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DEHUMIDIFIER

MODEL

MJ-E26VX-A1

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Features

Internal drying Mode

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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To dry the 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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Replacement 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-E26VX-A1

Page 1: ...ty display Tank full lamp Easy Operation 13 EASY DEHUMIDIFYING LAUNDRY Setting modes 14 HIGH LOW MILDEW GUARD and LOW TEMP AUTO AIR PURIFIER Swing louvre function 16 To dry the 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 Replacement Parts 25 Storage and Disposa...

Page 2: ...ty level When condensation occurs indoors To prevent mildew LAUNDRY The unit operates for 12 hours and auto matically 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 suppression mode UPWARD Aim toward clothes Turn the p...

Page 3: ...elow 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 automatically switches off A The unit might be in EASY DEHUMIDI FYING MILDEW GUARD or AUTO mode The unit automatically switches between dehumidifying airflow only and no...

Page 4: ... and cause 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 or ...

Page 5: ...ossibility 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 fl...

Page 6: ...se 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 The appliance is not intended for use by young children o...

Page 7: ...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 Control panel Washable photocatalytic filter hereafter photocatalytic filter Supplied with unit Set before use Pre filter The pre f...

Page 8: ...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 indi...

Page 9: ... 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 room ...

Page 10: ...ntage of this phenomenon to remove moisture from the air 1The unit 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 ...

Page 11: ...orrectly Tank lid Check that the lid and guard are secure Slide the tank in with both hands 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 Tank Guard ...

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 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 C...

Page 15: ...umidity 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 HUMIDITY SELECTION 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 photocatal...

Page 16: ...ts or beds 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 from the all angles The louvre swings from the UPWARD position through to the REAR position in order to send air to all corners of the room The louvre stops in a vertical position The swing monitor turns off To change the louvre to a desi...

Page 17: ...nternal drying Press mildew guard elite button while the unit is performing internal drying the mildew guard elite lamp turns off Press the power button to abort internal drying and resume normal operation Turning off at the wall deactivates automatic operation This function does not remove existing mildew Also aborting internal drying may cause the benefits to diminish Do not close the louvres wh...

Page 18: ...ed 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 ...

Page 19: ...tting 5 Confirm the operating start 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 unti...

Page 20: ...ot 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 Note Raise handle to transport The unit can be transported using the wheels on the bottom Check that the water tank is empty and the louvre is shut before transporting Sometimes the wheels are pointing in an awkwa...

Page 21: ... in the tank If it is removed the unit cannot detect when the tank is full and this could result in leakage Pour the water out as shown Tank lid Floating element Do not remove or dismantle the float Tank guard 3 Reattach the tank lid and replace the water tank Check the lid and guard are secure Slide the tank in with both hands you should hear a beep Secure the lid and guard properly or else the t...

Page 22: ...hose I D 15mm Long enough to reach the drain Pincers Do not drain water continuously if there is a possibility that temperatures around the hose could drop below freezing point Water inside the hose may freeze and water may leak from the unit and damage surrounding objects When draining water continuously or left unattended for long periods inspect the unit once a fortnight Foreign objects etc cou...

Page 23: ...dust present 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 pre filter 2 Remove t...

Page 24: ...er Dry well in the sun The performance of the filter renews 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 Soak in cool to lukewarm water for 30 minutes Do not use detergent or hot water Also do not brush or rub whi...

Page 25: ...r maintenance procedures see 25 Troubleshooting Replacement Parts The photocatalytic filter becomes depleted over time Replace them when necessary Storage and Disposal Storage 21 10 Photocatalytic filter for replacement Type MJPR 18TXFT Type code 5C5 816 For these items contact your nearest Mitsubishi Electric dealer Parts sold separately Replacing the photocatalytic filter Although the photocatal...

Page 26: ...ilter 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 Adjust the position of the water tank ...

Page 27: ...r In modes that monitor the humidity level or during 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 an odour This is not a malfunction The mois...

Page 28: ...th soy ink 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 Fill in the following for your future reference Place of purchase Telephone number Authorised Service Centre Telephone number Date of purchase Day Month Year Distributed and guaranteed throughout New Zealand by Black Diam...

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