Midea EasyCool MPF08CR81-E User manual

EasyCool Portable
version A - 03 - 201
USER MANUAL
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MPF
Warning notices: Before
using this product, please
read this manual carefully
and keep it for future
reference.
The design and
specifications are subject to
change without prior notice
for product improvement.
Consult with your dealer or
manufacturer for details.
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Rated voltage: 115V
Frequency: 60Hz
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Read This Manual
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 of time
and money over the life of your air conditioner. You’ll find many answers to common
problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips - you should be able to fix most of
them quickly before calling service. These instructions may not cover every possible
condition of use, so common sense and care for safety is required when installing,
operating and maintaining this product.
• Contact the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• The air conditioner is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air
conditioner.
• If the power cord needs to be replaced, please contact our consumer service and
look for an authorized technician.
• Electrical installation must be performed in accordance to national regulation
standards by qualified personnel only.
Owner’s Manual
0Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 3
Unit Specifications and Features ................................................... 5
Operating Instructions ..................................................................... 7
Installation Instructions ................................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting Tips ....................................................................... 18
Remote Control Operating Instructions ..................................... 19
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CAUTION
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
WARNING
Safety
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 instructions may
cause harm or damage. The seriousness is classified by the following indications.
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to
property.
WARNING
Please read through these instructions before you start the installation process.
Improper installation can cause damage to the unit, your personal property, and also
poses a personal safety hazard.
• Installation must be performed according to the installation instructions. Improper
installation can cause water leakage, electrical shock, or fire.
• Use only the included accessories and parts, and specified tools for the
installation. Using nonstandard parts can cause water leakage, electrical shock,
fire, and injury or property damage.
• Make sure that the outlet you are using is grounded and has the appropriate voltage.
The power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug to protect against
shock. Voltage information can be found on the side of the unit, behind the grille.
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Install the unit in on a flat, sturdy surface. Failure to do so could result in damage
or excessive noise and vibration.
• The unit must be kept free fromobstruction to ensure proper function and to
mitigate safety hazards.
• DO NOT modify the length of the power cord or use an extension cord to power
the unit. DO NOT share a single outlet with other electrical appliances. Improper
power supply can cause fire or electrical shock.
• DO NOT install your air conditioner in a wet roomsuch as a bathroomor laundry
room. Too much exposure to water can cause electrical components to short circuit.
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DO NOT install the unit in a location that may be exposed to combustible gas, as
this could cause fire.
• The unit has wheels to facilitate moving. Make sure not to use the wheels on thick
carpet or to roll over objects, as these could cause tipping.
• DO NOT operate a unit that has been dropped or damaged.
• Only use the included accessories and specified parts for installation. Using
nonstandard parts can cause water leakage, electrical shock, fire, and injury or
property damage.
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WARNING
• The unit must be kept free fromobstruction to ensure proper function.
• DO NOT allow children to play with the air conditioner. Children must be
supervised around the unit at all times.
• If the air conditioner is knocked over during use, turn off the unit and unplug it
fromthe main power supply immediately. Visually inspect the unit to ensure there
is no damage. If you suspect the unit has been damaged, contact a technician or
customer service for assistance.
• In a thunderstorm, the power must be cut off to avoid damage to the machine due
to lightning.
CAUTION
• This appliance can be used by children aged from8 years and above and person
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision. (be applicable for the European Countries)
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. (be applicable for other
countries except the European Countries)
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Prior to cleaning or other maintenance, the appliance must be disconnected from
the supply mains.
• Do not install the appliance in a location that may be exposed to combustible gas.
• If combustible gas accumulates around the unit, it may cause fire.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord
away fromtraffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
• Do not operate unit with a damaged cord or plug. Discard unit or return to an
authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state
speed control device.
• The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
• Contact the authorised service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit.
• Contact the authorised installer for installation of this unit.
• When there are wide differences between “USER’S MANUAL” and “Remote
Controller Illustration” on function description, the description on “USER’S
MANUAL“ shall prevail.
• Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet roomsuch as a bathroomor laundry room.
Safety
Precautions
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Preparation
Unit
Specifications
and Features
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Unit Specifications and Features
Rear
Front
Control panel
Handle (both sides)
Horizontal
louver blade
Caster
Power plug socket
Power cord buckle
Bottom tray drain outlet
Power cord outlet
Drain outlet
(only for pump heating mode)
Upper air filter
(behind the grille)
Upper air intake
Air outlet
Lower air filter
Lower air intake
Drain outlet

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Unit
Specifications
and Features
Design and Compliance Notes
Design Notice:
In order to ensure the optimal performance of our products, the design specifications of
the unit and remote control are subject to change without prior notice.
Energy Rating Information:
The Energy Rating for this unit is based on an installation using an un-extended exhaust
duct without adapters A or B (as shown in the Installation section of this manual).
Unit Temperature Range:
Mode Temperature Range
Cool 17°C ~ 35°C (62°F ~ 95°F)
Dry 13°C ~ 35°C (55°F ~ 95°F)
Heat (pump heat mode) 5°C ~ 30°C (41°F ~ 86°F)
Heat (electrical heat mode) 30°C (86°F)

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Operating Instructions
Operating
Instructions
Swing Button (optional)
(Applicable to the models with auto swing
feature only)
Used to initiate the Auto swing feature.
When the operation is ON, press the
SWING button can stop the louver at the
desired angle.
Sleep (Eco)/Filter button
Used to initiate the SLEEP/ECO operation.
Key Pad Features
NOTE
After 250 hours of operation, the filter
indicator light illuminates. This feature
is a reminder to cleanthe Air Filter for
more efficient operation. Press this
button for 3 seconds to cancel the
reminder.
Timer button
Used to initiate the AUTO ON start time
and AUTO OFF stop time program, in
conjunction with the + & - buttons. The
timer on/off indicator light illuminates
under the timer on/off settings.
Speed
Control the fan speed. Press to select the
fan speed in four steps - LOW, MID, HIGH
and AUTO. The fan speed indicator light
illuminates under different fan settings.
Auto
Timer
Swing
Control
Power
Button
LED Display
Sleep
Mode
Fan
Speed
Up (+) and
Down (-) Control
Mode
Selector

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NOTE
The control is capable of displaying
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or
degrees Celsius. To convert fromone
to the other, press and hold the Up
and Down buttons at the same time
for 3 seconds.
NOTE
When one of the above malfunctions
occurs, turn off the unit, and check
for any obstructions. Restart the unit,
if the malfunction is still present, turn
off the unit and unplug the power
cord. Contact the manufacturer or its
service agents or a similar qualified
person for service.
Operating
Instructions
Power button
Power switch on/off.
LED display
Shows the set temperature in °C or °F
and the Auto-timer settings. While on
DRY and FAN modes, it shows the room
temperature.
Shows Error codes and protection code:
E1 - Room temperature sensor error.
E2 - Evaporator temperature sensor error.
E3 - Condenser temperature sensor error
(on some models).
E4 - Display panel communication error.
E7 - Zero-crossing malfunction.
P1 - Bottom tray is full -- Connect the
drain hose and drain the collected
water away. If protection repeats, call
for service.
Mode button
Selects the appropriate operating mode.
Each time you press the button, a mode
is selected in a sequence that goes
from AUTO, COOL, DRY, FAN and HEAT
(cooling only models without). The mode
indicator light illuminates under the
different mode settings.
Up (+) and Down (-) buttons
Used to adjust (increasing/decreasing)
temperature settings in 1°C/1°F
increments in a range of 17°C/62°F to
30°C/86°F or the TIMER setting in a
range of 0 ~ 24hrs.
Auto
Timer
Swing
Control
Power
Button
LED Display
Sleep
Mode
Fan
Speed
Up (+) and
Down (-) Control
Mode
Selector

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COOL operation
• Press the “MODE” button until the “COOL”
indicator light comes on.
• Press the ADJUST buttons “+” or “-” to
select your desired room temperature. The
temperature can be set within a range of
17°C~30°C/62°F~86°F.
• Press the “FAN SPEED” button to choose
the fanspeed.
DRY operation
• Press the “MODE” button until the“DRY”
indicator light comes on.
•Under this mode, you cannot select a fan
speed or adjust the temperature. The fan
motor operates at LOW speed.
• Keep windows and doors closed for the
best dehumidifying effect.
• Do notput the duct to window.
AUTO operation
•When you set the air conditioner in AUTO
mode, it will automatically select cooling,
heating (cooling only models without),
or fan only operation depending on what
temperature you have selected and the
room temperature.
• The air conditioner will control room
temperature automatically round the
temperature point set by you.
•Under AUTO mode, you can not select
the fan speed.
FAN operation
• Press the “MODE” button until the”FAN“
indicator light comes on.
Operation Instructions
• Press the “FAN SPEED” button to choose
the fan speed. The temperature can not
be adjusted.
•Do not put the duct to window.
TIMER operation
• When the unit is on, press the Timer button
will initiate the Auto-off stop program, the
TIMER OFF indicator light illuminates. Press
the UP ordown button to select the desired
time. Press the TIMER button again within
5 seconds, the Auto-on start program is
initiated. And the TIMER ON indicator light
illuminates. Press the up or down button to
select the desired Auto-on start time.
•When the unit is off, press the Timer
button to initiate the Auto-on start
program,press it again within five seconds
will initiate the Auto-off stop program.
• Press or hold theUPor DOWN button
to change the Auto time by 0.5 hour
increments, up to 10 hours, then at1 hour
increments up to 24 hours. The control will
count down thetime remaining until start.
• The system will automatically revert back to
display the previous temperature setting if
there is no operation in a 5 seconds period.
• Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or
adjusting the timer setting to 0.0 will cancel
the Auto Start/Stop timer program.
•When the malfunctionoccurs, the Auto
Start/Stop timed program will also be
cancelled.
SLEEP/ECO operation
Press this button, the selected temperature
will increase (cooling) or decrease
(heating) by 1°C/1°F 30 minutes. The
temperature will then increase (cooling)
or decrease (heating) by another 1°C/1°F
after an additional 30 minutes. This new
temperature will be maintained for 7 hours
before it returns to the originally selected
temperature. This ends the Sleep/Eco
mode and the unit will continue to operate
as originally programmed.
NOTE
This feature is unavailabe under FAN or
DRY mode.
Operating
Instructions

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Operating
Instructions
Other Features
FOLLOW ME/TEMP SENSING
Feature (optional)
NOTE
This feature can be activated fromthe remote control ONLY. The remote control
serves as a remote thermostat allowing for the precise temperature control at its
location.
To activate the Follow Me/Temp Sensing feature, point the remote control towards
the unit and press the Follow Me/Temp Sensing button. The remote display is actual
temperature at its location. The remote control will send this signal to the air conditioner
every 3 minutes interval until press the Follow Me/Temp Sensing button again. If the unit
does not receive the Follow Me/Temp Sensing signal during any 7 minutes interval, the
unit will beep to indicate the Follow Me/Temp Sensing mode has ended.
AUTO-RESTART
If the unit breaks off unexpectedly due to the power cut, it will restart with the previous
function setting automatically when the power resumes.
WAIT 3 MINUTES BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION
After the unit has stopped, it can not be restarted operation in the first 3 minutes. This is
to protect the unit. Operation will automatically start after 3 minutes.
AIR FLOW DIRECTION ADJUSTMENT
The louver can be adjusted automatically. Adjust the air flow direction automatically.
NOTE
On some models the louver can be adjusted manually only:
• When the Power is ON, the louver opens fully.
• Press the SWING button on the panel or remote controller to initiate the Auto
swing feature. The louver will swing up and down automatically.
• Please do not adjust the louver manually.
Water drainage
• During dehumidifying modes, remove the upper
drain plug from the back of the unit, install the drain
connector (5/8"universal female mender) with 3/4"
hose (locally purchased). For the models without drain
connector, just attach the drain hose to the hole. Place
the open end of the hose directly over the drain area in
your basement floor.
Remove
the upper
drain plug
¥
Continuous
drain hose
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