LB 37 - Humidifier BEURER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LB 37 BEURER

• This device may be used by children over the age of eight and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the device safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use.

• Children must not play with the device.

Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless supervised.

• Disconnect the device from the mains supply during filling or cleaning.

• Do not use any solvent-based cleaning products.

• If the mains connection cable of this device is damaged, it must be dis- posed of. If it cannot be removed, the device must be disposed of. Dear Customer Thank you for choosing a product from our range. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage, beauty, air and baby. With kind regards, Your Beurer team Getting to know your device Humans spend alarge proportion of their time indoors. For ideal ambient air, ahumidity level of between 40 % and 60 % is recommended. This value is often not reached, particularly in winter, when cold, dry air enters living spaces that are being aired and is then warmed up. This dry ambient air draws in moisture, drying out mucous membranes and skin, but also furniture. Ambient air that is too dry may have anumber of negative effects.

ucous membranes and lips dry out.

yes become irritated.

nfections and respiratory diseases are more likely to occur.

xhaustion, tiredness and difficulty concentrating.

ets and plants are put under unnecessary strain.

ust forms more quickly.

lectrostatic charging of textiles made of synthetic fibres, such as carpets and plastic floor coverings.

ooden furniture and, especially, parquet floors, are damaged.

usical instruments go out of tune. ENGLISH13

3. Warnings and safety notes ............................13

9. Accessories and replacement parts ............18

10. What if there are problems? ........................19

1. Included in delivery

2. Signs and symbols

The following symbols appear in these instructions for use: WARNINGWarning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to healthManufacturerIMPORTANTSafety note indicating possible damage to the device/accessoryCE labellingThis product satisfies the requirements of the applicable European and national directives.Product informationNote on important information

PAP Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly mannerRead the instructionsCertification symbol for products that are ex-ported to the Russian Federation and members of the CISDisposal in accordance with the Waste Elec-trical and Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE

3. Warnings and safety notes

Read these instructions for use carefully. Non-observance of the following information may result in personal injury or material damage. Store these instructions for use and make them accessible to all users. Make sure to include these instructions for use when handing over the device to third parties. Electric shock WARNING As with every electrical device, use this air humidifier carefully and cautiously, in order to avoid hazards due to electric shock.

nly operate the device at the voltage indicated on the device (the type plate is located on the underside of the base unit).

nly insert the mains cable into the socket when the device is switched off.

ever use the device if it or its accessories are visibly damaged.

o not use the device if it has sustained afall or if water has penetrated the device interior.

o not use the device during astorm.

n the event of defects or operational faults, switch off the device immediately and disconnect the device from the mains socket.

o not pull on the mains cable or on the device to disconnect the plug from the socket.14

ever hold or carry the device by the mains cable.

eep the mains cable away from hot surfaces.

nsure that the mains cable and plug do not come into contact with water, steam or other liquids.

nly use the device in dry internal rooms (e.g. never in the bathroom, sauna, etc.).

ever reach for adevice that has been submerged in water. Pull the plug out of the mains socket immediately.

o not subject the device to any impacts or drop the device. Repairs WARNING

nly specialist personnel may perform repairs on electrical devices. Improper repairs may subject users to considerable danger. For repairs, please contact customer service or an authorised retailer.

f the mains cable of the device is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised customer service point. Risk of fire WARNING There is arisk of fire if the device is used improperly or these instructions for use are ignored.

ever use the device underneath acover, such as ablanket or pillow.

ever use the device near highly flammable substances. Operation WARNING

he device is only intended for the purpose described in these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use.

his device is not intended for use by people (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or mental skills or alack of experience and/or alack of knowledge, unless they are supervised by aperson who has responsibility for their safety or instructed by him in how to use the device.

hildren should be supervised around the device to ensure they do not play with it.

f you suffer from asevere respiratory or lung disease, consult your doctor before using the air humidifier.

he device must be switched off after every use and before cleaning. Pull the plug out of the mains socket.

nsure that the mains cable does not pose atrip hazard. IMPORTANT

nsure that the device is placed on afirm, flat surface that is not susceptible to moisture.

Do not insert any objects into openings on the device. Ensure that the moving parts can move freely at all times.

• Do not place any objects on the device.

• Do not expose the device to high temperatures.

Avoid direct sunlight.

This air humidifier is designed for the humidification of ambient air. The device is intended for private use.15

s suitable for rooms up to 20 m² in size,

as alow energy consumption and switches off automatically when the water tank is empty,

3. Water tank screwed plug

8. Aroma compartment

Principle behind the LB 37 air humidifier

1. High-frequency vibrations release tiny drops from the surface of the water.

2. The fan draws in air through the aroma compartment on the side of the device.

3. Water evaporation can also be switched on.

Unpacking the device WARNING Keep packaging material away from children! There is achoking hazard.

pen the cardboard packaging.

eep the plastic film closed.

ift the device up and out of the packaging.

emove the plastic covering.

heck the device, the mains plug and the cable for damage. Installation location WARNING Before putting the device into operation, read the safety notes in the Safety chapter.

he immediate vicinity of the air humidifier can become damp.

alcareous water can leave white deposits.

o not place the device on the floor, but in araised position (e.g. on atable or chest of drawers).

osition the device so that the mist outlet is not directed towards objects.

mpty any remaining water when the device is not in use.

lace the air humidifier on afirm, level and water-resistant surface. If the device should accidentally tip over, water may escape, even if the device is switched off and unplugged. Water Note

o not add any essential oils or fragrances to the water. If additives are used, the plastic material may become discoloured and damaged. The ultrasound membrane gets stuck and is damaged.

• Use fresh drinking water below 40°C in the device. If the drinking water is very hard, you can use demi- neralised or distilled water.

• Tip! If the water is hard, we recommend using the optional anti-limescale filter. Filling the water tank

• Lift the water tank and rotate it. The water tank is kept closed by means of aspring valve.

• Open the screwed plug on the water tank.

• Fill with water. The water tank holds amaximum of 2 litres.

• Tightly close the water tank using the screwed plug.

• Rotate the water tank and position it on the base unit. The tank should sit tightly on the base unit.

Note Check the humidity of your ambient air regularly. Intensive continuous operation can cause the ambient air to become excessively humid. The relative air humidity should not exceed 60 %. Switching on the device

• Insert the plug into the mains socket.

• If there is no or not enough water in the water tank, ared LED lights up. The device has switched off for safety reasons.

• Fill the water tank. Fill the water tank as described under 5.Initial use. Hinweis The device has three different modes: LED lighting Air humidifiers Evaporation output Press the ON/OFF button ( ) 1x blue Level 1 ~ 200 ml/h Press the ON/OFF button ( ) 2x white Level 2 ~ 150 ml/h Press the ON/OFF button ( ) 3x (Night mode) OFF Level 2 ~ 150 ml/h Press the ON/OFF button ( ) 4x OFF OFF - Note You may optionally add drops of aroma/scented oils to the aroma compartment (8). These will lend a pleasant odour to the room. Under no circumstances should you add the aroma directly to the water.17 Switching off the device

• Press the ON/OFF button ( ) 4 times. The LED lighting goes off.

• Pull the plug out of the mains socket. Note In night mode, the air humidifier operates in level 2 with a lower evaporation output and no LED illumination to ensure undisturbed and therefore restful sleep.

8. Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning and disinfection are aprerequisite for hygienic and fault-free operation. The level of contamination of the device depends on the water quality and how long it has been in operation. In any case, we recommend the following cleaning intervals. Every three days As required x Clean the ultrasound membrane with abrush, rinse the base. x Rinse the water tank, replace the water. x Clean the air humidifier inside and out. x Descale. WARNING The device must be switched off after every use and before cleaning. Pull the plug out of the mains socket. IMPORTANT The water tank must be cleaned and the air humidifier completely emptied if the device has not been used for over aweek. Note

lean the device using only the methods specified.

o not use any solvent-based cleaning products.

nly use amild flushing agent or vinegar/vinegar-based cleaner to perform cleaning or disinfection work. Cleaning the ultrasound membrane with abrush, rinsing the base Note Empty the water from the base unit via the side rim in the direction indicated by the arrow. Ensure that no water gets inside the device, e.g. via the fan opening.

lean the ultrasound membrane using the cleaning brush provided.

mpty the water from the base unit via the side edge.

hould dirty residue remain in the base unit, pour some clean, fresh water into the base unit and empty it out via the side edge. Rinsing the water tank, replacing the water

lean the water tank regularly, at least once aweek if using daily.

lean the thread of the screwed plug using asoft brush.

alf-fill the water tank with water.

ightly close the water tank using the screwed plug.

hake the water tank by rocking it back and forth several times.

mpty out the water completely.

epeat the process using clean, fresh water.18 Cleaning the air humidifier inside and out

mpty the water from the base unit via the side edge.

ipe the air humidifier with adamp cloth inside and out.

nly use amild flushing agent or vinegar/vinegar-based cleaner to perform cleaning work. Descaling Descaling the ultrasound membrane Hard water can cause limescale to build up in the device and, especially, on the ultrasound membrane. This forms white deposits. Descale the device regularly.

eave it to take effect for two to five minutes.

lean the ultrasound membrane using the cleaning brush.

inse the base unit twice with clean, fresh water. Cleaning inside the base unit

ip adamp, soft cloth briefly in descaling solution.

se the cloth to wipe the inside of the base unit.

arefully pour some clean, fresh water into the base unit.

mpty the water from the base unit via the side edge.

epeat the process using clean, fresh water. Descaling the water tank

alf-fill the water tank with water.

ightly close the water tank using the screwed plug.

hake the water tank by rocking it back and forth several times.

mpty the descaling solution completely.

epeat the process twice using clean, fresh water.

9. Accessories and replacement parts

f the anti-limescale filter does not prevent limescale build-up, or if white deposits form on or in the device, the anti-limescale filter should be replaced.

he service life of the anti-limescale filter is around two to three months at most.

f the device is not used for arelatively long time, the anti-limescale filter must be removed from the water tank and dried out. Fitting the anti-limescale filter

ift the water tank and rotate it.

pen the screwed plug on the water tank.

crew the anti-limescale filter onto the screwed plug on the inside.

ightly close the water tank using the screwed plug. Replacement items For replacement parts and additional items visit www.beurer.com or contact the corresponding service address in your country (according to the service address list). Replacement parts and additional items are also available from retailers. Item Item number Beurer by Taoasis “Vitality” aroma oil (10 ml) 681.30 Beurer by Taoasis “Harmony” aroma oil (10 ml) 681.31 Beurer by Taoasis “Relax” aroma oil (10 ml) 681.32 Beurer by Taoasis “Sleep Well” aroma oil (10 ml) 681.3319 Item Item number 10 aroma pads 163.801 Anti-limescale filter (optional) 163.803

10. What if there are problems?

Problem Cause Solution No LED display The mains cable is not plugged in. Connect the plug. Red LED The water level is too low; the wa- ter tank is empty. Fill the water tank. No mist is produced The LED display lights red . Fill the water tank. The LED display does not light up. The mist has a strange smell The device is new. Remove the water tank, turn the screwed plug and remove it. Air the open, emply water tank in acool, dry place for twelve hours. Stale or dirty water. Empty the base unit and the water tank and clean them thoroughly. Fill the water tank with fresh water. Strange noise The water tank is not positioned correctly on the base unit. Lift up the water tank and position it correctly on the base unit. The tank should sit tightly on the base unit. There is too little water in the water tank. Fill the water tank. The device is not level and unsta- ble. Place the device on afirm, level surface. Mist escapes underneath the water tank The water tank is not positioned correctly on the base unit. Lift up the water tank. Check whether the join between the base unit and water tank is clean. Clean if required. Position the water tank correctly on the base unit. The tank should sit tightly on the base unit. The LED lights up red although the tank is full The device evaluates the water level incorrectly due to a fault. Restart the device.

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

12. Technical specifications

Dimensions (LxWxH) approx. 21cm x 11cm x 25,5cm Cable length approx. 1.5m Mains voltage/frequency 100 – 240 V AC / 50/60 Hz Nominal power max. 20W Room size up to 20m² Capacity approx. 2litres Evaporation output 200ml/hour Signs and symbols The unit is double-protected and thus corresponds to protection class 2. Volume approx. 35dB20

13. Warranty / Service

Beurer GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “Beurer”) provides a warranty for this product, subject to the requirements below and to the extent described as follows. The warranty conditions below shall not affect the seller’s statutory warranty obligations which ensue from the sales agreement with the buyer. The warranty shall apply without prejudice to any mandatory statutory provisions on liability. Beurer guarantees the perfect functionality and completeness of this product. The worldwide warranty period is 3 years, commencing from the purchase of the new, unused product from the seller. The warranty only applies to products purchased by the buyer as a consumer and used exclusively for personal purposes in the context of domestic use. German law shall apply. During the warranty period, should this product prove to be incomplete or defective in functionality in accordance with the following provisions, Beurer shall carry out a repair or a replacement delivery free of charge, in accordance with these warranty conditions. If the buyer wishes to make a warranty claim, they should approach their local retailer in the first instance: see the attached “International Service” list of service addresses. The buyer will then receive further information about the processing of the warranty claim, e.g. where they can send the product and what documentation is required. A warranty claim shall only be considered if the buyer can provide Beurer, or an authorised Beurer partner, with - a copy of the invoice/purchase receipt, and - the original product. The following are explicitly excluded from this warranty: - deterioration due to normal use or consumption of the product; - accessories supplied with this product which are worn out or used up through proper use (e.g. batteries, rechar- geable batteries, cuffs, seals, electrodes, light sources, attachments and nebuliser accessories); - products that are used, cleaned, stored or maintained improperly and/or contrary to the provisions of the in- structions for use, as well as products that have been opened, repaired or modified by the buyer or by a service centre not authorised by Beurer; - damage that arises during transport between manufacturer and customer, or between service centre and custo- mer; - products purchased as seconds or as used goods; - consequential damage arising from a fault in this product (however, in this case, claims may exist arising from product liability or other compulsory statutory liability provisions). Repairs or an exchange in full do not extend the warranty period under any circumstances. Subject to errors and changes21 Lisez attentivement ce mode d’emploi, conservez-le pour un usage ultérieur, mettez-le à disposition des autres utilisateurs et suivez les consignes qui y figurent. AVERTISSEMENT