SPLIT-TYPE AIR CONDITIONERS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INDOOR UNIT
MSZ-A18YV
MSZ-A24YV
MSZ-A26YV
MSZ-A30YV

For customers

Thank you very much for purchasing this Mitsubishi room air conditioner.
• To use this unit correctly and safely, be sure to read this operating instructions
before use. Keep this manual carefully for later reference.
• Be sure to receive a guarantee card from your dealer and check that the purchased
date and shop name, etc. are entered correctly.
• This air conditioner should not be installed by the customer. (Safety and perform-
ance functions cannot be assured.)
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 • This air conditioner is NOT intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervisions.
NAME OF EACH PART ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 4
I FEEL... AUTO OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 6
WARNING
MANUAL OPERATION (COOL, DRY, HEAT) ........................................................................................................................... 7 Do not use intermediate connection of the power supply cord or the extension cord and do not
AIR FLOW VELOCITY AND DIRECTION ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................... 7 connect many devices to one AC outlet.
LONG OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 • A fire or an electric shock may result from poor contact, poor insulation, exceeding the permissible
ECONO COOL OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................... 8 current, etc.
TIMER OPERATION (ON/OFF TIMER) ................................................................................................................................... 8 Remove dirt from the power supply plug and securely insert the plug into the outlet.
WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS NOT GOING TO BE USED FOR A LONG TIME ............................................................ 9 • If dirt adheres to the plug or insertion is incomplete, it may cause a fire or an electric shock.
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Do not scratch or process the power supply cord, etc.
CLEANING THE CATECHIN AIR FILTER .............................................................................................................................. 10 • Do not put heavy object on the power supply cord and do not scratch or process the cord. The cord may
REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR CLEANING FILTER ............................................................................................................... 10 be damaged and this may cause a fire or an electric shock.
BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, CHECK THE FOLLOWING AGAIN ...................................... 11 Do not turn the breaker off/on and/or disconnect/connect the power supply plug during operation.
WHEN YOU THINK THAT TROUBLE HAS OCCURRED ...................................................................................................... 11 • This may cause a fire due to spark, etc.
INSTALLATION, RELOCATION AND INSPECTION .............................................................................................................. 12 • Be sure to turn off the breaker and/or disconnect the power supply plug absolutely after switching the
indoor unit off with the remote controller.
Do not expose your skin directly to cool air for a long time.
• This could damage your health.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Installation, repairs or relocation should not be done by the customer.
• If this is done incorrectly, it may cause a fire, an electric shock, or injury from the unit falling, water
• Since rotating parts and parts which could cause an electric shock are used in this product, be sure to read leaking, etc. Consult your dealer.
these “Safety Precautions” before use. • If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order
• Since the cautionary items shown here are important for safety, be sure to observe them. to avoid a hazard.
Do not insert your finger or a stick, etc. into the air inlet/outlet.
Marks and their meanings • Since the fan rotates at high speed, this may cause an injury.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the air conditioner.
WARNING: Incorrect handling could cause a serious hazard, such as death, serious injury, etc. with a high prob- When an abnormality (burning smell, etc.) occurs, stop the air conditioner and disconnect the power
ability. supply plug and/or turn off the breaker.
CAUTION: Incorrect handling could cause a serious hazard depending on the conditions. • If the unit continues to be operated in an abnormal condition, it may cause a fire, trouble, etc. In this case,
consult your dealer.
Meanings of symbols used in this manual
• The colour of the sticker affixed to the unit is written in the parentheses. CAUTION
: Be sure not to do. When the air filter is to be removed, do not touch the metal part of the indoor unit.
• This may cause an injury.
: Be sure to follow the instruction.
Do not touch the air inlet or aluminum fin of the outdoor unit.
(Black) : Never insert your finger or stick, etc. • This may cause an injury.
Do not put a vase or glass on the indoor unit.
(Black) : Never step onto the indoor/outdoor unit and do not put anything on them.
• Water dropping into the indoor unit may deteriorate the insulation, causing electric shock.
: Danger of electric shock. Be careful. Do not use an insecticide or flammable spray.
: Be sure to disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet. • This may cause a fire or deformation of the cabinet.
Do not put a pet or houseplant where it will be exposed to direct airflow.
: Be sure to shut off the power. • This could injure the pet or plant.
Do not place other electric appliances or furniture under the indoor/outdoor unit.
• After reading this manual, keep it together with the installation manual in a handy place for easy reference. • Water may drip down from the unit, and this may cause damage or malfunction to them.
Do not leave the unit on an installation stand which is damaged.
Warning mark positions • The unit may fall and this may cause an injury.
ENCLOSURE Do not step onto an unstable bench when maintaining the unit, etc.
FRONT PANEL • This may cause an injury, etc. if you fall down.
Do not pull the power supply cord.
• The core wire of the power supply cord may be disconnected and this may cause a fire.
Do not charge or disassemble the batteries and do not throw them into a fire.
• This may result in leakage, fire or an explosion.
AIR OUTLET Do not operate the unit for a long time in high humidity, e.g. leaving a door or window open.
• In the cooling mode, if the unit is operated in a room with high humidity (80% RH or more) for a long time,
ENCLOSURE water condensed in the air conditioner may drop and wet or damage furniture, etc.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NAME OF EACH PART
CAUTION Indoor unit
Do not operate the unit at low outside temperature (less than -10°C) in the cooling mode.
• In the cooling mode, if the unit is operated at low outside temperature (less than -10°C), water con- Air cleaning filter
Front panel
densed in the air conditioner may drop and wet or damage furniture, etc. (White bellows type)
Do not use the unit for special purposes. Air inlet
• Do not use this air conditioner to preserve precision devices, food, animals, plants and art objects.
This may cause deterioration of quality, etc.
Power supply cord
Do not put a stove, etc. where they are exposed to direct airflow.
• This may cause imperfect combustion. Catechin air filter
When the unit is to be cleaned, switch it off and disconnect the power supply plug and/or turn off the Remote control
breaker. receiving section
• Since the fan rotates at high speed during operation, this may cause an injury. Vertical vane
When the unit is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect the power supply plug and/or turn
off the breaker. Horizontal vane
• Otherwise, dirt may collect and this may cause a fire.
Replace the 2 batteries with new ones of same type. Remote controller
• Using an old battery together with a new one may result in heat generation, leakage or an explosion.
If liquid from the batteries gets onto your skin or clothes, wash it well with clean water.
• If liquid from the batteries gets into your eyes, wash them well with clean water and consult a doctor at Operation section Display section
once.
(When the front panel is opened)
Ventilate well in using the unit with a stove, etc. Operation
• An oxygen shortage may occur. Indicator lamp
Do not operate switches with wet hands.
• This may cause an electric shock.
Do not clean the air conditioner with water. Emergency operation switch
• Water may enter the unit and degrade the insulation. This may cause an electric shock.
Do not step or put anything on the indoor/outdoor unit. Remote control
• This may cause an injury, etc. if you or something falls down. receiving section

For installation

WARNING
Outdoor unit
• Consult your dealer for installation of the air conditioner.

CAUTION
Air inlet (back and side)
Do not install the unit where flammable gas could leak.
• If gas leaks and collects around the unit, it may cause an explosion.
Earth the unit.
• Do not connect the earth to a gas pipe, water pipe, lightning rod or the earth of a telephone. If the
earthing is incorrect, it may cause an electric shock. Piping
Install an earth leakage breaker depending on the place where the air conditioner is to be installed
(humid places, etc.). Drainage hose
• If the earth leakage breaker is not installed, it may cause an electric shock.
Drain should be fully drained.
• If the drainage route is incomplete, water may drop from the unit. This may wet and damage the furniture.
Air outlet

Drain outlet

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NAME OF EACH PART PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION
Remote controller Auto restart function
■ These models are equipped with an auto restart function. If you do not want to use this function,
please consult the service representative because the setting of the unit needs to be changed.
Signal transmitting section

Auto restart function is ...

When the indoor unit is controlled with the remote controller, the operation mode, the set temperature and the fan speed are
stored in the memory. If a power failure occurs or the main power is turned off during operation, “Auto restart function” sets
automatically to start operating in the same mode as the one set with the remote controller just before the shutoff of the main
˚C
Operation display section CLOCK power. (Refer to page 6 for details.)
AMPM

AMPM

ON/OFF (operate/ Indoor unit

■
stop) button TOO
ON/OFF WARM TOO
COOL
Insert the power supply plug into the power outlet and/or turn the breaker on.

Temperature buttons
WARNING:
Remove dirt from the power supply plug and insert the plug securely.
If dirt adheres to the plug or insertion is incomplete, it may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Open the front lid.

(This diagram shows an overall view.)

AMPM

TOO
ON/OFF WARM TOO
COOL

VANE button
(Horizontal vane button) Fan speed control button
FAN STOP
I FEEL COOL
Off-timer button
VANE START
HEAT DRY
On-timer button
MODE WIDE VANE HR.
Operation select button HR.button
ECONO COOL LONG MIN. MIN.button
ECONO COOL button (Time set buttons)
RESET CLOCK
WIDE VANE button CLOCK set button
(Vertical vane button)
LONG button
RESET button

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PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION
Remote controller Handling of the remote controller When the remote controller cannot be used (emergency operation)
• The range that the signal can reach is about 6 m when
How to set the batteries and the current the remote controller is pointed at the front of the in- When the batteries of the remote controller run out or the remote controller malfunctions, the emergency operation
door unit. can be done using the EMERGENCY OPERATION switch.
time • When a button is pressed, one or two beeps will be
1 Remove the front lid and insert batteries.
heard from the indoor unit. If no sound is heard, op- 1 Press the EMERGENCY OPERATION switch. 2 To stop the emergency operation, press the
erate again. EMERGENCY OPERATION switch once (in
Then reattach the front lid. • Each time the EMERGENCY OPERATION switch is
• Use the remote controller carefully. case of EMERGENCY HEAT MODE) or twice
pressed, the unit will operate in order of EMER-
Insert the minus pole of the batteries first. If it is dropped, thrown or it gets wet, the remote con-
GENCY COOL MODE, EMERGENCY HEAT MODE (in case of EMERGENCY COOL MODE).
Check if the polarity of the batteries is correct. troller may not operate.
and STOP MODE.
When installing on a wall, etc. However, when the EMERGENCY OPERATION
• Install the remote controller holder in a position where switch is once pressed, the unit will operate in test
the signal reception sound (beep) can be heard from run for 30 minutes and then the operation mode
the indoor unit when the
ON/OFF
button is pressed. shifts to EMERGENCY MODE.
Insert the minus pole
of the batteries first.
How to install/remove the remote controller
Installing :Insert the remote controller downward.
2 Press the RESET button. Removing :Pull it up.
Press using a
thin stick.
Remote control-
ler holder
• Details of EMERGENCY MODE are as shown be-
low. However, the temperature control does not
Dry-cell batteries work for 30 minutes in test run and the unit is set
• If the RESET button is not pressed, the remote con- ■ Reference for replacing batteries to continuous operation. The fan speed is set to
troller may not operate correctly. Replace the batteries with new AAA alkaline batteries High in test run and shifts to Medium after 30 min-
in the following cases: utes.
3 Press the CLOCK set button. · When the indoor unit does not respond to the remote
control signal. Operation mode COOL HEAT
Press using a · When the display on the remote controller becomes
thin stick.
dim. Set temperature 24°C 24°C
· When a button of the remote controller is pressed, all Fan speed Medium Medium
displays appear on the screen, and then disappear Horizontal vane Auto Auto
immediately.
Do not use manganese batteries. The remote controller Vertical vane Front Front
could malfunction.
4 Press the
HR.
and
MIN.
buttons (TIME SET • The service life of an alkaline battery is about 1 year. • The operation mode is indicated by the Operation
buttons) to set the current time. However, a battery whose time limit is approaching Indicator lamp on the indoor unit as following fig-
may be exhausted soon. The recommended usable ure.
FAN STOP
I FEEL COOL time limit is indicated (month/year) on the bottom of
VANE START the battery. Operation Indicator lamp
HEAT DRY
• To prevent liquid leakage, take out all batteries when EMERGENCY COOL EMERGENCY HEAT STOP
MODE WIDE VANE HR.
the remote controller is not going to be used for a
ECONO COOL LONG MIN. long time. Operation Indicator Operation Indicator Operation Indicator

RESET CLOCK
CAUTION:
If liquid from the batteries gets onto your skin or
HR. clothes, wash it well with clean water.
• Each time the button is pressed, the set time If liquid from the batteries gets into your eyes, wash
MIN.
increases by 1 hour, and each time the button them well with clean water and consult a doctor at
is pressed, the set time increases by 1 minute. once.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
5 Press the CLOCK set button again and close • Replace the 2 batteries with new ones of the same
the front lid. type.
• Dispose of exhausted batteries in the correct man-
ner.

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I FEEL... AUTO OPERATION
With the “ (I FEEL...)” auto operation mode, the optimum room condition can be set automatically Description of “I FEEL...” mode
with a one-touch operation.
Details of operation
To start operation:
According to the room temperature when the operation starts, the operation mode is automatically set to COOL, DRY or
■
ON/OFF

Press the button. HEAT. However, when operation is started again within 2 hours after it is stopped, the same operation mode before the
˚C operation is stopped is selected. The operation mode selected first is not changed even if the room temperature changes.
CLOCK
AMPM When the “ (I FEEL...)” mode is selected, the air conditioner is automatically If the operation mode does not match the room condition, select the appropriate operation mode by pressing the MODE
controlled at the optimum temperature. button.
AMPM

TOO
ON/OFF WARM TOO To stop operation: Details of auto operation
COOL

■
ON/OFF

Press the button. Room temperature Operation mode Target temperature

when started (initial state)
About 25°C or higher COOL About 24°C
FAN STOP ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
I FEEL COOL
About 25°C - 23°C DRY —
VANE START
HEAT DRY
If you feel slightly warm: About 23°C or lower HEAT About 26°C

■
MODE WIDE VANE HR. TOO
WARM
NOTE:
Press the button to lower the temperature.
ECONO COOL LONG MIN. COOL: When the room temperature is 2°C higher than the set temperature, the set temperature may not be
One press lowers the temperature by about 1°C. changed since the air conditioner is operating to reach the target (set) temperature. In this case, please
RESET CLOCK wait until the room temperature drops to within 2°C of the set temperature and then change the set
If you feel slightly cool: temperature.

■ HEAT: When the room temperature is 2°C lower than the set temperature, the set temperature may not be
TOO
COOL
Press the button to raise the temperature.
changed since the air conditioner is operating to reach the target (set) temperature. In this case, please
One press raises the temperature by about 1°C. wait until the room temperature rises to within 2°C of the set temperature and then change the set
temperature.
MODE
When “ (I FEEL...)” is not selected, press the FAN STOP
button until it is set. Details of display on the indoor unit
I FEEL COOL
The operation indicator at the right side of the indoor unit indicates the operation state.
Each time the button is pressed, the operation mode is changed VANE START
HEAT DRY Lighted
in sequence: (I FEEL...) → (COOL) → (DRY) →
(HEAT) Operation Indicator
Blinking
MODE WIDE VANE HR. Not lighted

Operation indicator lamp

ECONO COOL LONG MIN.
Difference between target
Indication Operation state
Description of “AUTO RESTART FUNCTION” temperature and room temperature
This shows that the air conditioner is operating to reach the
• These units are equipped with an auto restart function. When the main power is turned on, the air conditioner will start
target temperature. Please wait until the target temperature About 2°C or more
operation automatically in the same mode as the one set with the remote controller before the shutoff of the main
is obtained.
power.
• If the unit was set to off with the remote controller before the shutoff of the main power, it will remain stopped even after
This shows that the room temperature is approaching the
the main power is turned on. About 2°C or less
target temperature.
• If the unit was in the emergency operation before the shutoff of the main power, it will start operation, when main power
comes on, in the same mode as the one set with the remote controller before the emergency operation.
(In case of outdoor unit MXZ series only)
• If the unit is operated in “I FEEL...” before power failure, the operation mode (COOL, DRY or HEAT) is not stored in the —
Please refer to Information for multi system air conditioner.
memory. When the main power is turned on, the unit decides the operation mode by the initial room temperature at
(Page 7)
restart and starts operation again.

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MANUAL OPERATION (COOL, DRY, HEAT) AIR FLOW VELOCITY AND DIRECTION ADJUSTMENT
AIR FLOW velocity and direction can be selected as required.
To select the COOL, DRY or HEAT/FAN mode:
1 Press the
ON/OFF

button.
■ To change the AIR FLOW velocity, press the
FAN
button.
Each time the button is pressed, the fan speed is changed in sequence:
˚C (Low) → (Med.) → (High) → (AUTO)
CLOCK
AMPM 2 Select the operation mode by pressing the
MODE
button.
• Use the (High) notch to cool/heat the room more.
AMPM Each time this button is pressed, the operation mode is changed in sequence: ˚C
CLOCK • If the operating sound of the air conditioner disturbs your sleep, use the
(I FEEL...) → (COOL) → (DRY) → (HEAT) AMPM
(Low) notch.
TOO
ON/OFF WARM TOO
COOL

■
AMPM

To stop operation: To change the AIR FLOW blowing direction vertically, press the
TOO TOO

■
ON/OFF WARM VANE
ON/OFF COOL button.
Press the button.
FAN STOP Each time the button is pressed, the angle of the horizontal vane is changed in
After the operation mode is set once, the operation starts in the same mode as
I FEEL COOL ON/OFF sequence: (1) → (2) → (3) → (4) → (5) → (SWING) → (AUTO)
VANE START
the one set previously from the next time by simply pressing the button.
HEAT DRY FAN STOP SWING OPERATION
I FEEL COOL
MODE WIDE VANE HR. Use the swing operation for the air flow to reach all corners of the room.
VANE START
HEAT DRY
ECONO COOL LONG MIN. Recommended horizontal vane range
MODE WIDE VANE HR.
RESET CLOCK
Use the (AUTO) position usually. COOL 1
2
ECONO COOL LONG MIN. Use position (1) or (2) in the COOL or DRY mode DRY

and use positions (3) to (5) in the HEAT mode 3

RESET CLOCK
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ when adjusting to your requirements. HEAT 4

■ When the set temperature is to be changed:

TOO
WARM
5

• Press the button to lower the temperature. One press lowers the temperature by about 1°C.
TOO
NOTE:
COOL

• Press the button to raise the temperature. One press raises the temperature by about 1°C. • In the cooling operation, when the air conditioner is operated with setting the horizontal vane to (4) or (5) for
1 hour, the AIR FLOW direction is automatically set to horizontal to prevent condensed water from dropping.
In HEAT operation • Adjust the vertical AIR FLOW direction using the remote controller. If the horizontal vane is moved manually, it may
cause trouble.
• If the air conditioner absorbs too much heat from the air, it may be overloaded. Following a judgement made by the • In the heating operation, if the air flow temperature is too low or when defrosting is being done, the horizontal vane
microprocessor, the fan in the outdoor unit is automatically stopped to protect the air conditioner. position is set to (1).
When the outdoor unit’s fan is stopped, frost may form on the outdoor unit, but this is not a problem.
Auto air flow direction control operation
In DRY operation
VANE
• The temperature control (temperature setting) cannot be done. When the AUTO mode is selected with the button, the position of the horizontal vane is automatically set to
• The room temperature is slightly lowered in this operation mode. correspond to the operation mode for effective operation.
(1) HEAT: When the air flow temperature is too low, the air is blown out horizontally.
■ The details of the display on the indoor unit are explained on page 6. When the air flow temperature rises, the air is blown out downwards.
(2) COOL, DRY: The air is blown out horizontally.
NOTE:
When the ambient temperature is too high, the room temperature may not reach the set temperature since the unit
operates to cool the room under a high load. ■ To change the AIR FLOW blowing direction horizontally, press the
WIDE VANE
button.
Each time the button is pressed, the angle of the VERTICAL VANE is changed in sequence:
Information for multi system air conditioner (Outdoor unit: MXZ series) → → → → (SWING) → →
Multi system air conditioner (Outdoor unit: MXZ series) can connect two or more indoor units with one outdoor
unit. According to the capacity, two or more units can operate simultaneously. SWING OPERATION
• When you try to operate two or more indoor units with one outdoor unit simultaneously, one for the cooling and the other Use the swing operation for the air flow to reach all corners of the room.
for heating, the operation mode of the indoor unit that operates earlier is selected. The other indoor units that will start the
operation later cannot operate, indicating an operation state. (Refer to the table of Operation Indicator lamp on page 6.) Horizontal AIR FLOW blowing range NOTE:
In this case, please set all the indoor units to the same operation mode. Adjust the horizontal AIR FLOW direction using the re-
• When indoor unit starts the operation while the defrosting of outdoor unit is being done, it takes a few minutes (max. 10 mote controller. If the VERTICAL VANE is moved manu-
minutes) to blow out the warm air. ally, it may cause trouble.
• In the heating operation, the indoor unit that does not operate may get warm or the sound of refrigerant flowing may be COOL/DRY
heard. This is not a malfunction since the refrigerant continuously flows into the indoor unit that does not operate.
About 100°

Description of “AUTO RESTART FUNCTION” HEAT

Refer to page 6. About 150°

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LONG OPERATION ECONO COOL OPERATION
Use this operation when you want the air flow to reach a long distance. Use this operation when you want to be comfortable in COOL mode even with energy saved.

Perform the following operations while the unit is operat- Perform the following operations while the unit is operat-
ing. ing in the MANUAL COOL mode.

CLOCK
˚C
AMPM
■ Press the
LONG
button. CLOCK
˚C
AMPM
■ Press the
ECONO COOL
button.
The fan speed increases. When the (ECONO COOL) operation is selected in COOL mode, the air
AMPM When the fan speed is set to (AUTO), the fan speed is higher than a fan AMPM conditioner performs swing operation in various cycle according to the tem-
speed determined by the room temperature and the set temperature. perature of air conditioner.
TOO
ON/OFF WARM TOO TOO
ON/OFF WARM TOO
COOL In addition, the HORIZONTAL VANE moves to the position for LONG mode. COOL Also SET TEMPERATURE is automatically set 2°C higher than in COOL mode.

Mechanism of the LONG operation To release the ECONO COOL operation:

I FEEL COOL
FAN STOP In the following example, the VERTICAL VANE is set to (front).
I FEEL COOL
FAN STOP ■ Press the
ECONO COOL
button again.
VANE START VANE START ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
HEAT DRY COOL/DRY HEAT HEAT DRY VANE LONG
• When the button or the button is pressed or the operation mode
MODE WIDE VANE HR. MODE WIDE VANE HR.
is changed during the ECONO COOL operation, ECONO COOL operation
ECONO COOL LONG MIN. ECONO COOL LONG MIN. is released.
TOO TOO
WARM COOL
FAN
RESET CLOCK RESET CLOCK
• The button, the or button and ON/OFF timer (explained below)
are available.
What is “ECONO COOL”?
Swing air flow (change of air flow) makes you feel cooler than constant air flow. So, even though the set temperature is
automatically set 2°C higher, it is possible to perform cooling operation with keeping comfort. As a result, energy can be saved.
Fan speed: Higher
Solid arrow: When the LONG mode is used
Dotted arrow: When the LONG mode is not used TIMER OPERATION (ON/OFF TIMER)
It is convenient to set the timer when you go to bed, when you get home, when you get up, etc.
To release the LONG mode:
How to set the ON timer How to set the OFF timer
■ Press the
LONG
button again.
1 Press the
START
button during operation. 1 Press the
STOP
button during operation.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Each time the button is pressed, the ON timer mode Each time the button is pressed, the OFF timer mode
■ LONG mode is also released in the following ways. alternates between ON and OFF. alternates between ON and OFF.
VANE
• By pressing the button
ECONO COOL
2 Set the time of the timer using the
MIN.
HR.
and 2 Set the time of the timer using the
MIN.
HR.
and
• By pressing the button (only during COOL mode) buttons. buttons.
■ Even when the LONG mode is being used, the air may not reach a long dis- Each time the
HR.
button is pressed, the set time in- Each time the
HR.
button is pressed, the set time in-
MIN. MIN.
tance due to the installation location of the air conditioner. creases by 1 hour; each time the button is pressed, creases by 1 hour; each time the button is pressed,
FAN
In this case, press the button to set the fan speed to (High), and the set time increases by 10 minutes. the set time increases by 10 minutes.
LONG
then press the button.
To release the ON timer: To release the OFF timer:

■
MODE FAN WIDE VANE

■
■ , , and buttons, temperature buttons and the ON/OFF timer STOP
Press the
START
button. Press the button.
are available.

Programming timer operation

The ON timer and the OFF timer can be used in combination. The timer of the set time that is reached first will operate first.
(“ ” mark indicates the order of timer operations.)
• If the current time has not been set, the timer operation cannot be used.
NOTE:
If the main power is turned off or a power failure occurs while AUTO START/STOP timer is active, the timer setting is
cancelled. As these models are equipped with an auto restart function, the air conditioner starts operating with timer
cancelled at the same time that power is restored.
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WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS NOT GOING TO BE MAINTENANCE
USED FOR A LONG TIME Before starting maintenance Cleaning the indoor unit

When it is not going to be used for a long When the air conditioner is to be used ■ Turn off the breaker and/or disconnect the
power supply plug.
■ Clean the unit using a soft dry cloth.
time: again: • If the dirt is noticeable, wipe the unit with a cloth
soaked in a solution of mild detergent diluted in luke-
1 Perform the FAN operation for 3 or 4 hours 1 Clean the air filter and install it in the indoor warm water.
to dry the inside of the air conditioner. unit. CAUTION: • Do not use gasoline, benzine, polishing powder, or
When the unit is to be cleaned, switch it off and discon- insecticide. The unit may be damaged.
To perform FAN operation, set the remote controller to (Refer to page 10 for cleaning instructions.) nect the power supply plug or turn off the breaker. Since
the highest temperature in the MANUAL COOL mode. the fan rotates at high speed during operation, it may
(Refer to page 7.) 2 Check that the air inlet and outlet of the in- cause an injury.
door/outdoor units are not blocked with any
2 Turn off the breaker and/or disconnect the obstacles.
power supply plug. CAUTION
3 Check that the earth is connected correctly.
CAUTION:
Turn off the breaker or disconnect the power supply plug
Do not open the front panel up past the level position.
CAUTION: The panel may come off in order to prevent it from being damaged.
when the air conditioner is not going to be used for a
Earth the unit.
long time.
Do not connect the earth to a gas pipe, water pipe, light- • The front panel may also come off if the upper part of the front panel is pulled down.
Dirt may collect and this may cause a fire.
ning rod or the earth of a telephone. If the earthing is
3 Remove the batteries from the remote con-
incorrect, it may cause an electric shock.
Do not exceed.
troller.
CAUTION:
To prevent liquid leakage, take out all batteries when the Movable
remote controller is not going to be used for a long time. range

■ If the front panel comes off, attach it as explained below.

Keeping the front panel level with one hand, insert the hinges one by one with the other hand
into the notches at the left, right and center of the top of the indoor unit until they click into
place. (1) Then, close the front panel. (2)

1
Keep the front panel level and
insert the hinges into the notches.
2

• Do not step onto an unstable bench when maintaining the unit, etc. This may cause an injury, etc. if you fall
down.

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CLEANING THE CATECHIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR CLEANING FILTER
Do not open the front panel up past the level position. When the capacity is lowered because of dirt, etc., it is necessary to replace the air cleaning filter.
The panel may come off in order to prevent it from being damaged.

Cleaning the catechin air filter (about once every 2 weeks) Air cleaning filter replacement About once every 4 months

1 Remove the catechin air filter. 3 After washing with water/lukewarm water, 1 Remove the catechin air filter. 1 Install a new air cleaning filter.
dry the catechin air filter well in the shade.
• Do not expose the catechin air filter to direct sun-
Open the front light or heat from a fire when drying it.
panel, then
remove/replace
the filter.

Catechin air filter Catechin air filter

2 Install the catechin air filter and securely
Remove. close the front panel.
2 Remove the air cleaning filter (White bellows
type).
CAUTION:
When the catechin air filter is to be removed, do not touch
the metal parts of the indoor unit.
This may cause an injury. 4 Install the catechin air filter.

2 Remove dirt from the catechin air filter us- Air cleaning filter
ing a vacuum cleaner or by washing the fil-
ter with water.
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• If the dirt is noticeable, wash the filter with a solu-
tion of mild detergent diluted in lukewarm water. Air cleaning filter
• If hot water (50 °C or more) is used, the filter may Install.
be deformed. • If the air cleaning filter is clogged, it may lower the unit’s capacity or cause condensation at the air outlet.
• The air cleaning filter is disposable. The standard usable term is about 4 months. However, if the colour of the filter turns
to dark brown, replace the filter at once.

Optional parts Optional parts are available from your local dealer.

Name of parts AIR CLEANING FILTER

Parts number MAC-1700FT
• Please purchase the optional parts (MAC-1700FT) as a set (2 pcs) for the first time use.
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What is “Catechin air filter”?
The air filter is dyed with a natural material, catechin, that is contained in tea. The catechin air filter deodorizes
odor and noxious gases such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and acetaldehyde. Moreover, it restraints the activity of
the viruses adhering to the filter.

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BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE REPRE- WHEN YOU THINK THAT TROUBLE HAS OCCURRED
SENTATIVE, CHECK THE FOLLOWING AGAIN Question Answer (not a malfunction) Question Answer (not a malfunction)
The air conditioner cannot • This protects the air conditioner according to in- Water leaks from the out- • During COOL and DRY operations, pipe or pipe
Question Check points or Remedy be operated for about 3 min- structions from the microprocessor. Please wait. door unit. connecting sections are cooled and this causes
The air conditioner cannot • Is the breaker turned on? utes when restarted. water to condense.
be operated. • Is the fuse blown? • In the heating operation, the defrosting opera-
• Is the ON timer set? (Page 8) Cracking sound is heard. • This sound is generated by the expansion/con- tion makes water frozen on the outdoor unit melt
traction of the front panel, etc. due to change in and drip down.
The room cannot be cooled • Is the temperature setting correct? (Page 7) temperature. • In the heating operation, water condensed on
or heated sufficiently. • Is the filter clean? (Page 10) the heat exchanger drips down.
• Are there any obstacles blocking the air inlet or The air from the indoor unit • The air conditioner may suck in an odor adher-
outlet of the indoor or outdoor unit? smells strange. ing to the wall, carpet, furniture, cloth, etc. and White smoke is discharged • In the heating operation, vapor generated by the
• Is a window or door open? blow it out with the air. from the outdoor unit. defrosting operation looks like white smoke.

The air from the indoor unit • Is the filter clean? (Page 10) The fan of the outdoor unit • When the outside temperature is low, the fan may Air does not blow out soon • Please wait as the air conditioner is preparing
smells strange. does not rotate even not operate to maintain sufficient cooling capac- in the heating operation. to blow out warm air.
though the compressor is ity.
The display on the remote • Are the batteries exhausted? (Page 5) running. Even if the fan The operation is stopped • Defrosting of the outdoor unit is being done (De-
controller does not appear • Is the polarity (+, -) of the batteries correct? starts to rotate, it stops for about 10 minutes in the frosting operation).
or it is dim. The indoor unit (Page 5) soon. heating operation. Since this is completed in 10 minutes, please
does not respond to the re- • Are any buttons on the remote controller of other wait. (When the external temperature is too low
mote control signal. electric appliances being pressed? The sound of water flowing • This is the sound of refrigerant flowing inside the and humidity is too high, frost is formed.)
is heard. air conditioner.
When a power failure oc- • Does the air conditioner start operating again? • This is the sound of condensed water flowing in Hissing sound is some- • This is the sound when the flow of refrigerant
curs. If the air conditioner had operated before the the heat exchanger. times heard. inside the air conditioner is switched.
power failure, as these models are equipped with • This is the sound of the heat exchanger defrost-
an auto restart function, the air conditioner ing. The room cannot be heated • When the outside air temperature is low, the
should start operating again. (Refer to Descrip- sufficiently. heating effect may not be sufficient.
tion of “AUTO RESTART FUNCTION” on page The sound as burbling is • This sound is heard when the outside air is ab-
6.) heard. sorbed from the drain hose in turning on the The swing operation of the • This is for the swing operation of the VERTICAL
range hood or the ventilation fan and that makes VERTICAL VANE is sus- VANE to be performed normally.
water flowing in the drain hose spout out. pended for about 15 sec-
This sound is also heard when the outside air onds, then restarted.
Even if the above items are checked, when the air conditioner does not blows into the drain hose in case the outside wind
recover from the trouble, stop using the air conditioner and consult your is strong. In a multi-unit system, the • A small amount of refrigerant continues to flow
dealer. indoor unit which is not op- into the indoor unit even though it is not operat-
The room cannot be cooled • When a ventilation fan or a gas cooker is used erating becomes warm and ing.
In the following cases, stop using the air conditioner and consult your dealer. sufficiently. in a room, the cooling load increases, resulting a sound, similar to water
• When water leaks or drops from the indoor unit. in an insufficient cooling effect. flowing, is heard from the
• When the left operation indicator lamp blinks. • When the outside air temperature is high, the unit.
• When the breaker trips frequently. cooling effect may not be sufficient.
• The remote control signal may not be received in a room where an electronic The air conditioner starts • These models are equipped with an auto restart
ON/OFF type fluorescent lamp (inverter-type fluorescent lamp, etc.) is used. Mist is discharged from the • The cool air from the air conditioner rapidly cools the operation only with the function. When the main power is turned off with-
• Operation of the air conditioner may interfere with radio or TV reception in air outlet of the indoor unit. moisture in the air inside the room, and it turns main power turned on, out stopping the air conditioner with the remote
areas where the reception is weak. An amplifier may be required for the af- into mist. though you do not operate controller and is turned on again, the air condi-
fected device. the unit with the remote tioner will start operation automatically in the
• When thunder is heard, stop operation and disconnect the power supply plug The air flow direction • When the air conditioner is operated in COOL controller. same mode as the one set with the remote con-
or turn off the breaker. Otherwise, the electrical parts may be damaged. changes during operation. or DRY mode, if the operation continues with air troller just before the shutoff of the main power.
The direction of the hori- blowing down for 1 hour, the direction of the air
zontal vane cannot be ad- flow is automatically set to horizontal to prevent
justed with the remote con- condensed water from dropping.
troller. • In the heating operation, if the air flow tempera-
ture is too low or when defrosting is being done,
the horizontal vane position is automatically set
to horizontal.

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INSTALLATION, RELOCATION AND INSPECTION
CAUTION:
Installation place The installation location of the outdoor unit should be at least
3 m away from the antennas for TV sets, radios, etc. In areas • Earth the unit.
where the reception is weak, provide greater space between
Avoid installing the air conditioner in the following places. the outdoor unit and the antenna of the affected device if op- Do not connect the earth to a gas pipe, water pipe, lightning rod or the earth of a telephone. If the earthing is
• Where flammable gas could leak. eration of the air conditioner interferes with radio or TV recep- incorrect, it may cause an electric shock.
tion.
• Install an earth leakage breaker depending on the place where the air conditioner is to be installed (humid places,
CAUTION: To prevent the effects
Inverter-type
etc.).
fluorescent lamp
Do not install the unit where flammable gas could leak. of a fluorescent lamp,
keep as far apart as
wall, etc.
If the earth leakage breaker is not installed, it may cause an electric shock.
If gas leaks and collects around the unit, it may cause possible.
an explosion. Well-
Keep a space ventilated
• Where there is much machine oil. to prevent the dry place Inspection and maintenance
• Salty places such as the seaside. picture
1m distortion or 100 mm or
• Where sulfide gas is generated such as a hot spring. or more the noise. more • When the air conditioner is used for several seasons, the capacity may be lowered due to dirt inside the unit.
500 mm or
• Where oil is splashed or where the area is filled with Cordless 1m TV more • Depending on the condition, an odor may be generated or dehumidified water may not drain out smoothly due to dirt,
or more
oily smoke. phone or dust, etc.
Portable
• Where there is high-frequency or wireless equipment. phone Radio
3m
or more
• It is recommended that the unit be inspected and maintained (charged) by specialist in addition to normal maintenance.
Consult your dealer.
* The required space depends on the type of outdoor unit.
WARNING:
If the air conditioner operates but does not cool or heat (depending on model) the room, consult your dealer since Operating sound considerations
there may be a refrigerant leak. Be sure to ask the service representative whether there is refrigerant leakage or not
when repairs are carried out. • Do not put an object around the air outlet of the outdoor unit. This may lower the capacity or increase the volume of the
The refrigerant charged in the air conditioner is safe. Refrigerant normally does not leak, however, if refrigerant gas operating sound.
leaks indoors, and comes into contact with the fire of a fan heater, space heater, stove, etc., harmful substances will • If an abnormal sound is heard during operation, consult your dealer.
be generated.
Relocation
Electrical work
• When the air conditioner is to be removed or re-installed because of rebuilding, moving, etc., special techniques and
• Provide an exclusive circuit for the power supply of the air conditioner. work are required.
• Be sure to observe the breaker capacity.
WARNING:
WARNING: Repairs or relocation should not be done by the customer.
• The customer should not install this unit. If this is done incorrectly, it may cause a fire, an electric shock, or an injury from the unit falling, water leaking, etc.
If installation is done incorrectly, it may cause a fire, an electric shock, or injury from the unit falling, water leaking, Consult your dealer.
etc.
• Do not use intermediate connection of the power supply cord or the extension cord and do not connect many
devices to one AC outlet. Disposal
A fire or an electric shock may result from poor contact, poor insulation, exceeding the permissible current, etc.
Consult your dealer. To dispose of this product, consult your dealer.

If you have any questions, consult your dealer.

Guaranteed operating range

Indoor Outdoor

32°C DB 43°C DB
Upper limit
23°C WB —
Cooling
21°C DB -10°C DB
Lower limit
15°C WB —
27°C DB 24°C DB
Upper limit
— 18°C WB
Heating
20°C DB -10°C DB
Lower limit
— -11°C WB

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