HU 20 - Air Humidifier ALPATEC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HU 20 ALPATEC

E N G L I S H For your comfort and safety, ALPATEC has checked all the steps of manufacturing. The products have been made for you to enjoy their design and easiness to use. ALPATEC, a complete range of air conditioners, coolers, fans and heaters for your complete satisfaction. CAUTION

PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Make sure that the voltage rating on the type plate corresponds to your main voltage. Any error in connecting the appliance invalidates the guarantee. This appliance is not intended to be used 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. Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use. Keep out of reach of children. Only use this appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions. Never use for any other purposes. Never immerse the product in water or any other liquid for any reasons. Respect the instructions for cleaning. Do not use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment. Do not use if you have wet hands. Keep the appliance far from hot or electric sources. Never place the appliance into direct sunlight. Never pull the cord to unplug or move the appliance. Unplug the appliance before cleaning, changing any parts of the appliance, when you fill it or when it’s not in use. Always switch off the appliance before unplugging it. Do introduce neither sharp metallic objects, nor fingers inside the appliance. From time to time, check the cord. Never use the cord, the plug or the appliance when they show any sign of damage. Make sure the cord never comes into contact with the hot parts of the appliance. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it. The cord length of this product has been selected to reduce the possibility of being injured. If more cord length is needed, an extension cord may be used. Ensure not to let it hang down the working area where someone could accidentally pull or trip over it. Ensure that the power supply cable does not hang down from the work surface as it could be easily pulled, particularly by small children, thereby causing serious accidents. If the cord or the plug is getting more and more hot, contact a qualified electrician. Never repair the appliance yourself. All interventions made by a non-qualified person can be dangerous ; in this case guarantee conditions would cancel. As well as the change of the cord has to be done by a competent electrician. SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS :

• When operating, do not touch the water or parts containing water.
• Do not let power on when waterless.
• In case of strange noise or smell, turn off and unplug the appliance.
• Install the appliance on a flat and steady surface.
• The mist spraying from the humidifier should not face furniture. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN CASE OF NON ADHERENCE TO THIS RECOMMENDATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

4. Water tank handle

Maximum power 21 W Autonomy 10 hours

USE OF THE APPLIANCE

• The best working environment for the humidifier is : temperature between 5 °C and 40 °C and moisture less than 80 % HR.
• Clean the water tank and the base before first use and after no use for long time.

USE ONLY CLEAR AND CLEAN WATER

Unplug the appliance. Take out the cover (1) to accede to water tank (2). Take out the water tank from the base and unscrew the water tank cap located under the tank. Fill the tank with water (water temperature should be less than 40 °C). Close tightly the tank cap, replace the water tank on the base and put the cover. Plug the appliance. ON/OFF :

• Press M/A key (16), the appliance begins working and operating light indicator lights on. LCD screen shows humidity rate. Press the key again and the appliance stops working. “MOISTURE +” :

Turn clockwise the air flow adjustable button (7). The appliance starts and power light indicator lights on. At any time you can adjust air flow by turning the button. Turn off completely anticlockwise air flow adjustable button to switch off the appliance until you hear a security bip. AUTOMATIC CUT-OFF :

• This appliance is equipped with an automatic cut-off device in case of waterless.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Clean the transducer with descaling detergent. Take out the water tank from the base, empty the base and drop 10 ml of descaling detergent on the transducer. (See picture below)
• Wait about 2 to 5 minutes then wash with a brush and rinse plentifully with clear water.
• To clean the water tank, file it half and add soft detergent. Screw the tank cap and shake it up and down several times, and then use water to rinse.
• If there is waste left in water flume, clean it with a damp cloth and detergent, then rinse with water.
• If the humidifier has not been working for a long time, clean it as described above. TRANSDUCER

TROUBLE SHOOTING Trouble Possible problem There is no mist - Is there a problem with power supply ? The mist spray has an unpleasant smelling. - The appliance is new. - Open the water tank, lay it for 12 hours in a stady and cool place. - The water is dirty or has been too much time in the water tank. - Clean the water tank and add clean water. - The transducer is dirty. - Clean the transducer as described in cleaning instructions. Mist volume is low Treatment - The adapter is not connected to the socket. - Water is dirty or has been too much - Clean the water tank and add clean water. time in the water tank. There is a strange noise - Water tank is not properly placed on the base. - Water level in the tank is too low. - Add water.