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MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: this type of appliance requires regular and thorough maintenance. Like for any
humidifiers with stagnant water, we recommend to give the appliance a complete clean once
every three days (depending on use) to avoid bacteria proliferation.
You must always switch off and unplug your appliance before undertaking any maintenance
on it.
When the appliance needs cleaning, the CLEAN icon will light up with one bip sound on the screen.
After the appliance is cleaned and placed in a correct position, reset the clean alert by pushing the
on/off button during 2 seconds.
The alert will activate every time the product is plugged-in and every three days to remind the user
the necessity of changing the water within the tank as per the European norm.
Never immerse the product under tap water because of the risk of water entrance by the air outlet.
It is important to clean the water tank, the vaporization area, and the air inlet grids located under
the appliance regularly.
Never use detergents or scouring products to clean your appliance.
Never immerse the appliance, the plug, or the power cord in water or any other liquid.
We recommend to use cold boiled water or distilled water.
• Cleaning the tank:
1- Clean the tank using soapy water and dry it with a soft dry rag.
2- Make sure to pull out the water from the appliance, and dry it before you store it for a long
periode of time.
IMPORTANT: Empty the water inside the product by following the indications on the appliance
(empty it on the right side). Never put water in the piezo tank. Don’t put water in the air oultet
of the piezo.
• Cleaning the vaporization compartment (arround the piezo disc 13), the heating element and
the piezo disc.
Rinse regularly (every 3 days) the water base with fresh water and dry it with soft dry rag.
IMPORTANT :
make sure that no water gets into the fan air outlet (16).
Regular cleaning of the piezo disc and heating element will avoid scaling. Do not use hard or
abrasive utensils, only use soft materials with the device.
In case of scaling appearance, please refer to the paragraph “SCALE CLEANING AND ANTISCALE
CARTRIDGE”.
WARNING : we recommend to give the heating element and the piezo disc a complete clean as
soon as scaling sediment appeared on them to preserve same level of performances.
TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR PRODUCT, PLEASE PROPERLY FOLLOW THE CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS, ESPECIALLY NOT LETTING WATER INTO THE FAN AIR OUTLET. (4)
IMPORTANT: Never use abrasive cleaners as these are likely to spoil the appearance of your
appliance. Instead, clean your appliance with a slightly moist rag.
If you have any questions, please see the ROWENTA international guarantee card enclosed with
this product, where you will find the Consumer Service contact details.
SCALE CLEANING AND ANTISCALE CARTRIDGE
SCALE CLEANING:
1- Turn off the unit and remove the lid.
2- Fill the water tank and around the piezo area with 1 centimeter of vineger and wait for 1 hour
to take effect.
(
IMPORTANT,
make sure that no water gets into the fan air outlet).
3- Empty and remove the scale using a slightly moist rag.
4- Rinse out the water tank and the piezo area with fresh tap water.
(
IMPORTANT
, make sure that no water gets into the fan air outlet).
5- Your appliance is now ready to be used again.
WARNING:
Make sure to properly rinse the tank and the piezo area before using the product.
If you want to prevent the scaling of your water tank, use an ANTISCALE CARTRIDGE
.
The Aqua Boost models provided with an anti-scale cartridge are the following:
• HD4040
• HD4045
The anti-scale cartridge is also sold as an accessory (XD6400F0), and is compatible with all
HU40XX and HD40XX models.
INSTRUCTIONS OF USE:
Anti-scale Cartridge
Cartridge out
Cartridge in
As soon as unpleasant odours or white dust are noticeable, insert/change the anti-scale cartridge.
For a quick re-start of the product, dip the cartridge in water before using it.
For any questions, please refer to the TEFAL international warranty card included with this product
where you will find the Customer Service contact details.
STORAGE
When the appliance is not in use, it should be stored in a dry place.
Make sure to empty the tank, clean and dry the appliance before storing it.
IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM
Never dismantle your appliance yourself. An incorrectly repaired appliance can be a danger to the
user.
Before contacting an approved Service Centre from our network, make sure that the appliance is
in the normal operating position and the air intake and outlet grills are totally unobstructed.
P roblem
Possible Cause
What to do
The appliance does
not work when
switched on
The target humidity is reached. Increase the target humidity in MANUAL
MODE or select CONTINUOUS MODE.
The water level indicator is
blinking.
Refill the water tank.
The lid isn’t well positionned.
Check the positionning of the lid.
The appliance isn’t on a flat
surface.
Check the positioning of the appliance
(tilt).
The water level required has
not yet reached the vaporiza-
tion compartment.
Wait arround 2-3 minutes after filling the
product.
The RH% of the room is over
90%.
Wait till the RH% of the room gets below
80%.
