MKA 2001M - Climatisation EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MKA 2001M EINHELL

Operating Instructions

5. Using the device for the first time

6. Installing the exhaust air hose

7. Condensate return

8. Cleaning by the end user

9. Ordering spare parts

Please read the Operating Instructions thoroughly

before using the device for the first time and then

keep them in a safe place.

In purchasing this portable air conditioner you have

chosen a high quality product. The device is of a

highly professional design and will offer you

maximum comfort for many years, as long as you

use it in accordance with the Operating Instructions.

You should therefore read the Instructions thoroughly

and keep them in a safe place for future reference.

1. Always place the portable device on a firm,

2. The machine must always be in an upright

3. Never tilt the device by more than 45°!

Whenever the device has been transported

(inclined positions), leave for at least one hour

before connecting to a socket outlet.

4. Connect the device to the correct socket outlet

(check the mains supply voltage).

5. In the cooling function the warm exhaust air must

be transferred outside by the exhaust air hose.

An opening in the wall or window must therefore

Cooling capacity* 1900 W Mains voltage 230 V ~ 50 Hz

Nominal power rating: 880 W Energy efficiency class* D (2.16)

Max. air throughput 300 cbm/h

Area of application: “Room temperature” 18-30°C Sound pressure level ≤ 58 dB(A)

Dimensions (WxDxH) 44 x 33 x 79 cm

* data according to EN 14511

3. Important safety instructions

 Read and comply with the safety instructions

before you start to use the equipment.

 Keep the operating instructions in a safe place

once you have read them and give them to all

third parties who may also operate the air

 Position the equipment in such a way that the

mains plug is accessible at all times.

 Check the mains lead at regular intervals for

signs of defects or damage. A damaged mains

lead may only be replaced by an electrician or

ISC GmbH in compliance with the relevant

 This equipment is not designed for commercial

 The equipment must never be used in

 Children or infirm persons may use the

equipment only under supervision. Children are

not allowed to use the equipment as a toy.

 The air conditioner is only suitable for air-

conditioning in small- to medium-sized rooms.

Never use it for special purposes such as for the

storage of food, precision instruments, plants,

animals, paints or works of art, since they could

 Check that the actual mains voltage is the same

as the mains voltage specified on the rating

 The equipment may only be operated from a

properly earthed shock-proof socket.

 For electrical safety purposes we recommend

that you install a residual current device circuit-

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breaker (earth-leakage circuit-breaker).

 Important! Do not extend the cable and never

use multiple plugs. Otherwise there is a risk that

electrical safety can no longer be guaranteed.

 Never pull the mains plug out of the socket while

the equipment is running.

 In the event of any abnormalities in the operation

of the equipment (e.g. smell of burning),

immediately switch off the equipment and pull

the plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire

damage if the equipment is allowed to continue

running with possible defects.

 Never pull the plug out of the socket by pulling

the cable. Hold the mains plug firmly to pull it out

of the socket. Otherwise there is a risk of

 Never actuate any switches with wet hands.

Otherwise there is a danger of an electric shock.

 Never allow the cool air to blow directly at you

and do not allow the air in the room to become

too cold. This may lead to discomfort and may

also be harmful to health.

 Never place and plants or animals directly in the

path of the flow of cool air. Plants or animals may

suffer under the effect of the flow of cool air.

 Never poke fingers or objects in the air outlet

vents. The rotating fan can cause injuries.

 Never attempt to repair the air conditioner

yourself. Improper repair and maintenance work

can result in damage to the equipment and

cause fires or damage from condensation water.

 Always switch off the equipment and pull the

plug before you start to clean it (risk of injury).

 Never clean the air conditioner with water. This

could result in an electric shock or fire.

 Do not use any inflammable agents for cleaning

purposes as they could cause a fire or

 Never touch any metal parts on the inside of the

equipment when removing the air filter. You may

 If the air conditioner is used for a lengthy period

of time the room has to be ventilated every now

and then, otherwise there is a risk of lack of

 Never install the equipment in a room in which

combustible gases can be emitted. Emitted

gases may collect and cause an explosion.

 Never hold any burning objects close to the

equipment if they could be directly affected by

the emitted air. This may result in their not being

 Pull the mains plug out of the socket if the

equipment is not going to be used for some time.

 Always switch off the equipment and pull out the

power plug during a storm. Electrical parts may

get damaged as a result of overvoltage.

 If the coolant circuit should develop a leak,

switch off the equipment immediately and

contact your service partner.

 There is a risk of harmful gas being generated if

any of the coolant escapes and comes into

contact with a flame. Switch off the equipment

 To avoid electromagnetic interference the device

should be kept away from televisions and radios.

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent it from

being damaged in transit. Retain the packaging for

later storage (e.g. in winter) of the device. If you

should nevertheless wish to dispose of the

packaging, remember that it is raw material and

can therefore be reused or can be returned to the

raw material system.

2 Functional switches

5 Connection opening for exhaust air hose

7 Air intake filter, large

8 Air intake filter, small

9 Connection for condensate collection tray drain

(sealed with a stopper)

15 Fan mode “Fan speed fast”

16 Fan mode “Fan speed slow”

17 Cooling mode “Fan speed fast”

18 Cooling mode “Fan speed slow”

19 LED condensation collection tray full (FULL)

20 LED voltage present (POWER)

21 LED equipment on (RUN)

Principle of operation for cooling:

Heat is extracted from the air in the room by the air

heat-exchanger (evaporator) in which the coolant

circulates. This air is conveyed to the outside air heat-

exchanger (condenser). This transfers the heat to the

air outside via the exhaust air hose which is

connected to the device and leads out to the open air.

Tips on saving energy

 Only use the air conditioner when you really need

 Close all windows, doors and Venetian blinds in

order to reduce incoming sunlight as far as

5. Starting the equipment (Fig. 1 – 4)

 Please note that the minimum distance between

the equipment and the wall to the side and rear

must be 50 cm. The minimum distance to other

objects at the front must be 2 m.

 Check that both stoppers (item 9 and 10) for the

continuous condensation drain and the

connection for the condensation tray drain are

 Use the cooling mode only within the specified

area of application (see technical data).

 Before moving the device the condensation

collection tray must be emptied completely.

 To protect the compressor it will not start until the

device has been switched on for three minutes.

 Plug the mains plug into the mains socket outlet

and the “POWER” LED shines red. You can

switch the device on with the function switch. As

soon as the device is switched on the “RUN” LED

 To switch the device off, turn the function switch

 After turning the function switch from cooling

mode to fan mode, you must wait at least 3

minutes before resetting the function switch to

 If the equipment was switched off after running in

cooling mode, you must wait at least 3 minutes

before reselecting the cooling mode.

 In cooling mode the room temperature should be

no more than 5°C below the outdoor temperature.

The lowest possible room temperature that can

be achieved with the cooling function is approx.

20°C. The lowest possible room temperature

depends on local conditions, the outdoor

temperature and the prevailing room temperature

before the cooling function is switched on. The

higher the outdoor temperature, the higher the

attainable room temperature.

1. Screw the exhaust air adapter for the window

anticlockwise onto the exhaust air hose. Then

screw the exhaust air hose anti-clockwise into the

connection opening on the reverse of the air

conditioner. Please note. The end of the exhaust

air hose must be placed outdoors whilst the

device is in cooling mode so that the warm

exhaust air can flow outwards (see section 6).

2. Set the function switch to:

a) Fan speed fast or fan speed slow if you want to

use the air conditioner as a fan without cooling.

b) Cooling mode with fan speed fast or cooling

mode with fan speed slow if you want to use the

3. You can adjust the air outlet fins horizontally

upwards or downwards.

6. Installing the exhaust air hose

Use only the supplied exhaust air hose. The length of

the exhaust air hose can be varied between 375 mm

and 1,200 mm. First screw the exhaust air hose for

the window anticlockwise into the hose and then

screw the hose into the connection opening on the

reverse of the air conditioner (Fig. 6).

For maximum cooling performance the exhaust hose

should be as short as possible. Avoid kinks and

excessive bends in the hose (Fig. 5) so that the

exhaust air can be transferred out without hindrance.

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may overheat and shut down. This could result in

damage to the equipment.

The length of the exhaust air hose is matched to the

technical specifications of the device. Never extend

the hose as this could lead to malfunctions or faults

on the device. Under certain circumstances a partial

vacuum may develop in the room, which will lead to

a reduction in the cooling performance of the device.

To prevent this from happening you must ensure that

there is a supply of air to the room (leave the door to

the room slightly open).

Fitting the exhaust air hose through an open

Use the exhaust air adapter for the window and the

extendible window adapter. Slide the exhaust air

adapter for the window over the exhaust air hose.

Open the window slightly and clamp the window

adapter in the gap. Secure the window so that the

window adapter is kept firmly in place. Insert the

exhaust air adapter for the window in the opening

provided in the window adapter.

Note: Take appropriate precautions to

prevent unauthorized entry through the

7. Condensate return

For the cooling mode the device is fitted with a

condensate return unit. When the system is in

operation the condensate is collected in a trough

(approx. contents 1.2 liters) integrated in the device.

From there it is evaporated by the condenser and

transferred outside by the exhaust air hose.

When the trough is full, the equipment switches off

automatically and the LED “FULL” comes on.

Proceed as follows (Fig. 7):

 Unplug the device.

 Place a suitable container beneath the

condensate drain (1) and remove the plug (2).

The trough then empties.

 Reinsert the plug in the condensate drain. The

device is now ready for operation again.

Note: Under normal circumstances the condensate

trough never becomes full in cooling mode.

However, if this should happen, please contact

your customer services workshop.

8. Cleaning by the end user

To avoid an electric shock or risk of fire,

always pull out the mains plug first before

starting any cleaning work .

A) Cleaning the air filter (Fig. 8)

The air conditioner is fitted with a filter.

Important: Never use the device without air filters.

Use a vacuum cleaner or tap the dust filter gently to

remove the dust. If the filter is very dirty, wash it

carefully with warm water. Then allow to dry

B) Cleaning the housing

Use only gentle cleaner and a soft cloth to clean

the housing. Never use aggressive media, petrol,

alcohol or thinner. Only fit the filter back in place

when thoroughly dry.

C) At the end of the season

 At the end of the season, let the device run for

approx. 3 hours in the fan function (FAN).

 Then roll up the power cable and store it in the

storage compartment provided at the back of the

 Place a suitable container beneath the

condensate drain and remove the plug. The

trough then empties (see Chapter 7).

 Re-insert the plug in the condensate drain.

Important: If the plug is not inserted or is not

inserted correctly, water will escape the next time

the device is used again.

 Clean the filter and the housing.

 Re-insert the filter when thoroughly dry.

 Store the device in an upright position, preferably

packed in the original box, in a dry and dust-tight

Please provide the following information on all orders

 Model/type of appliance

 Article number of the appliance

 ID number of the appliance

 Number of the required spare part

For our latest prices and information please go to

If the device is operated properly you should

experience no problems with malfunctions or faults. In

the event of any malfunctions or faults, please check

the following before you contact your customer

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GB Problem Rectification measures

Device does not work Is the mains plug properly connected?

Is there a voltage supply at the mains socket outlet?

Was the ON/OFF button pressed?

Is the condensation water tank full or not properly inserted?

Device does not have a cooling effect or

cooling performance is not satisfactory

If the room temperature is below 18°C, the cooling mode

If the room temperature is above 18°C, the cooling

compressor will automatically activate after a potential

Is the room exposed to direct sunlight?

Are any doors and windows open?

Are there a lot of people in the room?

Is a device in the room generating a lot of heat?

Weak ventilation performance Is the air hose blocked?

Is the filter soiled?

Is the air inlet or air outlet blocked?

The device is too loud Has the device been set up on an uneven surface/at an

The compressor does not work Is the condensation water tank full?

If the compressor has overheated and the overheating

cutout has switched off the compressor, wait until the

compressor cools down.

Have the device inspected by a specialist firm when you have used it for some time.

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t For EU countries only

Never place any electric tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its

implementation in national laws, old electric tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of

in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the demand to return electrical devices:

As an alternative to returning the electrical device, the owner is obliged to cooperate in ensuring that the

device is properly recycled if ownership is relinquished. This can also be done by handing over the used

device to a returns center, which will dispose of it in accordance with national commercial and industrial

waste management legislation. This does not apply to the accessories and auxiliary equipment without

any electrical components which are included with the used device.

p Uniquement pour les pays de l'Union Européenne

Given unfavorable conditions in the power supply the equipment may cause the voltage to drop temporarily. If the supply

impedance “Z” at the connection point to the public power supply exceeds 0,357 Ω it may be necessary to take further

measures before the equipment can be used as intended from this power supply. If necessary, you can ask your local

electricity supply company for the impedance value.

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part,

of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only

with the express consent of ISC GmbH.

 Technical changes subject to change

GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE Dear Customer,

All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely

event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this

guarantee card. Of course, if you would prefer to call us then we are also happy to offer our assistance under

the service number printed below. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights.

We do not charge you for this guarantee.

2. Our guarantee only covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and it is restricted to the

rectification of these defects or replacement of the device. Please note that our devices have not been

designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated

if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities. The

following are also excluded from our guarantee: compensation for transport damage, damage caused by

failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or damage caused by unprofessional

installation, failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or

current type), misuse or inappropriate use (such as overloading of the device or use of non-approved tools

or accessories), failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations, ingress of foreign bodies

into the device (e.g. sand, stones or dust), effects of force or external influences (e.g. damage caused by

the device being dropped) and normal wear resulting from proper operation of the device.

The guarantee is rendered null and void if any attempt is made to tamper with the device.

3. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee

claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being

noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee

period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases,

the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new

guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies when an on-site

4. In order to assert your guarantee claim, please send your defective device postage-free to the address

shown below. Please enclose either the original or a copy of your sales receipt or another dated proof of

purchase. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place, as it is your proof of purchase. It would help us if

you could describe the nature of the problem in as much detail as possible. If the defect is covered by our

guarantee then your device will either be repaired immediately and returned to you, or we will send you a

Of course, we are also happy offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the

scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send

the device to our service address.

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