PCLB 3077 - Humidifier ProfiCare - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCLB 3077 ProfiCare

Instruction Manual Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance. Symbols in this Instruction Manual Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the appliance:

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for commercial use.

• Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the appliance without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the appliance off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The appliance and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the appliance must not be used.

• Use only original spare parts.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

Do not allow small children to play with the plastic foil. There is a danger of suffocation!PC-LB3077_IM 26.09.19

Special Safety Precautions for this Appliance

Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply when relling with water or during cleaning. CAUTION:

• Do not place the appliance directly next to heating appliances or electrical devices.

• Never turn on the appliance without water.

• Do not scratch the ultrasound probe.

• The appliance works with ultrasound. This sound can be bother- some to pets.

• Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an au- thorized technician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca- pabilities 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. CAUTION: This appliance is not intended for immersion in water during cleaning. Please refer to the instructions provided in the chapter, “Cleaning”.PC-LB3077_IM 26.09.19

• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunlight, re or similar. There is a risk of explosion!

• Batteries are not toys. Keep away from children.

• Do not open batteries by force.

• Avoid contact with metal objects (rings, nails, screws, etc.). There is a risk of short circuit!

• A short circuit could cause the battery to heat up ex- cessively or even to catch re, resulting in injuries.

• For your own safety, cover the battery terminals with adhesive tape during transport.

• In case of battery leakage, make sure not to rub the liquid into your eyes or mucous membranes. In case of contact, wash your hands and rinse your eyes with clear water. Seek medical attention if any discomfort persists. CAUTION:

• Different battery types or new and used batteries must not be used together.

• Batteries can leak and lose battery acid. If the remote control is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries. Unpacking the Appliance

1. Take the appliance out of its packaging.

2. Remove all the packaging material such as plastic foil,

lling material, cable ties and cardboard packaging.

3. Check that all parts are supplied in the box.

4. In case of incomplete delivery or damage, do not operate

the appliance. Return it to your dealer immediately. Overview of the Components / Scope of Delivery 1 Steam nozzle 2 Water tank lid 3 Water tank 4 Water level indicator 5 Tank cap 6 Ceramic lter 7 Steam outlet 8 Ultrasound probe 9 Base unit 10 Foam lter 11 Foam lter cover 12 button (humidity / energy saving mode) 13 button (fog / vapor intensity / ionization function) 14 Display 15 button (on / off) 16 button (time-delayed switch-off) 17 Water vessel 18 Handle 19 Remote control: POWER button (on / off) HUMIDITY button (humidity) TIMER button (time-delayed switch-off) SLEEP button (energy saving mode) MIST LEVEL button (fog / vapor intensity) ION button (ionization function) Notes for Use This air humidier with low energy consumption has been developed for rooms of up to 50 - 60 m². This depends on ceiling height, climate etc. You can use the appliance to supply dry room air with pleas- ant air moisture. This will offer the following benets:

• It ensures a healthy room climate and thus your well-be- ing.

• A relative humidity ranging from 45 % to 65 % can pro- vide for pleasant air humidity.

• We recommend using this air humidier at temperatures between 5 °C and 40 °C and low humidity.

• It prevents the raising of dust and is therefore ideally suited for allergy sufferers.

• Your skin is supplied with moisture.

• It protects your furniture from drying out and prevents a forming of gaps in parquet or wood oors.

• Electrostatic charge in the air is suppressed. Location

• A suitable location is a non-slip, even surface.

• Do not place the appliance onto wood, to avoid deforma- tion due to moisture.

• Watch out for electrical devices close by. They must not get wet.

• Keep a distance of 2 meters from electrical equipment and delicate furniture to protect these from moisture.

• The appliance works more effectively if you have the windows and doors closed during operation. NOTE: Do not forget to air on a regular basis. Water CAUTION:

• Do not use any water from the tumble dryer and water with additives (such as perfumes, fabric softeners, or other chemicals). These can damage the appliance.

• You can add 3 - 4 drops of essential oil to the water. Do not add too much essential oil or you may damage the appliance! NOTE: If you use extremely hard water, then limescale may form in the tank, on the bottom of the base appliance and on the surface of the ultrasound probe. If this probe is calci- ed, then the appliance is not able to work properly.PC-LB3077_IM 26.09.19

• We recommend that you use distilled or freshly boiled and cooled water.

• The water may not exceed a temperature of 40 °C.

• Replace the water every 3 - 4 days, even if it is not used up.

• If you do not use the appliance for longer periods of time, remove the water from the tank and from the base appliance. Allow the parts to dry. Preparation Remote Control NOTE: The button cell in the battery compartment of the remote control has been secured with a foil for transport. This will extend the durability of the battery. Before initial use please remove this foil so that the remote control is ready for operation. The remote control has a range of approx. 8 meters. When using the remote control, please ensure that there are no ob- stacles placed between it and the sensor on the appliance. Changing the Battery of the Remote Control If the range of the remote control is reduced during use, please proceed as follows:

1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the

remote control by holding the lever inwards and pulling out the battery compartment.

2. Replace the button cell with a battery of the same type

Filling with Water CAUTION: Do not pour any water into the opening of the nozzle.

1. Remove the lid to pour in water. Use the handle to

remove the water tank from the base unit. Turn the water tank over. The ller hole is located underneath the tank.

2. Twist off the ller cap in the direction . Fill the water

into the tank up to approx. 3 centimetres below the rim.

3. Close the ller cap again by twisting it in the direction

and put the tank back into the base appliance. Observe the markings on the right side of the water tank and the base unit. These must be aligned with each other.

4. Place the lid with the steam nozzle on the water tank.

NOTE: During operation, always put on the lid with the steam nozzle, otherwise moisture will settle on the appliance. Electrical Connection

1. Before connecting the plug to a wall socket, verify the

correct mains voltage. Refer to the specications on the rating label of the appliance.

2. Insert the plug in a duly installed protective contact

socket. You will hear a short beep. Operation

• The buttons are to be found both on the appliance itself and on the remote control. Buttons with the same symbol have the same function.

• The buttons on the appliance are sensor touch buttons. In order to perform the corresponding function gently touch the buttons. Whenever a button is pressed, it will be conrmed by a beep sound.

• The buttons and on the appliance are also multi- functional buttons. In order to use the different functions, the corresponding button must either be pressed briey, or be pressed for about 3 seconds. NOTE: Operation is explained by the buttons on the remote control. Switching the Appliance On / Off

• Press the POWER button to switch on the appliance. The appliance always starts operating in level 3. Steam generated at the steam outlet will be transported to the steam nozzle by fan operation. The display shows the current humidity (HUMID) and temperature (TEMP) alternately.

• Press the POWER button again to switch off the appliance. Set Fog / Steam Level You can select 3 different steam settings – from low to high. Press the MIST LEVEL button to select a level. The selected level (1, 2 or 3) is shown in the display. Set Humidity Press the HUMIDITY button repeatedly, to select a hu- midity between 45 % and 80 %. You can adjust the humidity in 5 % steps. NOTE:

• The set air humidity ashes for approx. 3 seconds in the display. After that, the display alternately shows you the current humidity and temperature.

• Once the preset setting has been reached, the appliance will turn off and then control the humidity automatically. Ionizing Function Negative ions support the well-being of humans. They can, for example, help with the dissipation of electrostatic charges.

• Press the ION button to activate ionization. The sym- bol appears in the display.

• Press the ION button again, to turn off the function.PC-LB3077_IM 26.09.19

Time-Delayed Switch-Off You can set the appliance to turn off automatically within 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours.

• Press the TIMER button to activate the function. The display shows TIME and the set time is displayed.

• If you want to deactivate this function, press the button repeatedly, until the display TIME disappears from the display. Energy-Saving Mode

• Press the SLEEP button to switch the appliance to energy-saving mode. The display goes out.

• As soon as a button is pressed, the display switched on again and the energy-saving mode is deactivated. End of Operation

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

3. Completely empty the appliance if you do not want to

use it for a long period of time. Cleaning

• Always remove the plug before cleaning.

• Do not immerse the base appliance in water for cleaning under any circumstances. Otherwise this might result in an electric shock or re. CAUTION:

• Do not use any chemical cleaning products.

• Do not damage the ultrasound probe at the bottom of the base appliance! Tank

1. Remove the tank from the base appliance.

2. Rinse the tank with clear water.

3. In case of limescale, add about 100 ml of household

vinegar to the cleaning water. Allow the solution to work for approx. 10 minutes.

4. Remove any lime deposit at the steam nozzle and tank

cap by using some household vinegar.

5. Rinse the tank out once more with clear water.

6. Allow the tank to dry before you close it again.

• Wipe the casing with a damp cloth. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.

• The area on which the tank stands should be cleaned once per week.

1. Pour the remaining water out of the water vessel.

2. Wipe the area with a damp cloth. Use some drops of

household vinegar if necessary, and allow to work for about 5 minutes.

3. Remove the ceramic lter.

4. Moisten a cotton bud with vinegar. Use it to carefully

wipe the ultrasound probe until any limescale is completely removed.

5. Then wipe the appliance once more.

Ceramic Filter If necessary, clean the ceramic lter under running water. Foam Filter

1. Open the cover on the bottom of the base unit.

2. Tap out the lter as needed. If there is heavy staining,

clean the lter under running water

3. Allow the lter to air-dry completely before retting it!

4. Ret the cover. It must audibly snap in.

Cleaning Around the Appliance If the appliance has been used over a long period, limescale deposits may occur around the appliance, in spite of the integrated ceramic lter. Clean the surface on which the appliance rests and all objects found close to the appliance, on a regular basis. Storage

• Clean the appliance as described and allow it to dry.

• Pack the lter with the ceramic spheres separately into a bag when it is dry. Store it in a cool, shady place.

• We recommend that you keep the appliance in the origi- nal packaging if it will not be used for long periods.

• Always store the appliance out of the reach of children in a dry, well ventilated place.PC-LB3077_IM 26.09.19

Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy The appliance is not func- tioning. The appliance has no power supply. Check the socket with another appliance. Plug in the mains plug correctly. Check the main circuit breaker. The appliance is faulty. Contact our service centre or a specialist. The appliance is turned on, but no mist is being generated. The tank is empty. Fill the tank. The oat gauge in the bottom right of the water vessel is jammed. Check the oat gauge in the water vessel. It must slightly move up and down. Too much water in the vessel. Remove some water and then tighten the tank cap again. Too little mist is coming out of the nozzle. The ultrasound probe is soiled. Clean the ultrasound probe as described above. The ceramic lter is soiled. Clean the lter as described above. The water is dirty. Replace the water. Setting too low. Press the MIST LEVEL button to change the setting. Water too cold. Add some warm water. A bad smell is developing. The appliance is new. Remove the tank, take off the lid. Allow the appliance to air in a cool place for 12 hours. The water is too old or soiled. Replace the water and clean the appliance. The appliance is abnormally loud. The appliance is unstable. Check the stand space. The tank is almost empty. Rell the tank. The symbol ashes in the display and 3 signals sound. The water tank is empty. Pour in water as described in chapter “Preparation“ “Filling with Water“. Technical Data Model:..................................................................PC-LB 3077 Power supply:.....................................220 - 240 V~, 50 - 60 Hz Power consumption: .......................................................25 W Protection class: ................................................................... Capacity: ...........................................................approx. 5 litre Net weight: ..................................................... approx. 1.47 kg The right to make technical and design modications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. This appliance has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and is manufactured according to the latest safety regulations. Disposal Battery Disposal As a consumer you are obliged by law to return old batteries / accumulators. Remove the battery from the remote control before disposing of the appliance. Return the battery to a collection facility for the collection of old batteries or hazardous waste. Contact your local authority for more information. Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of re-utilisation of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.PC-LB3077_IM 26.09.19