Kogan KAPORAIR12GA User manual

Thank you for selecting this high quality portable air-conditioner. Before use, read all
instructions carefully. If you have any further questions, please contact the Kogan.com
customer support team.
Table of Contents
Instruction Guide....................................................................................................................................................
Precautions.........................................................................................................................................................
Important Safety Tips......................................................................................................................................
Usage Notes........................................................................................................................................................
Product Layout....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Control Panel & Remote Control.................................................................................................................3
Product Usage........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Placement............................................................................................................................................................4
Installation...........................................................................................................................................................4
Drainage Pipe.....................................................................................................................................................6
Incorrect Installation........................................................................................................................................6
Remote Control.................................................................................................................................................6
Unit Operation......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning and Maintenance..................................................................................................................................8
Drainage Method..............................................................................................................................................8
Case Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................8
Filter Screen........................................................................................................................................................8
Seasonal Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................9
Common Failures & Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................9
Intelligent Failure Detection.........................................................................................................................9
Breakdown Maintenance................................................................................................................................9
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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
Product Component Name
1. Handle
. Air Inlet (left)
3. Control Panel
4. Air Guide Bars
5. Castor Wheel
6. Remote Control
7. Air Inlet (right)
8. Exhaust Air Outlet
9. Water Drainage Outlet
10. Inlet Grille
11. Exhaust Pipe Assembly
1 . Window Seal Plate Assembly
Not shown: 45cm drainage pipe and the Hinged Window Attachment
Control Panel & Remote Control
1. 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.
3. Air Speed Function
Press to select between high, medium and low air speeds.
4. 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.
5. Mode Selection
Press to select cool, fan, dry or heat modes.
6. Time Function
In standby mode, press to set the start time;
In running mode, press to set the shutdown time.
7. Temperature/Time Display Window
This displays the temperature and time information.
8. Remote Control Receiver Window
This small window houses the receiver for the remote control signals.
9. Celsius/Fahrenheit Conversion Button (remote contol only)
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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
i. Measure the window size.
ii. Adjust the length of the window sealing plate, making it to fit
the size of the window.
iii. 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.
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Exhaust
Joint
Exhaust
Pipe
Exhaust
Flat-Mouth
Window Sealing Plate 1
Window Sealing Plate 2
Bolt

Hinged Window Attachment Assembly (sold separately)
Step One: Apply the hook-and-loop strips
to the inside of your window frame as
shown 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 the
strips 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.
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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. For more information, please refer to
page 8.
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:
1. Slide the battery cover on the back of the remote control open.
. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, ensuring that the
polarities match the markings on the inside of the compartment.
3. 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.
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Unit peration
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 (17°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 15°C, the
compressor will start to work. When the room temperature drops below 13°C, the
compressor will stop. If the room temperature rises up above 15°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 plug in the water drainage outlet should be
removed and a drainage hose should be inserted, 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 (17°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 ~ 4 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 ~ 4 hours), and the time indicator light will
illuminate.
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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:
1. Unplug the power cord and remove the exhaust pipe assembly.
. Move the conditioner to an appropriate location.
3. Disconnect the plug in the water drainage outlet and the water will drain.
4. Replace the plug into the drainage outlet.
5. 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
1. 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.
3. 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:
1. Remove plug from power supply.
. Remove the air intake grille and then the
filter screen as shown in the image.
3. Put the filter screen into neutral detergent
water or warm water to clean, then place in the
shade to dry.
4. Reinstall the cleaned, dry filter screen.
5. 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.
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Seasonal Maintenance
If the air-conditioner will not be used for a long time, the maintenance steps are as follows:
1. Remove the plug from the drainage outlet and allow all water to drain
out.
. Keep the air-conditioner working for hours in fan mode until the
insides are dry.
3. Turn unit off, then unplug from the power supply.
4. Clean the screen filter, then reinstall into unit.
5. Remove the exhaust pipe and accessories and store them safely.
6. Remove the batteries in the remote control.
7. 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
Error Code Multi-Function Testing
E1 Coil temperature sensor failure
E Indoor temperature sensor failure
E4
Anti-freeze protection: when the coil temperature is below 0°C, the whole
machine will stop. When the coil temperature rises back up to 8°C or higher, the
anti-freeze protection will cease and the unit will resume working.
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.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Suggestion
Air-conditioner does
not work.
No Power Check power socket is plugged in and turned on.
Screen displays "FL" Check that water tank isn't full of water.
Off-timer function is activated. Restart unit again once it has been turned off for
3 minutes.
Air-conditioner
doesn't seem to be
effective.
Direct Sunlight Close curtains.
Doors and windows are open,
or there are too many people
or heat sources.
Close doors and windows, and remove any non-
essential heat sources.
Air-inlet or outlet is blocked. Remove the blockage.
Air-conditioner is
noisy.
The air-conditioner base is not
located on a flat surface. Place unit on a flat, solid surface.
Compressor is not
working.
Compressor delay protection
has been activated.
Wait for 3 minutes, then restart the air-
conditioner once it's temperature has been
reduced.
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