Mitsubishi Electric MJ-E20TX-H User manual

Troubleshooting
Operating Before using the
unit E
Before using the
unit
Operating
Troubleshooting
MITSUBISHI
MODEL
MJ-E20TX-H
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
English
Features
●Internal drying mode
●Washable photocatalytic filter
●Easy Dehumidifying · Laundry
Table of Contents page
¡Getting the most out of your
dehumidifier...........................................2
¡Precautions............................................4
¡Warning ..................................................6
¡Names and functions of parts .............7
¡Things to be aware of.........................10
¡Before using your dehumidifier.........11
¡Carrying the unit .................................11
¡Turning the Unit ON and OFF ............12
Tu r ning the unit on/off
¡Easy operation ....................................13
Easy Dehumidifying - Laundry
¡Setting modes .....................................14
High - Low - Mildew Guard - Low Temp - Auto -
Air purifier
¡Swing louvre function ........................16
¡To dry the inside .................................17
¡Using the Timer ...................................18
OFF Timer operation/ON Timer operation
¡Using the Child lock ...........................20
¡Removing water from the tank ..........20
¡Continuous drainage ..........................21
¡Maintenance ........................................22
¡
Replacing the photocatalytic filter
..........23
¡Storage.................................................23
¡Troubleshooting ..................................24
¡Specifications......................................26
¡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.
Protect our environment and enrich our lives by
saving energy
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Getting the most out of your dehumidifier
Combine operating mode and swing louvre function to get optimum results.
Recommended ways of using the unit depending on purpo
Objective
Recommended
operating
mode
Recommended
swing setting
Procedure
Press the
power button
(the unit turns on)
Page 12
Select the
mode
Page 13-15
Select the
louvre swing
range
Page 16
Drying
laundry
Lowering room humidity Preventing mold/condens
When you don’t
want to hang the
clothes outside or it
is raining...
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...
LAUNDRY
The unit operates
until the clothes are
dry.
EASY
DEHUMIDIFYING
The unit operates
until the air is
comfortable.
AUTO
The unit maintains
the set humidity.
LOW TEMP
The unit changes the
airflow according to
room temperature.
MILDEW
GUARD
The unit operates
in mildew
suppression mode.
Up
Aim toward
clothes.
Turn the power on.
Select LAUNDRY
Select EASY
DEHUMIDIFYING
Select
LOW TEMP
Select
MILDEW GUARD
Select UPWARD Select any swing setting Select any swing setting
Turn the power on.
Switch to
HUMIDITY
SELECTION
Set the
humidity
Turn the power on.
Any swing setting Any swing setting
What
should I
set it to?
I want to
set it to
60%
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Before using the
unit
g on purpose Operating tips
mold/condensation
To clean
the air
For drying the
bed or carpet
To keep the
inside of closets
and shoeboxes
dry...
There is no need for
dehumidification, but you
wish to remove pollen and
dust from the air.
HIGH
The unit operates continuously with
the airflow on "HIGH."
LOW AIR
OUTLET
Direct the
air flow
REAR
Direct the
air flow
Switch to AIR PURIFIER
Select HIGH
Select any
swing setting
Select LOW
AIR OUTLET
Select
REAR
Turn the power on. Turn the power on.
Any swing setting
AIR PURIFIER
The unit operates
the air purifier only.
Drain the water tank before use
Refrain from opening
doors/windows during operation
Installing your dehumidifier
Make sure to leave
some space around
the unit.
Operating noise
Place the unit on top of a mat. This
reduces vibration and noise. It also
prevents leaving depressions on flooring
carpets.
•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.
Drying laundry indoors
¡Use the dehumidifier in a small,
enclosed room.
¡Direct the louvre at the laundry.
¡Space laundry to improve airflow
¡Maintain room temperature above
16°C with an air conditioner
At least 50 cm
At least 20 cm
At least
20 cm
At least
20 cm
At least
20 cm
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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
Ryoden Merchandising Co., Ltd.
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 Ryoden Merchandising Co., Ltd.
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
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Before using the
unit
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, sit, 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 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
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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 objec ts.
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
Precautions (continued)
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Before using the
unit
Names and Functions of Parts
Front
Back
Cord Tie
Remove during
operation
Storage Hook
Power plug
Washable photocatalytic filter
(hereafter: photocatalytic filter)
Supplied with unit.
Set before use.
Rear Air Intake
What is a washable photocatalytic filter?
Handle
Louvre
Sensor
Do not cover
Main Air Outlet
Tank Lid
Control Panel
Tank Guard
Float
Level Window
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.
Downward louvre
Water Tank
Pre-filter
Do not block
Wheel (4)
Continuous
Drainage
Outlet
The washable photocatalytic filter has a two-layer
construction consisting of a white particle filter and a blue
air-freshener filter.
The fine particle filter removes pollen* and dust particles.
The special air-freshening agent contained in the fibres of
the air-freshener filter absorbs odorants such as ammonia.
The odor is broken down by photocatalysis renewing the
air-freshening properties.
As the filter’s particle and air-freshening properties are
renewed by simply soaking and leaving it to dry in the
sun, the air purifier can be used continuously over a long
time.
Cigarette smoke and toxins found in smoke, such as
carbon monoxide, cannot be removed with this filter.
* Diameter of pollen: approx. 10-100µm
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16
11 ·20
11 ·20
11 ·20
20
11
11
22~23
22
21
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16
14 ~ 15
20
13
14 ~ 15
12
18~19
16
16
¡Child lock
To set the child lock,
press the mode button for
three seconds.
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Names and Functions of Parts (cont.)
LCD Panel
¡Lamp
Current mode lights
¡Selection button
Switches modes
¡Mode button
For switching from one
operating mode to
another
¡ Humidity
Selection
This is used to set the
target humidity.
¡Swing louvre
button
Sets swing louvre
direction or locks it into
position
All indicators on the LCD panel shown below.
¡Timer ON/OFF
Sets timer
¡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.
Control Panel
¡ Child lock indicator
Displayed while child lock
is active
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12
15
8~19
12
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Before using the
unit
¡Power lamp
Lights when unit is ON.
¡Power button
Use this to switch the
unit ON and OFF.
The indicator comes on if the
room temperature drops below
15°C.
Activating Low Temp mode is
recommended.
¡Tank full light
This lights up to warn that
the water tank is full.
¡Air purifier lamp
Lights during air purifier only
operation
¡Air purifier button
Switches to air purifier only
operation
¡Drying inside lamp
Flashes during internal
drying operation
¡ Drying inside switch
Activate/deactivates
internal drying
¡Information display
Indicates room and unit
condition
Airflow (dehumidifying) will stop and the frost
that has accumulated inside will be melted
and dropped into the tank when the
indicator is on.
Please wait a moment as operation will
resume in around 5 minutes.
While in DEFROST mode, airflow
(dehumidifying) and the louvre will stop.
The sounds coming from the unit will also
change.
DEFROST will start automatically when room
temperature drops below 15°C (This may be
as often as once every 40 minutes).
The indicator flashes when
the humidity in the room
exceeds 75%.
Activating the dehumidifier is
recommended when the
indicator is flashing.
If the High humidity warning is
not used, remove the power
plug from the power socket.
¡EASY
DEHUMIDIFYING
¡LAUNDRY
¡HIGH
¡LOW
¡MILDEW GUARD
¡LOW TEMP
¡AUTO
¡AIR PURIFIER
All modes
include
dehumidifier
and air purifier
functions.
Air purifier only
operation. The
dehumidifier
function is
disabled.
You can select from 8 operating modes
DEFROST Indicator High humidity
warning
Low Temperature
Indicator
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Room temperature may rise 2-4°C during operation
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.
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.
Low temperature/humidity decreases dehumidifying effects
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.
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Things to be aware of
Values obtained when the unit was operated on “high” in a humidity of 60%.
¡The dehumidification values shown on the graph were measured at constant
temperature and humidity and do not reflect actual usage conditions.
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.
Re-heating coil
Cooling coil
Moist air
Compressor
Dried (warm) air
Water tank
<Cause>
●Inconsistencies
in temperature
and humidity
●Difference in
location
●Difference in
hygrometer
precision
Summer
Winter
0
2
4
6
8
12
14
16
18
20
10
510152025
30
( )
( )
Dehumidification capacity (L/day)
Room temperature (°C)
Incase of 80%
humidity
Incase of 60%
humidity
LOW TEMP mode
HIGH mode
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Before using the
unit
Before using your dehumidifier
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.
Raise handle to
transport
The unit can be transported
using the wheels on the
bottom.
Check that the water tank is empty
and the louvre is shut before
transporting.
¡Sometimes the wheels are pointing in an
awkward direction making movement difficult.
¡Do not forcibly move the unit as this may cause
it to tip over.
∞Do not carry the unit on its side.
This will cause it to malfunction.
∞Use the wheels on a hard flat surface.
∞Lift over doorsills and steps. Refrain from using
the wheels on thick-piled carpet, as this may
damage the carpet.
∞Do not get the power cord caught in the
wheels, as this may damage the cord.
Tank Lid
Check that the lid and guard are secure. Slide the
tank in with both hands.
Use a 220-240V AC
power socket only.
Tank Guard
Setting the
photocatalytic filter
The photocatalytic filter is supplied with the unit at
time of purchase. Set before using the unit.
1Remove the photocatalytic filter
from the polyethylene bag.
2Detach the pre-filter
3Set the photocatalytic filter in the
pre-filter.
With the strips facing up, set the photocatalytic
filter inside the tabs on the pre-filter.
4Set the pre-filter.
Pull forward to remove
Even if the metal fins are slightly bent, there is no
adverse effect to performance.
Strips
Tabs (4)
Insert the bottom tabs
into the unit until they
click.
Short
beep
Information
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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 unit 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
The internal drying mode starts if set.
∞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.
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 temperature within the unit, 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.
Turning the Unit ON and OFF
Press
Press
Information
Short
beep
Long
beep
¡Power lamp turns
off.
¡The Mode
Indicator goes out.
Reading the humidity display
SELECTION indicates set
humidity level
(Automatic mode only).
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%.
Example
Example
Minus ions are produced when the air flow
(dehumidifier/air purifier) is on. This function
cannot be deactivated.
What are minus ions?
Minus ions are particles in the air that possess a
negative charge. When there are a lot of minus
ions in the air, it is similar to the environment
encountered in a forest and is said to provide
relaxation.
The unit automatically shuts down and
indicates with the lamp and sound that
the water tank is full. Empty the water
tank.
¡Tank full lamp lights
The unit beeps continuously.
¡Air flows stops (louvre stops)
¡Monitor turns off
•After removing the water and replacing the
tank, the Tank full lamp will go off, and the
unit will automatically return to operation
mode.
•When the Tank Full lamp is lit, no operation
but ON/OFF is possible.
Minus ions
Tank full lamp
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.
13~15
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¡EASY DEHUMIDIFYING
The unit operates intermittently controlling
the airflow to remove the damp feeling in
the air. (There is no need to set the humidity
level)
When the room temperature is high, the
blower operates to decrease the damp
feeling.
The airflow or louvre operation may stop
according to the humidity level.
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Operating
Easy operation
The unit automatically monitors room temperature/humidity alleviating the necessity to make minor adjustments. Use
EASY DEHUMIDIFYING for dehumidifying a room and LAUNDRY for drying clothes.
Short
beep
Press
Changes with every press
¡Selected mode lamp lights
¡LAUNDRY
The unit automatically stops about the time the
clothes dry. (There is no need to set the operating
time according to the amount of washing)
The unit operates up to 12 hours.
∞ The following conditions may stop the unit before
the clothes are dry:
Please start operations again.
¡ When the tank is full. (Empty the water tank
before operating the unit).
¡When used in conjunction with the OFF
Timer mode (Do not use in conjunction with
the OFF timer mode.)
∞The unit stops after one hour when the
room temperature is below 5°C.
When the temperature is low, the humidity
level does not change much because the
moisture from washing does not evaporate
well. Use a heater to raise the room
temperature to around 16°C.
∞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.
Humidity level (%)
Room
temperature
(°C)
Information
60
50
020 27 30
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%.
Information
∞Pressing HUMIDITY SELECTION switch while in EASY DEHUMIDIFYING or LAUNDRY modes
changes the mode to AUTO. 15
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¡LOW TEMP The unit operates continuously automatically controlling airflow
according to room temperature. The air flow is strongest below 15°C.
The use of Low Temp mode is recommended when the Low temperature
indicator is lit.
When the temperature is low, condensation may still form on windows exposed to the
outside air even when LOW TEMP mode is operating
¡ MILDEW GUARD The unit lowers humidity levels automatically once a day, suppressing
mildew growth.
Use the unit within the effective floor space for maximum benefits.
¡Once every 24 hours the dehumidifier runs for 2 hours if the
humidity is 40%, or 4 hours if at 50%. The unit operates
intermittently, automatically turning on and off according to the
humidity level of the room.
¡The unit continues operation if the humidity level does not
decrease.
∞Refrain from turning on ventilation fans or opening windows or doors as this lowers performance.
∞Mildew growth may still occur due to the fungus type and conditions of the room.
E.g. Rooms that contain excessive condensation, bathrooms, and places with bad airflow (insides of
closets and behind furniture).
∞This mode does not remove existing mildew.
∞Do not use in conjunction with OFF Timer mode. Effects may not be achieved.
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Setting modes
Information
Information
HIGH, LOW, MILDEW GUARD and LOW TEMP
To leave the unit operating continuously, use HIGH and LOW modes. To suppress mildew, use MILDEW GUARD
mode. For preventing condensation or when the room temperature is low, use LOW TEMP mode.
Changes with every press
Press
¡Frame appears around selected mode
Short
beep
¡The amount of dehumidification decreases with the temperature and humidity.
¡The humidity level cannot be set with HIGH, LOW, MILDEW GUARD, and LOW TEMP.
¡HIGH The dehumidifier operates
regardless of the humidity level.
Airflow is strong.
¡LOW The dehumidifier operates
regardless of the humidity level.
Airflow is weak.
ON 24 hours
Dehumidifies Dehumidifies
Standby
24 hours
Standby
How is mildew Mildew is unable to produce new spores if dried as mycelia. The Mildew
growth suppressed? 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>
Repeat
10
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Operating
AUTO
When you want to set the humidity level.
The MODE button can be used to select AUTO.
Press
¡Frame appears around selected mode
Short
beep
¡AUTO
The unit maintains the humidity level by
automatically controlling airflow and
operating intermittently as necessary. All
you have to do is set the humidity level.
¡The unit turns off when current humidity
decreases past the set humidity level, and
restarts when the level is exceeded.
¡The unit operates for 6 minutes continuously
regardless of the humidity level immediately
after turning the power on.
Frequent use of exits and room
size/conditions may cause the humidity to not
reach the set level.
<To view set humidity level/ To set
humidity level>
¡Pressing the button once
displays the set humidify level
with the
indicator. After 3
seconds, the
display returns to
the current
humidity display.
¡Pressing HUMIDITY
SELECTION while
is displayed sets the humidity
level. Each time the button is
pressed, the humidity setting
changes.
¡AIR PURIFIER
The unit cleans the air by passing it
through the photocatalytic filter. The
dehumidifying function is disabled.
∞The air passes through the photocatalytic
filter in all modes, cleaning the air even if
the air purifier lamp is not lit.
∞Cigarette smoke and toxins found in smoke,
such as carbon monoxide, cannot be
removed with this filter.
Information
AIR PURIFIER
To operate only the air purifier.
To return to the previous mode, press the air
purifier button again.
Press
¡Air purifier lamp lights
Short
beep
Information
Press
Press
again
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Swing louvre function (how to read the Swing monitor)
The louvre can be made to swing. Select from the 5 possible settings to suit the purpose.
For directing
air into a
closet.
Swing speed is automatically controlled to send air to all
corners of the room.
Press
¡Starts swing operation.
¡The swing monitor is displayed.
This indicates the range of louvre swing.
(The louvre and monitor do not move in
synchronization.)
Stop swing
operation
WIDE
UPWARD
LOW AIR
OUTLET
REAR
Convenient
for drying
carpets or
beds.
Short
beep
The swing operation stops when the power cord
is unplugged.
With each
press of the
button
Objective
Recommended swing setting Explanations of the swing modes
To stop the
louvre at the
desired angle
To cover the
entire room.
For drying
clothes, etc.
¡
Stop swing operation
¡WIDE
¡UPWARD
¡LOW AIR OUTLET
¡REAR
The louvre stops in a vertical position. The swing monitor turns
off.
To change the louvre to a desired angle, wait until the
louvre stops, then adjust by hand.
The louvre moves slowly through the
last 30° of the swing, as the time
taken to traverse the rear arc is
shorter than that for the upward arc
when moving at a constant speed.
Depending on the angle of the louvre, some air may blow out of
the low air outlet.
The swing function is not available.
Adjust the angle manually (from three
possible positions).
When using the low air outlet, do not close
the louvre, as it needs to open slightly to
make directional adjustments.
∞The level of noise emitted from the unit varies according to the angle of the air-flow.
∞The louvre may stop up to a maximum of 8 seconds to correct its position, after which it will start moving
again.
∞If the louvre is knocked out of the desired angle, readjust by following the above steps.
Move the louvre
from the sides
Information
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Operating
To dry the inside
The inside of the unit can be dried to suppress mildew growth on the cooler.
Automatic operation
To activate internal drying after every use.
¡Internal drying standby (drying inside
lamp lit)
Internal drying starts when operation ends
When the unit is turned off, LAUNDRY mode
ends, or the OFF timer ends.
¡Internal drying starts
The drying inside lamp flashes, the humidity
indicator turns off, and the louvre stops in the
vertical position.
Internal drying mode
¡Internal drying ends
The drying inside lamp turns off and the
louvres shut.
<To deactivate automatic operation>
Press the DRYING INSIDE button while the unit is
on (the drying inside lamp turns off)
Short
beep
Press while the unit is on
Manual operation
To activate internal drying by pressing a button.
¡Internal drying starts
The drying inside lamp flashes, the humidity
indicator turns off, and the louvre stops in the
vertical position.
Internal drying mode
¡Internal drying ends
The drying inside lamp turns off and the
louvres shut.
Short
beep
Press while the unit is off
To abort internal
drying
Press the DRYING INSIDE button while the unit
is performing internal drying (the drying inside
lamp turns off)
Press the power button to abort internal drying,
and resume normal operation.
∞Connecting/disconnecting the power plug deactivates automatic operation.
∞This function does not remove existing mildew. Also, aborting internal drying may cause the benefits to
diminish.
∞Do not close the louvres while internal drying as this causes noise.
∞The moisture expelled from inside the unit may cause the humidity level of the room to rise.
∞The moisture expelled from inside the unit may smell due to odorants* that were not caught by the filter
dissolving in the water.
* The photocatalytic filter is mainly for absorbing ammonia.
∞The OFF timer cannot be set during internal drying.
Information
<Internal drying operation> This operation takes approximately 90 minutes. However, when the room
temperature is below 1°C, drying time is shortened to protect the compressor.
OFF
Regular
operation
Dehumidifier
Air purifier
Internal drying operation (approx. 90 min.)
Airflow
Approx.
60min.
Airflow stops; compressor activates
(operating sound)
Compressor operates according to room
temperature Approx. 20min.
Compressor
stops
Airflow
Approx.
10min.
Unit
stops
auto-
mati-
cally
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Using the Timer
To cancel
<When you want to turn the unit
off>
Press the POWER button. (Power off)
¡The OFF Timer is cancelled.
<When you want to disable the
Timer OFF mode, and continue
operation>
Keep pressed until the remaining time display
disappears. The unit returns to LOW mode.
¡The OFF Timer is cancelled.
∞Empty the water tank before operating. The unit
stops and the Tank full lamp lights if the tank
becomes full during operation.
∞The OFF timer and ON timer cannot be set at
the same time.
∞Do not use timer OFF mode in conjunction with
LAUNDRY or MIDEW GUARD.
∞The OFF timer cannot be set during internal
drying.
OFF timer operation The OFF timer can be set for 1 to 9 hours.
Set the timer when the power is switched on.
To set
1Switch the power on.
2Select operating mode.
Select desired operating mode.
3 Change the louvre swing direction.
Select the desired setting.
4Set the operating time.
¡When pressed once the figure [ ]
and [OFF] appear.
¡Each subsequent press changes the
display in order from 1 to 9 hours.
(Hold the button to run automatically
through the numbers.)
➝The OFF timer is set.
The following is an example of a display
indicating AUTO dehumidifying (set to
60%), swing set to WIDE and the OFF
timer set for 2 hours.
¡ The time remaining until the unit switches
itself off is indicated in increments of one
hour with a flashing numeral.
¡ When the set time is reached, the unit switches
itself off and the louvre closes automatically.
¡ The internal drying mode starts if set.
No Display
(LOW mode)
Press
Information
Press
43221
Short
beep
Short
beep
Short
beep
Short
beep
Long
beep
Press
Short
beep
12
13~15
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Operating
The following is an example of a display
indicating AUTO dehumidifying (set to 60%),
swing set to WIDE and the ON timer set for 5
hours.
¡When it is time to replace the filter,
please the replace it with a new one.
¡When the set time is reached, the
unit switches itself on.
To cancel
Press the Power button. (Power off)
¡The timer is cancelled.
∞Internal drying is deactivated when the ON
timer is set during internal drying operations.
∞The ON timer function is not operable using a
commercially-available timer plug outlet.
341・523
To set
1Switch the power off.
2Set the time you wish the unit to
turn on.
¡ Press once. The Power lamp, Mode
indicator, and a [ ] on the digital
display flash. The [ON] indicator lights.
¡Each subsequent press changes the
display in order from 1 to 9 hours.
(Hold the button to run automatically
through the numbers.)
3Select operating mode.
Select desired operating mode.
Set internal drying (auto) as desired.
4Change the louvre swing
direction.
Select the desired setting.
5Confirm the operating start time.
¡Power lamp and Time display light.
➝The ON timer is set.
The unit informs you if you forget to press the
Power button by making the Time display and
Mode indicator blink and sounding an alarm for 1
minute.
ON timer operation The ON timer can be set for 1 to 9 hours.
Set the timer when the power is switched off.
Information
Press
Press
Press
Short
beep
No Display
(operation
is off)
Short
beep
Short
beep
Short
beep
Short
beep
Long
beep
13~15
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Note
Tank Lid
Empty
water
from here
Removing Water
from the Tank
Using the
Child Lock
To Lock
¡The child lock indicator
The child lock is switched off when the power
cord is unplugged.
When the child lock is activated the unit cannot be
switched off or on. The other switches are also
inoperable until the child lock has been released.
Releasing the child
lock
¡The child lock lamp goes out.
Float
Do not remove
Press for 3 or
more seconds.
Press for 3 or
more seconds.
If you lock the unit when the POWER is OFF.
The unit will not turn on, even if you press the
POWER switch to turn it on. Only the CHILD LOCK
lamp will blink. (Press the POWER button once again
so that the lamp lights.)
If you lock the unit when the POWER switch
is ON.
The unit will not turn off, even if you press the
POWER switch to turn it off. Only the CHILD LOCK
lamp will blink. (Press the POWER button once again
so that the lamp lights.)
Tank
Guard
The unit automatically shuts down and lights the Tank
full lamp when the tank (approximately 5L) is full.
Empty the tank.
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1Remove the water tank.
Grasp handle and Hold the tank this
slide out way
2Remove the tank lid, and empty.
3Reattach the tank lid and replace
the water tank.
Check that the lid and guard are secure. Slide the
tank in with both hands (you should hear a beep).
¡Secure the lid and guard properly or
else the tank may become stuck.
¡If the tank is not installed correctly, the
tank full light will come on, and the unit
will not operate.
Do not remove or dismantle the floating element in
the tank. If it is removed, the unit cannot detect
when the tank is full, and this could result in
leakage.
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