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USER MANUAL AOS 1355W AIR-O-SWISS

Foreword Congratulations on your choice of the Air Washer AOS 1355W! The 1355W offers you the following innovations:

• Innovative, novel system for maintaining water purity: Ionic Silver Stick

• Improved humidifier disc package

• Automatically switches off if the water fill level is too low

• LED operating light (green/red) 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 sys- tem?

• Causes weariness, tiredness and poor concentration?

• tresses 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. Appliance description The AOS 1355W Air Washer

• washes and humidifies the air without filter mats,

• contains an innovative system for maintaining water purity (ISS)

• operates quietly at two power settings,

• is suitable for rooms of up to 50 m

• is manufactured from high quality, long life compon- ents,

• saves electricity by automatically switching off if the water fill level is too low. Inside the Air Washer, special humidification discs rotate through a water bath; during this process, the air flowing past the discs is cleaned of contaminants in a natural manner – in the same way that the air is washed clean by rain in nature. Humidification is performed using the self- regulating cold evaporation principle. The Air Washer thus produces an optimal level of humidity without the need for additional control equipment. Ionic Silver Stick (ISS) The new and innovative ISS utilizes the anti-bacterial ef- fect of silver to effectively kill more than 650 types of bac- teria and viruses. Its advantages are:

• Self-regulating, an overdose is not possible

• No chemical additives

• Self-renewing and maintenance-free

• Effective for up to 1 year of operation

• Can be inserted simply, no technical skills required Humidifier disks The new disk assembly of the Air Washer 1355W is made from a material called SAN. The patented honeycomb structure of the humidifier disks allows the effective release of large quantities of water into the air. The appli- ance cleans the air by taking Nature’s example. The ap- pliance also guarantees that pollutants, pollen and animal hairs are filtered out of the air. Safety instructions

• Prior to using the Air Washer, read through the instruc- tions for use completely and retain in a safe place for later reference.

• Only use the Air Washer indoors and within the speci- fied technical data. Improper use can be hazardous for the health and lead to injury.

• Children cannot recognise the hazards associated with the usage of electrical appliances. For this reason, always supervise children when they are near the Air Washer.

• Persons who are not familiar with the instructions for use, as well as children and persons under the influ- ence of medication, alcohol, or drugs are not permitted to operate the appliance, or are only permitted to ope- rate it under supervision.

• If the appliance is tipped over, allowing water to run out, pull the plug from the socket immediately. The ap- plicance must be allowed to dry for at least 3 hours before the plug may be reconnected. Special safety instructions in the instructions for use are marked with the following symbols: Important Risk of injury from electric shock. Always un- plug from the mains prior to

• Repositioning the appliance,

• Emptying the water. Caution Damage to the Air Washer or damage to pro- perty, e.g. due to a water leak. Unpacking (1-6)

• Remove the Air Washer carefully from the packaging; the top section is only placed on the base tray, it is not attached. Remove both strips of cardboard from the disc pack (5). Remove the small cardboard from the cog wheel (5)!25

• operates particularly quietly in night mode (medium dot),

• achieves maximum humidity output in normal mode (large dot). Cleaning – water tank and base tray every 2 weeks humidification discs every 4 weeks (23-25) First clean the housing with a damp cloth and wipe dry; if necessary use a plastics cleaner.

• Regular cleaning is a prerequisite for hygienic, malfun- ction-free operation.

• The recommended cleaning intervals are dependent on the quality of the air and water, as well as on the oper- ating time.

• The Air Washer can be easily dismantled for cleaning, without the need for tools. It is imperative that the Air Washer be com- pletely drained of water and cleaned if the ap- pliance has not been used for more than a week and is filled with water. Cleaning the water tank and base tray – Cleaning the ISS (26-33) Clean the inside of the upper housing once or twice a year using a damp cloth. Heavy calcium deposits can be re- moved from the ISS by using decalcification agents avail- able in stores everywhere. Do not damage the surface of the ISS during cleaning.

• Remove deposits from the base tray using a plastic or wooden brush and commercially available, diluted washing up liquid.

• After extended operation, a brown coating forms on the water ionisation rods, this must not be removed.

• After cleaning, reassemble the air washer in the re- verse order of disassembly. Cleaning the humidification discs (34-40) Pour commercially available descaler into the water filled base tray and leave to work; turn the disc pack a few times by hand. Empty the base tray and rinse together with the disc pack.

• Use the original packaging for storing the appliance if you do not use the Air Washer all year round.

• All the packaging is made of environmentally compa- tible materials and can be placed in the appropriate local waste disposal containers. Setting up (7-11) Check the mains rating information on the rating plate. Place the Air Washer on the floor, or a flat, dry surface in the room.

• The rating plate is on the underside of the base tray (7).

• Ensure that there is good access to the Air Washer and that there is sufficient space for maintenance and clea- ning.

• For increased evaporation performance in large rooms, place the Air Washer near a radiator (do not exceed max. temperature of 50°C). Filling the tank (12-16) Only fill the water tank with fresh, cold tap water. Do not put the water tank under pressure, e.g. by filling with carbonated mineral water. Do not add any essential oils or fragrances to the wa- ter; the plastic material might be discoloured and damaged. Close the threaded cap fully to avoid water leaking out of the tank. Putting into operation (17-22) Connect the Air Washer to the mains electricity supply and set the rotary knob to the medium or large dot as re- quired. The LED indicator shows green. Turn the rotary knob to the small dot to turn the appliance off. The appliance switches off automatically when the water fill level is too low. The LED indicator changes from green to red. The appliance continues to operate automa- tically when filled with water.26

Technical Data Electrical voltage 230 V / 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W Humidity output 300 g/h Suitable for rooms up to 50 m

Water capacity 7 litres Dimensions (mm) 380x320x425 Weight (empty) 6.0 kg Operation noise level < 25dB (A) Accessories Ionic Silver Stick

(ISS) Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause What to do Appliance does not operate Mains cable not plugged in. Rotary knob set to the small dot. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. Set the rotary knob to the medium or large dot. Brushing noise Disk assembly is not correctly inserted in the water base. Insert the disk assembly correctly. No humidity Disk assembly is not correctly inserted in the water base. No water in the water base. Insert the disk assembly correctly. Fill the water tank. The LED indicator shows red Low water fill level. Fill the water tank. Storage Empty the water tank. Clean the Air Washer as described and leave to dry fully. Remove the threaded cap from the water tank and store separately to protect the seal. Store the Air Washer, preferably in the original packing, in a dry place that is also not too hot. Disposal Return your worn out Air Washer to your dealer for proper disposal. You can obtain information on other ways to dispose of your appliance from your local council. Spare parts (41-44) You can purchase the spare parts shown from your dealer and replace them yourself. It is only permitted to use origi- nal parts from the manufacturer. All other repairs are only to be made by qua- lified service engineers or customer service. This also applies to a defective mains cable. Warranty The warranty conditions are defined by our local subsi- diary.

• Please contact your dealer, if despite strict quality con- trol, your Air Washer becomes defective.

• You must present the receipt whenmaking a claim under the warranty. Legal notes The appliance is CE compliant and meets the following directives:

• 2006/95/EC on electrical safety

• 2004/108/EC on electromagnetic compatibility

• 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain ha- zardous substances in electrical and electronic equip- ment

• 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equip- ment Subject to technical modifications. This user guide is pro- tected by copyright.27AIR-O-SWISS is a brand name of PLASTON AG, Switzerland.