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Bef

or

e Using the Unit

Precautions

WARNING

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

Forbidden

Keep 

away from 

fire

Do not 

subject to 

water

Do not 

disassemble

Always 

follow the 

instructions

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

WARNING

CAUTION

Mishandling may result in 

fatal or serious injuries.

Mishandling may result in 

minor injuries or damage to 

your home or property, etc.

Do not damage or modify the power 

cord or plug. Do not use power sockets 

in which the plug fits loosely. 

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.

(Keep pets from biting the cord.)

The cord may be damaged 

resulting in fire, 

electric shock or heat generation

Do not use extension cords or 

multiple head adapters.

This may 

result in fire or electric shock

.

Do not start/stop the unit by 

plugging/unplugging the power 

cord.

This may 

result in fire and/or electric shock

.

Do not put the unit near heat-

generating devices (such as stoves, fan 

heaters, etc.).

The plastic parts may melt and 

cause fire

.

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

.

Do not attempt to repair, 

disassemble, or modify 

the unit.

This may 

result in fire and/

or electric shock

See the 

last page for service contact 

details.

Exclusively use 230-240 V AC 

power sockets for the power 

supply. 

Failing to do so may 

result in a fire and/

or electric shock

Use an extension cord by itself.

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

.

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 or electric shock

.

See the last page for service contact

details.

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

.

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Summary of Contents for MJ-EV38HR-A

Page 1: ...3 z z Warning 5 z z Tips on Dehumidification 5 z z Features of This Dehumidifier 6 z z Names and Functions of Parts 7 Front Back 7 Control Panel Inverter Indicator LCD Display 8 z z Before Using Your Dehumidifier 9 z z Carrying the Unit 9 z z Drying Laundry 10 INTELLIGENT LAUNDRY z z Dehumidifying 12 EASY ECO AUTO HIGH LOW MILDEW GUARD z z Cleaning the Air AIR PURIFIER 15 z z Replacement Parts 15 ...

Page 2: ...to dehumidify P 12 13 Q Why is there still condensation on the windows in the morning A The dehumidifier can take a few weeks to reduce the moisture in your home to an acceptable level This is best done by setting the unit to High and leaving it on 24 hours a day We also recommend the unit be moved from room to room After this initial few weeks the unit can then be set to one of the auto modes 50 ...

Page 3: ...tric shock Do not put the unit near heat generating devices such as stoves fan heaters etc The plastic parts may melt and cause fire 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 Do not attempt to repair disassemble or modify the unit This may result in fire and or el...

Page 4: ...he 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 point airflow from the unit directly at the body for a prolonged period of time Be especially careful when using the unit where there is someone who is unable to adjust the humidity infant child or elderly person If air flow is directed at the body for...

Page 5: ...nit resulting in malfunction Should you incline the unit accidentally contact service number on the last page for advice l Do not carry or store the unit horizontally This may result in malfunctions Such malfunctions are NOT covered under warranty 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 cau...

Page 6: ...difying becomes less in winter 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 effect of the dehumidifier is greatly reduced as shown in the graph on the right Although only a little water collects in the tank this is not a malfunction Summer humidity Winter dampness Value for HIGH when humidity is 8...

Page 7: ...r The PM2 5 filter has a two layer structure consisting of a white dust filter and a blue deodorizing filter The fine mesh filter can catch PM2 5 and dust The fibres contain a special deodorant and anti bacterial agent antiallergen anti bacterial and degerming This filter cannot remove cigarette smoke and poisonous gases in smoke e g carbon monoxide The water tank may contain water residue at time...

Page 8: ...ration Mode Indicator P10 14 Humidity Indicator z z Indicates the approximate humidity z z This indicator does not light during AIR PURIFIER operation and DRYING INSIDE operation when the water tank becomes full and when an error occurs Inverter Indicator LCD Display DRYING INSIDE Switch P18 DRYING INSIDE Lamp FULL Lamp P19 Lights when the tank is full of water AIR PURIFIER Switch P15 AIR PURIFIER...

Page 9: ...he bottom tabs into the unit until they click Strips Tabs 6 Note z z Make sure the PM2 5 filter is attached on the unit If it is not fine dust will enter inside the unit and cause a malfunction Carrying the Unit Hold the handle and move it Casters can be used to move the unit First make sure to remove water from the water tank and close the louvre before carrying the unit z z If casters are unable...

Page 10: ...e Operation mode Automatic stop INTELLIGENT LAUNDRY Operates for 1 to 12 hours Information z z Remove the water from the tank before operating the unit The unit may stop operating when the tank is full before the laundry is dry z z When it is used with the OFF TIMER operation mode the unit may stop operating before the laundry is dry P17 z z If the room temperature is approximately 5 C or less it ...

Page 11: ...ry during drying so that each part can get the blowing air z z Place the dehumidifier so that its back faces the laundry Air blows from the top of the dehumidifier towards the back About the Room for Hanging Clothes z z In a small room it is recommended that the door and window be closed before dehumidifying It is effective not only to dehumidify but also to dry the laundry as soon as possible z z...

Page 12: ...midifier remembers the operation mode Even if the power plug is disconnected or the power is turned off the unit restarts at the previous setting z z The humidity cannot be set in modes other than ECO AUTO z z Operation stops when the tank is full To restart operation remove water from the tank If a continuous drainage hose is set the dehumidifier will operate continuously P20 z z In the case of a...

Page 13: ...ompressor motor is decreased It is recommended when you want to dehumidify with lower blower sounds Information z z Sometimes it would take a long time to bring down the humidity depending on opening and closing frequency of the room door or the size or shape of the room To confirm the humidity setting After displaying the current humidity setting is displayed After 3 seconds After approximately 3...

Page 14: ...and conditions of the room e g Under the containers of the bathroom deeper inside of closets and behind furniture and places with bad air flow z z Places such as inside of the bathtub under containers or where the blowing air cannot reach cannot be dried z z This mode does not remove existing mildew scales and sticky liquids around the sinkhole z z When it is used with the OFF TIMER mode the unit ...

Page 15: ...can be locked To prevent children from operating this unit use this function To operate the air purifier only z z AIR PURIFIER The unit cleans the air by passing it through the pre filter and PM2 5 filter The dehumidifier function is disabled Information z The air passes through the PM2 5 filter in all modes cleaning the air even if the AIR PURIFIER lamp is not lit z Cigarette smoke and toxins fou...

Page 16: ...s of the room Approximately 50 Approximately 60 40 20 The louvre moves slowly through the last 20 of the swing as it takes shorter time to traverse the upward arc than the rear arc when louvre moves at a constant speed Approximately 120 Information z z The level of noise emitted from the unit varies depending on the air blowing direction z z To locate the position the air outlet may stop up to 8 s...

Page 17: ... mode P10 14 Set the DRYING INSIDE auto operation as desired P18 z z Select the louvre swing direction P16 3 Confirm the time setting by pressing the POWER switch z z The timer display lights g The ON TIMER is set If both the timer display and operation mode indicator blink it means the POWER switch is not pressed An alarm blip blip sounds for 1 minute z z The remaining time will decrease one hour...

Page 18: ...e the automatic operation Press when the POWER is ON The DRYING INSIDE lamp turns off Blip Manual Operation The DRYING INSIDE operation can only start when the POWER is OFF Blip Press while the POWER is OFF z z DRYING INSIDE operation starts The DRYING INSIDE lamp flashes the humidity indicator turns off and the louvre stops in the vertical position DRYING INSIDE Operation z z DRYING INSIDE operat...

Page 19: ...s are forbidden except for pressing the POWER switch z z In OFF TIMER operation the FULL lamp is ON as indicator 3 Close the tank lid 4 Check the tank and firmly push it all the way in Tank Make sure the tank is not broken or cracked Confirm that the tank lid and the tank guard are securely attached and push the tank in Sounds Blip Information z z If the tank is not installed correctly the FULL la...

Page 20: ...e oils or lubricants It may damage the unit z z To stop continuous drainage remove the hose put the tank and use z z Do not use the power plug with the power plug being stored in the power cord storage case CAUTION 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 tan...

Page 21: ...e with a dry cloth Mildew may form in the water tank when the dirt is not removed thoroughly After switching the unit POWER off leave for one day until any residual water inside is removed Then carry out the following steps 1 Perform the DRYING INSIDE operation P18 DRYING INSIDE operation is recommended for prevention of mildew growth inside the unit 2 Hang the power cord on the storage hook or pu...

Page 22: ...es intermittently z z When the operation ends the louvre closes The louvre remains open when it stops z z Check to see whether the power cord is off J J Plug the power cord fully into the power socket P9 z z Check to see if anything is blocking the air intake or outlet J J Remove the obstruction P4 z z Check to see if the operation is performed in ECO AUTO and EASY mode J J The unit automatically ...

Page 23: ...unit produces a buzz that sounds intermittently or the compressor does not activate When first used z z The temperature of heat exchanger goes up rapidly causing transient odor z z The discharged moisture may emit an odor It is common that the PM2 5 filter cannot eliminate all the odors and the odors can be absorbed by moisture inside the unit The unit produces an odor During DRYING INSIDE operati...

Page 24: ...spose according to the garbage regulations in your district Web Site https www mitsubishielectric com Auckland Unit 1 4 Walls Rd PO Box 12726 Penrose Auckland Phone 09 526 9347 Fax 09 526 9348 Wellington 1 Parliament St PO Box 30772 Lower Hutt Wellington Phone 04 560 9147 Fax 04 560 9133 Christchurch 44 Halwyn Drive Hornby PO Box 16904 Hornby 8441 Christchurch Phone 03 341 2837 Fax 03 341 2838 For...

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