INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY MODEL NO. SWC 030 PORTABLE AIRCOOLER AND PURIFIER
Thank you for purchasing our SALTON Portable Air-cooler. Please read the instructions carefully before using and keep safe for future reference. The following instructions will allow you to use this product to its maximum performance. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your SALTON Air-Cooler, basic pre-cautions should always be followed including the following: Make sure that the power used corresponds to the one indicated on the rating label. Only use the air-cooler for its intended use as described in this instruction manual. Do cover the air-cooler Do not immerse the unit, plug or power cord in water or allow any liquid to come into contact with any part of the fan. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Unplug the cooler from the power supply when: not in use; when moving it from one location to another; before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. Avoid coming into contact with any moving parts. To avoid vibration, place the air-cooler on a smooth level surface. Never operate the air-cooler with a damaged power cord or plug or after it has fallen or been damaged in any way. Do not allow objects to fall into the openings and do not insert objects through the guard when the air-cooler is in operation. Do not use outdoors. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or to touch hot surfaces. Do not block air circulation. To disconnect, grip the plug and pull from the wall outlet. Never unplug by pulling on the power cord. Do not put heavy objects on top of the machine. Do not try to over extend or stretch the mains cable. Unplug the air-cooler when not in use. Never attempt to open any part or dismantle the controls. Responsibility for failure cannot be accepted if these instructions have been ignored and the warranty will become invalid. This product is intended for household use only. Industrial or commercial use invalidates the warranty. 2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The product you have purchased is an air-cooler. This room sized evaporative cooler is suitable for warm climate and relatively low humidity areas. HINTS FOR BETTER COOLING Your air-cooler requires a supply of ventilation. Place the air-cooler near an open window on the shady side of your room. (Or leave the door to the room open). As an addition to cooling a place, place the air-cooler near the doorway. The aircooler will draw cool air in from other parts of the house and bring the temperature down further. Start your air-cooler when the room is still cool. You may leave it running all day and still save money due to the lower power consumption. You will find that this system works best and keeps the room cool. Please ensure that there is always water in the cooler. PARTS DIAGRAM 3
CONTROL PANEL FILLING THE AIR COOLER Ensure that the drainage plug at the base of the cooler is firmly in place. Lift up the top cover of the unit Pour water into the small compartment until the water level is between Max and Low as viewed through the window of the water level indicator situated in the lower right corner of the front panel of the cooler Note: Do not overfill the reservoir of the water tank because water could spill over the sides of the tank and into the cooler operational mechanisms. Do not use HOT water. For extra cooling, place ice cubes into the large compartment and close the cover. Switch the air-cooler to ON. Please take care when moving the cooler while it contains water to avoid the cooler leaking. Note: Only use ice cubes when the cooler is set to COOL for an icy breeze. The indicator light will reflect Icy Breeze on the control panel. WATER CONSUMPTION The water consumption rate of the air-cooler varies depending on how hot it is and how much humidity is in the air. On a day with relatively low humidity and high temperature, a full reservoir of water can last more than 12 hours with the minimum of 10 hours On average you will need to fill the air-cooler at-least once a day. 4
OPERATING YOUR AIRCOOLER Place your air-cooler on a smooth, level surface. Fill the air-cooler as per the instructions above. Note For a cooler environment, we recommend that ice be added at this point to the large compartment. Plug the air-cooler into a mains outlet ensuring that the power supply used matches that indicated on the rating label. Select the desired fan speed using the control panel or the remote control. An indictor light will reflect the chosen fan speed. o Three fan speed options exist Low, Medium and High Select the WIND function on the control panel. The airflow will oscillate from left to right as the vertical louvres swing from side to side. To direct the airflow up or down, the front, horizontal louvres need to be adjusted manually. To activate the negative ion generator at the air outlet window, press the ANION button. This will improve the quality of the air being emitted. Note Do not use any type of perfume, air fresheners, disinfectants or similar products in the air-cooler. This appliance is to be used with water ONLY. TIMER FUNCTION There are four positions available on the control panel: 1. 0.5H - Half an hour 2. 1H - One hour 3. 2H - Two hours 4. 4H - Four hours Each time the Timer button is pressed, the time increases in 0.5hr increments up to a total time of 7.5hr. The total time selected will be the sum of the time indicated by the lights. The various times can be selected by pressing the Timer button on the control panel or by using the remote control. Your unit will automatically switch off once the chosen time has elapsed. If no time is selected, the unit will continue operating until switched off. REMOTE CONTROL The remote control buttons work the same way as the control panel on the unit. 5
Remove the cover on the back of the remote. Insert two x AAA batteries into the remote, ensuring the polarity of the batteries matches the markings in the remote. Replace the cover back on the remote. IMPORTANT NOTES The range of the remote control is 5 metres. Batteries are not included and need to be inserted into the remote control before use. The remote control must be pointed directly at the air-cooler for it to function effectively. Do not obstruct the air outlet in any way when the unit is in operation. The unit is to be used indoors only. Please ensure that the power mains is earthed to ensure the safety and reliability of the air-cooler The filter must be cleaned every 20-30 days of operation if in continuous use, to ensure optimum performance. Refer instructions on Cleaning the Air-Cooler. CLEANING THE AIR-COOLER The filter is assembled when the unit is manufactured, but will need to be cleaned on a regular basis. To do this: 1. Unscrew the screw on the filter 2. Pull the filter frame upwards until it is released from the unit 3. Take the filter out from the filter frame. Tap the filter gently with a feather duster or other soft object to release the dust. Should the filter be very dirty, dip it into a mix of natural detergent and water, and wash it. Rinse it in fresh clean water and allow to dry. 4. Place the filter back into the filter frame and slide the frame into the unit. Replace the screw on the filter. CLEANING THE WATER RESERVOIR Always wash out the water reservoir whenever you clean the filter. Drain the water tank and leave the drainage plug out during the cleaning process Scrub the inside of the water reservoir with a soft household cleaning brush. Please note that you should use baking soda or a de-scaler to clean the reservoir. After scrubbing with baking powder or de-scaler, rinse the water tank with clean water. Tighten the drainage plug back into place. Note: If there is an odor in the water reservoir, we recommend that you use half a teaspoon of bleach in the water and repeat this process every two weeks or as needed. Important: Please ensure that the plug is fitted securely to prevent water leaking from the base of the air-cooler. 6
CHANGING THE PLUG Should the need arise to change the fitted plug, follow the instructions below: This unit is designed to operate on 230V-240V current only. Connecting to other power sources may damage the appliance. Connect a three-pin plug as follows: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/Yellow = Earth Blue = Neutral Brown = Live TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. If the air-cooler does not work: a. Ensure that the unit is plugged in and is switched on. b. Check that the wire from the terminal block has not come loose c. Ensure that the motor is not damaged. d. If the unit is not working after changing the filter, ensure that the motor wires have been reconnected and are not loose. 2. If the air is not cool: a. Ensure that there is water in the cooler. b. Make sure that the rotating filter pad is moving. c. Make sure the window or door is open and that the unit is receiving sufficient ventilation d. Switch the cooler on in the morning before it gets too hot. e. If the room size is large, try to cool specific areas instead if the whole room. f. Add ice to the large compartment. 7
3. If water is leaking from the unit: a. Make sure that the drainage plug is firmly in place. b. Check that the water reservoir is not overfilled. c. When using ice cubes, make sure that the unit is switched to Icy Breeze. d. Ensure that the ice tray is not overfilled. SERVICING THE APPLIANCE There are no user serviceable parts in this appliance. If the heater is not operating correctly, please check the following: You have followed the instructions correctly That the unit has been wired correctly and that the wall socket is switched on. That the mains power supply is ON. If the appliance still does not work after checking the above: - Consult the retailer for possible repair or replacement. If the retailer fails to resolve the problem and you need to return the appliance, make sure that: The unit is packed carefully back into its original packaging. Proof of purchase is attached. A reason is provided for why it is being returned. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised service agent in order to avoid any hazard. If service becomes necessary within the warranty period, the appliance should be returned to an approved Amalgamated Appliance (Pty) Ltd service centre. Servicing outside the warranty period is still available, but will, however, be chargeable. STORAGE OF UNIT At the start and at the end of the season, remove the filters and wash with mild detergent as per the instructions in this book. Let the filters dry completely before replacing in the unit. Drain the water reservoir and wipe it dry. Wipe the outside of the air-cooler with a damp cloth and buff with a soft dry cloth. Remove the batteries from the remote control. Store the air-cooler in its original packaging when not in use. 8
PLEASE AFFIX YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE/RECEIPT HERE IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY THIS RECEIPT MUST BE PRODUCED. W A R R A N T Y 1. Tedelex Trading (Pty) Limited ( Tedelex ) warrants to the original purchaser of this product ( the customer ) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase ( warranty period ). 2. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks, is defective or does not work properly for the intended purpose, the customer must notify the supplier from whom the customer bought the product ( the supplier ) thereof within the warranty period. Any claim in terms of this warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of purchase is not available, then repair, and/or service charges may be payable by the customer to the supplier. 3. The faulty product must be taken to the supplier's service centre to exercise the warranty. 4. The supplier will refund, repair or exchange the product in terms of this warranty subject to legislative requirements. This warranty shall be valid only where the customer has not broken the product himself, or used the product for something that it is not supposed to be used for. The warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a result of disaster, misuse, tamper, abuse or any unauthorised modification or repair of the product. 5. This warranty will extend only to the product provided at the date of the purchase and not to any expendables attached or installed by the customer. 6. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the product breaks or fails to work properly within 3 (three) months of the repair and not as a result of misuse, tampering or modification by or on behalf of the customer, then the supplier may replace the product or pay a refund to the customer. 7. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where products returned are not in the original packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will be deducted from any refund paid to the customer. TEDELEX TRADING (PTY) LTD (JOHANNESBURG) JOHANNESBURG TEL NO. (011) 490-9000 CAPE TOWN TEL NO. (021) 552-5161 DURBAN TEL NO. (031) 792-6000 www.amap.co.za 9