Automatic Cleaning (Pre-Filter) - Mitsubishi Electric MA-E85R-E Manuel D'instructions

Automatic Cleaning
A cleaning mechanism inside the main unit cleans the pre-filter automatically.
The pre-filter is cleaned automatically in the following cases.
Automatic cleaning is not performed while the Clean Dust Box lamp is lit.
Empty the dust box and then reset it. P.14
When the Auto Cleaning switch
is pressed while the operation
On/Off switch is ON
Cleaning is performed for
approximately 2 minute 40 seconds
(two rotations of the pre-filter)
When the total operation time exceeds a certain time
while the operation On/Off switch is ON
Approximately 24 hours for "Turbo" manual operation and
approximately 120 hours for "Silent" manual operation
Cleaning is performed for approximately 2 minute 40
seconds (two rotations of the pre-filter)
Dust is collected into the dust box.
If the Clean Dust Box lamp lights up, empty the dust box. P.14
• The Clean Dust Box lamp only serves as a rough guide.
The amount of dust that collects into the dust box will differ depending on the operating environment.
When the air purifier is used in a place with a lot of dust and other dirt, check the dust box and empty it often.
Cigarette tar and minute dust particles adhered to the pre-filter will not be removed.
If such dirt bothers you, wash the pre-filter in water. P.12-13
When the cleaning brush becomes dirty, removal of dirt from the pre-filter will become difficult.
Clean the cleaning brush if it is dirty. P.13
How the Cleaning Mechanism Works
The pre-filter rotates and passes through the dust box
Dust box
Pre-filter
The dust accumulated on the scraper plate may gather together into a long belt-like shape that does not drop into
the dust box. If the dust on the pre-filter is removed, the cleaning mechanism is working properly.
(Pre-filter)
The Auto Cleaning lamp lights up.
The air volume switches
to "Low" and automatic
cleaning starts.
Press
When automatic cleaning
ends, operation resumes in
the previous operation mode.
The Auto Cleaning lamp goes
out.
To stop automatic cleaning part way through the
process, press the Auto Cleaning switch.
Alternatively, press the Auto switch or Manual
switch.
The dirt on the pre-filter is collected with the cleaning brush
and accumulates on the scraper plate.
Cleaning brush
Pull out
Dust box
Pre-filter
Scraper plate
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