Panasonic CU-RE24JKE Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents

7 ENGLISHTROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTINGSymptomSymptom CauseCauseMist emerges from indoor unit. • Condensation effect due to cooling process.Water flowing sound during operation. • Refrigerant flow inside the unit.The room has a peculiar odour. • This may due to damp smell emitted by the wall, carpet, furniture or clothing.Indoor fan stops occasionally during automaticfan speed setting.• This helps to remove the surrounding odours.Airflow continues even after operation hasstopped.• Extraction of remaining heat from the indoor unit (maximum 30 seconds).Operation is delayed a few minutes after restart. • The delay is a protection to the unit’s compressor.Outdoor unit emits water/steam. • Condensation or evaporation occurs on pipes.Timer indicator is always on. • The timer setting repeats daily once set.Power indicator blinks during operation and theindoor fan is stopped.• The unit is in defrost mode, and the melted frost is drained from the outdoorunit.Indoor fan stops occasionally during heatingoperation.• To avoid unintended cooling effect.Power indicator blinks before the unit is switchedon.• This is a preliminary step in preparation for the operation when the ON timerhas been set.Cracking sound during operation. • Changes of temperature cause the expansion/contraction of the unit.The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.The following symptoms do not indicate malfunction.SymptomSymptom CheckCheckHeating/Cooling operation is not workingefficiently.• Set the temperature correctly.• Close all doors and windows.• Clean or replace the filters.• Clear any obstruction at the air inlet and air outlet vents.Noisy during operation. • Check if the unit has been installed at an incline.• Close the front panel properly.Remote control does not work.(Display is dim or transmission signal is weak.)• Insert the batteries correctly.• Replace weak batteries.The unit does not work. • Check if the circuit breaker is tripped.• Check if timers have been set.The unit does not receive the signal from theremote control.• Make sure the receiver not obstructed.• Certain fluorescent lights may interfere with signal transmitter. Please consultauthorized dealer.Check the following before calling for servicing.Check the following before calling for servicing.The unit stops and the timer indicator blinks.The unit stops and the timer indicator blinks.Use remote control to retrieve error code.1 Press for 5seconds.3 Press for 5seconds toquit checking.2 Press until you hearbeep sound, then jotdown the error code.4 Turn the unit off and reveal the error code to authorized dealer.Note:• For certain error, you mayrestart the unit with limitedoperation with 4 beepsduring operation starts.