Foreword
Congratulations on choosing the S450 appliance. In do-
ing so, you have taken an important step towards healthy
indoor air and more wellbeing.
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Proper use:
The appliance must only be used for the humidification of
the air indoors.
Caution: Hot steam and boiling water!
Do not allow the appliance to be used by children.
Steam and boiling water can lead to burns.
Safety instructions
• Read the operating instructions carefully before using
the appliance and keep them in a safe place for later
reference.
• Connect the appliance only to AC – with voltage
indicated on the rating label.
• Always plug the power cord into the appliance first
before connecting it to the electrical outlet. CAUTION: A
sound from the unit indicates that the appliance is sup-
plied with power.
• Only use the appliance indoors and within the param-
eters stated in the technical specifications. Using the
appliance for a purpose for which it is not intended
could pose a serious hazard to health and life.
• 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).
• Never use the appliance if there is any damage to the
appliance or cable, after malfunction has occurred,
after the appliance has been dropped (2) or damaged
in any other way.
• Only use the original power cord.
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• In case the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service
dealer or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid
a hazard.
• Only operate the appliance when it is completely
assembled.
• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out
by qualified service engineers (3). Improper repair work
can pose a considerable hazard to the user.
• Never pull the plug from the mains socket by the cable
or with wet hands.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Always place the appliance on a dry, level surface.
• Do not immerse the main body in water or other
liquids (16).
• Position the appliance where it cannot be easily
knocked over (4).
• Do not run the power cord under a carpet or other
objects. Position the appliance so that you will not trip
over the cord.
• Do not use the appliance in areas where combustible
materials, gases or vapours are present.
• Ventilation openings must be kept free of obstructions.
• Do not sit, stand or place any heavy objects on the ap-
pliance (keep the steam outlet clear).
• Caution: The surfaces of the unit are hot during
operation.
• During operation, do not put the power cable on top
of the appliance because of danger of fire and short
circuit.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not place the unit on hot surfaces or near open
flames. Keep a minimum distance of 1m.
• Never immerse the appliance or cable into water or
any other liquids because of danger of injury, fire or
electro shock.
• Only use original spare parts.
• Before cleaning, unplug the power cord and let the unit
cool completely off.
• Do not move the appliance during operation.
• The manufacturer rejects all liability for damage
caused by nonobservance of these instructions for use.
Unpacking
• Carefully remove the unit from its box.
• Remove the unit from the wrapping.
Note: the top cover of the unit is loose.
• Remove the accessories from inside the unit (5).
• Remove all packaging materials.