WARNING - CAUTION
Warning:
!
• Do not use this appliance for functions other than
those described in this booklet.
• After removing the appliance from its packaging,
ensure that it is complete and undamaged. If in
doubt contact a professionally qualified electrician or
Vortice*. Do not leave packaging within the reach of
children or the infirm.
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when
using any electrical appliance, including: a) never
touch appliances with wet or damp hands; b) never
!
Caution:
this symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the appliance
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this
appliance.
• Do not expose the appliance to the weather (rain,
sun, etc.).
• Do not cover, obstruct or insert any foreign bodies
into the appliance's safety grille.
• Do not sit on the appliance or leave objects standing
on it.
• Do not leave the appliance needlessly switched on:
switch it off when not used.
• Before carrying out any type of cleaning or
maintenance operation, switch the appliance off and
disconnect it from the power supply.
• Do not immerse the appliance or any of its parts in
water or other liquids. Follow the instructions for
cleaning (fig. 30).
• If you decide to stop using the appliance, switch it
off and disconnect it from the power supply.
• Regularly inspect the appliance for visible defects. If
any are found, do not operate the appliance but
contact Vortice* immediately.
• If the appliance does not function correctly or
develops a fault, contact Vortice* immediately and
*(or an authorised Service Centre if you are outside the UK-Ireland territory)
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this symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid personal injury
touch appliances while barefoot; c) never allow
children to touch or play with the appliance; d) never
allow differently able persons to operate the
appliance unattended.
• Store the appliance out of the reach of children and
infirm persons if you decide to disconnect it from the
power supply and no longer use it.
• Do not operate the appliance in the presence of
inflammable vapours (alcohol, insecticides, petrol,
etc.).
ensure that only genuine original Vortice spares are
used for any repairs.
• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer a heavy
blow, have it checked by Vortice* immediately.
• Ensure that the electrical system to which the
appliance is connected complies with applicable
standards.
• The appliance is double insulated and therefore
does not need to be earthed.
• When installing the appliance, fit a multi-pole switch,
with a contact gap of at least 3 mm.
• Remove the batteries and dispose of them at a
designated battery collection point before disposing
of the remote control.
• This symbol means that the operation
in question must be carried out
by a qualified electrician.
N.B.
Model with remote control: the fan functions can
be controlled by using either the remote control or
the buttons on the appliance. The icons/functions
are the same (fig. 20).
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