Brand: Panasonic
Category: Medical Equipment
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for MDF-C8V1
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:16 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2012-01-01
Warranty Information
Contact sales representative or agent for warranty details and battery/fan motor replacement.
Operation Summary
This manual covers the operation of the Panasonic Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer, model MDF-C8V1 Series. It details installation procedures, start-up, temperature setting, and key lock functions. Information on alarm settings, compressor delay time, and routine maintenance like cleaning and defrosting is also provided. Specific sections address optional temperature recorders and backup cooling kits. Troubleshooting guidance and performance specifications are included to ensure proper and safe usage of the unit.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Situation | Indication | Buzzer | Safety operation |
| High temperature alarm | If the chamber temperature is higher than the temperature at which the high temperature alarm is activated. | Intermittent tone with 15 minutes delay. | Remote alarm with 15 minutes delay. |
| Low temperature alarm | If the chamber temperature is lower than the temperature at which the low temperature alarm is activated. | Intermittent tone with 15 minutes delay. | Remote alarm with 15 minutes delay. |
| Power failure alarm | In the case of power failure. If the power switch is OFF. When the power to the unit is disconnected. | Intermittent tone | Remote alarm. |
| Sensor abnormality | If the thermal sensor is disconnected.. If the thermal sensor is short-circuited If the thermal sensor of the compressor is disconnected. If the thermal sensor of the compressor is short-circuited | Alarm lamp is flashed. E01 and chamber temp. are displayed alternately. Alarm lamp is flashed. E02 and chamber temp. are displayed alternately. Alarm lamp is flashed. E05 and chamber temp. are displayed alternately. Alarm lamp is flashed. E06 and chamber temp. are displayed alternately. | Intermittent tone Remote alarm. |
| Compressor temp. abnormality | In the event of failure of fan motor for cooling the compressor. | Alarm lamp is flashed. E10 and chamber temp. are displayed alternately. | Intermittent tone Compressor stops. |
| Fan motor abnormality | In the event of failure of fan motor for cooling the compressor. | Alarm lamp is flashed. E15 and chamber temp. are displayed alternately. | Intermittent tone Remote alarm. |
| Battery switch check | When battery switch is OFF at the time of alarm test. | Alarm lamp is flashed. E09 is flashed. | ---- |
| Battery check | When approx. about 3 years has passed with the power cord connected to the outlet. | Battery check lamp lights. | ---- |
| Fan motor check | When about 6 years has passed with power switch ON. | Battery check lamp is flashed. | Intermittent tone Remote alarm. |