Foreword
Congratulations on your choice of the evaporator
en Did you know that dry room air:
•Causes the membranes in your respiratory system to dry out, and also causes chapped lips and stinging eyes?
•Encourages infections and illnesses of respiratory system?
•Causes weariness, tiredness and poor concentration?
•Stresses household pets and house plants?
•Encourages the formation of dust and the electrostatic charging of textiles made of synthetic fibres, carpets and plastic flooring?
•Damages furnishings made of wood and parquet?
•Detunes musical instruments?
Usage tips
The usage of humidifiers
•Is particularly advisable during the winter,
•However, it does not take the place of the regular airing of rooms.
•Should provide a recommended relative humidity of 40 – 60 %
Safety instructions
•Read the operating instructions carefully before using the humidifier and keep them for later reference.
•Connect the unit only to alternating current with voltage according to the rating label.
•Only use the humidifier indoors and within the specified technical data. If used for a purpose for which it is not intended it could cause serious danger to health and life.
•Children cannot recognise the hazards associated with the usage of electrical appliances. For this reason, always supervise children when they are near the humidifier (image 1).
•Persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions, as well as children and persons under the influence of medication, alcohol, or drugs are not permitted to operate the appliance, or are only per mitted to operate it under supervision.
•Never use the appliance if there is any damage to the appliance or cable (2), after malfunction, after the appliance has been dropped (3) or damaged in any other way.
•Only operate the humidifier when it is completely assembled.
•Repairs of electrical appliances are only to be made by qualified service engineers (4). Improper repair work can cause considerable danger to the user.
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains power before filling/emptying the water tank, before cleaning/ maintenance, assembling/dismantling of individual parts and before moving the appliance.
•Place the humidifier on a dry, level surface (5).
•Never pull the plug from the mains socket by the cable or with wet hands (6).
•Do not put any additives in the water (e.g. fragrances, essential oils, water fresheners, etc.)
•Place appliance where it is not easily knocked over by persons in the household (7).
•Always unplug when not in use.
•Do not run power cords under carpets, and do not cover with throw rugs. Arrange cord such that it will not be tripped over.
•Do not use the appliance where combustible gases or vapors are present.
•Do not expose the appliance to rain, or use near water, in a bathroom, laundry area or other damp location.
•Do not allow foreign objects to enter ventilation.
•Do not sit, stand or place any heavy objects on the appliance.
•The use of water additives, such as ethereal/essential oils, fragrances, eucalyptus, water conditioners etc., damages the tank material and as a consequence the whole unit. Any use of such additives will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
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