Setting Up/Operation - Stadler Form Fred Manual De Instrucciones

• Do not use the appliance in immediate vicinity of a bath tub, a shower or a
swimming pool (observe a minimum distance of 3 m). Place the appliance
such that a person in the bath tub cannot touch the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source. Do not subject the power
cord to direct heat (such as a heated hotplate, open flames, hot iron sole
plates or heaters for example). Protect power cords from oil.
• See to it that the appliance is properly positioned to ensure a high stabil-
ity during its operation and make sure that no one can trip over the power
cord.
• The appliance is not splash-proof.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not store the appliance outdoors.
• Store the appliance in a dry place inaccessible to children (pack the ap-
pliance).
• The appliance only functions perfectly with untreated water. Do not use
in conjunction with water softeners / ion exchangers.
• The appliance must not under any circumstances be operated with or
come into contact with fragrances because these damage the plastic and
may lead to appliance malfunctions.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or a repair shop authorized by the manufacturer or by similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
• Caution: hot vapour! Care should be taken when using the appliance due
to the emission of hot water vapour.
Note
Do not operate the humidifier Fred with decalcified water out of a decalci-
fication system that uses the principle of an ion exchanger (salt is added to
the water). This may lead to malfunctions and subsequent leakage of the
appliance.

Setting up/operation

1. If the air humidifier Fred has been placed in the desired place: Connect the
power cord (2) to the socket in your household. Remove the steam pipe
(7) and lift off the cover (8). Fill the water tank (9) with water (make sure
to hold inlet opening slightly up) – screw on the cover properly and check
whether the cover is tight. Reinsert the water tank in the air humidifier,
screw on the cover and insert the steam pipe.
2. Place the appliance in the room. Take care not to place it on a floor which
might be damaged by water, and that there are no appliances or furniture
sensitive to dampness close to it.
3. Switch on Fred using the On/Off switch (4) and select the desired output
(5) (blue=high, green=economy). When the water tank (9) is empty Fred
automatically switches off and the red LED (17) lights up.
4. Use the hygrostat (6) to set the humidity. The setting range
starts at 20 and ends at 90 % relative humidity. We recommend
setting the unit to 45 % humidity for a convenient room climate (in the
middle of the setting range, horizontal switch position).
Attention: If the air humidifier fails to steam after 5 minutes, turn
the hygrostat all the way to the right (max.). This may be due to the actual
room humidity being higher than the value you have set. You may then
gradually reduce the hygrostat. When the pilot lamps go out, you have
reached the ambient room humidity. If the air humidifier switches off
automatically while in operation, the desired room humidity has been
reached. The air humidifier resumes operation when the room humidity
falls below the preset value.
5. If the appliance is filled with a sufficient amount of water and stops nev-
ertheless, start the descaling process (see cleaning).
Cleaning
Before servicing the humidifier and after each occasion of use, switch off
the appliance and unplug the mains cable from the socket.
• Attention: Never immerse the appliance in water (danger of short-
circuit).
• To clean the appliance, only wipe it down with a damp cloth and then dry
it carefully. Always take out the mains plug first.
• Descale the air humidifier depending on the lime content, but at least
once a week: Remove the steam pipe (7), open the cover (8) using the
opening aid and lift it off, remove the water tank (9). Then remove the
cover for the heating plate (10) and the sealing (13). Clean both parts with
a brush. Descale the anti-limescale ball (14) and the heating plate with the
anti stick coating using a commercial descaler and rinse well afterwards.
Reassemble appliance completely with all parts (8-12) before reusing it.
• Rinse the water tank well at regular intervals.
Repairs
• Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified
electrical technician. If improper repairs are carried out, the warranty
lapses and all liability is refused.
• Never operate the appliance if the adaptor or plug is damaged, after it has
malfunctioned, if it has been dropped or has been damaged in any other
way (cracks/breaks in the casing).
• Do not push any object into the appliance.
• If the appliance is beyond repair, make it unusable immediately by cutting
through the cable and hand it in at the collection point provided for the
purpose.
Disposal
The European directive 2012 / 19 / CE on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must
not be disposed in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appli-
ances must be collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and
recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human
health and the environment. The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the
product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of
the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should
contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning
the correct disposal of their old appliance.