Mitsubishi Electric MJ-E16SX-A1 User manual

Before using the
unit
Operating
Troubleshooting
MITSUBISHI
MODEL
MJ-E16SX-A1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Features
●Powerful Dehumidifying
●Wide-angle Swing Louvre
●Full Auto. Laundry
Table of Contents page
¡Getting the most out of your
dehumidifier...........................................2
¡Precautions............................................3
¡Warning ..................................................5
¡Names and functions of parts .............6
¡Things to be aware of...........................8
¡Before using your dehumidifier...........8
¡Turning the Unit ON and OFF ..............9
Turning the unit on/off
¡Switching operating modes ...............10
Full Auto - Laundry - Low - Mildew Guard -
Low Temp - Auto
¡Swing louvre function ........................12
How to read the swing monitor
¡Information display .............................13
High humidity warning - Defrosting indicator -
Low temperature indicator - Water full lamp
¡Using the Timer ...................................14
ON/OFF Timer
¡Using the Child lock ...........................16
¡Moving the unit ...................................16
¡Removing water from the tank ..........17
¡Continuous drainage ..........................18
¡Maintenance ........................................19
¡
Replacing the Air purifying filter
.............21
¡Storage.................................................21
¡Troubleshooting ..................................22
¡Specifications......................................24
¡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.
Printed on recycled paper.
Protect our environment and enrich our lives by
saving energy

2
Getting the most out of your dehumidifier
Combine operating mode and swing louvre function to get optimum results.
Drying laundry indoors
¡Use the dehumidifier in
a small, enclosed room.
¡Direct the louvres at the
laundry.
¡Space laundry to
improve airflow
¡Maintain room
temperature above 16°C with an air
conditioner
• In low temperatures, drying takes about twice as long as
normal. (Drying times will vary depending on the nature of
the laundry and the room temperature.)
• The airflow is strongest to the top right of the unit.
Installing your dehumidifier
Make sure to leave some
space around the unit.
<For use in close proximity to
a wall>
Stop the louvre in the vertical
position. Blowing air at the
wall may cause staining.
Operating noise
Place the unit on top of a mat. This reduces
vibration and noise. It also prevents leaving
depressions on carpets.
∞ Drain the water tank before use ∞ Refrain from opening doors/windows during operation ∞
Objective Recommended mode and louvre setting Page
Drying
laundry
When you don’t want to
hang the clothes
outside or it is raining...
¡Selection
Laundry
¡Louvre setting
Up
¡Selection
¡Mode
¡Swing louvre
page10
page10&11
page12
¡Selection
Full Auto
¡Mode
Automatic
¡Mode
Low Temp
¡Mode
Mildew guard
¡Mode
Low
¡Louvre setting
Rear
When you don’t know
what humidity level to
set the unit to...
When you want to set
the humidity level...
When
condensation
occurs
indoors...
To prevent
mildew...
To keep the inside of
closets and shoeboxes
dry...
Lowering
room
humidity
Preventing
mould/con
densation
direct the air flow
At least 50 cm
At least 20 cm
At least
20 cm
At least
20 cm
At least
20 cm
Operating tips

3
Before using the
unit
Precautions
Do not start/stop the unit
by plugging/unplugging
the power cord.
This may result in fire and/or
electric shock.
Do not use extension
cords or multiple head
adapters.
This may result in fire, electric
shock or malfunctions.
Do not damage or modify
the power cord or plug.
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.
The cord may be damaged
resulting in fire or electric shock.
(Keep pets from biting the cord.)
Do not put your fingers or
any long object, into the air
intake/outlet. Do not touch
the swing louvre.
The internal fan rotates at high
speeds, and such actions may
result in injury or malfunctions.
Do not attempt to repair,
disassemble, or modify the
unit.
This may result in fire and/or
electric shock.
Refer servicing to your dealer or
Mitsubishi Electric Service Centre.
Do not put the unit near
heat-generating devices
(such as stoves, fan
heaters, etc.).
The plastic parts may melt causing
fire.
Wipe dust off the power
plug and insert the plug
firmly.
If the plug is not fully inserted into
the socket, dust may gather on the
connectors which may cause fire
and/or electric shock.
Use 220-240V AC power sockets
that can withstand more than 15A
current.
Connecting to power
sockets other than 220-
240V AC may result in
fire and/or electric shock.
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.
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 fire, electric shock, or
malfunctions. Contact your dealer
or Mitsubishi Electric Service
Centre for consultation.
The following diagrams indicate
circumstances where danger can result from
mishandling the unit.
Meanings of the graphic symbols used in this manual and
on the unit are explained below.
WARNING
Mishandling may
result in fatal or
serious injuries.
CAUTION
Mishandling may result in
injuries or damage to your
home or property, etc.
Always
follow the
instructions
WARNING
Forbidden
Keep
away from
fire
Do not
disassemble
Do not
subject to
water

Petrol
Thinner
Benzine
4
Do not cover the side air
intakes or the air outlet
with cloth, curtain, etc.
This results in poor ventilation and
may cause heat generation/fire.
Do not stand on, sit on or
lean against the unit.
The unit may tip over causing
injury.
Do not put vases or any
other objects filled with
water on the unit.
Water may leak into the unit
adversely affecting electric insulation
and cause electric shock and/or
fire by short-circuiting.
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 fire 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 fire.
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
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
scientific works.
This may negatively affect the
quality of the items stored.
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.
Do not use the unit in
places that may be subject
to oil or flammable gas
leakage.
Such a leak around the unit may
cause combustion and fire.
Do not remove the
Styrofoam from the floating
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 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 fire
or electric shock caused by an
electric leak .
CAUTION
Precautions

5
Before using the
unit
Warning
●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.
●Do not carry the unit horizontally.
This may result in malfunctions.
Do not point air-flow from
the unit directly at the
body .
If air-flow is directed at the body for
long periods, it may harm one’s
physical condition and lead to
dehydration.
Install the unit in a location where
the floor is flat and stable.
If the unit falls over, the water
collected in the water tank may
leak damaging surrounding objects
and in turn result in fire or electric
shock caused by an electrical
leak.
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 fire.
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 firmly.
Losing your footing while carrying
the unit may cause personal injury
or damage to the floor.
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.
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 over-heating/leakage.
Use the unit with caution in
rooms where the walls,
furniture and art work is
vulnerable to dry air, as it
may cause cracks and warping.
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 fire and/or
electric shock caused by an
electric leak.
CAUTION
∞The appliance 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 appliance.

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Names and Functions of Parts
Front Control Panel
Back
Louvre
Continuous drainage outlet
Power plug
Sensor
Do not cover
Side air intakes (left/right)
Do not block
Handle
Raise handle to transport
Control panel
Air purifying filter
Already installed at time of purchase
Air filter
Water tank
Front panel
Tank lid
Floating element
Front door
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.
19
18
¡Lamp
Current mode lights
¡Selection button
Switches modes
6 operating mo
SELECTION
¡FULL AUTO
¡LAUNDRY
10
19
19
9•17
9•17
17
16
12

7
Before using the
unit
LCD Panel
¡Mode button
For switching from one operating
mode to another
¡Child lock
To set the child lock, press the mode
button for three or more seconds.
¡Humidity Selection
This is used to set the target humidity.
¡Swing louvre
button
Sets swing louvre
direction or locks it into
position
¡Power lamp
Lights when unit is ON.
¡Power button
Use this to switch the
unit OFF and ON.
des
MODE
¡LOW
¡MILDEW GUARD
¡LOW TEMP
¡AUTO
¡Information display
Indicates room and unit condition
.....Flashes when the power is
OFF and the humidity rises
.....Lights when the defrosting
function is operating.
.....Lights when the power is
ON and the room
temperature drops below
15°C.
The LCD panel provides an explanation of all operations.
¡Timer ON/OFF
Sets timer
¡Tank full lamp
This lights up to warn that
the water tank is full.
¡Mode Indicator
Indicates the current
operating mode.
¡Humidity Indicator
This indicates the approximate
humidity.
indicates the current
humidity
indicates the
humidity setting in
AUTO mode
The current humidity is displayed
in a range from 30 to 80%.
¡Swing monitor
Indicates the direction
of the swing louvre.
¡Timer display
Displays the time set
for the ON/OFF timer.
16
12
12
9
13
13
14~ 15
14~ 15
10~ 11
10~ 11
10~ 11

Room temperature may rise
2-4°C during operation
The humidity reading on the unit
may differ from a hygrometer in
the same room
Low temperature/humidity
decreases dehumidifying effects
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Things to be aware of
How does the dehumidifier
work?
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.
3The dehumidified air is reheated by the
heating coil, and then discharged.
The humidity of the room is thus reduced by
repeating steps 1, 2, and 3.
How is mildew growth
suppressed?
Mildew is unable to produce new spores if dried
as mycelia. The Mildew Guard feature applies
this principle. (However, the spores themselves
are resilient to dry conditions.)
“Identification of Aspergillus and Penicillium”
<Research paper by Dr. K. Abe of the
Environmental Biology Research Center>
Re-heating coil
Cooling coil
Moist air
Compressor
Dried (warm) air
Water tank
The dehumidifier does not have a cooler function. Due
to heat produced during operation, the room
temperature may rise 2-4°C. As a result, the unit may
blow warm air, but this is not due to a malfunction.
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.
In winter, the temperature is low and the air is dry,
therefore making dehumidifying impossible.
* If temperatures are low, but humidity is high due to
snow or rain, operating the unit in Low Temp mode will
yield better results than Low mode.
Values for HIGH dehumidifying operation
¡The dehumidification values shown on the graph
were measured at constant temperature and humidity
and do not reflect actual usage conditions.
0
2
4
6
8
12
14
16
10
5 1015202530
( )
( )
in case of
80% humidity
Dehumidification capacity (L/day)
in case of
60% humidity
Room temperature (°C)
LOW TEM Mode
High Mode
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1
2
3

To turn ON
¡Power lamp lights
¡The mode is displayed.
¡The louvre opens automatically.
To start dehumidifying, select either one-
touch operation or mode.
The dehumidifier remembers the
operating mode. Even if the plug is
disconnected or the power turned off, the
unit restarts at the previous setting.
To turn OFF
¡Power lamp turns off.
¡The Mode Indicator
goes out.
¡The louvre closes
automatically
∞If the room temperature falls below 15°C,
defrosting mode is activated once every 40
minutes (for about 5 minutes) causing water
to drain to the tank.
∞The unit can operate in a room temperature
range of 1-35°C.
If the room temperature exceeds 35°C, the
inside of the unit heats triggering the protection
mechanism, stopping operation. When using
the louvre, point UP.
•If the temperature is below 1°C, the
extracted water is close to freezing disabling
the dehumidifier, and only the blower is
operational.
∞Air purifying function.
While the air purifying filter is installed and the
unit is running, the air purifying function
operates all the time.
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Operating
Before using your
dehumidifier
Turning the Unit
ON and OFF
Inserting the water
tank correctly
Plug the power cord
into the power socket
¡The current humidity level is
indicated.
If the louvre is open, it closes
automatically.
Tank lid
Open the front door.
Confirm that the lid is
securely attached to
the water tank. Push
the tank in.
Front door
Use a 220-240V AC
power socket only.
Press
The dehumidifier does not activate for 3 minutes
when the unit is turned ON immediately after
turning it OFF or plugging it into the power
socket. (In order to protect the compressor.)
When dehumidifying begins, the operational
noise increases.
Information
13
Press

When you want to dehumidify easily (without the hassles of setting humidity levels)
When you want to dry clothes quickly
(without the hassles of calculating humidity levels and timer settings for the amount of laundry)
¡Laundry The unit operates for 12 hours and automatically switches off.
∞ Empty the water tank before operating the unit. The unit may stop before the clothes are dry due to a full tank.
∞Do not use in conjunction with OFF Timer mode. The unit may stop before the clothes are dry.
∞The following conditions prevent clothes from drying well:
Room temperature below 15°C, large volume of laundry; laundry not spaced well; clothes of thick fabric
and spacious room.
∞When the room temperature is below 5°C, less water evaporates from the clothes, decreasing the
amount of temperature change. Therefore the unit is unable to detect the state of the laundry and
may turn off after 1 hour.
∞Restart the unit if it turns off before the laundry dries (except when the temperature is below 5°C).
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Switching operating modes
You can choose between six operating modes.
Information
Information
∞Pressing HUMIDITY SELECTION while in FULL AUTO or LAUNDRY modes changes the mode to
AUTO.
Reading the humidity display
Full Auto & Laundry modes Low, Mildew Guard, and Low Temp
modes
SELECTION indicates set humidity
level (Automatic mode only).
Even if Automatic mode is not
selected using MODE, it can be
activated by pressing HUMIDITY
SELECTION.
10 minutes have to elapse after the
unit stops operating for the current
humidity indicator to give an
accurate reading.
CURRENT indicates the
current humidity.
Current humidity range is between
30-80%.
•Humidity levels below 30%
are displayed as 30%.
•Humidity levels above 80%
are displayed as 80%.
Changes with every press Changes with every press
Press Press
¡Selected mode
lamp lights
¡Frame appears
around
selected mode
Example
¡Full Auto The unit automatically controls airflow to counter excessive room
temperature/humidity. It activates the blower at high temperatures.
50
020 3027
60
Humidity level (%)
Room temperature (°C)
2
2
2
¡Room temperature is below 27°C - the unit
automatically sets the humidity level according to
the temperature.
¡Room temperature is above 27°C - the unit lowers
the humidity level to 50%, then activates the blower.
The dehumidifier is reactivated when humidity rises
to 60%.