Evaporative Cooler

User Manual
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Note: The specifications and/or components of this appliance are subject to change without prior notice

Model No.: ZS998

230 - 240Va.c. 50Hz 70W
Rev 3
1 Safety Instructions ............................................................................ 3
2 Guide to Evaporative Air Coolers ...................................................... 5
3 Components ..................................................................................... 6
4 Preparation ....................................................................................... 6
5 Controls ............................................................................................ 7
5.1 Evaporative Cooler .................................................................... 7
5.2 Remote Control.......................................................................... 8
6 Operation .......................................................................................... 8
6.1 ON/OFF ..................................................................................... 8
6.2 Memory...................................................................................... 8
6.3 Mode.......................................................................................... 8
6.4 Speed ........................................................................................ 9
6.5 Auto Off Timer ........................................................................... 9
6.6 Cool ......................................................................................... 10
6.7 Swing ....................................................................................... 10
6.8 Varying Wind Speed ................................................................ 10
7 Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 11
8 Storage ........................................................................................... 11
9 Warranty Against Defect ................................................................. 12

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1 Safety Instructions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

• Carefully read this instruction manual before using appliance.

• Keep appliance out of reach of young children.

• 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Ensure children and babies do not play with plastic bags or any packaging materials.

• Do Not disassemble the appliance. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

• VERY IMPORTANT:
Ensure that appliance does not get wet (water splashes etc.). Do not use appliance with wet
hands.

• Do not immerse appliance in water or other liquids or use near sinks, baths or showers.

• Always operate the appliance from a power source of the same voltage, frequency and rating
as indicated on the product identification plate.

• Position the power supply lead properly so that they will not be walked on or pinched by items
placed on or against them.

• Use appliance only for its intended use. Appliance is intended for household use only and
not for commercial or industrial use.

• Do not use appliance if it has been dropped or any part of appliance (including cord or plug)
has been damaged. Take appliance to your nearest authorised service centre or qualified
dealer for inspection or repair.

• 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.

• Use only accessories recommended or supplied by an authorised service centre or qualified

dealer. The use of accessories not intended for use with this appliance may cause injuries to
the user or damage to the appliance.

• Do not install the unit on other appliances, on uneven surfaces or where it could be subject
to: heat sources (e.g. radiators or stoves), direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
vibrations.

• Appliance should not be used outdoors, placed near a hot gas or electrical burner or placed
in a heated oven.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus that produce heat.

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• Do not operate appliance underneath or near flammable or combustible materials (e.g.
curtains). Keep at least 300mm clearance around sides, back, front and top.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.

• Never put objects into the louver when the unit is working

• Turn off and unplug before cleaning or storing.

• Any repairs to the product must be carried out by qualified electrical person only or the
product must be disposed of. There are no user serviceable parts in this appliance.

• If this appliance is used by a third party, please supply the instruction manual with it.

• Do not misuse the cord. Never carry the appliance by the cord or pull to disconnect it from
the outlet. Instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter the grille openings as this may cause damage
to the appliance and/or injury to the user.

• Be sure the unit is placed on stable surface when operating.

• Turn off and unplug the unit before moving. Move the unit slowly and carefully. Never let the
water overflow.

• Do not use the unit in very hot or humid places, such as kitchens, bathrooms or under direct
sunlight.

• Turn off, unplug and empty the water from the unit if you are not going to use it for a long
time.

• No liability can be accepted for any damage caused by non-compliance with these
instructions or any other improper use or mishandling of appliance.

Additional Safety Instructions

If using an extension cord:

• The technical specifications of the extension cord must match or exceed the technical
specifications of this appliance.

• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of the work surface or to come into contact with
stoves or other hot surfaces.

• If the cord or plugs are worn or damaged, do not use.

• Unplug from the power socket by grasping the plug body - Do Not pull on the cord.

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2 Guide to Evaporative Air Coolers

The performance of evaporative systems deteriorates as the humidity increases.

Consequently, evaporative systems are not suitable for high humid regions. They
are generally suitable for areas with dry summers, although their effectiveness will
be reduced during the occasional periods of humid weather that these areas can
experience.

Evaporative air Coolers not only cool, but also humidify homes. This is why they will
not do you much good if you live in a climate that is already very humid.

Evaporative cooling is not suitable in areas that have both a high temperature and a
high moisture content simultaneously.

Evaporative coolers suit only dry climates where humidity is low. If you live in a very
humid place, your evaporative cooler may not work as effectively as it does in dry
areas.

Using an evaporative air cooler in a humid area causes only a small amount of water
to evaporate, so the cooling ability may be poor. Also, higher humidity level speeds
up corrosion, which in turn causes the parts of the air cooler to deteriorate.

If you live in a region where the summers are hot and dry, a portable evaporative
cooler can be a cheap and effective way to keep you cool over those long sunny
days. However, if you live in a humid area, they will not be the most effective option.

Because evaporative coolers need a constant source of hot dry air to work
effectively, you need to leave a door or window open and position the unit near it.

The open door or window also helps keep down the overall humidity in the room.
The more humid the room, the less effective the cooler.

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3 Components

1 7

2
6
3

4 1 Control Panel 5 Water Level Window

2 Left-Right Louver 6 Remote Control 8
3 Up-Down Louver 7 Rear Mesh Filter
4 Castor Wheels 8 Drain Plug
Note: 2 x AAA batteries for the Remote Control are not included

4 Preparation
• When ready to use the cooler, make sure that the power switch is set to OFF and
the unit is disconnected from the power point.

• Ensure the rubber drain plug is fully inserted

into the hole (located in the rear of the unit
at the bottom).

Drain Plug

• Remove the top cover and pour clean cold water into the water tray.
Pour Water in
Here Only
Water will drain
down through this
hole into the
water tank

• The water will drain down through the small hole into the water tank inside.

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 • Fill until the level has reached the Maximum mark on the water level indicator
which is located on the lower front of the unit. DO NOT OVERFILL.

• Ice blocks can also be added which will help cool the water / air.

Place ice in the rear Ice Channel as shown. Do not add water to this area.
Ice can also be added to the Water Filling Tray.

Place Ice
Cubes Here
Do Not Add
Water Here

• Do Not Fill with any liquid other than clean cold water. Do Not add any additives
to the water.

• Refit the Cover before turning on.

5 Controls
5.1 Evaporative Cooler

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5.2 Remote Control
Note: 2 x AAA batteries are not included.

The Cooler comes with a remote control for your convenience.

The functions on the remote control are the same as the

buttons on the evaporative cooler.

To install the batteries, first remove the back of the remote

control by sliding the back battery cover off.

Insert the batteries inside the battery compartment matching

polarity icons with those in the battery compartment and then
refit the cover securely.
Battery Type: “1.5V 2 x AAA”

Do Not mix new and old batteries in the remote control.

To prevent corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote control will not be
used over a lengthy period.

6 Operation
6.1 ON/OFF
• Insert the power plug into a power point and switch on. The On/Off
indictor light will illuminate.

• Press the “ON/OFF” button on the control panel (or remote control).
The unit will start in the default “Low” Speed as indicated by the
indicator light and Normal Mode, or to the pre-programmed memory
setting.

Note: Only the fan will be running at this time. To Turn Off, press the
“ON/OFF” button again.

6.2 Memory
The Memory function will remember the settings last used when the
evaporative cooler is turned Off and will re-use the same settings when it is
switched on again providing the cooler is not unplugged in-between uses.
NOTE: Memory function is not available for Sleep mode and Timer Function.

6.3 Mode
Press the “Mode” button to select between, “Normal”, “Natural” and “Sleep”
fan wind patterns.
a. Normal: The “Normal” mode is just a constant wind speed and will only vary
speed if the speed is manually adjusted with the “Speed” button.
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b. Sleep: The "Sleep" variable speed wind allows you to set the product so that
the wind speed will decrease gradually from a high speed to low (depending
on the original fan speed selected by the user).

The variable speed wind speed will simulate the flow of an evening breeze
slowing to a light variable speed night breeze.

The pre-set programming for each setting is as follows:

If the fan speed control is set to “High”, the appliance will start with the High
Natural variable speed wind setting.

The airflow will remain on “High Natural” variable speed wind for
approximately half an hour, then drop to “Med Natural” variable speed wind
for approximately half an hour and finally drop to “Low Natural” variable
speed wind until it is manually turned off or the timer setting is finished.

If the fan speed control is set to “Med”, the appliance will start with the “Med
Natural” variable speed wind setting. The airflow will remain on the medium
setting for approximately half an hour, then finally drop to “Low Natural”
variable speed wind until it is manually turned off or the timer setting is
finished.

If the fan speed control is set to “Low”, the appliance will remain on the “Low
Natural” variable speed wind setting continuously until it is manually turned
off or the timer setting is finished.

c. Natural: The “Natural” variable speed wind mode automatically selects one
of three variable speed wind speed patterns. Each Pattern produces a
different wind pattern depending on the Speed Setting Selected.

These Wind Patterns simulate the variable speed wind that you would
experience outdoors.

6.4 Speed
• By default, when the unit is turned "ON", it starts at “Low” speed.

• Each press of the “SPEED” button advances the Speed setting as

indicted by the lights above the “SPEED” button. Continue to press the
button to cycle around.

• Press the “ON/OFF” button to turn the appliance off.

6.5 Auto Off Timer

• Use this power-saving feature if you want the appliance to turn off
automatically.

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 • To select the Off time, press the “TIMER” button once. It will advance
to 0.5h as indicated by the indicator lights above the “TIMER” button.
The cooler will turn off after approximately 0.5 hours

• Each consecutive press will advance the timer at 0.5h increments until
it reaches a maximum time of 7.5h.

The time set will be indicated by the sum of the lights which are
illuminated. i.e. if the 0.5h + 2h + 4h lights are illuminated, this adds up
to be 6.5 hours. The cooler will turn off after approximately 6.5 hours

• To turn the timer off, or to reset to a new time, continue to press the
“TIMER” button until is cycles back around where no time lights are
illuminated.

• Press the “ON/OFF” button to turn the appliance off.

6.6 Cool
• Press the “COOL” button if you want to have cooler wind blowing from
the air cooler. (refer to section “Guide to Evaporative Coolers)

This activates the cooling water mechanism inside the appliance

causing the air to be cooler.

The Indicator light above the button will be illuminated when this feature
is On.

• Press the “COOL” button again to turn this function off.

• Press the “ON/OFF” button to turn the appliance off.

6.7 Swing
• Press this button if you want the vertical louvers to swing from left to
right.

• Press it again to stop the vertical louvers from swinging.

Note: The Horizontal Louvers can be manually adjusted to direct the

air higher or lower.

6.8 Varying Wind Speed

• Refer to the section “Speed”.

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7 Care and Cleaning
• Turn off and unplug the unit prior to cleaning.

• Remove any water which is left in the water tank. Take the appliance outside
and remove the rubber drain plug in the rear of the unit. Water will pour out
from the bottom of the appliance. Replace the drain plug when empty.

• Be careful not to tip or knock the appliance over.

• Clean the air cooler regularly especially the rear air inlet filter. Do not allow this
filter to become blocked.

This can be cleaned by using a vacuum cleaner hose with a brush attachment.
Ensure the mesh is dry before vacuuming.

Alternatively, the mesh can be removed for washing. To do this, push the two
clips down and then pull the mesh out.

Wash using a soft damp cloth or rag and mild detergent for wipe dry.

Refit the mesh and clip in place securely.

• Never spray with liquids or submerge the unit in water or any other liquid.

• Do not use flammable liquids, chemicals, abrasive creams, steel wool or

scouring pads for cleaning.

8 Storage
• Switch off and unplug the unit.

• Ensure all water is removed and the appliance. Allow the unit to run for 1 – 2
hours without water so as to dry it quicker. More time may be required
depending on how humid the ambient air is.

• Coil the power cord loosely and place next to the unit.

• Remove the Batteries from the Remote Control.

• When the appliance it totally dry, store in a dry well-ventilated area.

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9 Warranty Against Defect
12 Month Warranty

Thank you for your purchase from Kmart.

Kmart Australia Ltd warrants your new product to be free from

defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated above,
from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in
accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions
where provided. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the
Australian Consumer Law.

Kmart will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or

exchange (where possible) for this product if it becomes defective
within the warranty period. Kmart will bear the reasonable expense
of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where
the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our

Customer Service Centre 1800 124 125 (Australia) or 0800 945 995
(New Zealand) or alternatively, via Customer Help at Kmart.com.au
for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for
expense incurred in returning this product can be addressed to our
Customer Service Centre at 690 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave Vic 3170.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a 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 major failure.

For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory

rights observed under New Zealand legislation.

IMPORTANT!
For all technical queries or difficulties in operating the product
and for spare parts, contact H.E. Group customer service 1300
105 888 (Australia) and 09 8870 447 (New Zealand).

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