MITSUBISHI MJ-E16VX User Manual

DEHUMIDIFIER

MODEL

MJ-E16VX-S1

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Features

●Drying inside

●Air Filter and Washable Photocatalytic Filter

●Easy Dehumidifying/Laundry

English	E
Italiano	I
Svenska	SV
Deutsch	DE

	Table of Contents	page
	¡Recommended ways of using the unit
	depending on purpose .........................	2	unit
	¡Frequently Asked Questions ...............	3
	¡Precautions	4	the
	¡Warnings ................................................	6	using
	¡Tips on dehumidifying	6
	¡Names and Functions of Parts ............	7	Before
	Unit-Control Panel-LCD Panel
	(Low Temperature/Defrost/High humidity)
	¡Things to be aware of.........................	10
	¡Before using your dehumidifier.........	10
	¡Turning the Unit ON and OFF	12
	To turn ON/To turn OFF
	Reading the humidity display/Tank full lamp
	¡Easy Operation....................................	13
	EASY DEHUMIDIFYING/LAUNDRY
	¡Setting modes .....................................	14	Operating
	LOW, MILDEW GUARD and LOW TEMP/
	AUTO/AIR PURIFIER
	¡Swing louvre function ........................	16
	¡Drying inside .......................................	17
	¡Using the Timer ...................................	18
	OFF timer operation/ON timer operation
	¡Using the Child Lock ..........................	20
	¡Carrying the Unit.................................	20
	¡Removing Water from the Tank..........	21
	¡Continuous Drainage..........................	22
	¡Maintenance	23
			Troubleshooting
	¡Specifications......................................	28
	¡Replacing the Filter and Cartridge .......	25
	¡Storage and Disposal .........................	25
	¡Troubleshooting ..................................	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

Recommended ways of using the unit depending

Combine operating mode and swing louvre function to get optimum results.

Drying laundry

When you don’t want to hang the

Objective clothes outside or it is raining...

Lowering room humidity

Preventing mold/

When you don’t know what humidity level to set the unit to...

What should I set it to?

When you want to	When	To prevent
set the humidity	condensation	mildew...
level...	occurs indoors...

I want to set it to 60%

Recommended operating mode

Recommended swing setting

Procedure

Press the power button (the unit turns on)

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Select the

mode

Page 13-15

Select the louvre swing range

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LAUNDRY	EASY	AUTO	LOW TEMP	MILDEW
	DEHUMIDIFYING			GUARD
The unit operates for 12	The unit operates	The unit maintains	The unit changes the	The unit operates
hours and automatically	until the air is	the set humidity.	airflow according to	in mildew sup-
switches off.	comfortable.		room temperature.	pression mode.
UPWARD
Aim toward clothes.	Any swing setting		Any swing setting

	Turn the power on	Turn the power on			Turn the
					power on
			Switch to
			HUMIDITY
			SELECTION
			Set the	Select	Select
	Select	Select EASY			MILDEW
			humidity	LOW TEMP
					GUARD
	LAUNDRY	DEHUMIDIFYING

Select UPWARD

Select any swing setting

Select any swing setting

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on purpose

	condensation		To clean
			the air
		To keep the inside	There is no need for
		of closets and	dehumidification, but you
		shoeboxes dry...	wish to remove pollen and
			dust from the air.

LOW	AIR PURIFIER
The dehumidifier	The unit operates the air
operates regardless	purifier only.
of the humidity level.
REAR
Direct the	Any swing setting
air flow

the	Turn the power on
r on

ct	Switch to AIR PURIFIER
EW
RD	Select LOW

	Select any
Select REAR	swing setting

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the dehumidifier seem	E
to collect less water in winter?

A.When the temperature and humidity are low, the amount of water collected is

decreased.

In winter, because the temperature is lower than in summer, the effects of the dehumidifier decrease dramatically as shown in the graph below. Although less water collects in the tank, this is not a malfunction.

	Summer (humidity)					Winter (dampness)			unit
									the
	* If the temperature is low, but the humidity is high								using
	due to snow or rain, operating the unit in LOW								Before
	TEMP mode will yield better results than in LOW
	mode.							14
			Values for LOW dehumidifying
	(L/day)	14	operation.
	capacity	16
		12
		10
	Dehumidification	8
		6
		4
		2
		0	5	10	15	20	25	30

Room temperature (°C)

¡ The values shown on the graph were measured at constant temperature and humidity and do not reflect values obtained in actual usage conditions.

• Why doesn’t the dehumidifier operate?

• Why does the unit stop operating suddenly?

A.The unit might be in LAUNDRY mode.

The unit operates for 12 hours and automatically

switches off.

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A.The unit might be in EASY DEHUMIDIFYING, MILDEW GUARD, or AUTO mode.

The unit automatically switches between	13~15
dehumidifying, airflow only, and non-operation.

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Precautions

The following diagrams indicate circumstances where danger can result from mishandling the unit.

WARNING	CAUTION
Mishandling may	Mishandling may result in
result in fatal or	injuries or damage to your
serious injuries.	home or property, etc.

Meanings of the graphic symbols used in this manual and on the unit are explained below.

		Do not	Always
	Forbidden		follow the
		disassemble
			instructions
	Keep	Do not
	away	subject to
	from fire	water

WARNING

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.

Do not put the unit near heatgenerating 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.

Connecting to power sockets other than 220240V 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.

This may result in fire and/or electric shock. See the last page for service contact details.

Continuing to operate the unit may result in fire, electric shock, or malfunctions.

See the last page for service contact details.

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CAUTION

Do not cover the front or 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 .

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.

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Precautions (cont.)

CAUTION

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 overheating/leakage.

Use the unit with caution in rooms where the walls, furniture and art work are vulnerable to dry air, as it may cause cracks and warping.

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.

Tips on dehumidifying

Drain the water tank before use

Refrain from opening doors/windows during operation

Drying laundry indoors

¡Direct the louvres at the laundry. ¡Space laundry to improve airflow.

dehumidifier in	enclosed room.
Use the	a small,

Maintain room temperature above 16°C with a heater.

¡Drying times will vary depending on the nature of the laundry and the room temperature. In low temperatures, drying takes about twice as long as normal. In low temperatures (10°C), drying takes about twice as long as when normal (20°C+).

¡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

awall>

Stop the louvre in the vertical position. Blowing air at the wall may cause staining.

At least 50 cm

	At least
At least	2 cm
20 cm	At least
	20 cm
At least 20 cm

Operating noise

Place the unit on top of a mat. This reduces vibration and noise. It also prevents leaving depressions on carpets.

Warnings

●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 this happen contact service number on the last page for advice.

●Damage to the dehumidifier caused by atmospheric conditions (ie. Salt or Sulphur) will not be covered under warranty.

●Do not carry the unit horizontally. This may result in malfunctions. Such malfunctions

are NOT covered under warranty.

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Names and Functions of Parts

Front

Control panel

Washable photocatalytic filter 24~25

(hereafter: photocatalytic filter) (see box below for discussion)

Supplied with unit.

Fit before use.

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Pre-filter 23

Air filter performance testing facility

Japan Spinners Inspecting Foundation (tested under JIS L 1902 standards)

Front panel 10

Front Air Intake

Do not block.

			What is a washable photocatalytic filter?
			The washable photocatalytic filter is made from
			two layers: a white particle filter and a blue air-
			freshener filter.
	Water tank 11•21		<Particle filter>
			The particle filter removes pollen* and dust
	Tank lid 11•21		particles.
			<Air-freshener Filter>
	Floating element	21	The special air-freshening agent contained in
			the fibres absorbs odorants such as ammonia.
	Front door		The odorants are broken down by
			photocatalysis constantly 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 filter 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. 10–100 m

Back

Handle 20

Raise handle to transport.

Louvre 16

Side air intakes (left/right)

Do not block.

Sensor

Do not cover.

Continuous drainage
outlet	22

Power plug

NOTE

It is impossible to remove the back panel because the two spots shown are fastened with two special screws.

If the unit malfunctions, contact your Mitsubishi dealer:

The water tank may contain water residue at time of purchase. This is from final product testing at the factory and is not due to a defect.

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Names and Functions of Parts (cont.)

Control Panel

¡Lamp

Current mode lights.

¡Selection button

Switches modes.

13

¡Mode button

For switching from one operating mode to another.

¡Humidity

Selection

This is used to set the target humidity.

14~15

¡Child lock

To set child lock, press the mode button for three seconds.

20

LCD Panel

All indicators on the LCD panel shown below.

¡Mode Indicator

Indicates the current operating mode.

14~15

¡Swing louvre button

Sets swing louvre direction or locks it into position.

16

¡Timer ON/OFF

Sets timer.

18~19

¡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%.

12

¡Swing monitor	¡Timer display
Indicates the direction	Displays the time set
of the swing louvre.	for the ON/OFF timer.
16	18~19

¡Child lock indicator

Displayed while child lock

is active.

20

8

¡Power lamp

Lights when unit is ON.

¡Power button

Use this to switch the unit ON and OFF.

12

¡Tank full light

This lights up to warn that the water tank is full.

12

¡Information display

Indicates room and unit condition.

Low Temperature

Indicator

The indicator comes on if the room temperature drops below 15°C. Activating Low Temp mode is recommended. 14

¡Drying inside lamp

Flashes when drying inside in

progress.

¡Drying inside button

Activates/deactivates drying inside. 17

¡Air purifier lamp

Lights during air purifier-only operation.

¡Air purifier button

Switches to air purifier-only
operation.	15

You can select from 7 operating modes.

¡EASY DEHUMIDIFYING ¡LAUNDRY

¡LOW

¡MILDEW GUARD ¡LOW TEMP

¡AUTO

¡AIR PURIFIER

DEFROST Indicator

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).

All modes include dehumidifier and air purifier functions.

Air purifier only operation. The dehumidifier function is disabled.

High humidity warning

The indicator flashes when the unit is OFF and 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.

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