lever must be in the CLOSE position in order to maintain the
best cooling conditions.
When fresh air is necessary in the room, set the ventilation lever to the
OPEN position. 
The damper is opened and room air is drawn out.
Air Direction
The direction of air can be controlled wherever you want to cool by adjusting the
horizontal louver and the vertical louver.
How to Secure the Drain...

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About the Controls on the Air Conditioner
Air Filter Cleaning
The air filter behind the front grille should be checked and cleaned at least once every 2
weeks or more often if necessary.
TO REMOVE: 
1. Open the inlet grille upward by pulling out the bottom of the inlet grille or downward by
pulling out the top of the inlet grille.
2. Using the tab, pull up slightly on the filter to release it and pull it down or up.
3. Clean the filter with warm, soapy water below 40°C (104°F).
4. Rinse and gently...

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Features and Installation
Learning parts name prior to installation will help you understand the installation procedure.
Features
Features
CABINET
FRONT GRILLE
AIR FILTER
AIR INTAKE
(INLET GRILLE) AIR DISCHARGE HORIZONTAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(VERTICAL LOUVER) VERTICAL AIR DEFLECTOR
(HORIZONTAL LOUVER)
EVAPORATOR
POWER CORD BASE PAN CONDENSER COMPRESSOR BRACE
CONTROL BOARD
REMOTE CONTROLLER 

NOTE: All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood, masonry, or metal.
WINDOW REQUIREMENTS 
1. This unit is designed for installation in
standard double hung windows with actual
opening widths from 29 to 41. 
The top and bottom window sashes must
open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical
opening of 18 from the bottom of the upper
sash to the window stool. 
2. The stool offset (height between the stool
and sill) must be less than 1 
1/4. 
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Features and Installation
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