Goldair PLATINUM GPPAC250 User manual

2.9kW Multi-Season Portable Air Conditioner
Operating Instructions
Model: GPPAC250

General Care and Safety Guide
Thank you for choosing this Goldair product. This Goldair appliance has been designed
and manufactured to high standards of engineering and with proper use and care, as
described in this leaflet, will give you years of useful service. Please read these
instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.
1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
4. Ensure that the appliance is switched off from the supply mains before removing
the guard.
5. Use only the voltage specified on the rating plate of the appliance.
6. Keep all objects at least 1 Metre from the front, sides and rear of the appliance
7. This appliance is intended for household use only and not for commercial or
industrial use.
8. Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use is not
recommended by the manufacturer and may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
9. The common cause of overheating is deposits of dust or fluff in the appliance.
Ensure these deposits are removed regularly by unplugging the appliance and
vacuum cleaning the air vents and grills.
10. Always unplug appliance when not in use.
11. When the appliance has been unpacked, check it for transport damage and ensure
all parts have been delivered. If parts are missing or the appliance has been
damaged, contact the Goldair Customer Services Team.
12. If your appliance does not work, or is not working properly, contact the place of
purchase. Repair work on the appliance by unqualified persons can cause serious
risk to the user.
13. Ensure hands are dry before handling the plug or the main unit.
14. Carry out regular checks of the supply cord to ensure no damage is evident.
15. Ensure that the cord is fully extended (not coiled) while in use.
16. Avoid contact with the moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing, away from blade
of the fan during operation to reduce the risk of injury to person and/or damage
to the unit.
17. Switch off and use handles provided when moving.
18. It is recommended that this appliance is plugged directly into the wall socket.
19. A correctly specified, undamaged extension cord may be used with this fan
provided it is used in a safe manner.

General Care and Safety Guide
20. Never place appliance close to radiant heat source.
21. Never operate in areas where petrol, paint or other flammable liquids are used or
stored.
22. Never use the appliance to dry clothes.
23. Never insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening,
as this may cause an electric shock, fire or damage to the appliance.
24. Never use abrasive cleaning products on this appliance. Clean with a damp cloth
(not wet) rinsed in hot soapy water only. Always remove plug from the mains
supply before cleaning.
25. Never connect the appliance to mains supply until completely assembled and
adjusted.
26. Never remove plug from power socket until the appliance has been switched off.
27. Never remove plug from power socket by pulling cord –always grip plug.
28. Never twist, kink or wrap the cord around the appliance, as this may cause the
insulation to weaken and split. Always ensure that all cord has been removed from
any cord storage area and is unrolled before use.
29. Never use this appliance in the immediate surrounds of a bath, a shower, or a
swimming pool or other liquids. The appliance must not be immersed in any
liquids.
30. Due to the risk of injury, never use this appliance for any purpose other than its
intended use. This appliance is intended for use in household and similar
applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments; farm houses, by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast type
environments and other residential type environments
31. Never use this appliance outdoors.
32. Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or
if it has been damaged in any manner. Have the appliance checked and repaired
by a qualified electrician if repair is necessary.
33. Never place the unit in wardrobes or other enclosed spaces as this may cause fire
hazards.

General Care and Safety Guide
Any repairs required, contact the nearest authorised Service
Centre and strictly follow the manufacturer’s instruction only.
Appliance is filled with flammable gas R290.
Before using the appliance, read the manual.
Before installing the appliance, read the installation manual.
Caution, risk of fire
WARNING:
Appliance shall be installed, operated and stored in a room with a floor area larger than 7m2.
Do not use any means to accelerate the defrosting process or to clean ,other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition sources.
(example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
Do not pierce or burn.
Be aware that refrigerants do not have any odour.

Components
1. Control panel
2. Remote Cradle
3. Air outlet
4. Air inlet
5. Exhaust air outlet
6. Air inlet
7. Water stopper/drainage point
8. Air inlet
9. Cord storage
10. Air inlet
11. Exhaust hose
12. Adaptor - for insertion over hose and into
window spacer (or into hole in the
wall/window).
13. Connector for exhaust pipe
14. Slide 1 - for filling the open window space
15. Slide 2 - for filling the open window space
16. Slide 3 - for filling the open window space
and with hole for connection to exhaust
hose.
17. Drain tube for continuous drainage
18. Active carbon filter
19. Remote control

Installation
Installation of the exhaust pipe
The unit is a portable air conditioner that may be moved from room to room.
Using the extendable slide, place the window spacer to the window gap and adjust the
length as needed.
Feed exhaust hose through the window spacer and slide window across so that spacer is
held securely.
This technique may also be used for sash windows.
Note: Take care to maintain protection against intruders
WARNING: Appliance shall be installed, operated and stored in a room with
a floor area larger than 7m2.
The appliance shall be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition
sources. (example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating
electric heater).
Do not pierce or burn.
Be aware that refrigerants do not have any odour.
Appliance is filled with flammable gas
R290.

Installation
Mounting of the exhaust pipe
•Use only the hose provided and clip exhaust
hose to the back of the air conditioner
•Avoid kinks and bends in the exhaust hose
as this will cause expelled moist air to build
up causing the unit to overheat and shut
down. Fig 1 & 2 show correct position
•The hose may be extended from 300mm to
1500mm but for maximum efficiency use
the shortest length possible.
WARNING!
The length of the exhaust pipe is specially
designed according to the specification of
this product. Do not extend it as this could
cause the unit to malfunction.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

Installation
Installation of the carbon filter
•Remove the plastic filter from the unit.
•Remove the active carbon filter from its
plastic bag.
•Place the active carbon filter onto the unit.
•Replace the plastic filter on to the unit.

Operating your Portable Air Conditioner
1.
ON/OFF (power) soft touch button
2.
Speed (ventilation) soft touch button
3.
“Timer” indicator
4.
“Timer” soft touch button
5.
“ Sleeping” model soft touch button
6.
“ Sleeping” model indicator
7.
Mode (function) option soft touch button
8.
'Temperature up' soft touch button
9.
'Temperature down ' soft touch button
10.
.Indicator for compressor operation
11.
“Full Water” indicator
12.
Low speed indicator
13.
Medium speed indicator
14.
High speed indicator
15.
Receiver for remote control
16.
Display window
17.
Automatic mode indicator
18.
DEHUMIDIFY(DRY) mode indicator
19.
Cooling mode indicator
20.
Fan mode indicator
21.
Heating mode indicator
Always choose a safe location for the Portable Air Conditioner, keeping in mind the safety
precautions outlined. Ensure all packaging has been removed from the unit before use.
WARNING: Keep all objects at least 1 metre from the front, sides and rear
of the appliance.
IMPORTANT! NEVER COVER THIS APPLIANCE!
Place the appliance on a dry, level and sturdy surface.
Plug the power cord into the socket ensuring the power switch is in the off position.

Operating your Portable Air Conditioner
ON/OFF
•Press ON/OFF button, the unit will start in AUTO mode.
•If the ambient temperature is higher than 22oC, the unit will work in cooling model.
•If the ambient temperature is between 20oC and 23oC, the unit will work in fan
mode.
•If the ambient temperature is lower than 20oC, the unit will work in heating mode.
•Indicators of the current mode will be shown on the control panel.
•NOTE! The display window shows the ambient room temperature from 0oCto 50oC.
•To turn the unit off, press ON/OFF button again.
MODE
•Press MODE button to select required working mode: automatic, cooling, fan, heat or
dehumidify. The indicator for your selected mode will be illuminated.
TEMPERATURE
•Press 'Temperature up' or 'Temperature down' button to regulate the temperature you
desired.
•The display window will show the temperature you set as you press 'Temperature up' or
'Temperature down' button. Otherwise, it will always show the ambient temperature.
•The pre-set temperature of this appliance is 24oC for cooling, 20oC for heating.
FAN SPEED
•Press SPEED button to choose the fan speed you need, high, medium or low. The indicator
of high, medium or low speed will light on at the same time.
•If the unit is in AUTO mode, it will choose the fan speed automatically according to the
ambient temperature. The related indicators will light up.You cannot adjust the fan speed
in AUTO mode.
TIMER
•OFF TIMER - Press TIMER button to set the operating hours you desire (1 to 24 hours) the
timer indicator will light come on. When the set time has elapsed, the machine will turn off
automatically.
•ON TIMER –When the unit is in standby, press the TIMER button to set the number of ours
(1 to 24 hours before the unit will automatically switch on.
•The display window will show the number of hours you set as you press TIMER button. If
the timer button is not pressed, the unit will work continuously.
SLEEP
•In cooling mode, by pressing the SLEEP button, the set temperature will increase 1oC after 1
hour, another 1oC after 2 hours then stay at that temperature.
•In heat mode, by pressing the SLEEP button, the set temperature will decrease 1oC after 1
hour, another 1oC after 2 hours then stay at that temperature.
•In sleep mode, the fan will automatically set to low speed. Press the SLEEP button will turn
sleep off and return to the last set model.
•The unit will shut down automatically after the SLEEP function has been running for 12
hours.
•Please note, the sleep function is not available while the machine is in AUTO, FAN or
DEHUMIDIFICATION mode.

Operating your Portable Air Conditioner
Heating function
•By choosing the HEAT mode, the ambient warm air will be recycled and utilised to heat the
area where it is required.
•Continuous drainage must be used when the unit is in heat mode.
•Optimum ambient temperature when using the heating function is 7 ~ 25oC.
•For temperature outside this range, the unit may not work properly.
Dehumidify (DRY) mode
•In dehumidify (DRY) mode, the temperature cannot be adjusted, the ventilation will be set at
low speed. When the unit is operating in Dehumidify ( DRY) mode, humidity extracted from
the air is collected in an internal tank. When the tank reaches full, the compressor and motor
cut out automatically and the “Water Full” indicator comes on. An alarm will also sound.
•When the tank is full, drain the water as shown in the page 13.
•You may also use the unit without having to empty the tank so often by using “continuous
drainage”, please also refer to the page 13.
Remote control
The remote requires a line-of-sight path to allow for the signal to be received by the unit.
Position the unit so the receiver lens is visible from the remote control.
The symbols on the remote correspond to the symbols on the main unit.
2 x AAA size batteries are required.
Ensure batteries are inserted in the correct direction.
NOTE
To prolong compressor's life, after switching off the unit, please wait for 3 minutes (at least)
before turning back on again.
The cooling system will switch off if the ambient temperature is lower than the set temperature.
The ventilation will keep running and once the ambient temperature rises above the selected
level, the cooling function will start again.
The heating system will switch off if the ambient temperature is higher than the set
temperature. The ventilation will keep running and once the ambient temperature drops below
the selected level, the heating function will start again.
This machine is equipped with ANTI-FROST function. While using the heating function during low
temperature, sometimes the heating will stop for a while in order to melt the frost.

Operating your Portable Air Conditioner
The
air conditioner does not run

Is the air conditioner plugged in?

Is there a power failure?

Is the comp / ‘full water’ indicator flashing?

Is the room temperature below the set
temperature?
The
machine seems to do little

Is there direct sunshine? (Please put down the
curtain.)

Are too many windows or doors open?

Are there too many people in the room?
Is there something in the room producing lots of
heat?
The
machine seems to do nothing.

Is the filter dusty, contaminated?

Is the air intake or output blocked up?

Is the room temperature below your selected
temperature?
Too
noisy

Is the machine positioned unevenly so as to
create vibration ?

Is the floor underneath the machine uneven?
The
compressor doesn’t run.

It is possible the overheat protection of the
compressor is on. Just wait for the temperature
to drop.
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis
This appliance is equipped with self-diagnosis function. If something is wrong in the machine, the
display window will show E1, E3 or E5.
E
1
The sensor on the evaporator has failed.
This cannot be repaired
E
3
The Temperature Control sensor has failed. The unit will
beep 3 times and the E3 code will flash on and off.
The compressor and fan will stop.
This cannot be repaired
E
5
When the Temperature Control sensor senses the
temperature is > or = 130
oC for more than 5 seconds,
the E5 code will flash on every second, the machine will
beep 3 times.
The compressor and fan will stop.
If this happens, press ON/OFF button on and off again to
check if E5 signal still exists, if yes, that means the
compressor system is abnormal.
Allow the unit to cool
down before trying to start again.

Operating your Portable Air Conditioner
DRAINAGE
During the process of cooling, some water will be extracted from the air into the unit.
If the reservoir is full, both the compressor and motor will stop and the unit will buzz (you can
press any button to stop the buzz). The Water Full indicator will flash.
To make the cooling work again, please empty the water by one of the following ways.
•Turn off the air conditioner and avoid moving
it when full.
•Position a container (a water tray for
example) underneath the drain hole.
•Remove the drain knob & rubber plug from
the drain hole and allow the water to drain
out.
•When the container is almost full, replace the
rubber plug in the drain hole and empty the
water tray.
•Repeat until the unit is emptied.
•Replace the rubber plug and tighten the drain
knob firmly.
•Switch on the unit - the full water indicator
should now be off.
CONTINUOUS DRAINAGE
•Remove the drain knob and rubber plug and
retain for future use.
•Connect the drain tube supplied to the water
outlet as shown and locate the other end into a
drain.
•The drain tube may be extended by adding an
extension tube and using a suitable connector.(
Not supplied)
•If you want to extend the water tube, you can
connect it with another tube (OD: 18mm)
•The drain must be below the outlet level.

Cleaning
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Monday –Friday 8am-5pm
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Goldair –Australia
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SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ADVICE
PROOF OF PURCHASE
To receive warranty retain receipt as proof of purchase. (Refer to back of booklet).
The exterior may be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. If the device is extremely dirty wipe the
device with a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Never spray the device with water.
DO NOT immerse the unit in water and never allow water to enter the motor housing.
DO NOT use harsh chemicals to clean the unit.
Do not attempt to dismantle the Air Conditioner. There are no user serviceable parts. For service
or repair, contact an authorised electrical service technician.
STORAGE
To store the unit, remove the plug from the socket. Remove the rubber plug from the drainage
hole at the bottom of unit, and connect a drain hose to the lower fixing clip. All the water in the
water tank will drain out. Allow the Container and the Air Conditioner to dry completely. Clean
the air filter. Refit the rubber plug. Store the device in adust-free location, preferably covered
with a sheet of plastic.
The
air conditioner does not run

Is the air conditioner plugged in?

Is there a power failure?

Is the comp / ‘full water’ indicator flashing?

Is the room temperature below the set
temperature?
The
machine seems to do little

Is there direct sunshine? (Please put down the
curtain.)

Are too many windows or doors open?

Are there too many people in the room?
Is there something in the room producing lots of
heat?
The
machine seems to do nothing.

Is the filter dusty, contaminated?

Is the air intake or output blocked up?

Is the room temperature below your selected
temperature?
Too
noisy

Is the machine positioned unevenly so as to
create vibration ?

Is the floor underneath the machine uneven?
The
compressor doesn’t run.

It is possible the overheat protection of the
compressor is on. Just wait for the temperature
to drop.
Troubleshooting

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domestic use for a period of three years. In non-domestic use Goldair limits the voluntary warranty to three months.
Goldair undertake to repair or replace this product at no charge if found to be defective due to a manufacturing fault during the
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other than a qualified electrical service technician.
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replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
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Due to continual design improvements, the product illustrated in this User Manual may differ slightly from the actual product.
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