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As the appliance is powered by electricity, the possibility of
electrical shock cannot be excluded.
The following safety precautions must therefore be followed:
• After removing the packaging, check the condition of the
appliance. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact
professionally qualified personnel.
• Before use, always check the condition of the power cord.
• It is dangerous to modify or alter the characteristics of the
appliance in any way.
• This appliance must be connected to an efficient
“grounding” system. Have the electrical system checked by
a qualified electrician.
• Before each cleaning or maintenance operation, always
disconnect the plug from the power outlet.
• Never submerge the appliance in water.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not obstruct the entrances and exits of air.
• When the appliance is connected to the mains, keep the
following safety rules in mind:
• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands;
• Do not use the appliance with bare or wet feet;
• Do not pull on the power cord or appliance to detach the
plug from the power outlet;
• Do not move the appliance by pulling the power cable.
• keep the appliance far from the reach of children;
• Do not insert foreign bodies into the appliance;
• Do not insert metal objects into the apertures.
Danger! Rotating parts; contact with the internal fan could
cause electric shock or injury.
Do not drink the water collected from the appliance or use
it as animal drinking water.
• do not leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents;
• If you wish to permanently eliminate the appliance,
after disconnecting the plug from the power outlet it is
recommended to make it unusable by severing the power
cord.
• In the event of a fault and/or malfunction, turn the
appliance off without tampering with it. For all repairs,
contact an authorised technical service centre only and
request the use of original spare parts and accessories.
• Avoid the use of power cord extensions.
1.1 Designated use
This appliance must be used exclusively for the intended purpose
for which it was designed, specifically to dehumidify domestic
environments. All other uses are considered improper and
therefore hazardous. The manufacturer shall not be held liable
for any damage caused by improper, erroneous and irresponsible
use, and/or due to repairs made by unqualified personnel.
1.2 Installing the appliance
• The appliance must be installed in compliance with
national standards regulating electrical systems.
• Do not install the appliance in rooms containing gas, oil or
sulphur or near sources of heat.
• Do not use the appliance on sloping surfaces.
• Keep the appliance at least 50 cm away from flammable
substances (alcohol, etc.) or pressurised containers (e.g.
aerosol cans).
• Do not rest objects on top of the appliance.
• When transporting, the appliance must be kept upright or
• resting on one side. Before transporting, drain all the water
from the appliance. After transporting, wait at least one
hour before turning on the appliance.
1.3 Enviromental information
• The materials used for packaging can be recycled. You
are therefore recommended to dispose of them in special
differentiated waste collection containers.
1. FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY WARNINGS
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the
manufacturer’s Customer Experience in order to avoid all risk.
