KOGAN KAPORAIR12GA Portable Air Conditioner User Manual

KOGAN KAPORAIR12GA Portable Air Conditioner

Introduction

An effective and adaptable cooling option for homes, workplaces, and small areas is the Kogan KAPORAIR12GA portable air conditioner. This machine serves as a dehumidifier and fan in addition to rapidly lowering room temperatures with its 12,000 BTU (3.5kW) cooling capacity. It provides comfort and convenience with features including a remote control operation, a 24-hour timer, and auto-swing louvers for even air dispersion. Moving between rooms is made easy by the small size and easy-rolling wheels, and the window venting system guarantees enough hot air exhaust. During the sweltering summer months, this portable air conditioner keeps you cool in areas up to 30 m².

Instruction Guide

Precautions

• This air-conditioner is intended for household use only. Not suitable for use in commercial or industrial surroundings.
• This air-conditioner should only be used indoors in a dry environment. Do not use air-conditioner outdoors under any circumstances.
• Do not place or store objects around the air-conditioner. Air must be able to flow freely around the unit.
• Do not place anything on top of the air-conditioner.
• Do not operate the air-conditioner with wet hands or in a damp environment.
• To clean the air-conditioner, wipe it with a soft cloth. Do not use wax, thinners or any other cleaning agents.
• Clean the filter regularly. Once every two weeks is recommended.
• Do not drink the water from the condenser that the air-conditioner discharges.
• If you will not be using the air-conditioner for an extended period of time, unplug the power cord.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the air-conditioner. All maintenance must be done by a Kogan.com technician or a suitably qualified repair service.

Important Safety Tips

• Do not use damaged power cords or plugs. Do not plug the air-conditioner into a loose power outlet.
• Before use, ensure that the voltage supply matches the requirements of the air-conditioner.
• Do not attempt to modify or extend the power cord.
• Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This may lead to electric shock.
• When unplugging the power cord, hold the plug itself and remove.
• Never pull on the cord itself to unplug an electrical device.
• Do not operate the unit by turning the power supply on or off at the wall, nor by simply plugging and unplugging the power cord.
• Turn the air-conditioner off before unplugging the unit. Do not share a single power outlet with multiple high demand electrical appliances.
• Keep air-conditioner away from heat sources and keep it out of direct sunlight.
• If the air-conditioner starts to emit a strange noise, odour or smoke, switch the unit off immediately and disconnect the plug from the power socket.
• Contact the Kogan.com customer support team for further information.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place fingers or objects into the air outlet.
• Do not allow water to enter the air-conditioner. If water does get into the unit, turn it off and disconnect the plug from the power socket immediately.
• When cleaning or moving the air-conditioner, turn it off and unplug it.
• Do not allow children to play with the air-conditioner. When children are nearby, adult supervision is required to ensure they do not play with the unit in any manner.

Usage Notes

• The air-conditioner must be placed on flat even ground and kept vertical to ensure the normal operation of the compressor.
• There must be at least 50cm of space maintained between the air-conditioner and surrounding objects/walls. Do not use the air-conditioner near fuel or other flammable liquids.
• Do not use aerosol sprays or other solvents near the air-conditioner, as it may cause plastic deformation or even damage the electrical components of the unit

Product Layout

Control Panel a Remote Control

• Power Button
  • Press to turn air-conditioner ON/OFF.
• Automatic Swing Function
  • While in any mode, press to make the air guide bars swing automatically.
• Air Speed Function
  • Press to select between high, medium and low air speeds.
• Temperature/Time Up and Down Adjustment
  • When operating in cooling mode, press up or down to set the desired temperature.
  • When in timing mode, press to adjust the on/off times.
  • Pressing the up and down buttons together at the same time will display the conversion between fahrenheit and celsius temperatures.
• Mode Selection
  • Press to select cool, fan, dry or heat modes.
• Time Function
  • In standby mode, press to set the start time;
  • In running mode, press to set the shutdown time.
• Temperature/Time Display Window
  • This displays the temperature and time information.
• Remote Control Receiver Window
  • This small window houses the receiver for the remote control signals.
• Celsius/Fahrenheit Conversion Button (remote contol only)

Product Usage

Placement

• Place the air-conditioner on a flat floor near a window
• To maintain good air circulation and obtain the optimum air conditioning
  performance, ensure there is 50cm of space around the unit.

Installation

Exhaust Pipe Assembly

Window Seal Plate Assembly

Step One

• Measure the window size.
• Adjust the length of the window sealing plate, making it to fitcthe size of the window.
• Once the length of the window sealing plate is determined, fix its length into place with the bolt.

Step Two

• Install the fixed window sealing plate into the window as required

Step Three

• Screw the exhaust pipe assembly (exhaust joint end) into the rear panel exhaust port (counter clockwise)

Step Four

• Place the exhaust pipe assembly into the window sealing plate assembly, then fix it in place with screws.

Hinged Window Attachment Assembly

• Step One: Apply the hook-and-loop strips to the inside of your window frame asshown to right.

• Step Two: Apply the hook-and-loop strips to the window frame as shown, ensuring that the window will be able to close properly.

• Step Three: Attach the window seal to the hook-and-loop strips, making sure that thestrips do not leave gaps for air to exit/enter.
• Step Four: Position the zipper opening to suit where you intend for the air- conditioner outlet to be placed. Open the zipper enough to allow the outlet to fit, then close the zippers tightly around the outlet to form a seal.

Removal: To remove the window seal, simply remove the air conditioner outlet, then firmly pull on one end of a sealed section to disconnect the hook-and-loop strips. You can then close your window as normal.

Drainage Pipe

• When the water tank is full please attach the 45cm drainage pipe to the rear of your air-conditioner as shown to right.
• Please note that the drainage hole is 34cm above the ground (with the wheels attached), so please ensure that the hose does not go above this height at any point.
• For efficient drainage, please keep the hose heading in a downward slope.

Incorrect Installation
The smoothness of the exhaust pipe is very important. Try to avoid bends in the pipe to allow the exhaust air to flow as unobstructedly as possible through the pipe.

Warning: The exhaust pipe length is specially designed for this model of air-conditioner. Do not arbitrarily replace or extend it, as this can lead to product failure.

Note: The maximum length for this exhaust pipe is 1500mm. If you can compress the pipe to shorten this distance, then this will increase performance. Try to keep the pipe as level as possible.

Remote Control
Before using the remote control, please install the batteries correctly. The steps to do so are as follows:

• Slide the battery cover on the back of the remote control open.
• Insert 2 batteries into the battery compartment, ensuring that the polarities match the markings on the inside of the compartment.
• Slide the battery cover back into place.

Battery Notes:

• We recommend the use of alkaline batteries with the air conditioner. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• When replacing the batteries, replace both at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries.
• If the air-conditioner and remote control is not being used for a long time, remove the batteries from the remote control.

Battery Warnings:
If there is a battery leak, do not touch the battery with your bare hands. Chemicals inside the battery may cause burns and other health hazards; if the battery liquid flows through onto your skin or clothing, rinse with water immediately; if it gets into your mouth, gargle with water and go straight to a hospital for urgent examination

Unit Operation

Cool mode

• After being powered and turned on to cool mode, the cool mode indicator light will come on.
• Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the desired temperature (16°C – 30°C).
• Press the AIR SPEED button to select high, medium or low speed.

Fan Mode

• Press the MODE button to select fan mode, and the fan indicator light will illuminate.
• Press the AIR SPEED button to select high, medium or low air speed. The temperature cannot be set in this mode.

Dry Mode

• Select dry mode by pressing the MODE button, and the dry indicator light will illuminate.
• As shown in the picture below, remove the plug from the water drainage outlet and insert a drainage hose (not included). Put the other end of the hose into a container or into a drain.
• When entering dry mode, if the room temperature is higher than 17°C, the compressor will start to work. When the room temperature drops below 15°C, the compressor will stop. If the room temperature rises up above 17°C again, the compressor will restart (the restarting of the compressor will be limited by the 3- minute delay protection function).
• In dry mode, the fan will run in low speed by default, and the air speed is not adjustable.
• Temperature cannot be set.

Usage tip: when drying mode is being used, the exhaust hose assembly should be removed, or else the dehumidifying effect may be lessened, or you may receive the “FL” full water tank alarm.)

Heat Mode

• Select heat mode by pressing the MODE button, then the heat mode indicator light should illuminate.
• Press the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the desired temperature (16°C – 30°C).
• Press the AIR SPEED button to select high, medium or low speed.

Timer Mode

• In standby mode, press the TIME button to set a time start. Press the UP and DOWN button to set the time (0 – 24 hours), and the time indicator light will illuminate.
• In running mode, press the TIME button to set a switch-off time. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to set the time (0 – 24 hours), and the time indicator light will illuminate.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Drainage Method
This unit has an automatic water evaporation system. The circulation of condensed water cools the condenser. This not only increased refrigeration efficiency but also saves energy. If the air conditioners water tank does become full, the screen will display “FL” accompanied by an audible alarm, and the compressor will stop working automatically. At this point, you will need to drain the water tank. The method to do so is as follows:

• Unplug the power cord and remove the exhaust pipe assembly.
• Move the conditioner to an appropriate location.
• Disconnect the plug in the water drainage outlet and the water will drain.
• Replace the plug into the drainage outlet.
• Reinstall the exhaust pipe assembly and restart the unit.

Note: to avoid electric shock, turn off the air-conditioner and unplug it from the power supply before conducting any maintenance or cleaning.

Case Cleaning

• Remove plug from power supply.
• Wipe with a soft cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents or rubbing alcohol on the surface as it may cause damage.
• Do not let any liquids get into the internal parts of the air conditioner.

Filter Screen
It is recommended that you clean the filter screen once every two weeks. If the air quality if poor, then more frequent cleaning may be required. If the filter becomes clogged with dust, the effective operation of the unit will be reduced. Screen cleaning steps are as follows:

• Remove plug from power supply.
• Remove the air intake grille and then the filter screen as shown in the image.
• Put the filter screen into neutral detergent ~ water or warm water to clean, then place in the shade to dry.
• Reinstall the cleaned, dry filter screen.
• Plug unit into power supply, restart it and run as normal.

• If the filter screen does not appear to be too dirty or dust is barely visible, then you can clean it with a vacuum cleaner to suck up any dust.

• In order to avoid filter screen deformation keep the filter screen away from any sources of heat while drying. Do not operate the air conditioner without the filter screen installed

Seasonal Maintenance
If the air-conditioner will not be used for a long time, the maintenance steps are as follows:

• Remove the plug from the drainage outlet and allow all water to drain out.
• Keep the air-conditioner working for 2 hours in fan mode until the insides are dry.
• Turn unit off, then unplug from the power supply.
• Clean the screen filter, then reinstall into unit.
• Remove the exhaust pipe and accessories and store them safely.
• Remove the batteries in the remote control.
• Put a large plastic bag (such as a garbage bag) over the air conditioner, then store it in a cool, dry place.

When resuming use after a long break, check the integrity of the power cord and plug. If there are cracks or breakages, do not use the air-conditioner. Ensure that the water plug and filter screens are both correctly installed.

Common Failures & Diagnostics

Intelligent Failure Detection

Breakdown Maintenance
The following table lists the common failures and the maintenance methods for the portable air conditioner. When the unit runs abnormally, the following table may help diagnose the issue and suggest a resolution method. If the issue cannot be resolved, please contact the Kogan.com customer support team.

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