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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
DEHUMIDIFIER 2004
SERVICE MANUAL
Model MJ-E16VX-A1
CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 2
2. OUTER DIMENSIONS .................................................................................................... 3
3. EXTERNAL VIEW, PARTS AND DISPLAY SECTION................................................ 3 ~ 8
4. TECHNICAL POINTS.................................................................................................. 8 ~ 10
5. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 11
6. WIRING DIAGRAM AND BLOCK DIAGRAM
6.1 Wiring Diagram....................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Function List ....................................................................................................... 13 ~ 15
6.3 Timing Charts ..................................................................................................... 16 ~ 19
6.4 General Block Diagram ...................................................................................... 20 ~ 21
7. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
7.1 Troubleshooting flowchart ................................................................................. 22 ~ 23
7.2 Key Component Check Procedures ....................................................................... 24
7.3 Error Indications and Corrective Actions ............................................................... 25
7.4 Self-Test program and Execution Procedure ........................................................ 25
8. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY HINTS ........................................................... 27~ 29
8.1 Disassembly Procedures ....................................................................................... 27
9. CONTINUOUS WATER DRAINAGE ............................................................................. 29
PARTS CATALOG .......................................................................................................... 30 ~ 37
10. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................... 38 ~ 39
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................... 40 ~ 41
1. Product specifications
Model
MJ-E16VX-A1
Item
Dehumidifying capacity
16.0
Performance
Laundry 41
levels(dB)
Low 37
Power supply (phases,V,Hz) Single phase, 230-240V, 50Hz
characteristics
Model XB460VTE
Output (W) 150
Winding resistance (Ω)(20°C) Primary: 26.1 , subsidiary: 70.7
Blower protection With temperature fuse
Type Sirocco fan
Product performance
Output (W) 16
Blower
680
Mildew Guard
Drying Inside
Speed (rpm) 700 700 700 680
Low Temp
Air Purifier
or 720
High
Low
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2. Outer Dimensions
Operating noise
Place the unit on top of a mat. This reduces
a small, enclosed room.
depressions on carpets.
Front
Control panel Washable photocatalytic filter
(hereafter: photocatalytic filter) (See box below for discussion)
Pre-filter
Air filter performance testing facility
Japan Spinners Inspecting Foundation (tested under
JIS L 1902 standards)
Front panel
Front Air Intake
Do not block.
Louvre
Sensor
Do not cover
Continuous drainage
outlet
Power plug
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Control Panel
LCD Panel
All indicators on the LCD panel shown below.
¡Mode Indicator
Indicates the current
operating mode.
¡Humidity Indicator
This indicates the
approximate humidity
indicates the current
humidity
indicates the
humidity setting in ¡Swing monitor ¡Timer display
AUTO mode Indicates the direction Displays the time set
The current humidity is of the swing louvre. for the ON/OFF timer.
displayed in a range from 30
to 80%.
¡Child lock indicator
Displayed while child lock
is active
¡Information display
Indicates room and unit condition
High humidity
DEFROST Indicator warning
Airflow (dehumidifying) will stop and the frost that The indicator flashes
has accumulated inside will be melted and when the humidity in the
dropped into the tank when the indicator is on. room exceeds 75%.
Please wait a moment as operation will resume Activating the dehumidifier is
in around 5 minutes. recommended when the
While in DEFROST mode, airflow indicator is flashing.
(dehumidifying) and the louvre will stop. The
sounds coming from the unit will also If the High humidity warning
change. is not used, remove the
DEFROST will start automatically when room power plug from the power
temperature drops below 15°C (This may be as socket.
often as once every 40 minutes).
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Modes
temperature
60
Humidity
level (%)
Information
Room temperature is Room temperature is timer.
below 27°C - the unit above 27°C - the unit The timer may turn the unit off before the
automatically sets the lowers the humidity washing dries.
humidity level level to 50%, then ∞ The following conditions prevent clothes
according to the activates the blower. from drying well:
temperature. The dehumidifier is Room temperature below 15°C, large
reactivated when volume of laundry; laundry not spaced well;
humidity rises to 60%. clothes of thick fabric and spacious room.
¡LOW The dehumidifier operates regardless of the humidity level. Airflow is weak.
¡MILDEW GUARD The unit lowers humidity levels automatically once a day, suppressing mildew growth.
Use the unit within the effective floor space for maximum benefits.
¡ The unit operates intermittently for 2-4 hours a day
(24 hours). ON
¡ The operating time varies depending on the humidity. 24 hours 24 hours
The unit continues to operate when the humidity does not
decrease. Standby Standby Repeat
• Humidity 40%!Approx. 2 hours
Dehumidifies Dehumidifies
• Humidity 50%!Approx. 4 hours
∞ Refrain from turning on ventilation fans or opening windows or doors as this lowers performance.
Information
∞ Mildew growth may still occur due to the fungus type and conditions of the room.
E.g. Rooms that contain excessive condensation, bathrooms, and places with 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.
¡ LOW TEMP The unit operates continuously and automatically by controlling airflow according to
room temperature. The air flow is strongest below 15°C. The use of LOW TEMP
mode is recommended when the Low temperature indicator is lit.
Information When the temperature is low, condensation may still form on windows exposed to the outside
air even when LOW TEMP mode is operating
How is mildew Mildew is unable to produce new spores (similar to plant seeds) if dried as
mycelia. The Mildew Guard feature applies this principle (However, the
growth suppressed? spores themselves are resilient to dry conditions.). “Identification of Aspergillus
and Penicillium”
<Research paper by Dr. K. Abe of the Environmental Biology Research Center>
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¡ AUTO <To view set humidity level/ To set humidity level>
The unit maintains the humidity level by ¡ Pressing the button once displays
automatically controlling airflow and operating the set humidify level with the
intermittently as necessary. All you have to do is set indicator. After 3
the humidity level.
seconds, the display
¡ The unit turns off when current humidity Press returns to the current
decreases past the set humidity level, and humidity display.
restarts when the level is exceeded.
¡ The unit operates for 6 minutes continuously ¡ Pressing HUMIDITY
regardless of the humidity level immediately after SELECTION while is
turning the power on. displayed sets the
Frequent use of exits and room size/conditions humidity level. Each time the button
Information
may cause the humidity to not reach the set Press is pressed, the humidity setting
changes.
level. again
70 65 60 55 50
¡ AIR PURIFIER
The unit cleans the air by passing it through the photocatalytic filter. The dehumidifying function is disabled.
∞ The air passes through the photocatalytic filter in all modes, cleaning the air even if the air purifier
Information
Stop swing
operation
WIDE
With each
press of the
¡ Starts swing operation.
Press button UPWARD
¡ The swing monitor is displayed.
∞ The level of noise emitted from the unit varies according to the angle of the air-flow.
Information
∞ The louvre may stop up to a maximum of 8 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.
Stop the louvre in the vertical position when using the unit against a wall. Blowing air at the wall may
Note
cause staining.
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¡ Drying inside
The inside of the unit can be dried to suppress mildew growth on the cooler.
On days the dehumidifier is used, internal cleaning (drying the inside) is recommended.
Automatic operation Manual operation
To activate drying inside after every use. To activate drying inside by pressing a button.
∞ Do not close the louvres while drying inside as this causes noise.
∞ The moisture expelled from inside the unit may cause the humidity level of the room to rise.
∞ The air leaving the unit may appear white depending 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.
<Drying inside operation> This operation takes approximately one hour. However, when the
room temperature is below 1°C, drying time is shortened to protect
OFF the compressor.
Regular Drying inside operation (approx. one hour.) Unit
operation Airflow stops; compres- Airflow stops
Airflow sor activates (operating Operating Compressor auto-
Dehumidifier Approx. sound) sounds stops mati-
Compressor operates Approx.
Air purifier 30min. 10min. cally
according to room temperature Approx. 20min.
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[Lamp Indicator]
Tank full light
The unit automatically shuts down and indicates with the light and sound that the water tank is full. Empty the
water tank.
¡ Tank full light lights
(The unit beeps continuously.)
¡ Air flows stops (louvre stops)
¡ Swing monitor turns off
¡ Compressor turns off
• After removing the water and replacing the tank, the Tank full light will go off, and the unit will automatically
return to operation mode.
• When the Tank full light is lit, no operation but ON/OFF is possible.
[LCD Panel]
High humidity warning Defrosting Indicator
The indicator flashes when the humidity in the room Airflow (dehumidifying) will stop and the frost that has
exceeds 75% with the power off. accumulated inside will be melted and dropped into the
Activating the dehumidifier is recommended when the tank when the indicator is on.
indicator is flashing. Please wait a moment as operation will resume in around 5
minutes.
While in DEFROST mode, airflow (dehumidifying) and
Low Temperature Indicator the louvre will stop. The sounds coming from the unit
will also change.
The indicator comes on if the room temperature drops DEFROST will start automatically when room temperature
below 15°C when the power is on. drops below 15°C (During peak periods, the unit will
Activating Low Temp mode is recommended. perform this function once every 40 minutes for 5 to 10
minutes.).
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[Timer Operation]
OFF timer operation ON timer operation
The OFF timer can be set for 1 to 9 hours. The ON timer can be set for 1 to 9 hours.
Set the timer when the power is switched on. Set the timer when the power is switched off.
To set To set
1 Switch the power on. 1 Switch the power off.
2 Select operating mode.
Select desired operating mode.
2 Set the time you wish the unit to turn on.
Press
¡ Power lamp and Time display light.
¡ The time remaining until the unit switches itself off is ➝ The ON timer is set.
indicated in increments of one hour with a flashing numeral. The unit informs you if you forget to press the Power
button by making the Time display and Mode
indicator blink and sounding an alarm for 1 minute.
¡ When the set time is reached, the unit switches
itself off and the louvre closes automatically. The following is an example of a display indicating
¡ Drying inside will commence if it has been activated. AUTO dehumidifying (set to 60%), swing set to WIDE
and the ON timer set for 5 hours.
To cancel the OFF timer
<When you want to turn the unit off>
Press the POWER button. (Power off)
¡ The OFF Timer is cancelled. ¡ When the set time is reached, the unit switches
<When you want to disable the Timer OFF itself on.
mode, and continue operation> To cancel the ON timer
Keep pressed until the remaining time display
Press the Power button. (Power off)
disappears to return to continuous operation.
Press
Press
¡ The OFF Timer is cancelled.
∞ Empty the water tank before operating. The unit ¡ The ON timer is cancelled.
stops and the Tank full lamp lights if the tank
Information
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5.2 Operation and Performance
Wait for 3 minutes before dehumidifying Room temperature may rise 2-4°C during operation
The dehumidifier will not operate for 3 minutes The dehumidifier does not have a cooler function.
when the unit is turned on immediately after being Due to heat produced during operation, the room
turned off or plugged in. (In order to protect the temperature may rise 2-4°C As a result, the unit may
compressor.) blow warm air, but this is not due to a malfunction.
When dehumidifying begins, the operational noise During winter, the air may not feel warm as the
increases. This is not a malfunction. temperature is below body temperature.
<Cause>
Why
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5.3 Coolant Circuit
"6.35
Coolant flow Compressor
Dehumidifying
Defrosting "5
"5
"6.35
"6.35 Tube temperature
sensing thermistor
Solenoid
valve Intake
Heat exchanger
Blow (closed when
Heat exchanger
(heat radiation)
dehumidifying
and open
when
(cooling)
defrosting)
Capillary tube
"2.0 × "0.9 × 215
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12
10
8
6
4
2
0 Summer (humidity) Winter (dampness)
5 10 15 20 25 30
Room temperature (°C)
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6. Maintenance
Maintenance
Do not use detergents, cleaning agents for heat exchange equipment, abrasive powders, chemically treated
dusters, gasoline, benzene, thinners or other solvents, as they can damage the unit or the water tank, which
may result in leakage.
Hose with lukewarm water Do not hang with pegs as this may
when excessively soiled. damage the filter.
Do not use the filter while wet.
Dry well.
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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. 3 Reattach the tank lid and replace
the water tank.
Confirm that the
lid is securely
attached to the
water tank, and
push the tank in.
Close the front
Open the front door. Grasp handle and door.
slide out.
¡ If the lid is not properly closed, you
may have problems removing the tank.
¡ If the tank is not installed correctly, the
tank full light will come on, and the unit
will not operate.
<Hold the tank
this way> Do not remove or dismantle the floating element
in the tank. If it is removed, the unit cannot detect
Note
Pour the
water out
as shown.
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Replacing the Air Purifying Filter Storage
The air purifying filter is disposable.
Make sure to replace the filter when it becomes dirty. After switching the unit off, leave for one day until
any water inside has had time to run off, then carry
out the following steps.
Replacing the photocatalytic filter
Although the photocatalytic filter lasts roughly 2 1 Perform drying inside
years, replace it when: Performing drying inside to prevent mildew
¡ You have soaked the filter 8 times. growth is recommended.
¡ The photocatalytic filter has turned brown due
to cigarette smoke or black with dust.
2 Bundle
Filter life differs on usage and environmental power cord.
conditions.
¡ Photocatalytic filter
Material: PET and PS
¡ Unit
Do not disassemble. Dispose according to the
garbage regulations in your district.
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7. Wiring Diagram and Block Diagram
7.1 Wiring Diagram
Compressor
Solenoid valve
C
Overload relay
Fan motor
CM R
FM SV
S
Control board Sensors
(Humidity and room
Yellow
White
Black
P200 P201
Gray
Blue
Blue
Blue
Red
temperature sensing)
Brown
Brown
White
White
P5 P2 P3 P100 P101
Gray
P10
Run capacitor P4
1°C (defrost)/12°C (end)
Gray
White Thermistor (Tube
Blue P11 temperature sensing)
Brown
P1 Power supply board White
Power plug
P20 SM Stepping motor
Safety Devices
(1) Current fuse ....................Overcurrent flow caused by deterioration in electrical parts or other problems
turns the power source to OFF.
<Current setting: 2A>
(2) Motor protector................The compressor stops operating if the room temperature exceeds 35°C.
(Overload relay) The compressor will also shut down when malfunctions or other problems
cause the current flow to exceed 5.3A.
(3) Control circuitry ...............The room temperature thermister senses temperature below about 0°C, and
shuts down the compressor.
(4) Thermal fuse ...................When blower motor temperature exceeds 133°C due to blower locking or other
malfunctions, blower operation shuts down.
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7.2 Function List
Operation mode
Dehumidifying operation
Drying inside
Operation off
Off timer on
Air purifier
Low Temp
Child lock
being set
counting
On timer
On timer
Tank full
Laundry
Defrost
Auto
Easy
Low
Compressor
Blower
Solenoid valve
Swing louvre
Power
LED indicator
Selection
Air Purifier
Tank full
Mildew guard elite
Humidity (set/current)
Operation mode
Swing area
LCD indicator
Swing monitor
On/off timer
Mildew guard
Defrost
Low temp
Child lock
Operation
Auto
Operation switch
Selection
Switch
Air purfier
Swing louvre
On/off timer
Child lock
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<Operation Control>
1 Specifications shared at a<None>ll operation modes
The compressor and blower fan will operate for about 6 minutes after turning on the operation switch or
activating the compressor, regardless of humidity or temperature levels.
2 Humidity set operation
Compressor and blower fan operation will switch by current humidity and set temperature.
Decline in Fan temperature table
current Rise in current Compressor
humidity 29°C 36°C
humidity 27°C 34°C
Rank 3 Rank 3 Rank 5 ON
+5%
Current humidity +3%
– Set humidity +1% Rank 1 Rank 2 Rank 5 ON
–1% Rank 0 Rank 0
Rank 0 OFF
75% Limit
71%
65%
Limit
Below recovered 65%
45%
45%
Humidity level
40% 3 minutes
above 41%
elapse
35%
Below
35%
24HR
45%
Elapsed time 4HR 4HR
35%
Elapsed time 2HR 2HR
Compressor ON
Blower
OFF
Mildew Below 45% Below 35% Below 35% Dehumidifier Accumulated Below 35% Dehumidifier Dehumidifier Dehumidifier
Guard time count time count time count deactivated time counts time count deactivated activated deactivated
ON start start stop reset start
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5 Easy Dehumidifier
22°C 29°C 36°C
Temperature
20°C 27°C 34°C
Current humidity
– Set humidity Temperature table 0 1 2 3
Set humidity 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50%
Dehumidification Dehumidifier mode Dehumidifier mode Circulate Dehumidifier mode Circulate Dehumidifier mode
Fan rank Rank 3 Rank 3 Rank 3 Rank 5
+5% Compressor ON ON To ON To ON
+3% Fan rank Rank 1 Rank 1 Dehumidifier Rank 2 Dehumidifier Rank 5
mode mode
+1% Compressor ON ON ON ON
–1% Fan rank Rank 0 Rank 0 Rank 4 To Rank 5 To
Circulate Circulate
Compressor OFF OFF OFF mode OFF mode
1. Controls
(a) Adjusts humidity according to room temperature for increased comfort.
(b) CIRCULATION mode is activated when the temperature is high and the humidity is low. This mode keeps the
compressor off.
Target part Compressor Airflow fan Solenoid valve Louvre
Operation ON/OFF Rank control OFF ON/OFF
(c) Switches temperature table every 60 seconds to prevent the blower from turning on and off at the 3-minute restart for
the coloured section in the chart above. (51% – 59%)
(d) When the room temperature is above 29°C (temperature rising) or 27°C (temperature decreasing), CIRCULATE
mode operates with the humidity below 50%.
(e) The unit activates the dehumidifier when the humidity rises above 60%, and returns to CIRCULATE mode when the
humidity drops below 50%.
60%
50%
Humidity
Temperature ~20°C~ ~27°C~
ON
Compressor
OFF
Blower ON
OFF
Compressor Compressor
OFF OFF CIRCULATE mode
Fan rank 0 Fan rank 0
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6 Drying inside
1. Controls
(a) Prevents the growth of mildew by drying the moisture accumulated on the heat exchanger when the dehumidifier is
OFF.
(b) Drying inside operation does not depend on having a full water level.
(c) The following operations are performed during drying inside operation.
3. Operating details
(a) The following indications are displayed during DRYING INSIDE operation
• LED indicator: Only mildew guard elite lamp flashes, others off
• LCD panel: All off
(b) Drying inside operates according to the following steps
• Step 1: Moisture is allowed to drip from the heat exchanger. The louvre is positioned upwards at 90˚.
• Step 2: Moisture on the heat exchanger is dried with air.
• Step 3: Moisture on the heat exchanger is dried with heat.
• Step 4: The heat exchanger is cooled if the temperature rises too high.
• Step 5: Internal humidity is discharged in Step 4, and the louvre moves to the closed position.
(c) Step 3 does not perform the tube temperature or room temperature check that accompanies a microprocessor reset,
and jumps directly to Step 5.
(d) Mechanisms operated in the above steps (* are deemed EEPROM data.)
Step Fan Compressor Solenoid valve Conditions for moving to next step
Step 5 Rank 1 OFF OFF Internal drying stops after operating for 10 min.
(e) Drying inside operation does not stop even if tank full is detected.
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7.3. Timing Charts
Operation start/Mode button/Operation stop
Power Mode Mode Mode Mode Humidity Dehumidification Dehumidification Easy Easy Power
ON button button button button set stops Humidity set restarts modes modes OFF
ON
Power button
OFF
ON
Low (Continuous) Mildew guard Low temp Humidity setting 60% High(Continuous) Humidity setting 60% Humidity setting 55% Easy dehumidifying Laundry
Mode indicator
OFF
ON
Compressor Max 3 min 3 sec standby
OFF Min 3 min
ON
Fan
OFF
ON
Solenoid valve
OFF
ON
Float switch
OFF
ON
Tank full indicator
OFF
61%
Humidity 60%
59%
12°C
Tube temperature
0°C
ON
High humidity warning
OFF
ON
Low temp indicator Lights when room temperature is below 14˚C
OFF
ON
Swing Close Stops at 90˚
Close
OFF OFF
Louvre
Swing ON
Close
ON OFF
ON
Louvre indicator
(For swing ON only) OFF
ON
Buzzer
OFF
ON
Mildew guard elite
indicator OFF
Defrosting / Tank full detection / High humidity warning
Defrost Defrosting Defrosting Tank full Tank empty Swing louvre Power Humidity Humidity
count start start stop detected detected button OFF increase decrease
ON
Power button
OFF
ON 3 sec
Mode indicator Dehumidification standby
OFF mode
ON
Compressor
OFF
ON
Fan
OFF
ON
Solenoid valve
OFF
ON
Float switch
OFF
ON
Tank full indicator
OFF
Humidity 75%
ON
High humidity warning Flashes
OFF
ON
Low temp indicator Lights when room temperature is below 14˚C Lights when room temperature is below 14˚C
OFF
Swing ON
Close
OFF OFF
Louvre
Swing ON
Swing mode changes Close
ON OFF
ON
Louvre indicator Swing mode indicator changes
OFF
ON
Buzzer Low buzzer
OFF
Mildew guard elite ON
indicator OFF
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ON/OFF timer operation
ON
Power button
OFF
ON
Mode indicator
OFF
ON
Compressor
OFF
ON
Fan
OFF
ON
Solenoid valve
OFF
ON
Float switch
OFF
ON
Tank full indicator
OFF
Humidity 75%
12°C
Tube temperature
0°C
ON
High humidity warning
OFF
ON
Low temp indicator Lights when room temperature is below 14˚C
OFF
ON
Swing Stops at 90˚ Close
OFF OFF
Louvre
ON
Swing
Close
ON OFF
ON
Louvre indicator Indicates swing area only Indicates swing mode
OFF
ON
Buzzer
OFF
Mildew guard elite ON
indicator OFF
Air purifier operation / Drying inside operation
Mildew Automatic
Air guard elite Power drying inside Manual drying Manual drying inside
Air purifier purifier (drying inside) OFF complete inside start override stop
ON
Power button
OFF
ON
Mode indicator Dehumidifier Air purifier Dehumidifier mode
OFF mode
ON
Compressor 30 min MAX 20 min 10 min
OFF
ON
Fan
OFF
ON
Solenoid valve
OFF
ON
Float switch
OFF
ON
Tank full indicator
OFF
Humidity 75%
45°C
Tube temperature
0°C
ON
High humidity warning
OFF
ON
Low temp indicator Lights when room temperature is below 14˚C
OFF
ON
Swing
Stops at 90˚ Close Stops at 90˚ Close
OFF OFF
Louvre
Swing ON
Stops at 90˚ Close Stops at 90˚ Close
ON OFF
ON
Louvre indicator Indicates swing mode
OFF
ON
Buzzer
OFF
ON
Mildew guard elite OFF
indicator flashes flashes
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7.4 General Block Diagram
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8. Troubleshooting Procedure
8.1 Troubleshooting flowchart
Start
Abnormal
Check AC power supply Restore AC power supply
Normal
Blown
Has the fuse blown out? Replace fuse
Not blown
OFF
Is the float switch turned on? Mechanical check
ON • Correct defects.
• Replace the switch if
defective.
Control board connector check
With the power plug removed from the
receptacle, remove and insert each connector
two to three times to improve its contact. Then,
insert the power plug into the receptacle to
make an operation check. Make sure that the
flat cable and the connectors are inserted
straight.
Uncorrected
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A
Step 3
Does the compressor operate?
(NO if stalled) NO Is there an overcurrent?
*The compressor does not operate for (Surface is hot) Replace compressor
3 minutes after turning the power ON
NO
or OFF. (See page 12)
YES
Check connectors
Replace board
Step 4
NO Check the coolant circuit.
Is the heat exchanger (evaporator) cold?
* Check by operating for 30 minutes. (Leaks or blockages)
*The part of the cooler near the tube
YES temperature sensor should be at least 10˚C
Step 5 lower than room temperature when normal.
* If the customer complains that the unit won’t dehumidify, make the following checks before starting to repair the coolant
circuit:
1 Clogged filter, or dust: ➞ Action: Clean.
2 Low-temperature, low-humidity operating environment:
➞ Action: See the explanation of the graph on page 13, or move the unit to a kitchen or bathroom and request
verification of its performance.
3 Request checking whether the unit is in an automatically-stopping operation mode such as “AUTO” or “EASY
DEHUMIDIFYING”, etc.
➞ Action: Verify to dehumidify in “LOW” operation mode. (See pages 6 – 8.)
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8.2 Key Component Check Procedures
With the connector detached, measure the resistance across the terminals using a multimeter
(winding temperature: 10°C to 30°C).
Normal Abnormal
Fan motor
Yellow-Blue 258Ω ~ 280Ω
Open or shorted
Black-Blue 379Ω ~ 411Ω
Normal Abnormal
Terminals 1-2
Stepping motor
Terminals 1-3
342Ω ~ 418Ω Open or shorted
Terminals 1-4
Terminals 1-5
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8.3 Error Indications and Corrective Actions
Indication
Error (failure) Corrective action
(Timer display)
P10 connector out of position
E0
Room temperature thermistor blowout Check the P10 connection.
Check the room temperature and humidity sensor
Room temperature thermistor short
board.
E1 Room temperature and humidity
sensor board failure
P11 connector out of position
E7
Tube temperature thermistor blowout Check the P11 connection.
Tube temperature thermistor short Check the tube temperature thermistor.
E8
Tube temperature sensor failure
Microprocessor failure
A1 Replace the main board.
RAM error
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(2) LED, LCD and fan tests
●Start: Press the MODE and HUMIDITY SELECTION buttons simultameously 4 times when the
power is off. Press the POWER button within 2 seconds.
●Mode select: Use the timer switch to change the diagnosis mode (0 - 5).
●Finish: Turn the power OFF. The solenoid valves operate for approximately 3 seconds.
Room Tube
5
LCD and Current Current fan Determined
temperature temperature
LED all lit humidity rank frequency
indicator indicator
Examples
Mode displayed
Compressor
malfunction detected
P4 error
Error history display
Picture 1
1. Remove the water tank
(Pic. 1.)
Pre-filter
Figure 1 Figure 2
Front panel
Power board
connectors
P100/P101
Catch
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[To remove the control board]
Step 1) Pull the front casing/switch operation Picture 6
part toward the outside, release the
catch (protrusion) on the switch button
on the main board cover side, and
remove the main board cover
assembly. (Pic. 6)
Step 2) Release the main board catches (4
below, 1 on the right), and remove the
main board. (Pics. 7, 8)
Picture 8
Picture 7 Catch
Picture 9
Picture 11
Temperature/
humidity sensor
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5. To remove the fan assembly
Motor holding
plate setscrew
Picture 17
Float switch
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6. To remove the drain pan assembly
Picture 18
Step 1) Remove the water tank, front panel,
front casing assembly, rear panel, and
fan assembly following the steps for
sections 1 to 5 above.
Step 2) Detach the catches interlocking the
drain pan and the base, and remove
the base while lifting the right side of
the heat exchanger. (Pics. 18, 19) Catches for interlocking
the drain pan and base
Picture 19
Repairable Base
parts Compressor Heat
exchanger
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10. Continuous Water Drainage
If a drain is available, the unit can continuously drain excess water by attaching a commercially available hose
(internal diameter 15mm).
The unit can be operated for extensive periods without the need to empty the water tank.
Necessary
210mm
Drain
Stopper
5 Replace the tank, and set the
end of the hose in the drain.
The unit cannot operate without returning the
Push here tank.
∞ 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.
Note
∞ Inspect the hose every 2 weeks. Insects or dirt blocking the hose may cause leakage resulting in
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20
21
14
9
7
8 B C
6
13
5
12
11 17
18
10
16
2 3 1 4 22 15
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*1. If the part is out of production, you may be required to use a common part.
*2. Parts found installed in products may have a different part number from service parts. However, there should be
no difference inperformance and can be installed.
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30
31 29
D
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32
28
27
25
26
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*1. If the part is out of production, you may be required to use a common part.
*2. Parts found installed in products may have a different part number from service parts. However, there should be no
difference inperformance and can be installed.
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6
7
E 3
C
2
B
D 4
9 8 5
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*1. If the part is out of production, you may be required to use a common part.
*2. Parts found installed in products may have a different part number from service parts. However, there should be no
difference inperformance and can be installed.
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3
2
11
13
14
15
17
16
6
back
4
5
7
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20 22 10
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*1. If the part is out of production, you may be required to use a common part.
*2. Parts found installed in products may have a different part number from service parts. However, there should be no
difference inperformance and can be installed.
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11. Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause/Remedy
¡ Dehumidified air passes through heating coils causing it to warm
The unit blows warm air (this unit is not a cooler). This is not a malfunction.
The unit continues to operate ¡ Is the unit set to internal drying mode?
even though it is turned off This function activates automatically after ending operations.
The louvre does not move as set ¡ Press the Swing louvre switch again.
The water tank contains ¡ The residue is from final product testing at the factory. It is not a
liquid or white water residue result of a malfunction.
There is black residue on the ¡ The residue is from debris in the air.
inside of the water tank and lid. ➝ Clean according to the maintenance procedures.
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Symptom Cause/Remedy
¡ Check to see if the unit is on a slope or uneven surface.
➝ Move to a sturdy even surface.
The operating ¡ Check to see if the pre-filter is clogged.
noise is ! Clean according to the maintenance procedures
loud/reverberates ¡ Operating the unit in small rooms or in tight spaces sometimes
causes the sound to reverberate.
➝ Place a mat underneath the unit.
The operating ¡ The sound increases when the compressor activates (3 minutes
sound suddenly after turning on the unit or during Easy dehumidifier and
The unit increases in volume Automatic modes).
The wind sound
makes changes in volume ¡ The volume of the sound differs depending on the angle of the louvre.
noises
The unit ¡ This is the sound of the refrigerant.
produces a The sound can be heard while the refrigerant stabilizes after the
simmering sound unit turns on, changes modes, or stops.
¡ This is the sound of the compressor.
The unit buzzes In modes that monitor the humidity level, or during drying inside the
intermittently (or compressor operates intermittently causing the sound to be heard
the compressor occasionally.
does not The compressor does not activate after turning the unit off, or for
activate) 3 minutes after plugging the unit into a power socket. (This is to
protect the compressor from damage.)
When first ¡ The heat converter heats rapidly causing a brief odour. This is not
The unit used a malfunction.
produces During ¡ The moisture expelled from inside the unit may smell due to
an odour internal odorants* that were not caught by the photocatalytic filter
drying dissolving in the water. This is not a malfunction.
¡ Check to see if the power cord is plugged into the power socket
or is displayed properly.
➝ Plug the power cord into the power socket properly.
, , or through ¡ Malfunction
➝ Unplug the power cord, take note of the error message,
is displayed and contact the place of purchase.
If the symptoms persist even after following the prescribed remedies, or the error
message does not disappear, unplug the power cord, and contact the place of purchase.
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Precautions
The following diagrams indicate
circumstances where danger can result from Meanings of the graphic symbols used in this manual and
mishandling the unit. on the unit are explained below.
Always
Do not
WARNING CAUTION Forbidden
disassemble
follow the
instructions
Mishandling may Mishandling may result in
Keep Do not
result in fatal or injuries or damage to your
away subject to
serious injuries. home or property, etc.
from fire water
WARNING
Do not start/stop the unit by Do not put the unit near heat-
plugging/unplugging the power generating devices (such as stoves,
cord. fan heaters, etc.).
This may result in fire and/or electric shock.
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CAUTION
Do not cover the front or side air Do not use the unit in places
intakes or the air outlet that may be subject to oil or
with cloth, curtain, etc. flammable gas leakage.
This results in poor ventilation and Such a leak around the unit may cause
may cause heat generation/fire. combustion and fire.
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Precautions (cont.)
CAUTION Warning
● 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.
After emptying the tank, Should you incline the unit accidentally,
transport the unit by grasping contact the place of purchase for advice.
the handle firmly.
Losing your footing while carrying the ● Do not carry the unit horizontally.
unit may cause personal injury or This may result in malfunctions.
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.
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Packaging diagram
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Issued in 2004.12 Printed in Japan