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MITSUBISHI DEHUMIDIFIER

MODEL

MJ-E16AX-H

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Features

Supplement Air for Drying Indoors

Drying inside

Air Filter and Silver Ion Sterilizing and
Deodorizing Filter

Easy Dehumidifying · Intelligent

Laundry

Table of Contents

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Recommended ways of using the unit
depending on purpose .........................2

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Frequently Asked Questions ...............3

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Precautions............................................4

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Warning ..................................................6

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Tips on dehumidifying..........................6

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Names and Functions of Parts ............7

Unit-Control Panel-LCD Panel 
(Low Temperature/Defrost/High humidity)

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Things to be aware of .........................10

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Before using your dehumidifier.........10

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Turning the Unit ON and OFF ............12

To turn ON/To turn OFF
Reading the humidity display/Tank full lamp

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Easy Operation....................................13

EASY DEHUMIDIFYING/INTELLIGENT LAUNDRY

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Setting modes .....................................14

LOW, MILDEW GUARD and LOW
TEMP/AUTO/AIR PURIFIER

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Swing louvre function ........................16

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Drying inside .......................................17

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Using the Timer ...................................18

OFF timer operation/ON timer operation

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Using the Child Lock ..........................20

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Carrying the Unit.................................20

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Removing Water from the Tank..........21

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Continuous Drainage..........................22

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Maintenance ........................................23

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Replacing Consumable Parts ............25

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Storage and Disposal .........................25

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Troubleshooting ..................................26

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Specifications .......................back cover

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In order to ensure correct usage, please read
this instruction manual carefully and retain it for
future reference.

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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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Summary of Contents for MJ-E16AX-H

Page 1: ... display Tank full lamp Easy Operation 13 EASY DEHUMIDIFYING INTELLIGENT LAUNDRY Setting modes 14 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 Replacing Consumable Parts 25 Storage a...

Page 2: ... indoors To prevent mildew INTELLIGENT LAUNDRY The unit operates automatically until the laundry is 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 sup pression mode UPWARD Aim toward clothes Turn the power on Select INTELLIGENT...

Page 3: ...ts in the tank this is not a malfunction Why doesn t the dehumidifier operate Why does the unit stop operating suddenly A The unit might be in INTELLIGENT LAUNDRY mode The unit may sometimes stop operation after just a short amount of time as a result of conditions such as the room temperature and humidity A The unit might be in EASY DEHUMIDIFYING MILDEW GUARD or AUTO mode The unit automatically s...

Page 4: ...t 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 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 purpo...

Page 5: ...ank 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 objec...

Page 6: ...erable 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 Drai...

Page 7: ... of natural herbs we put the oil extracted from rosemary which has exceptional antioxidant qualities into the air outlet cartridge The fragrance is so slight that it can be hardly noticed The reason washing yellows is because colourless organic material trapped within the fibres is oxidized by heat from a drier or the sun s UV rays By using the dehumidifier and drying your washing indoors you can ...

Page 8: ... 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 chi...

Page 9: ...ease 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 unit is OFF and the humidity in the room exceeds 75 Activating the de...

Page 10: ... 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 1 2 3 W h y are they differ e n t CURRENT Ca...

Page 11: ...ier case Tear along dotted line This bag can be used when storing Write the date on the label Inserting the water tank correctly Tank lid Open the front door Confirm that the lid is securely attached to the water tank Push the tank in Front door Plug the power cord into the power socket The current humidity level is indicated If the louvre is open it closes automatically Use a 220 240V AC power so...

Page 12: ...disabling the dehumidifier and only the blower is operational 12 Turning the Unit ON and OFF Press Press 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 The unit automatically...

Page 13: ...unit may stop before the laundry dries because of a full tank Do not use in conjunction with the OFF timer The timer may turn the unit off before the laundry dries If the room temperature is approximately 5 C or less the operation stops for around 1 hour If the room temperature is low it becomes difficult for water to evaporate from the laundry because the humidity does not change Use a heater in ...

Page 14: ...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 14 Setting modes Information Information LOW MILDEW GUARD and LOW TEMP LOW mode is for when you want to leave the dehumidifier on MILDEW GUARD mode suppresses mildew growth LOW TEMP mode is for preventing condensation or when the ro...

Page 15: ...he button once displays the set humidify level with the indicator After 3 seconds the display returns to the current humidity display Pressing the button 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 pre filter and silver ion filter The dehumidifying function is disabled The air...

Page 16: ...position after which it will start moving again If the louvre is knocked out of the desired angle readjust by following the above steps Information Objective Recommended swing setting Explanations of the swing modes For directing air into a closet To stop the louvre at the desired angle To cover the entire room For drying clothes etc Swing speed is automatically controlled to send air at washing f...

Page 17: ...the unit is performing drying inside the Drying inside lamp turns off Press the power button to abort drying inside and resume normal operation Connecting disconnecting the power plug deactivates automatic operation This function does not remove existing mildew Also aborting drying inside may cause the benefits to diminish Do not close the louvres while drying inside as this causes noise The moist...

Page 18: ... Change the louvre swing direction Select the desired setting 4 Set 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 f...

Page 19: ...art time Power lamp and Timer display light The ON timer is set The unit informs you if you forget to press the Power button by making the Timer display and Mode indicator blink and sounding an alarm for 1 minute 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 The time remaining until the unit switches itself on is...

Page 20: ... 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 is ON The unit will not turn off even if you press the POWER button to turn it off Only the CHILD LOCK lamp will blink Press the POWER button once again so that the lamp lights Carrying the Unit Note Pull the handle out and grasp with a firm grip Before movi...

Page 21: ...ill not operate Tank lid Pour the water out as shown Removing Water from the Tank The unit automatically shuts down and lights the Tank full lamp when the tank approximately 3 8L is full Empty the tank 1 Remove the water tank Hold the tank this way Floating element Do not remove or dismantle the float Note 12 Grasp handle and slide out Open the front door Do not remove or dismantle the floating el...

Page 22: ...Leave a minimum space of 20 cm behind the unit for attaching the hose Confirm that the hose does not show signs of deterioration such as cracks and clogging Inspect the hose every 2 weeks Insects or dirt blocking the hose may cause leakage resulting in malfunctions How to set up the drainage hose Correctly installed Incorrectly installed Necessary items Commercially available hose ID 15mm Long eno...

Page 23: ...resent in the air and this may cause the tank to gradually become dirty If the dirt does not come off easily wash with cold or warm water then wipe with a soft dry cloth Mildew may form in the tank unless kept clean Pre filter Debris clogging the pre filter reduces the effectiveness of the dehumidifier Clean once every 2 weeks For maintenance procedures see 1 Remove the front panel and pre filter ...

Page 24: ...e silver ion filter inside the tabs on the pre filter 6 Attach the pre filter and front panel Soak in cool to lukewarm water for 30 minutes 1Remove by holding the bottom 1Attach by holding the tabs 2Hook the top edge to the top part of the unit and push the bottom in 2Remove by holding the tabs Performance is unaffected even if the metal fins inside the main unit are slightly bent Front panel Silv...

Page 25: ...over time Replace them when necessary The dehumidifier can still operate without replacing the supplement cartridge Replace as desired Storage and Disposal Storage 21 10 Silver ion filter for replacement Type MJPR 10WXFT Type code 5C5 818 Replacement supplement cartridge Type MJ E100SPL This contains the same content as KD E100SPL Type code 5C7 810 For these items contact your nearest Mitsubishi E...

Page 26: ... if the unit is in EASY DEHUMIDIFYING MILDEW GUARD or AUTO The unit is automatically controlling the dehumidifier fan and standby times Check to see if the unit is operating in INTELLIGENT LAUNDRY mode The unit may sometimes stop operation after just a short amount of time as a result of conditions such as the room temperature and humidity Check to see if the water tank is full Empty the water tan...

Page 27: ...ng drying inside the compressor operates intermittently causing the sound to be heard occasionally The compressor does not activate after turning the unit off or for 3 minutes after plugging the unit into a power socket This is to protect the compressor from damage The heat converter heats rapidly causing a brief odour This is not a malfunction The moisture expelled from inside the unit may smell ...

Page 28: ...er approximately 1 5W ZT936Z008H52 Fill in the following for your future reference Place of purchase Telephone number Authorised Service Centre Telephone number Date of purchase Day Month Year 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 Sole Agent in Hong Kong Mitsubishi Elec...

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