14
WARNING - CAUTION
Warning:
This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid personal injury
!
Caution:
This symbol indicates precautions that must be taken to avoid damaging the
appliance
!
• 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 Vortice Service Centre. Do not leave
packaging within the reach of children or infirm
persons.
• Do not sit on the appliance or leave objects standing
on it.
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when
using any electrical appliance:
- never touch appliances with wet or damp hands;
- never touch appliances while barefoot;
- never allow children or infirm persons to operate
appliances unattended.
• This appliance is not suitable for use by children or
by individuals with reduced physical, sensorial or
mental capacities, or by inexperienced or untrained
individuals, unless they are supervised or instructed
in its use by a person responsible for their safety.
Children must always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not us the appliance near inflammable
substances and vapours (alcohol, insecticides,
petrol, etc.).
• If you decide to stop using the appliance, switch it
off and disconnect it from the mains. Store out of
reach of children and infirm persons.
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this
appliance.
• Do not expose this appliance to the elements (rain,
sun, etc.).
• Always use and transport the appliance in the
vertical position. If during transporting or, if for any
other reason (e.g. following cleaning), the appliance
has been inclined, put it back in the vertical position
and wait for 1 hour before reconnecting it to the
socket.
• Do not use the appliance inside wardrobes or small
spaces. Insufficient ventilation may cause
overheating or fire. Always leave a clear space of at
least 10 cm around the appliance.
• Do not spray water onto the appliance.
• Always place the appliance on a level surface.
• Do not use the appliance in places where precious
articles (e.g. works of art, academic materials) that
need strict temperature control are kept.
• Regularly inspect the appliance for visible defects. If
the appliance does not function correctly, stop using
it and contact a Vortice Service Centre immediately.
• The electrical system to which the appliance is
connected must conform to applicable standards.
• The appliance must be connected to an efficient
earthing system in accordance with applicable
electrical safety standards. If in doubt, ask a qualified
electrician to check your system.
• Check that the electrical power supply/socket
provides the maximum electrical power required by
the appliance.
• If the power socket is of a different type to the plug
fitted to the appliance, ask a qualified technician to
replace the plug with one of the right type. Avoid the
use of adapters, multiplugs and/or extensions; if
necessary, they can be used provided they conform
to current safety standards.
• Do not pull on the power cable or place it near
sources of heat and always uncoil it completely to
prevent dangerous overheating. If the cable or the
power plug are damaged, take the appliance to an
authorised Vortice Service Centre for replacement.
• Do not use the plug to turn the appliance ON and
OFF. Always use the switch on the control panel.
• Do not allow aggressive chemical substances to
come into contact with the unit.
• Do not cover the appliance intake or outlet grilles.
• Before moving the appliance, turn it off and remove
the plug from the power supply and empty the water
tank.
• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
work, remove the plug from the socket.
• Should the appliance be dropped or receive a heavy
blow, have it checked immediately at a Vortice
Service Centre.
• If the appliance does not function correctly or
develops a fault, turn it off, remove the plug from the
socket and contact a Vortice Service Centre
immediately.
• When the appliance is not in use, switch it off and
remove the plug from the socket.
• Do not use this appliance without a filter.
Specifications for the power supply must correspond
to the electrical data on the product ID plate (fig. A)
N.B.
To prevent ice from forming on the evaporator,
never use the appliance in surroundings with
temperatures lower than 5°C.
The working range is from 5°C - 35°C.
A
