Important Safety Instructions - Air-O-Swiss AOS U200 Mode D'emploi

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Important safety instructions

• Prior to using the appliance, read through the
in s tructions for complete use and retain in a safe
place for later reference.
• WARNING – Only use the Ultrasonic indoors and within
the specified technical data. Improper use can be
hazardous for the health and lead to critical injury.
• This appliance is not to be used by persons (including
children) with impaired physical, sensory or mental
capacities or insufficient experience and knowledge,
unless they are supervised by someone who is respon-
sible for their safety or given assistance with the use of
this appliance. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance (fig. 1).
• Use only the original adapter provided for operating the
unit. The adapter provided may not be used for other
units.
• Never use the appliance if there is any damage to the
appliance or cable (2), after malfunction, after the
appliance has been dropped (3) or damaged in any
other way.
• Only operate the appliance when it is completely as-
sembled.
• Repairs of electrical appliances are only to be made by
qualified service engineers (4). Improper repair work
can cause considerable danger to the user.
• Do not pour water into the mist outlet of the appli-
ance (5).
• Place the humidifier on a dry, level surface.
• Do not place the appliance directly on the floor, next to
a heating vent or in the vicinity of electrical equipment.
If the released mist reaches the floor or objects before
it has fully evaporated, it may cause damage to them (6).
• The unit should be placed in an elevated position (7),
e.g. on a table, chest of drawers, etc.
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• ALWAYS unplug before removing/filling/emptying the
water tank, before cleaning/maintaining, assembling/
dismantling of individual parts and before moving the
appliance.
• Never pull the plug from the outlet by the cable or with
wet hands.
• Do not touch the water in the base during operation
because of high frequency vibrations in the water.
• Do not submerge the main body in water or other
liquids (28).
• Place appliance where it is not easily knocked over (8).
• Always unplug when not in use.
• Do not run power cords under carpets, and do not
cover with throw rugs. Arrange cord so that it will not
be tripped over.
• Do not use the appliance where combustible gases or
vapors are present.
• Do not expose the appliance to rain, or use near water,
in a bathroom, laundry area or other damp location.
• This unit must be used in its upright position.
• Do not allow foreign objects to enter ventilation or
ex h aust opening as this may cause electric shock or
damage to the appliance. Do not block air outlets or
intakes.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce risk of shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
• A loose fit between the plug (receptacle) and the
AC outlet may cause overheating and a distortion
of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace
loose or worn receptacles.
• Do not sit, stand or place any heavy objects on the
appliance.
• Disconnect power supply before servicing.
• To protect health safety and proper humidifier function
use only clean, contamination-free, cold, fresh tap
water in your humidifier. If your water source is contam-
inated or if you are uncertain of its safety use distilled
water. In addition, it is advised to clean and maintain
your humidifier in a timely manner as instructed in
this manual.
• When fragrancing the air, use the fragrance container
provided (also see section «Use of fragrances»). Do not
add any additives such as essential oils directly into the
water tank or the water base (9). These additives will
damage your appliance! Appliances that are damaged
by additives are excluded from the warranty.
• The appliance does not have an integrated hygrostat.
Use an external hygrostat to avoid damage through
over-humidification.
• Remark: Neither humans nor animals can hear the high
frequency vibrations.
• The manufacturer rejects all liability for damage
caused by nonobservance of these instructions for use.