Mitsubishi Electric MJ-E15BX-S1-IT User manual

DEHUMIDIFIER
MODEL
MJ-E15BX-S1-IT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Features
Heat Pump Warm Air Drying
Clothes Deodorant
Spot Cool Air
Silver ion sterilizing and
deodorizing lter
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Table of Contents page
Before using the unit
Recommended Ways of Using the Unit ··· 2
Features of this dehumidier···················· 3
Precautions················································· 4
Warning······················································· 6
Names and Functions of Parts ················· 7
Before using your dehumidier·············· 10
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Operating
Drying Laundry········································· 12
Tips on Drying Laundry
Dehumidifying ·········································· 14
Condensation prevention and cold air
(Spot Air) ···················································· 15
Using Louvre ············································ 16
Using OFF Timer ······································ 17
Using Child Lock······································ 17
Removing Odor from Clothes
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Drying Inside Operation··························· 19
Draining····················································· 20
Continuous Drainage······························· 21
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance ············································· 22
Replacement Parts··································· 24
Storage and Disposal······························· 25
Troubleshooting······································· 26
Specications··········································· 28
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In order to ensure correct usage, please read this
instruction manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
Before accepting the Warranty at the time of purchase,
please make sure that the date of purchase, place of
purchase and other items are correctly filled in the form.
Keep the Instruction Manual and Warranty in a safe
place.
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English
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Italiano
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Tips on Drying Laundry
P.13
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When you want to perform automatic
operation (Intelligent Laundry)
When you want to perform continuous
operation
When there are a lot of
clothes
When you want to dry
thick clothing quickly
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When there are a lot of
clothes
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P.12
P.12
When you want to dry laundry
When you want to remove odor from clothes
When you want to
remove odor that got
on clothing when, for
instance, you went out
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P.18
When you want to dehumidify the room
When you want to perform automatic
operation
Standard dehumidifying
When you want to perform continuous
operation
When you want to dehumidify
the inside of closets or
shoeboxes
Preventing condensation on
windows
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P.14
When you want be slightly cool
When you want slightly
cool air, such as after
taking a bath
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Recommended Ways of Using the Unit
P.15
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Room temperature may rise
2-4°C during operation
Unlike an air conditioner, the unit is not capable of cooling
a whole room. Using the unit in a closed room will instead
cause the room temperature to rise.
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The humidity reading on the unit
may differ from a hygrometer in
the same room
Even in the same room, temperature and humidity levels
may differ from place to place. If the hygrometer and the
unit are in different parts of the room, the humidity levels
are prone to differ. Moreover, humidity levels differ between
places that have good and no airflow.
Use the reading on the unit as an estimate.
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The unit can operate in a room
temperature range of 1-35°C.
However, if the room temperature exceeds 35°C, the unit
may operate in blower mode or increase the airflow. This is
because the temperature within the unit rises causing the
protection mechanism to operate. In order to lower the internal
temperature of the unit, use the unit with the swing stopped
and louvre vertical.
If the temperature is below 1°C, the extracted water is close
to freezing disabling the dehumidifier, and only the blower
is operational.
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The defrosting operation is
performed when the room
temperature falls to 15°C or less
In all modes, the defrosting operation is performed
automatically when the room temperature falls to 15°C or less.
Approximately once every 40 minutes at its most frequent,
the DEFROST lamp lights and airflow (dehumidifying) stops
automatically, and then the frost that has accumulated inside
the unit will be melted and dropped into the tank.
Please wait a moment as operation will resume in around 5 minutes.
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The amount of dehumidifying
becomes less in winter.
When the temperature and humidity are low, the amount of
water collected is decreased.
In winter, because the temperature is lower than in summer,
the effect of the dehumidifier is greatly reduced as shown in
the graph below.
Although only a little water collects in the tank, this is not a
malfunction.
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15
10
5 1015202530
Temp.
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Before using the unit E
How does the dehumidier work?
<Heat Pump Cycle>
If you pour cold water into a cup, the air around it
becomes cold, causing water droplets to form on the
surface of the cup.
The dehumidifier takes advantage of this phenomenon
to remove moisture from the air.
1The unit draws air from the room, cools it with its
cooling coil, causing the moisture to transform into
water droplets.
2The water droplets fall into the water tank.
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Air passed through the re-heating coil is heated and
blown out from an air outlet. (The air outlet varies
depending on the operating mode.)
The humidity of the room is thus reduced by repeating
steps 1, 2, and 3.
Warm airCool air
Cool air
Warm air
Cooling coil
Air in room
Air in room
Compressor
Re-heating coil
Water tank
<Cause>
Inconsistencies
in temperature
and humidity
Difference in
location
Difference in
hygrometer
precision
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Summer (humidity) Winter (dampness)
When the humidity is 60% and the value is HIGH
The values shown on the graph were measured
at constant temperature and humidity and do not
reflect values obtained in actual usage conditions.
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Airow stops after air is
blown for approximately
2 minutes.
The operation sound
changes
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Features of this dehumidifier
Dehumidification capacity (L/day)
Room temperature (°C)
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Meanings of the graphic symbols used in this manual and on
the unit are explained below.
Precautions
Precautions
Forbidden
Keep away
from fire
Do not
subject to
water
Do not
disassemble
Always
follow the
instructions
The following diagrams indicate circumstances
where danger can result from mishandling the unit.
WARNING CAUTION
Mishandling may result in
fatal or serious injuries.
Mishandling may result in
injuries or damage to your
home or property, etc.
Do not damage or modify the power
cord or plug. Do not use power sockets
in which the plug ts loosely.
Do not modify, bundle, twist, bend or heat the
power cord. Do not place under objects or
use with the end close to the plug bent.
(Keep pets from biting the cord.)
The cord may be damaged resulting in re,
electric shock or heat generation.
Do not plug many power cords
into one power socket.
This may result in re, electric shock or
malfunctions.
Do not start/stop the unit by
plugging/unplugging the power cord.
This may result in re and/or electric shock.
Do not put the unit near heat-generating
devices (such as stoves, fan heaters, etc.).
The plastic parts may melt and cause re.
Do not insert your ngers, bar, or
things that burn easily
such as paper into an
air outlet or air intake.
Do not touch the
swing louvre.
There is an internal heater, and such actions
may result in a re, electric shock, burn, or
malfunction. Also, the internal fan rotates at
high speeds, and such action may result in an
injury or malfunction.
Do not attempt to repair,
disassemble, or modify the unit.
This may result in re and/or electric shock.
Refer servicing to your dealer or Mitsubishi
Electric Service Centre.
Exclusively use 220 to 240 V AC
power sockets for the power supply.
Failing to do so may result in a re and/or
electric shock.
Wipe dust off the power plug and
insert the plug rmly.
If the plug is not fully inserted into the socket,
dust may gather on the connectors which may
cause re and/or electric shock.
Should abnormal symptoms occur
(a burning smell, etc.), switch off
the unit and unplug it from the
socket.
Continuing to operate the unit may result in
re, electric shock, or malfunctions. Contact
your dealer or Mitsubishi Electric Service
Centre for consultation.
Remove water that has collected in
the tank.
Accidentally drinking the water or using it for
other purposes may cause illness and/or
unforeseen accidents.
WARNING
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Before using the unit E
Do not cover an air outlet or air intake
with laundry, cloth, curtain, etc.
This results in poor ventilation
and may cause heat
generation/re.
Do not put vases or any other
objects lled with water on the unit.
Water may leak into the unit adversely
affecting electric insulation and cause
electric shock and/or re by short-circuiting.
Do not wash the unit with water.
Do not use the unit where it is
likely to come in
contact with water.
Exposure to water may result in re or electric
shock caused by an electric leak.
Do not use the unit where it may
be exposed to direct sunlight or
other weather conditions.
(This unit is for indoor
use only.)
This may cause overheating, electric shock
and/or re caused by an electric leak.
Do not use the unit in narrow,
enclosed places such as
inside closets, between
pieces of furniture, etc.
This results in poor ventilation and may
cause heat generation and/or re.
Do not use combustion appliances
in the path of the air outlet.
This may cause
incomplete combustion
in the appliance.
Do not use the unit in places
that may be subject to oil or
ammable gas leakage.
Such a leak around the unit may cause
combustion and re.
Do not use the unit in places
where chemicals are used
(such as hospitals, factories,
laboratories or beauty salons).
Chemicals and solvents evaporated in
the air may harm the unit and cause
water in the tank to leak, resulting in
damage to property.
Do not use the unit for special
purposes, such as preservation
of food, art or scientic works.
This may negatively
affect the quality of the
items stored.
Do not point airow from the
unit directly at the body for a
prolonged period of time.
Be especially careful when using the unit
where there is someone who is
unable to adjust the humidity
(infant, child, or elderly
person).
If air-flow is directed at the body for long
periods, it may harm one’s physical condition
and lead to dehydration.
Do not stand on, sit on or lean
against the unit. Do not pull the
unit by the air outlet.
As the unit is on wheels, it may move, tip
over, or fall causing personal injury.
Do not remove the Styrofoam
from the oating element.
The floating element will not be able to detect
a full tank resulting in water leakage, which
may damage surrounding objects or cause
electric shock and/or an electric leak.
Do not drain water continuously
if there is a possibility that
temperature around the hose
could drop to freezing point.
Water inside the hose may freeze and
prevent the water in the tank from flowing
out. The water may leak from the unit and
damage surrounding objects.
Keep the continuous drainage lid
(P21 )out reach of children.
Failing to do so may result in the lid
being accidentally swallowed.
CAUTION
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Install the unit in a location
where the oor is at and stable.
If the unit falls over, the water collected
in the water tank may leak damaging
surrounding objects and in turn
result in re or electric shock caused
by an electrical leak.
Before moving the unit always
switch it off, unplug it and
remove water from the water
tank.
Moving the unit with water in its tank
may cause the water to leak and
damage the surrounding objects and
in turn result in electric shock and/or
an electric leak.
After emptying the tank,
transport the unit by grasping
the handle rmly.
Losing your footing while carrying the
unit may cause personal injury or
damage to the oor.
Grasp the plug and remove from
the power socket.
When removing the plug from the
power socket, do not pull on it
diagonally or by the cord as this may
cause the projections/wiring to be
damaged resulting in a short circuit,
electric shock or re.
Switch the unit off and unplug
from the power source when
cleaning it.
When the unit is on, the internal fan
rotates at high speeds and may cause
injury.
Unplug the unit from the power
source when not using the unit
for an extended period of time.
Otherwise it may cause re and/or
electric shock caused by an electric leak.
When draining water
continuously or left unattended
for long periods, inspect the unit
every two weeks.
Do not allow debris to clog the filter/
hose as this may cause overheating/
leakage.
When using the continuous
drainage outlet, make sure
to position the hose so that
the water drains without
obstruction.
The water in the tank may leak and
damage surrounding objects.
Use the unit with caution in
rooms where the walls, furniture
and art work are vulnerable to
dry air, as it may cause cracks
and warping.
Keep the unit always in an upright position.
Inclining the unit may cause water in the tank to leak
into the unit, resulting in malfunction. Should you
incline the unit accidentally, contact the place of
purchase for advice.
Damage to the dehumidifier caused by atmospheric
conditions (ie. Salt or Sulphur) will not be covered
under warranty.
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Do not carry the unit horizontally.
This may result in malfunctions. Such malfunctions
are NOT covered under warranty.
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Warning
Precautions (cont.)
Precautions (cont.)
CAUTION
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The water tank may contain water residue at time
of purchase. This is from final product testing at the
factory and is not due to a defect.
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Before using the unit E
Names and Functions of Parts
Front Back
Control panel P8~9
Louvre P16
Main air outlet Handle P11
Back air outlet
Sensor
Do not cover.
Silver ion sterilizing
and deodorizing lter
Air intake P22
Filter cover
Power plug
Tank lid P20
Tank guard
P11·20
Tank handle
Floating
element
P24
Level window
Continuous
drainage lid
P21
Silver ion sterilizing and deodorizing lter
P22~23·24
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Hereafter referred to as
simply “sliver ion filter.”
The silver ion filter is supplied with the unit at the time of
purchase. Set before using the unit. P10
Accessory
What is a silver ion sterilizing and deodorizing lter?
The silver ion sterilizing and deodorizing filter is a filter consisting
of fibres containing special deodorant and silver ion anti-
bacterial agent (anti-allergen, anti-virus, and sterilization).
Cigarette smoke and toxins found in smoke, such as carbon
monoxide, cannot be removed with this filter.
Installing your
dehumidier
Make sure to leave
some space around
the unit.
<Operating noise>
Use the unit on a mat or the like. This reduces vibration
and noise. It also prevents leaving depressions on
carpets, etc.
Tank P11·20
It is impossible to remove the
back panel because the two
spots shown are fastened with
two special screws.
If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent
in order to avoid a hazard.
At least 50 cm
At least
20 cm
At least
20 cm
At least
20 cm
At least 20 cm
Wheel (4) P11
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Names and Functions of Parts (cont.)
Control Panel
CHILD LOCK lamp
Lights while child lock
is active.
CHILD LOCK Switch
To lock/unlock the
switch, press the switch
for at least 3 seconds.
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P17
P20
P3 P18
P19
P15 P12
P17 P16
Tank FULL lamp
The lights up to warn that the water tank is full.
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DEFROST lamp
Lights during defrosting operation.
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DEO-DRY lamp
Lights during deodorizing
clothes operation.
DEO-DRY Switch
Switches to deodorizing
clothes operation.
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DRYING INSIDE lamp
Flashes during the drying
inside operation.
Lights when the drying inside
operation is waiting to begin.
DRYING INSIDE switch
Use this to switch the internal
drying operation ON and OFF.
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OFF TIMER lamps
The lamp for the remaining time lights when the
OFF timer is operating.
OFF TIMER Switch
Use this to set the OFF timer operation time.
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SWING LOUVRE lamps
The lamp for the swing direction of the louvre lights.
SWING LOUVRE Switch
Sets the swing louvre direction or locks it into
position.
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Operation
Mode lamps
The lamp for
the current
operating
mode lights.
SPOT AIR
Switch
Switches to
cold wind
operation.
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Operation
Mode lamps
The lamp for
the current
operating
mode lights.
DEHUMIDIFYING
Switch
Switches to
dehumidifying
operation.
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Operation
Mode lamps
The lamp for
the current
operating
mode lights.
LAUNDRY
Switch
Switches
to laundry
operation.
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P14~15
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The air outlets for warm air and cool air
generated by the heat pump cycle ( P3 )
are switched automatically depending
on the operating mode.
LAUNDRY
HIGH
DEHUMIDIFYING
AUTO, HIGH, LOW
Cool air and warm air are blown
from the main air outlet.
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Cool air Warm air
LAUNDRY
HEAVY
SPOT AIR
WARM AIR
Warm air is blown from the main air outlet
and cool air from the back air outlet.
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Cool air
Warm air
SPOT AIR
COOL AIR/VARY, COOL AIR/LOW
Cool air is blown from the main air outlet
and warm air from the back air outlet.
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Cool air
Warm air
LAUNDRY
NORMAL
DEO DRY
The blowing route changes automatically
depending on the operation time and humidity
state.
There may sometimes be a gentle clinking or
rattling sound when the blowing route changes.
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Before using the unit E
CURRENT HUMIDITY Indicator
This indicates the approximate
current humidity (The current
humidity is displayed in a range
from 30 to 80%).
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POWER ON/OFF Switch
Use this to turn the
power ON and OFF.
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P12·14
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Before using your dehumidifier
Set the silver ion filter
The silver ion filter is supplied with the unit at time of purchase. Please fit before using the unit.
Remove the silver ion lter from
the polyethylene bag.
1
Remove the lter cover.
2
Pull the filter
cover toward
you, and then
remove it.
Performance is unaffected even if the metal
fins inside the main unit are slightly bent.
Set the silver ion lter into the
lter cover.
3
Align the white net surface with the filter cover,
set the filter inside the tabs, and fix the filter in
the centre tabs.
Tabs
Outer side: 12
Centre: 2
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Set the lter cover.
4
Note
Make sure the silver ion filter is attached to the
unit.
If it is not, fine dust will enter inside the unit
and cause a malfunction.
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Insert the bottom tabs into the unit until they
click.
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