LB 55 - Humidifier BEURER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LB 55 BEURER

• This device may be used by children over the age of eight and by peo- ple with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of expe- rience 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.

• When the water evaporation is activated, the escaping steam is hot – risk of scalding.

• 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 pro- ducts 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 appliance Humans spend a large proportion of their time indoors. For ideal ambient air, a humidity 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 has a number of negative effects:

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 and synthetic fibres, such as carpets and plastic floor coverings

ooden furniture, and especially parquet floors, are damaged

usical instruments go out of tune ENGLISH14

Contents Note that with this air humidifier, it also possible to over-humidify the room, e.g.

• i f you operate the appliance at a high setting,

• t he humidity that is generated cannot escape from the room,

• t he air is already very humid. It is best to check humidity with a hygrostat. Instrument functions The LB 55 air humidifier

• moistens the air with warm steam, particularly hygienic

• with a humidification output of: 200 ml/h and 400 ml/h

• suitable for room sizes up to 50m

• with a removable 6 litre water tank

• overheating protection

• automatically turns off when no water is available

• green control display: Device in use

• red control display: empty water tank

• can be used with lime scale pads depending on water hardness to avoid heavy lime scale.

1. Included in delivery

Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and make sure that all contents are pre- sent. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Service address.

• I nstructions for use

2. Signs and symbols

The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device: WARNING Warning of possible risks of injury or health hazards. IMPORTANT Safety information about possible damage to appliance/accessories. Product information Note on important information

PAP Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.15 Read the instructions Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE CE labelling This product satisfies the requirements of the applicable European and national directives. The products demonstrably meet the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the EAEU.

3. Warnings and safety notes

Read the instructions for use carefully. Failure to observe the following information can cause injuries or damage to property. Keep the instructions carefully and also make them accessible to other users. Always pass on these instructions together with the appliance. WARNING Keep packaging material away from children! There is a choking hazard. Electric shock WARNING

s with every electrical device, use this air humidifier carefully and cautiously, in order to avoid hazards due to electric shock.

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

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

Never use the device if it or its accessories are visibly damaged.

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

Do not use the device during astorm.

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

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

Never hold or carry the device by the mains cable.

Keep the mains cable away from hot surfaces.

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

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

Never reach for adevice that has been submerged in water. Pull the plug out of the mains socket immediately.

Do not subject the device to any impacts or drop the device. Risk of fire WARNING

here is a risk of fire if the device is used improperly or these instructions for use are ignored.

• Underneath a cover, such as blanket, pillow, etc.

Near petrol or other highly flammable substances.16 Risk of scalding WARNING

The exiting steam is hot!

Never hold your hands or face over the rotary steam nozzle during operation [1].

Avoid contact with hot surfaces.

Never try to remove the steam tower [3], steam nozzle [1] or pad [4] during operation or within 15 minutes of switching off and unplugging the appliance from the mains. These parts may only be removed for cleaning purposes.

As there are high temperatures inside this air humidifier, please take appropriate precautions, espe- cially in the presence of children, and install the appliance in a location inaccessible to children. Handling IMPORTANT

he device must be switched off and disconnected from the mains every time after use and before cleaning.

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.

nsure that the mains cable does not pose a trip hazard.

o not insert any objects into openings on the device.

o not place any objects on the device.

o not expose the device to high temperatures.

void water damage by handling the device carefully (e.g. water damage from splashing in the vicinity of wooden floors).

f the device should accidentally tip over, water may escape, even if the device is switched off and unplugged.

he immediate vicinity of the air humidifier may become damp.

alcareous water can leave white deposits.

o not place the device on the floor, but in a raised position (e.g. on a table 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.

• Place device on a water-resistant surface. Storage and care IMPORTANT

Only clean the appliance in the manner specified.

Make sure that no water gets inside the appliance or onto the cable [11] or mains plug.

Always switch off the appliance if the tank [8] is empty or the appliance is not in use.

If you are not going to use the appliance for some time, pull out the plug [11] from the mains and clean the appliance.

Make sure that the appliance is not too close to heat sources such as ovens, radiators or direct sunlight.

Do not store petrol or any other highly flammable substances near the appliance. Repair WARNING

Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by specially trained persons. Incorrect repairs can lead to considerable danger for the user. In the event of repairs, please contact customer service or an authorised dealer.17

This electric air humidifier is used for hygienic, odourless and bacteria-free humidification of living and work areas for private use. WARNING

If you suffer from a severe respiratory or lung disease, consult your doctor before using the air humidifier.

The 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.

1 Steam nozzle 2 Cover 3 Steam tower 4 Pad (beneath the steam tower in the hot water chamber) 5 Hot water chamber (beneath the steam tower, not illustrated) 6 Air humidifier casing 7 Water tank handles 8 Water tank, volume 6 litres 9 Tank catch, with valve 10 Water level window 11 Cable with mains plug 12 Control panel (see diagram below) 13 Black air filter18 Control panel

A Red indicator illuminated when water tank is empty B Green indicator illuminated when air humidifier is switched on C Steam button for regulating humidity

• Button depressed: approx. 400 ml/h (maximum steam)

• Button released: approx. 200 ml/h (minimum steam) D ON/OFF button for switching air humidifier on and off

• Button depressed: Appliance is switched on

• Button released: Appliance is switched off

Open the cardboard packaging.

Now remove all plastic films.

Check the device, mains plug and cable for damage. Clean before using for the first time For reasons of hygiene, we recommend rinsing the air humidifier, water tank and pad [4] thoroughly with cold water before using for the first time. Then proceed as described in the “Cleaning the device” section of

chapter 8 “Cleaning and storage”.

Filling the tank Fill the tank when putting the appliance into operation for the first time or if the red indicator [A] is illuminated, indicating that the water level is too low. IMPORTANT

Only ever use fresh tap water to fill the tank [8].

Never put any additives into the water.

Make sure that the tank catch [9] with seal on the base of the water tank [8] is tightly fastened before putting the appliance into operation.

Remove the cover [2] from the air humidifier.

Pull the water tank [8] out of the air humidifier using the handles [7]. Unscrew the tank catch [9] from the tank [8].

Rinse out the water tank [8] with clean water.

Fill the water tank [8] with cold tap water.

Screw the tank catch [9] onto the water tank [8]. Place the water tank [8] in the air humidifier.

Place the cover [2] on top of the air humidifier. Air humidifier placement Caution Place the appliance so that the steam nozzle [1] is not pointing directly at a wall. The exiting moisture might otherwise cause damage to walls, particularly to wallpaper.

• P lace the air humidifier on a firm, even, water-resistant surface.

• P osition the mains cable [11] so that the appliance cannot be knocked over.19

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

Never switch on the air humidifier without the water tank [8] or steam tower [3].

Insert the plug into the mains socket.

Press the ON/OFF button [D] in order to switch on the air humidifier. The green indicator [B] is illu- minated.

Before the steam starts exiting: Rotate the steam nozzle [1] so that the steam exits in the required direction.

After a few minutes, the appliance starts to give off steam. The green indicator [B] is illuminated while the appliance is switched on and connected to the mains. Selecting the amount of steam

Select the amount of steam using the steam button [C] . Level 1: minimum steam (approx. 200 ml/h) Level II: maximum steam (approx. 400 ml/h) After a few minutes, the appliance alters the amount of steam generated. Switching off the appliance Note

The appliance is suitable for continuous operation. We recommend, however, that it is not operated for any length of time without supervision (night operation).

When the water tank is empty, the devices switches into idle mode. Press the ON/OFF button [D] in order to switch off the appliance. The green indicator light [B] goes out.

8. Cleaning and maintenance

Overview Your air humidifier should be cleaned and descaled regularly in order to ensure that residue from the water such as limescale does not accumulate in the appliance. Only if the air humidifier is carefully maintained can we guarantee maximum steam output, hygiene and a long service life. The following table lists all the measures necessary: WARNING Before you clean or descale your air humidifier:

be absolutely sure to pull out the plug [11] from the wall socket,

wait until the appliance has entirely cooled down. IMPORTANT Never clean the air humidifier or individual parts in the dishwasher.20 When to do what ... to which part ... how? Once a week Inside appliance See Chapter 8 in the section on ‘Cleaning the appliance’.

• Steam nozzle [1] and steam tower [3]

• Tank [8] and tank catch [9] Outside of casing [6] Depending on soiling, but at least once a week Pad [4] See Chapter 8 in the section on ‘Cleaning the appliance’. Depending on water hardness, but at the latest after each humid season Pad [4] See Chapter 8 in the section on ‘Cleaning the appliance’. With a water hardness up to II (7 to 14° dH), we recommend cleaning the appliance every week. The appliance must be cleaned, at the very latest, if the hotwater chamber is covered with a layer of limescale. Instrument See Chapter 8 in the section on ‘Descaling the appliance’.. Before cleaning and descaling Unplug the appliance

• S witch off the appliance with the ON/OFF button [D]. The green indicator light [B] goes out.

• P ull the plug [11] out from the wall socket and wait at least 15 minutes until the air humidifier has entirely cooled. Disassemble the appliance

• R emove the cover [2] from the air humidifier.

• P ull the water tank [8] out of the air humidifier using the handles [7]. Unscrew the tank catch [9] from the tank [8].

ull up the steam tower [3] out of the air humidifier. Remove the steam nozzle [1] from the steam tower [3].

• R emove the pad [4] from the hotwater chamber. Cleaning the appliance Clean the inside and outside of the appliance WARNING

Electrical parts must never come into contact with water.

Never hold the appliance under running water or immerse in water.

If there is any water left in the appliance, pour it away. To do this, hold the appliance with both hands and tip the water out from the side of the base unit.

Rinse out the inside of the appliance thoroughly with clean water.

Wipe the outside of the air humidifier casing [6] with a damp cloth and mild cleaning agent. Clean individual parts

ash the pad [4] with clean water. You can remove stubborn limescale by first putting the pad [4] in a weak vinegar solution. If the pad [4] is hard and rigid, it must be replaced (see next section 3 ‘Changing the pad’).

• C lean the following individual parts of the appliance thoroughly with washing-up liquid and warm water. Any residue from cleaning agents should be thoroughly removed.

• T ank [8] and tank catch [9]. When cleaning the tank catch [9], do not damage the valve.

• S team tower [3] and steam nozzle [1].

• C over [2].21 Changing the pad Note

• P ads are obtainable from the service address or from the authorised dealer.

• R emove the worn pad [4] from the hotwater chamber. Dispose of the pad in the household refuse.

• I f there is any water left in the appliance, pour it out.

• W ash out the new pad [4] with clean water and put in the hotwater chamber. Descaling the appliance Descale the air humidifier Note

Never try to remove any limescale deposit with pointed or sharp objects. This might damage the air humidifier or cause it to leak.

You should also note the manufacturer’s advice for the descaling agent which you are using.

Use a standard commercial descaling agent.

Fill the hotwater chamber up to the brim with descaling solution.

Leave the descaling solution to work until the limescale has dissolved.

Pour away the descaling solution. Tip the appliance sideways to remove the descaling solution.

Rinse out the appliance thoroughly with clean water. After cleaning and descaling Insert the pad

• P ut the cleaned pad or replacement pad [4] into the hotwater chamber. Assemble the appliance

• P ut the steam tower [3] back into the air humidifier. Press the steam nozzle [1] into the opening at the top of the steam tower [3].

• S crew the tank catch [9] onto the water tank [8]. Place the water tank [8] in the air humidifier.

• P lace the cover [2] on top of the air humidifier.

9. Accessories and replacement parts

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 10 anti-lime pads 163.14122

10. What if there are problems?

Problem Cause Remedy No steam exiting Appliance not connected to power. Insert the plug [11] into the mains and switch on the appliance. Water tank [8] empty. Replenish water. Water tank [8] not fitted correctly. Fit tank [8] properly. Appliance leaking Water tank [8] leaking. Replace tank [8]. Water tank [8] not shut properly. Fasten the catch [9] properly. Steam tower [3] not installed or not installed correctly. Install steam tower [3] properly. Delay in steam output Very cold water in tank. Use warmer water. Appliance heavily scaled. Descale the appliance. Red indicator [A] illu- minated Water tank [8] empty. Replenish water. Valve on tank catch [9] is covered with dirt. Clean the valve. Appliance heavily scaled. Descale the appliance. Water tank [8] not shut properly. Close the catch [9] properly. Water tank [8] not fitted correctly. Fit tank [8] properly. If the problem persists, please contact customer service.

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 accor

dance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any ques- tions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

12. Technical specifications

Rated output 365W Nominal voltage 230V / 50Hz Water tank volume approx. 6 litres Evaporation rate Level I: approx. 200 ml/h Level II: approx. 400 ml/h Overheating protection Through thermostat Safeguard against running dry If there is not enough water in the heater unit, the appliance switches off auto- matically. The appliance has a sensor which detects the water level. Switching 2-stage Weight approx. 3.0 kg Dimensions (W / H / D) 310 / 230 / 350 mm Connection Fixed cable, approx. 1.4 m in length23

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 per

sonal 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 accor- dance 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, rechargeable 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 instructions 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 customer; - 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 changes24 Lisez attentivement ce mode d’emploi, conservez-le pour un usage ultéri- eur, mettez-le à disposition des autres utilisateurs et suivez les consignes qui y figurent. AVERTISSEMENT