Foreword
Safety instructions
Congratulations on your choice of the evaporator
• Read the operating instructions carefully before using
AIR-O-SWISS E2241 / AIR-O-SWISS E2251!
the humidifier and keep them for later reference.
• Connect the unit only to alternating current with
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Did you know that dry room air:
voltage according to the rating label.
• Causes the membranes in your respiratory system
• Only use the humidifier indoors and within the
to dry out, and also causes chapped lips and stinging
specified technical data. If used for a purpose for
eyes?
which it is not intended it could cause serious
• Encourages infections and illnesses of respiratory
danger to health and life.
system?
• Children cannot recognise the hazards associated
• Causes weariness, tiredness and poor concentration?
with the usage of electrical appliances. For this reason,
• Stresses household pets and house plants?
always supervise children when they are near the
• Encourages the formation of dust and the electrostatic
humidifier (image 1).
charging of textiles made of synthetic fibres, carpets
• Persons who are not familiar with the operating
and plastic flooring?
instructions, as well as children and persons under
• Damages furnishings made of wood and parquet?
the influence of medication, alcohol, or drugs are not
• Detunes musical instruments?
permitted to operate the appliance, or are only per
mitted to operate it under supervision.
Usage tips
• Never use the appliance if there is any damage to the
The usage of humidifiers
appliance or cable (2), after malfunction, after the
• Is particularly advisable during the winter,
appliance has been dropped (3) or damaged in any
• However, it does not take the place of the regular airing
other way.
of rooms.
• Only operate the humidifier when it is completely
• Should provide a recommended relative humidity of
assembled.
40 – 60 %
• Repairs of electrical appliances are only to be made by
qualified service engineers (4). Improper repair work
can cause considerable danger to the user.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power
before filling/emptying the water tank, before cleaning/
maintenance, assembling/dismantling of individual
parts and before moving the appliance.
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• Place the humidifier on a dry, level surface (5).
• Never pull the plug from the mains socket by the cable
or with wet hands (6).
• Do not put any additives in the water (e.g. fragrances,
essential oils, water fresheners, etc.)
• Place appliance where it is not easily knocked over by
persons in the household (7).
• Always unplug when not in use.
• Do not run power cords under carpets, and do not
cover with throw rugs. Arrange cord such 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.
• Do not allow foreign objects to enter ventilation.
• Do not sit, stand or place any heavy objects on the
appliance.
• The use of water additives, such as ethereal/essential
oils, fragrances, eucalyptus, water conditioners etc.,
damages the tank material and as a consequence
the whole unit. Any use of such additives will void the
manufacturer's warranty.
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