en PLEASE READ AND SAVE ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Important safety instructions
• Prior to using the appliance, read through the in | • Do not expose the appliance to rain, or use near water, |
structions for complete use and retain in a safe place | in a bathroom, laundry area or other damp location. |
for later reference. | • This unit must be used in its upright position. |
• WARNING – Only use the appliance indoors and within | • Do not allow foreign objects to enter ventilation or |
the specified technical data. Improper use can be | exhaust opening as this may cause electric shock or |
hazardous for the health and lead to critical injury. | damage to the appliance. Do not block air outlets or |
• Connect the unit only to alternating current with | intakes (8). |
voltage according to the rating label. | • This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider |
• Children cannot recognize the hazards associated | than the other). To reduce risk of shock, this plug is |
with the usage of electrical appliances. For this reason, | intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the |
always supervise children when they are near the | plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it |
humidifier (image 1). | still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT |
• Never use the appliance if there is any damage to the | attempt to defeat this safety feature. |
appliance or cable (2), after malfunction, after the | • A loose fit between the plug and the AC outlet |
appliance has been dropped (3) or damaged in any | (receptacle) may cause overheating and a distortion |
other way. | of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace |
• Repairs of electrical appliances are only to be made by | loose or worn receptacles. |
qualified service engineers (4). Improper repair work | • Do not sit, stand or place any heavy objects on the |
can cause considerable danger to the user. | appliance. |
• Place the humidifier on a dry, level surface (5). | • Do not submerge the main body in water or other |
• Do not place the appliance next to heating. | liquids. |
• Place appliance where it is not easily knocked over (6). | • Disconnect power supply before servicing. |
• Always unplug when not in use. | • Persons who are not familiar with the instructions |
• Only operate the humidifier when it is completely | for use, as well as children and persons under the |
assembled. | influence of medication, alcohol, or drugs are not |
• ALWAYS unplug before removing/filling/emptying the | permitted to operate the appliance, or are only per |
water tank, before cleaning/maintaining, assembling/ | mitted to operate it under supervision. |
dismantling of individual parts and before moving the | • The use of water additives, such as ethereal/essential |
appliance. | oils, fragrances, eucalyptus, water conditioners etc., |
• Do not run power cords under carpets, and do not co | damages the tank material and as a consequence the |
ver with throw rugs. Arrange cord so that it will not be | whole unit. Any use of such additives in the tank will |
tripped over. | void the manufacturer’s warranty. Please read chapter |
• Never pull the plug from the outlet by the cable or with | „use of fragrances“. |
wet hands (7). |
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• Do not use the appliance where combustible gases or |
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vapors are present. |
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Foreword
Congratulations on purchasing the
Did you know that excessively dry indoor air
•dries out mucous membranes and causes chapped lips and stinging eyes?
•promotes infections and diseases of the respiratory tract?
•leads to weariness, tiredness and poor concentration?
•is a burden on pets and houseplants?
•promotes the formation of dust and increases the elec trostatic charge of textiles made from synthetic fibers, carpets and synthetic floors?
•damages furnishings made from wood, especially par quet floors?
•makes musical instruments go out of tune?
General
The indoor climate is generally pleasant when the relative humidity is between 40 and 60%. Air humidification is especially sensible in winter, but does not replace the regular airing of living spaces.
