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MITSUBISHI DEHUMIDIFIER

MODEL

MJ-E22VX-A1

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Features

Drying inside

Air Filter and Washable Photocatalytic
Filter

Easy Dehumidifying · 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/LAUNDRY

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

HIGH, 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 the Filter and Cartridge..........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.

Printed on recycled paper.

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Summary of Contents for MJ-E22VX-A1

Page 1: ...ull lamp Easy Operation 13 EASY DEHUMIDIFYING LAUNDRY Setting modes 14 HIGH 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 the Filter and Cartridge 25 Storage and Disposal 25...

Page 2: ...ity level When condensation occurs indoors To prevent mildew LAUNDRY The unit operates for 12 hours and automat ically switches off 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...

Page 3: ...f 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 below Although only a little water collects 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 LAUNDRY mode The unit operates for 12 hours and automat...

Page 4: ...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 230 240V AC power sockets Connecting to power sockets other than 230 240V AC may result in fire and or electric shock Remove water that has collected in the tank Accidentally drinking the water o...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ... 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 The appliance 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 appliance Tips...

Page 7: ...roperties As the filter s particle and air freshening properties are renewed by simply soaking and leaving it to dry in the sun the air purifier 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 100µm Front Air Intake Do not block Control panel Washable photocatalytic filter he...

Page 8: ...F Sets timer Mode Indicator 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 in...

Page 9: ...ank 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 The indicator flashes when the unit is OFF and the humidity in the ro...

Page 10: ...t draws air from the 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 dif...

Page 11: ...k 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 230 240V AC power socket only ...

Page 12: ...water is close to freezing 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 Exa...

Page 13: ...atically switches off Drain the tank before use The unit may stop before the washing dries because of a full tank Do not use in conjunction with the OFF timer The timer may turn the unit off before the washing dries The following conditions prevent clothes from drying well Room temperature below 15 C large volume of laundry laundry not spaced well clothes of thick fabric and spacious room Humidity...

Page 14: ...nd 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 HIGH LOW MILDEW GUARD and LOW TEMP To leave the unit operating continuously use HIGH and LOW modes To suppress mildew use MILDEW GUARD mode For preventing condensation or when the room temperature is low use LOW TEMP mode Changes with ...

Page 15: ... set humidity level To set humidity level Pressing the 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 photocatalyt...

Page 16: ...seconds to correct its 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 t...

Page 17: ...ding on the humidity or temperature of the room The moisture expelled from inside the unit may smell due to odorants that were not caught by the filter dissolving in the water The photocatalytic filter is mainly for absorbing ammonia The OFF timer cannot be set during drying inside Information Drying inside operation This operation takes approximately one hour However when the room temperature is ...

Page 18: ...operating mode 3 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...

Page 19: ... Press once The Power lamp Mode indicator and a on the digital display flash The ON indicator lights Each subsequent press changes the display in order from 1 to 9 hours Hold the button to run automatically through the numbers 3 Select operating mode Select desired operating mode Set drying inside as desired 4 Change the louvre swing direction Select the desired setting 5 Confirm the operating sta...

Page 20: ... 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 Pressing the POWER button again will cause the lamp to turn on solidly Carrying the Unit Pull the handle out and grasp with a firm grip Use the wheels as shown above when moving the unit Before moving the unit first make sure to remove water from the water tan...

Page 21: ...ll come on and the unit will 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 4L 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 di...

Page 22: ... not drain Note Hose 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 ...

Page 23: ...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 2 Remove t...

Page 24: ...with soaking and the photocatalytic effect of the sunlight removes remaining odorants 5 Fit the photocatalytic filter With the strips facing up set the photocatalytic 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 Do not use detergent or hot water Also do not brush or rub while soaking as this may damage the filter Do ...

Page 25: ...r maintenance procedures see 25 Troubleshooting Replacing the Air Purifying Filter The photocatalytic filter becomes depleted over time Replace them when necessary Storage and Disposal Storage 21 10 Photocatalytic filter for replacement Type MJPR 10TXFT Type code 5C5 815 For these items contact your nearest Mitsubishi Electric dealer Parts sold separately Replacing the photocatalytic filter Althou...

Page 26: ...truction Check to see if the pre filter is clogged Clean according to the maintenance procedures Check to see 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 water tank is full Empty the water tank and return it to its original position Check to see if the water tank is inserted properly Adju...

Page 27: ...midity level or during internal cleaning 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 in...

Page 28: ...h soy ink 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 Distributed and guaranteed throughout New Zealand by Black Diamo...

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