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Important Safe-guards
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This appliance has been manufactured to cool and de-humidify domestic environments and
should not be used for other purposes.
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It is dangerous to alter or modify the unit's characteristics in any way.
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The appliance must be installed in conformity with the relevant national legislation.
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Should repairs be necessary, contact the nearest authorised Repair Service Centre. Unautho-
rised servicing can be dangerous.
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This appliance is to be used by adults only; keep children away from it.
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The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Always ground the appliance. Have the electrical system checked by a qualified electrician.
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Avoid using extension leads with the unit.
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Before cleaning or maintenance operations, always unplug the unit from the socket.
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Do not pull on or place strain on the power cable when moving the appliance.
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The appliance should not be installed where the atmosphere may contain combustible gases,
oil or sulphur, or near heat sources.
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If the appliance is utilised in areas where there is no ventilation of air, it is necessary to take pre-
cautions to avoid that the refrigerant gases that may leak from the appliance do not remain
in the room, thereby causing a fire hazard.
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Do not rest hot or heavy objects onto the appliance.
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Clean the anti-bacterial filters at least once a week.
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Avoid using heaters near the unit.
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The unit should be transported in a vertical position. If this is not possible secure the unit at an
angle, do not lie horizontally. Before transporting the unit drain the condensation collecting-
tray and tank. Avoid transportation, wait at least 1 hour before switching on the unit.
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The packaging materials can be recycled. You are therefore recommended to place them in
the special containers for differentiated waste collection.
• Keep the unit at least 50 cm away from inflammable substances (alcohol etc) or pressurised
containers (eg. aerosol cans).
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The appliance must be used only as indicated in this manual. These instructions are not inten-
ded to cover as many as possible conditions and situations which may arise. As with all hou-
sehold appliances installation, operation and conservation should be carried out prudently
and following common sense.
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In the case that the power cable becomes damaged, this must be substituted only by spe-
cialised personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
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Do not cover this appliance with bags when is not in use.
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Unventilated area where the appilance using flammable refrigerants is installed shall be so
constructed that any leaked refrigerants will not stagnate so as to cause a fire or an explosion
hazard caussed by igniting stagnant refrigerants from other source such as electric heater,
stove and similar home applications.
This appliance contains substances which, if released into the atmosphere, would damage the
ozone layer. Care should therefore be taken not to perforate the refrigerant circuit. At the end of
its working life, deliver the air conditioning unit to a special collection centre.
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