LB 60 - Humidifier BEURER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LB 60 BEURER

Green: Humidifier switched on

Red: Water tank must be replenished

You switch on the humidifier by pressing the button. The green signal lamp lights when the humidi- fier is switched on.8

This regulator allows you to control your selected relative air humidity. If you want lower air humidity, turn the regulator to the left in the direction of Ësmaller drops’, for higher humidity to the right in the direction of Ëlarger drops’. The relative air humidity can thereby be set between ca. 20% and 90%. You can thus set the rela- tive air humidity according to your personal sensitivity.

Read the instruction manual carefully and make it available to other users in order to avoid damage or injury. - The humidifier must not be operated without water tanks. - CAUTION: As there are high temperatures in this humidifier, take the appropriate precautionary measures, particularly in the presence of children, and place the humidifier in a location inaccessi- ble to children. - Position the humidifier so that the air ventilation slots are not directed towards a wall. The out

going moisture could damage the wall, particularly wallpaper. - Ensure that the humidifier is not too close to sources of heat such as ovens, heating radiators or direct sunlight. - Use the humidifier only in closed rooms. - Do not keep petrol or other easily flammable substances close to the humidifier. - Fill the tank only with clean and cold tap water or distilled water. - Ensure that the tank cover with seal on the underside of the tank is tightly closed before starting up the humidifier. - Do not block the water level valve/float switch in the base. - Do not add fragrances to the water (only to the aroma container). Please ensure that all detergents are carefully removed after cleaning the humidifier before starting it up again. - Please note that plastic is not compatible with essential oils, since these can cause deformation of the plastic. If you want to use essential oils or fragrances, you should consult the manufacturer of the fragrances concerning their compatibility with plastic. The fragrance container is made of polypropylene (PP). - Avoid contact with hot surfaces. CAUTION: The outgoing steam is hot: DANGER OF SCALDING! - Place the humidifier only on firm, flat and water-insensitive surfaces. - On no account hold your hands or face over the vaporizer during operation. - Do not attempt to remove the vaporizer, steam nozzle or limescale pad during operation or within 15 minutes after switching off and unplugging. These parts should be removed only for cleaning purposes. - This humidifier must be operated only with the voltage stated on the nameplate. - Ensure that your hands are dry when you operate the humidifier. - Check the cable for damage before starting up the humidifier. - Position the cable so that it cannot wrap around the humidifier. - Do not tilt, move or empty the humidifier when it is switched on or connected to the power supply. - If you want to move the humidifier to a different location, first switch it off, unplug the power plug and remove the water tank. - Ensure that no water enters the inside of the humidifier or reaches the cable or connector. - Always switch the humidifier off when the tanks are empty or when you are not using the humidifier. - If you do not use the humidifier for a lengthy period, always unplug the power plug and clean the humidifier. - Always unplug the power plug before cleaning. - Clean the humidifier only in the way prescribed. - Repairs to electrical appliances must be undertaken only by skilled persons. Improper repairs can represent a considerable risk to the user. - Improper use or use not in accordance with this instruction manual can result in a fire or other risk!

This appliance is used for the humidification of environmental air.

• First remove all packaging materials and transport locking devices.

• Place the humidifier on a firm, flat and water-insensitive surface.

• Ensure that there is a limescale pad in the vaporizer cup (see Section „3.4 Limescale pad“). To do this, remove both water tanks in turn, unlock the vaporizer by turning the turn-lock fastener out- wards and remove the vaporizer. You can disengage and remove the steam nozzle by forcefully turning it anticlockwise. Now place a limescale pad in the vaporizer cup so that it is spread out flat. Reassemble the humidifier in reverse order and ensure that the steam nozzle and vaporizer are securely locked.

• Fill the tanks as described in 3.2 and place them both on the humidifier. Water can now enter the base and into the vaporizer cup according to the „bird drinking principle“, and only as much water flows which is equal to the amount vaporized.

• Plug the power plug firmly into the socket outlet.

• Switch on the humidifier - the signal lamps may flicker just for a moment. Turn the humidistat to the right until you hear a slight click. The humidity detected in the room by the humidifier is excee- ded with this click. It takes only a few minutes for the humidifier to heat up and start operating.

• When the water tanks are empty - this will be the case after approx. 24 hours operation - the red signal lamp lights and the humidifier stops.

• If the water level drops below the minimum during operation, the heater will switch off and the red lamp will light up.

• The humidifier will operate as long as there is water in one of the two tanks or in the base. In some circumstances, the tanks will not empty equally quickly! The humidifier can be operated with either one or both tanks.

3.2 Filling the water tanks

• First switch off the humidifier and unplug it.

• Remove the tanks and open the tank covers. Fill the tanks with cold tap water. Then firmly screw on the tank covers again anticlockwise. Ensure that the seal is fitted and closes tightly.

• Now carefully fit the tanks on the humidifier and ensure that they fit correctly, otherwise the humi

difier cannot operate properly.

3.3 Using the aroma container

The aroma container allows you to release aromatic, herbal and other fragrances into the air.

• Switch off the humidifier and allow the case and vaporizer to cool down.

• Carefully fill the container with the substance selected. The container should not be filled higher than half full.

• Now carefully place the container in the middle of the air ventilation grid of the vaporizer.

• After use, remove the container and clean it of residues using warm water.

Because this humidifier operates according to the vaporizer principle, none of the particles in the water reach the respiratory air; they are trapped and remain in the vaporizer cup. The minerals contained in the water accumulate on the large surface of the pad - chiefly limescale. The limescale is easily removed from the humidifier with the pad and deposits are reduced. The humidifier also operates without pads, but more frequent cleaning will then be required. During operation, the water becomes very hot. If you want to remove the pad, first let the water cool down or use tongs. The life of a pad will depend on the hardness of the water with which the humidifier is operated. In regions with average hardness, the pad should be changed after about 3 weeks of continuous operation. Spare limescale pads can be obtained under Article No. 066.98 from the service address or from your dealer. To check when the pad should be changed, first allow the water to cool and then remove the pad. If it is hard and no longer flexible, it must be exchanged. A further sign that the pad must be changed10 are limescale deposits on the inner sides of the vaporizer cup. If the pad decomposes after a time, operate the humidifier in future without pads. This will usually be the case with very soft water.

4. Cleaning and maintenance

Water contains limestone and other particles. Even when using pads, these are deposited in the vaporizer cup, thereby impairing the performance of the humidifier. Furthermore, a very wide variety of germs can accumulate in the water, particularly on all surfaces in contact with water. For these reasons, regular cleaning is essential if you want to enjoy lasting benefits from your humi- difier. Please note that more frequent cleaning will be necessary when using very hard water.

1. Switch off and unplug the humidifier prior to cleaning.

2. Remove the water tanks and empty them. Wait at least 15 minutes after switching off until

the hot water in the humidifier has cooled down. Remove the vaporizer and the steam nozzle as described under 3.1 Start-up.

3. To descale the humidifier, you must first empty the water from the base by taking hold of the

humidifier with both hands and tipping the water SIDEWAYS out of the base. On no account allow water to run onto the control panel, power cord, case openings or in the inner openings of the control panel and never hold the humidifier under a running water tap!

4. Add enough descalant (e.g. soft vinegar) into the base to cover all water-carrying parts (in parti

cular the vaporizer cup and inlet pipe). Allow the descalant liquid about 20-30 mins. to take effect. When descaling, also comply with the descalant manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Tilt the humidifier SIDEWAYS again thereby removing the descalant liquid. Then fill the reser-

voir and the vaporizer cup with clean, warm water to flush out the vinegar residue. Remove all deposits in the bases possibly using an old toothbrush. Empty the humidifier again by tipping it sideways. If there are still deposits left in the vaporizer cup, remove these with a metal scraper. Do not use any metal blades on plastic parts. Always ensure that no water enters the inside of the humidifier or other apertures or runs onto cables or connectors!!!

6. To clean the water tank, dissolve a teaspoon of household chlorine in approx. 4 liters of water.

Always comply with the manufacturer’s instructions when desinfect. Allow the solution about 20 mins. to take effect and move the tank every couple of minutes to wet all the surfaces. Then empty the tank completely and rinse it out very thoroughly until there is no longer any chlorine odour. Fill the tanks with fresh, cold water and place them on the humidifier again.

7. Never use petrol, kerosene, window cleaning agent, scouring agent, furniture polish, thinners or

other solvents to clean your humidifier.

8. The water reservoirs and tanks should be emptied and rinsed out daily and refilled with fresh

9. To clean the surfaces, it is best to use water with a mild detergent and a damp cloth. Wipe over

once with clear water and then dry off the humidifier.

10. As soon as the humidifier is clean and dry, exchange the pad if this is necessary. Fit the steam

nozzle and turn it clockwise until it engages. Fit the vaporizer and turn the turn-lock fasteners inwards.

11. If deposits have formed on the valves of the tank covers, clean these carefully with a soft brush.

If you do not want to use your humidifier for a lengthy period, e.g. during the summer months, it is particularly important to comply with the following instructions. - Clean the humidifier carefully as described under 4. - Ensure that the water is removed completely from the tank and from all water reservoirs. - Dry the humidifier thoroughly. - Unscrew the tank cover to ventilate the tank. - Pack your humidifier in its original carton and store it in a cool, dry place.11

• The water tanks are empty

• Water tanks are not properly seated on the case

• The humidity value set is achieved

• Despite the tank in place, no water in the vaporizer cup

• Tank cover missing or not correctly closed

Scale deposits in the vaporizer cup

• Water level below the water level valve in the base

• Valve in the tank cover is coated with a film of dirt

• Water level valve blocked Remedy Ë Fill the water tanks Ë Place the tanks correctly Ë Set the regulator to a higher humidityt Ë Inlet pipe to the vaporizer cup blocked, e.g. by scale. Remove the blockage. Ë Screw on the tank cover firmly Ë Fit the seal tightly Ë Clean the humidifier Ë Fill the water tanks Ë Clean the valve Ë Clean the humidifier Ë Unblock the valve

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