MAD50C1AWS non-pump model; do not apply MAD50P1AWS pump-only instructions.
Fault codes and applicability
The shared MAD-series manual also mentions Eb/E3 on certain pump-equipped versions. Do not apply pump-only alerts to the non-pump MAD50C1AWS without confirming its feature set.
| Code | Manufacturer-defined meaning or evidence limit |
|---|---|
| AS | Humidity sensor fault |
| ES | Evaporator temperature sensor fault |
| P2 | Bucket full / not correctly seated; non-pump model |
| EC | Refrigerant leak detection |
9 repair questions for this model
Each individual guide links a specific symptom or fault code to checks, expected results, possible fixes, and a post-repair test.
On the non-pump MAD50C1AWS, P2 means the water bucket is full or is not seated correctly. The pump-model wording does not apply to this model.
AS is a room-humidity sensor error on the applicable MAD50C1AWS manual. The manufacturer’s user-level remedy is a power cycle, not an internal sensor replacement procedure.
ES refers to the evaporator tube temperature-sensor circuit in the applicable Midea manual. It does not, by itself, prove a refrigerant leak.
EC is the refrigerant-leak detection warning in the applicable Midea fault table. It is not a suggestion to refill the system yourself.
Before assuming a failed compressor, check the outlet, full-bucket shutoff and humidity setting. The manual lists all three as ordinary reasons the unit will not run.
If the fan runs but little water collects, check the set humidity, blocked airflow and room temperature before diagnosing the refrigeration system.
The Midea troubleshooting table starts with the washable filter and machine leveling, not immediate replacement of the fan or compressor.
Water on the floor often comes from the rear drain plug or a loose gravity-drain hose. Verify which collection mode is being used before disassembling the cabinet.
The model has an automatic defrost cycle. Some frost can be expected during defrost operation; persistent thick ice with poor drying needs airflow and room-temperature checks.