Midea MAW08V1DWT, MAW12V1DWT, MAW10V1DWT User Manual
Window Air Conditioner
MAW
Capacity: 8000 ~ 12000BTU/h
en
USER MANUAL
Warning notices: Before using
this product, please read this
manual carefully and keep it for
future reference. For additional
support, please call customer
service at 1-866-646-4332.
The design and specifications are
subject to change without prior
notice for product improvement.
Consult with your dealer or
the manufacturer for details.
version D - 03 - 2020
version B - 02 - 2020
Free 3 months
extension* of the
original limited warranty
period! Simply text a
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purchase to:
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*The warranty extension is for the
three month s immediat ely following
the completion of the product’s
original warran ty period.
MAW12V1DWT
MAW10V1DWT
MAW08V1DWT
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Owner’s Manual
0
Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 3
Operating Instructions ..................................................................... 8
1
Installation Instructions ...................................................................
2
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................... 24
3
Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................................... 25
4
Warranty ............................................................................................ 27
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Read This Manual
Inside you’ll 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 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 attention to safety is required when installing, operating
and maintaining this product.
CAUTION
• For support, please call the Service Center at 1-866-646-4332.
• This appliance is not intended for use by people (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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.
• Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a bathroom or laundry room.
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Safety Precautions
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions
shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may
cause harm or damage. The level of risk is shown by the following indications.
Precautions
Safety
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
This symbol indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol addresses practices not related to physical
injury.
WARNING
• Be sure the air conditioner has been securely and correctly installed according to
the installation instructions in this manual. Save this manual for possible future use
in removing or installing this unit.
• Plug in power cord plug properly.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire due to excess heat generation.
• Do not modify power cord length or share the outlet with other appliances as it
may cause electric shock or fire due to overheating.
• Always ensure effective grounding.
Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock.
• Unplug the unit if you notice unusual sounds or smells or smoke coming from it.
A damaged product may cause fire and electric shock.
• Ventilate room before operating the air conditioner if there is a gas leakage from
another appliance.
• Do not operate or stop the unit by inserting or pulling out the power cord plug.
• Do not operate with wet hands or in very humid enviroments.
It may cause electric shock.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with any electric parts.
It may cause failure or electric shock.
• Do not use the socket if it is loose or damaged.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not use or keep the power cord close to heating appliances.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
• Do not use any devices or materials for installation that are not recommended in
this manual.
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Precautions
Safety
WARNING
• Do not disassemble or modify unit.
It may cause failure and electric shock.
• Do not damage or use an alternate power cord.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorized service center or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not direct airflow straight into persons to avoid possible health hazard.
• Do not open the unit during operation.
It may cause electric shock.
• Do not use the power cord near flammable gas or combustibles, such as gasoline,
benzene, thinner, etc.
It may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not let children hang on the air conditioner or bracket.
A serious injury may occur.
• Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor
plug. Do not remove any prongs from the power cord.
• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize shock and fire
hazards, proper grounding is important. The power cord is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards.
• Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall receptacle. If the
wall receptacle you intend to use is not adequately grounded or protected by a
time delay fuse or circuit breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper
receptacle. Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have chosen. This
information can be found on the serial plate, which is located on the side of the
cabinet and behind the grille.
CAUTION
• When the air filter is to be removed, do not touch the metal parts of the unit.
It may cause injury.
• When the unit needs cleaning, switch off, and turn off the circuit breaker.
Do not clean unit when power is on as it may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not place obstacles around air inlets or inside of air outlet.
It may cause failure or accident.
• Clean with a soft cloth only. Do not use strong detergents that contain wax or
thinners as it may damage the product.
• Use caution when unpacking and installing. Sharp edges could cause injury.
• Do not clean the air conditioner with water.
Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation which could lead to
electric shock.
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CAUTION
• Do not put a pet or house plant where it will be exposed to direct air flow.
This could injure the pet or harm the plant.
• Hold the plug by the head of the power plug when taking it out.
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock and damage.
• Ensure that the installation is properly secured to prevent the product from
potentially falling.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord and ensure that the cord is not
compressed.
Otherwise, there is danger of fire or electric shock.
• If water is spilled on the unit, turn off the unit and switch off the circuit breaker.
Isolate supply by taking the power-plug out and contact a qualified service
technician.
• Do not use near gas stove or other gas burning appliances, as air flow may affect
gas combustion.
• Do not use for any purpose other than room comfort.
Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, pets, plants,
and art objects. It may cause deterioration.
• Turn off the main power switch if the unit is not to be used for an extended time.
• Always insert the filters securely. Clean filter once every two weeks.
Operation without filters may cause failure.
• Do not drink water drained from the air conditioner.
Precautions
Safety
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Precautions
Safety
Operation of Current Device
Plug in &
press RESET
RESET
TEST
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove or bypass
the grounding prong.
The power supply cord contains a current
device that senses damage to the power
cord. Test your power supply cord as
follows:
1. Plug in the air conditioner.
2. The power supply cord will have TWO
buttons on the plug head. Press the
TEST button. You will notice a click as
the RESET button pops out.
3. Press the RESET Button. You will
notice a click as the button engages.
4. The power supply cord is now
supplying electricity to the unit. (On
some products this is also indicated
by a light on the plug head.)
NOTICE
The power supply cord with this
air conditioner contains a current
detection device designed to reduce
the risk of fire.
In the event that the power supply
cord is damaged, it can not be
repaired. It must be replaced with a
cord from the manufacturer.
Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding
plug and current detection device.
NOTICE
• Do not use this device to turn the unit on or off.
• Always make sure the RESET button is pushed in for correct operation.
• The power supply must be replaced if it fails to reset when either the TEST button
is pushed, or it can not be reset. Please contact Customer Service.
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS DISPLAYED ON THE UNIT
Precautions
Safety
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
This symbol shows that this appliance used a flammable
refrigerant. If the refrigerant is leaked and exposed to an
external ignition source, there is a risk of fire.
This symbol shows that the operation manual should be read
carefully.
This symbol shows that a service personnel should be handling
this equipment with reference to the installation manual.
This symbol shows that information is available such as the
operating manual or installation manual.
WARNING
• Do not try to accelerate the defrosting process or methods of cleaning that are
not recommended by the manufacturer.
• The appliance shall be stored in a room without a continuously operating ignition
source (for example, open flames or an operating gas appliance) or an ignition
source (for example, an operating electric heater) close to the appliance. The
appliance shall also be stored in a room without ignition sources.
• Do not pierce or burn.
• Be aware that the refrigerants may not contain an odor.
• Compliance with national gas regulations shall be observed.
• Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
• The appliance shall be stored in a well-ventilated area where the room size
corresponds to the room area as specied for operation.
• Unit is only to be serviced by a Midea authorized servicer, please call Customer
Service at 1-866-646-4332 for support.
• Flammable refrigerant R32 is used within air conditioner. Please follow the
instructions carefully to handle, install, clean, and service the air conditioner
to avoid damage or hazard. Do not dispose of air conditioner in regular trash.
Contact qualified agency for proper disposal.
• No open fire or devices that generate spark/arcing shall be around the air
conditioner to avoid causing ignition of the flammable refrigerant used. Please
follow the instructions carefully to store or maintain the air conditioner to
prevent mechanical damage from occurring.
• Be aware that refrigerants may not contain an odor.
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Instructions
Operating
Operating Instructions
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Sound Performance
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Please use your specific model number to reference the correct sound power number
in the table.
Model Number Sound Power, dB(A)*
MAW08V1QWT 42
MAW10V1QWT 42
MAW12V1QWT 42
* per ISO 3744 at low fan speed
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Air Conditioner Operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to people or property, read the
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before operating this appliance.
NOTICE
The cool circuit has an automatic 3 minutes time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on
quickly. This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping.
To begin operating the air conditioner, follow these steps:
1. Plug in the air conditioner (be sure to follow the power cord instructions on Page 6).
2. Turn the power on to the air conditioner, using the ON/OFF button.
3. Set the thermostat to the coldest temperature setting.
4. Select the Cool mode setting.
5. Adjust the louver for comfortable air flow (see Air Directional Louvers).
6. Once the room has cooled, adjust the thermostat to the setting you find most comfortable.
7. Make sure the air flow inside and outside is not obstructed by anything.
Outdoor temp.: 64°F ~ 109°F / 18°C ~ 43°C
Cooling Operation
(64°F ~ 125°F / 18°C ~ 52°C for special tropical models)
Indoor temp.: 60°F ~ 90°F / 16°C ~ 32°C
NOTICE
• The relative humidity of room should be less than 80%. If the unit is used in a condition with
a relative humidity over 80%, there will be condensed water on the surface of the unit.
• Performance may be reduced outside of these operating temperatures.
Air Directional Louvers
The louvers will allow you to direct the air
flow up or down (on some models) and left
or right throughout the room as needed.
Pivot horizontal louvers until the desired
up/down direction is obtained.
Move the louvers from side to side until the
desired left/right direction is obtained.
Lever
Lever
Instructions
Operating
Lever
Air Direction
Air Direction
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