Midea MWF1-06CR-1, MWF1-08CR-1, MWF1-10CR-1, MWF-12CR User Manual

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AiR- CO
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MULTI-STEP SPEED ELECTRONIC CONTROL
Model: MWFI=06CR=I MWFI=10CR=I
MWFI=08CR=I MWF=12CR
WE_TPO_NTE
Before using your air conditioner, please read
this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. 2
2. iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS .......................................... 4
3. NORMAL SOUNDS ........................................................................... 5
4. AiR CONDiTiONER FEATURES ....................................................... 5
5. iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS ...................................................... 10
6. CARE AND CLEANING .................................................................... 14
7. TROUBLESHOOTING TiPS ............................................................... 15
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. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all.
CAUTION
Contact the authorized service technician for repair or maintenance of this unit. o Contact the installer for installation 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 is to be replaced, replacement work shall be performed by authorised personnel only.
Installation work must be performed in accordance with the national wiring standards by authorized personnel only.
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.
I ik WARNIN G
i/_CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury.
This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
[] Meanings of symbols used in this manual are as shown below.
I Q Never do this.
Always do this.
!A WAR.I.G)
Otherwise, it may cause electric shock or fire due to excess heat
generation.
It may cause electric shock or fire It may cause electric shock or fire. due to heat generation. If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufac- turer or an authorized service
center or a similarly qualified per- son in order to avoid a hazard.
It may cause electric shock or fire due to heat generation.
Incorrect grounding may cause electric shock.
It may cause electric shock. This could damage your health.
It may cause failure of machine Incorrect installation may cause or electric shock, fire and electric shock.
e It may cause fire and electric
shock.
It may cause fire.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
It may cause fire and electric shock.
It may cause explosion, fire and, burns.
It may cause electric shock.
It may cause an explosion or fire.
It may cause failure and electric shock.
I\ CAUTION I
It may cause an injury. Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. It may cause an electric shock.
® Do not clean unit when
power is on as it may cause fire and electric shock, it may cause an injury.
o Operation with windows
opened may cause wetting of indoor and soaking of
household furniture.
® It may cause failure of
appliance or accident.
®This could injure the pet or
plant.
It may cause electric shock and damage.
An oxygen shortage may occur.
® Do not use this air conditioner to
preserve precision devices, food, pets, plants, and art objects. It may cause deterioration ot
quality, etc.
It may cause failure of product or [ire.
If bracket is damaged, there is concern of damage due to
falling of unit.
Appearance may be deteriorated due to change of product color or scratching of its surface.
®There is danger of fire or
electric shock.
o Operation without filters may
cause failure.
It contains contaminants and could make you sick.
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The power supply cord with
this air conditioner contains a current
detection device designed to reduce
the risk of fire.
Please refer to the section'Operation of Current Device'for details.
In the event that the power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired-it must be replaced with a cord from the Product Manufacturer.
not, underany "_
circumstances, cut, I remove, or bypass | theg g I)
Power supply cord
with 3-prong grounding plug and current detection device
For your safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an
adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.
Electrical Information
® 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.
® 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.
Do not run air conditioner without side protective cover in place.
This could result in mechanical damage within the air conditioner. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Operation of Current Device
The power supply cord contains a current device that senses damage to the power cord. To test your power
supply cord do the following:
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, again 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 it also indicated by a light on the plug head.)
NOTES:
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 reset when either the TEST button is pushed, or it cannot be reset. A new one can be obtained from the product manufacturer.
If power supply cord is damaged, it cannot be repaired. It MUST be replaced by one obtained from the
product manufacturer.
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Sound of Rushing Air
At the front of the unit, you may
hear the sound of rushing air _ being moved by the fan
Gurgle/Hiss
"Gurgling or hissing"noise may
be heard due to refrigerant passing through evaporator during normal operation.
High Pitched Chatter
High efficiency compressors may have a high pitched chatter during the cooling cycle.
Vibration Unit may vibrate and make noise
because of window
, poor wall or _onstruction or incorrect installation.
Pinging or Switching
Droplets of water hitting condenser during normal operation may cause "pinging or switching"sounds.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel and remote as shown below and all its functions, then follow the symbol for the functions you desire. The unit can be controlled by the unit control alone or with the remote.
ADJUSTS TEMPERATURE OR TIME
TIMER
TEMPERATURE OR TIME
DISPLAYS TEMPERATURE OR TIME
RESET BUTTON
CLEAN AIR MODE (on some models)
SETS MODE
FOLLOW ME INDICATOR (on some models)
ENERGY TURNS UNIT SAVER MODE ON OR OFF
UNIT CONTROL
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AiR CONDiTiONER FEATURES(CONTINUED)
NOTE: The following instructions represent the Unit Controls, the same instructions can be used
for the Remote Control. TO TURN UNITON
OnlOff
f
DO THIS:
Press the On/Off button.
TO CHANGE TEMPERATURE SETTING
DO THIS: Press to raise
Press to lower
NOTE:
Press or hold either Left(<) or Right (>) button until the desired temperature is seen on the display. This temperature will be automatically
maintained anywhere between 62°F(17°C) and 88°F(30°C). If you want the display to read the actual room temperature, see"To Operate on
Fan Only'section.
TO ADJUST FAN SPEEDS
Auto f'_ Auto
Fan High
E_aeregrY On/Off
DO THIS:
_ Press to select
appropriate fan speed
NOTE:
Used to select the Fan Speed in four steps-
Auto, Low, Med or High. Each time the button
is pressed, the fan speed mode is shifted.
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AiR CONDITIONER FEATURES(CONTINUED)
TO SELECT THE OPERATING MODE:
TO USETHE ENERGY SAVER FEATURE:
_#_ on/off
DO THIS:
I Press the Mode
button.
DO THIS:
jPress the button
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NOTE:
To choose operating mode, press the Mode button. Each time you press the button, a mode is selected
in a sequence that goes from Auto, Cool, Dry and
Fan. The indicator light beside will be illuminated
and remained on once the mode is selected.
To operate on Auto feature:
o In this mode, the fan speed cannot be adjusted, it
starts automatically at a speed according to the room temperature. If the room does not get too warm, it will stay at Low speed.
To operate on Fan Only:
Use this function only when cooling is not desired,
such as for room air circulation or to exhaust stale air(on some models). (Remember to open the vent during this function, but keep it closed during cooling for maximum cooling efficiency.) You can choose any fan speed you prefer.
e During this function, the display will show the actual
room temperature, not the set temperature as in the cooling mode.
NOTE:
In this mode, the fan will continue to run for 3 minutes after the compressor shuts off. The fan then cycles
on for 2 minutes at 10 minute intervals until the room
temperature is above the set temperature, at which time the compressor turns back on and cooling stars.
SLEEP FEATURE:
) off
Sleep
I uto
Low
Med
High
-- DO THIS: Press Sleep
button
NOTE:
In this mode the selected temperature will increase by 2 degrees F 30 minutes after the mode is selected.
The temperature will then increase by another 2
degrees 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 mode and the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed. The Sleep mode program can be cancelled at any time during operation by again pressing the Sleep button.
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AiR CONDITIONER FEATURES(CONTINUED)
TIMER: AUTO START/ STOP FEATURE:
Dry _jj>/ Med
DO THIS:
---Press Timer button
NOTE:
First
press the Timer button, the indicator light
besides word On illuminates, It indicates theAuto Start program is initiated,
o Press or hold the Left arrow or Right arrow to change
theAuto time by 0,5 hour increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24 hours, The control will count down the time remaining until start,
The selected time will register in 5 second and the system will automatically revert back to display the previous temperature setting,
e Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time will cancel the
Auto Start/Stop function,
CHECK FILTER FEATURE
) Off
Check
Filter
/ DO THIS:
/ Press Check
Filter button
NOTE:
This feature is a reminder to clean the Air Filter for more efficient operation, The LED(light) will illumi-
nate after 250 hours of operation, To reset after cleaning the filter, press the Check Filter button and the light will go off,
CLEAN AIR FEATURE: (on some models)
) Off
DO THIS:
---Press Clean Air button
NOTE:
Press the Clean Air button, the ion generator is ener- gized and will help to remove pollen and impurities from the air, and trap them in the filter,
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AiR CONDiTiONER FEATURES(CONTINUED)
FOLLOW ME FEATURE: NOTE:
(on some models) This feature can be activated from the remote
Light flashing
control ONLY. The remote control serves as a remote thermostat allowing for the precise
temperature control at its location.
To activate the Follow Me feature, point the remote control towards the unit and press the Follow Me 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 button again. Iftheunit does not receive the Follow Me signal during any 7 minute interval, the unit will beep to indicate the
Follow Me mode has ended.
The actual temperature can be displayed at the unit by pressing the Fan Only mode. When in the Cool mode, the unit display indicates the set temperature.
ADDITIONAL THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Now that you have mastered the operating procedure, here are more features in your control that
you should become familiar with.
The Cool circuit has an automatic 3 minute time delayed start if the unit is turned off and on quickly. This prevents overheating of the compressor and possible circuit breaker tripping. The fan will continue to run during this time.
o The control will maintain any set temperature within 2°F, between 60°F and 90°F degrees.
The control is capable of displaying temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. To convert from one to the other, press and hold the Left and Right Temp/Timer buttons at the same time, for 3 seconds.
Fresh Air Vent Control(on some models):
Figure 1 (VENT CLOSED)
Figure 2 (VENT OPEN)
The Fresh Air Vent allows the air conditioner to: 1, Recirculate inside air- Vent Closed (See Fig,l)
2. Draw fresh air into the room- Vent Open (see Fig.2) 3, Exchange air from the room and draws fresh air into
the room - Vent and Exhaust Open (see Fig.3)
Figure 3 (VENT & EXHAUST OPEN)
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Air Directional Louvers
Levers
Air Direction
The louvers will allow you to direct the air flow Up or Down and Left or Right throughout the room as
needed. Pivot horizontal louvers until the desired Up/Down direction is obtained.
Move the Levers from side to side until the desired Left/Right direction is obtained.
Your air conditioner is designed to install in standard double hung windows with opening widths of
22 to 36 inches(559mm to 914mm) (See Fig.l).
EXTERIOR .
Lower sash must open sufficiently to allow a clear vertical opening of 14-1/2 inches (368mm). Side louvers and the rear of theAC must have clear air space to allow enough airflow
through the condenser, for heat removal. The rear of the unit
must be outdoors, not inside a building or garage.
NOTE: Save Carton and these Installation instructions for future reference. The carton is the best way to store unit
during winter, or when not in use.
Mounting Hardware
3/4"Screws Lock Frame Sash Lock
(7) (2) (1)
TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips Screw Driver
Drill(If pilot holes are needed) CAUTION: When handling unit, be careful to avoid cuts from
sharp metal edges and aluminum fins on front and rear coils.
Top Rail Hardware
3/8"Screws Top Rail
(4) (1)
NOTE: The top rail hardware and the following Fig.A, Fig.Band Fig.C are not applicable to the units more
than lO000Btu/h.
Before installing unit, the top rail must be assembled on the unit (For <lO000Btu/h models only).
Tool Needed: Phillips Screwdriver
A: Remove the air conditioner from the carton and place
on a flat surface.
B: Remove top rail from the bottom of the packaging
material as shown in Fig.A
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C: Align the hole in the top rail with those in the
top of the unit as shown in Fig.B
D: Secure the top rail to the unit with the 3/8"
Screws as shown in Fig.C.
NOTE: For safety reasons, all four(4) screws
MUST be securely fastened.
HOW TO INSTALL
NOTE: Top rail and Sliding Panels at each side are offset to provide the proper pitch to the rear of
(5/16"). This is necessary for proper condensed water utilization and drainage. If you are
not using the Side Panels for any reason, this pitch to the rear must be maintained.
H Place unit on floor, a bench or a table. There is a Left and Right Window Filler Panel- be sure
to use the proper panel for each side. When installed the flange for securing the panel in place to the window sill will be facing into the room.
A. Hold theAccordion Panel
in one hand and gently
pull back the center to free
the open end. See Fig.1.
B. Slide the free and (I section)
of the panel into the cabinet
as shown in Fig. 2A, 2B & 3.
Slide the panel down., Be sure to leave enough space to slip the top and bottom of the frame into the rails on the cabinet.
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C. Once the panel has been installed on the side of the
cabinet, make sure it sits securely inside the frame
channel by making slight adjustments. Slide the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top and bottom ends of the frame into the top and bottom rails of the cabinet. Fig.4.
D. Slide the panel all the way in and repeat on the other
side.
NOTE: If storm window blocksAC, see Fig. 13.
_!_ Keep a firm grip on the air conditioner, carefully
place the unit into the window opening so the bottom of the air conditioner frame is against the window sill (Fig.5). Carefully close the window behind the top
rail of the unit.
Extend the side panels out against the window
frame (Fig.6).
Fig.7
Place the frame lock between the frame extensions and the window sill as shown (Fig.7). Drive 3 / 4"(1 9ram) locking screws through the frame lock and into the sill (Fig.8). NOTE: To prevent window sill from splitting, drill 1 / 8"(3ram) pilot holes before driving screws.
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Drive 1 / 2"(13mm) locking screws through frame
holes into window sash (Fig.9/1 0)
_'_ To secure lower sash in place, attach right angle
sash lock with 3 / 4"(19mm) screw as shown(Fig.11).
Cut foam seal and insert in the space between the
upper and lower sashes (Fig.12).
Fig.13
Storm window 11/2"MIN Board
frame or other (38 mm) thickness
as required,
obs rucfiont ---_-- for proper
pitch to rear,
along entire sill. Fasten
with nails or
screws.
IfAC is Blocked by Storm Window
Add wood as shown in Fig.13, or remove storm
window before air conditioner is installed.
If Storm Window Frame must remain, be sure the drain holes or slots are not caulked or painted shut.
Accumulated Rain Water or Condensation must be
allowed to drain out.
RemovingAC From Window
_TurnAC off, and disconnect power cord.
Remove sash seal from between windows, and unscrew safety lock.
_' Remove screws installed through frame and frame
lock. Close (slide) side panels into frame.
Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, raise sash and carefullytock"air conditioner backward to drain any condensate water in base of unit. Be careful not to spill any remaining water while lifting unit form window. Store parts WITH air
conditioner.
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Clean your air conditioner occasionally to keep it looking new. Be sure to unplug the unit before cleaning to prevent shock or fire hazards.
Air Filter Cmeaning
The air filter should be checked at least once a
month to see if cleaning is necessary. Trapped particles in the filter can build up and cause an accumulation of frost on the cooling coils.
® Push the vent handle to the Vent Closed position
(where applicable). o Open the front panel. o Grasp the filter by the center and pull up and
out.
Wash the filter using liquid dishwashing deter-
gent and warm water. Rinse filter thoroughly. ® Gently shake excess water from the filter. Be
sure the filter is thoroughly dry before replacing. o Or, instead of washing you may vacuum the
filter clean.
Note: Never use hot water over 40°C(104°F) to
clean the air filter. Never attempt to operate the
unit without the air filter.
Cabinet Cleaning
Be sure to unplug the air conditioner to prevent
shock or fire hazard. The cabinet and front may
be dusted with an oil-free cloth or washed with
a cloth dampened in a solution of warm water
and mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry.
o Never use harsh cleaners, wax or polish on the
cabinet front. o Be sure to remove excess water from the cloth before
wiping around the controls. Excess water inor around the controls may cause damage to the air conditioner.
e Plug in air conditioner.
Winter Storage
If you plan to store the air conditioner during the winter, remove it carefully from the window according to the installation instructions. Cover it with plastic or return it to the original carton.
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Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workman-ship or materials in this appliance.
Solution
Air conditioner Wallplug disconnected. Push plug firmly into wall outlet.
does not start House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.Replace fuse with time delay type or
reset circuit breaker.
Plug Current Device Tripped.Press the RESET button.
Controlis OFF.TumControl ONand set to desired setting.
Room temperature below 17_(62°F). Coolingmay not occuruntil room temperature rises above 17_C(62°F).
Air from unit does not feel cold Temperaturesensing elementtouching cold coil,located behindair filter. Straighten
enough tube away from coil.
Reset to a Lower temperature.
Compressorshut-off by changing modes. Wait approximately 3 minutes and listen for
compressor to restart when setin theCOOL mode.
Air conditioner cooling, but room
is too warm- ice forming on cooling
coil behind decorative front.
Air conditioner cooling, but room
is too warm- NO ice forming on cooling coil behind
decorative front.
Outdoor temperature below 18° C(64°F). Todefrost the coil, set FAN ONLYmode.
Air filter may bedirty. Clean filter. Referto Care and Cleaning section. Todefrost, set to FANONLYmode.
Thermostatset too cold for night-time cooling. Todefrost the coil, set to FAN ONLY
mode. Then,set temperature to a Higher setting.
Dirty air filter-air restricted. Cleanair filter. Refer to Care and Cleaning section.
Temperatureis set too High, settemperature to a Lower setting. Air directional louvers positioned improperly.Position louvers for better air distribution. Front of units is blocked by drapes, blinds, fumiture, etc. -restricts air distribution.
Clearblockage in front of unit.
Doors, windows, registers, etc. Open-cold air escapes. Closedoors, windows,registers.
Unitrecently turnedon in hot room. Allow additional time to remove" Stored heat" from
walls, ceiling, floor and furniture.
Air conditioner turns on
and off rapidly
Noise when unit is cooling
Dirty air filter-air restricted. Cleanair filter. Outside temperature extremelyhoL Set FAN speed to a Higher setting to bring air past
cooling coils more frequently.
Air movement sound. Thisis normal. If too loud, set to a slower FAN setting.
Window vibration - poor installation. Referto installation instructions or check with installer.
Water dripping
INSIDE when
unit is cooling.
Improper installation. Tilt air conditioner sfightlyto the outside to allow water drainage. Refer to installation instructions - check with installer.
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Solution
Unit removing large quantity of moisture from humidroom. Thisis normal during
Water dripping excessively humid days. OUTSIDEwhen
unit is cooling.
Remote control not located within range. Place remote control within 20feet & 180C_, Remote Sensing radius of the front of the unit. Deactivating
Prematurely Remote control signal obstructed. Remove obstruction. (some models)
Room too cold Set temperature too low. Increase set temperature.
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Your product is protected by this warranty:
Warranty service must be obtained from Midea Consumer Services or an authorized Midea servicer.
THE CONSUMER WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Transportation and costs of ser vice calls that are listed under NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER*
Diagnostic, removal, transportation and reinstallation costs required because of service. Costs for labor, parts and transportation other than with respect to the Sealed
Refrigeration System.
Diagnostic, removal, transportation and reinstallation costs required because of service.
Costs for labor, parts and transportation other than with respect to the Sealed
Refrigeration System.
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
LIMITED 2ND-5 TM
YEAR WARRANTY
(sealed system)
LIMITED 10 YEAR COMPRESSOR
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
PERIOD
One year from odginal purchase date
Second through fifth years from original
purchase date
First to tenth year from
odginal date of purchase
MIDEA, THROUGH ITS
AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WILL:
Pay all costs for repairing or replacing parts of this appliance which prove to
be defective in materials or
workmanship.
Repair or replace any parts in the Sealed Refrigeration System (compressor,
condenser, evaporator and tubing)
proves to be defective in materials
workmanship.
Repair or replace compressor ONLY in the event it be comes defective during the warranty period
Midea replacement parts shall be used and will be warranted only for the period remaining on the original warranty.
NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER* This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the items listed below:
1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.
2. Proper installation by an authorized service professional in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and / or gas codes.
3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loosen connections or defects in house wiring.
4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing.
5. Damages to finish after installation.
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover the following:
1) Failure caused by damage to the unit while in your possession (other than damage caused by defect or malfunction), by its improper installation, or by unreasonable use of the unit, including without limitation, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance or to
follow the written Installation and Operating Instructions.
2) Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized Midea servicers; use of parts other than Midea replacement parts; obtained from persons other than such Midea customer service; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply.
3) If the unit is put to commercial, business, rental, or other use or application other than for consumer use, we make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular use or purpose.
4) Products without original serial numbers or products that have serial numbers which have been altered or cannot be readily determined.
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill established the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts.
This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by following these steps, in order:
1. Contact Midea Consumer Services or an authorized Midea servicer at 1 866 64 MIDEA.
2. If there is a question as to where to obtain service, contact our consumer relations Department.
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