Fred - Humidifier STADLERFORM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Fred STADLERFORM

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FRED gets up steam!

Ceramic coated heating element

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Very quiet operation with two speed levels

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When it gets colder outside, we heat our homes: the relative humidity falls. We, our furniture, plants and furnishings suffer in this dry environment. To counteract this Fred gets up steam — making us feel comfortable again. Fred is clean — because the steam is free of minerals and bacteria. With metal plated feet, Fred's feet are firmly on the ground.

Specifications

Humidification output: up to 360 g/h Room size: up to 50 m² / 125 m³ Tank capacity: 3.6 liter / Power: 150 / 300 watt Ceramic coated heating element Removable water tank / Hygrostat Automatic shut-off / 2 output levels Dimensions: 363 x 267 x 363 mm (w x h x d) Weight: 2.9 kg / Sound level: 27 – 33 dB(A)

Accessory: Anti-limescale ball

Fred

Operating instructions

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Fred

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EAR'S WARRANTY • 2 AN

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Congratulations! You have just purchased the exceptional humidifier FRED. It will give you great pleasure and improve the indoor air for you.

As with all domestic electrical appliances, particular care is needed with this model also, in order to avoid injury, fire damage or damage to the appliance. Please study these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and follow the safety advice on the appliance itself.

Description of the appliance

The appliance consists of the following main components:

1. Air humidifier
2. Power cord for power supply
3. Metal-plated feet
4. On/Off switch
5. Output selector switch
6. Hygrostat
7. External steam tube
8. Cover appliance with opening aid
9. Water tank with cover and integrated carrier handle
10. Cover for heating plate
11. Holder for heating plate cover
12. Clip for heating plate cover holder
13. Sealing for cover
    4.Anti-limescaleball
14. LED for operation (power)
15. LED for output (blue=high, green=economy)
16. Display Tank empty (LED)

Important safety instructions

Please read through the operating instructions carefully before you use the appliance for the first time and keep them safely for later reference; if necessary pass them on to the next owner.

• Stadler Form refuses all liability for loss or damage which arises as a result of failure to follow these operating instructions.
• The appliance is only to be used in the home for the purposes described in these instructions. Unauthorised use and technical modifications to the appliance can lead to danger to life and health.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

- Only connect the cable to alternating current. Observe the voltage information given on the appliance.

- Do not use damaged extension cords.

- Do not run the power cord over sharp edges and make sure that it does not get trapped. Do not pull the plug from the socket with wet hands or by holding on to the power cord.

• Do not use the appliance in immediate vicinity of a bath tub, a shower or a swimming pool (observe a minimum distance of 3 m). Place the appliance such that a person in the bath tub cannot touch the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source. Do not subject the power cord to direct heat (such as a heated hotplate, open flames, hot iron sole plates or heaters for example). Protect power cords from oil.
• See to it that the appliance is properly positioned to ensure a high stability during its operation and make sure that no one can trip over the power cord.
  • The appliance is not splash-proof.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not store the appliance outdoors.
• Store the appliance in a dry place inaccessible to children (pack the appliance).
• The appliance only functions perfectly with untreated water. Do not use in conjunction with water softeners / ion exchangers.
• The appliance must not under any circumstances be operated with or come into contact with fragrances because these damage the plastic and may lead to appliance malfunctions.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a repair shop authorized by the manufacturer or by similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
• Caution: hot vapour! Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of hot water vapour.

Note

Do not operate the humidifier Fred with decalcified water out of a decalcification system that uses the principle of an ion exchanger (salt is added to the water). This may lead to malfunctions and subsequent leakage of the appliance.

Setting up / operation

1. If the air humidifier Fred has been placed in the desired place: Connect the power cord (2) to the socket in your household. Remove the steam tube (7) and lift off the cover (8). Fill the water tank (9) with water (make sure to hold inlet opening slightly up) – screw on the cover properly and check whether the cover is tight. Reinsert the water tank in the air humidifier, screw on the cover and insert the steam tube.
2. Place the appliance in the room. Take care not to place it on a floor which might be damaged by water, and that there are no appliances or furniture sensitive to dampness close to it.
3. Switch on Fred using the On/Off switch (4) and select the desired output (5) (blue=high, green=economy). When the water tank (9) is empty Fred automatically switches off and the red LED (17) lights up.
4. Use the hygrostat (6) to set the humidity. The setting range starts at 20 and ends at 90 % relative humidity. We recommend setting the unit to 45 % humidity for a convenient room climate (in the middle of the setting range, horizontal switch position).

Attention: If the air humidifier fails to steam after 5 minutes, turn the hygrostat all the way to the right (max.). This may be due to the actual

room humidity being higher than the value you have set. You may then gradually reduce the hygrostat. When the pilot lamps go out, you have reached the ambient room humidity. If the air humidifier switches off automatically while in operation, the desired room humidity has been reached. The air humidifier resumes operation when the room humidity falls below the preset value.

1. If the appliance is filled with a sufficient amount of water and stops nevertheless, start the descaling process (see cleaning).

Cleaning

Before servicing the humidifier and after each occasion of use, switch off the appliance and unplug the mains cable from the socket.

• Attention: Never immerse the appliance in water (danger of short-circuit).
• To clean the appliance, only wipe it down with a damp cloth and then dry it carefully. Always take out the mains plug first.
• Descale the air humidifier depending on the lime content, but at least once a week: Remove the steam tube (7), open the cover (8) using the opening aid and lift it off, remove the water tank (9). Then remove the cover for the heating plate (10) and the sealing (13). Clean both parts with a brush. Descale the anti-limescale ball (14) and the heating plate with the anti stick coating using a commercial descaler and rinse well afterwards. Reassemble appliance completely with all parts (8-12) before reusing it.

- Rinse the water tank well at regular intervals.

Repairs

• Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified electrical technician. If improper repairs are carried out, the warranty lapses and all liability is refused.
• Never operate the appliance if the adaptor or plug is damaged, after it has malfunctioned, if it has been dropped or has been damaged in any other way (cracks/breaks in the casing).
• Do not push any object into the appliance.
• If the appliance is beyond repair, make it unusable immediately by cutting through the cable and hand it in at the collection point provided for the purpose.
• In the event of a repair, the following points must be observed before the appliance is shipped or taken to the dealer: completely empty the water in the appliance (water tray and any water tank), remove any filter cassettes and/or anti-limescale cartridges and allow the appliance to dry completely. Appliances containing residual water may be damaged during transport, invalidating the warranty.

Disposal

The European directive 2012 / 19 / CE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the

product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

Specifications

Output Normal 300 W, eco 150 W

Voltage 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz

Dimensions 363 x 267 x 363 mm

(width x height x depth)

Weight 2.9 kg

Automatic shut-off yes, triple security

Tank capacity 3.6 Liter

Sound level 27 - 33 dB(A)

Complies with EU

regulations GS / CE / WEEE / RoHS / EAC

All rights for any technical modifications are reserved

This warranty covers defects of construction, manufacturing and material. Excluded are all wearing parts and improper usage, or consequential damages due to lack of cleaning and/or descaling of the appliance.

2 Jahre Garantie

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Design by Matti

Thanks to all people involved in this project: Del Xu for his engagement, technical ideas and organisation, Ye Zhiyong for the engineering and Lai Kaixuan for his CAD work, Claudia Fagagnini for the beautiful photos, Matti Walker for the surprising design and graphic work.

Martin Stadler, CEO Stadler Form Aktiengesellschaft