Safety
• Follow the safety instructions to prevent any harm to the user.
• Do not use this appliance for purposes other than those described in this manual.
• Having removed the appliance from its packaging, make sure that it is intact and undamaged. If in doubt,
consult a professional or contact a Vortice Authorised Technical Support Centre.
• Do not leave packaging within reach of children or individuals with disabilities.
• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when using any electrical appliance:
never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands;
never touch the appliance while barefoot.
• Do not operate the appliance in the presence of flammable substances or vapours, such as alcohol, insec-
ticides, petrol, etc.
• If the appliance is to be disconnected from the power supply and no longer used, store it out of reach of
children and individuals with disabilities.
•
This appliance may be used by children over 8 years of age and by
individuals with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities, or by
inexperienced or untrained individuals, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed in safe use of the appliance and
understand the associated risks. Children must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and maintenance procedures - for which the
user is responsible - must not be carried out by children unless
supervised.
• Do not make modifications of any kind to this appliance.
• The maintenance instructions must be followed to ensure the appliance does not suffer damage and/or
excessive wear.
• Do not expose this appliance to the elements (rain, sun, etc.).
• Do not stand objects on the appliance.
• The inside of the appliance must be cleaned only by a skilled professional.
• Inspect the appliance periodically for visible defects. If the appliance is defective in any way, do not use it;
contact a Vortice Technical Support Centre without delay.
• If the appliance does not function correctly or develops a fault, contact a Vortice Technical Support Centre
without delay. Ensure that only original Vortice replacement parts are used for any repairs.
• If the power cable is damaged, have it replaced without delay by a Vortice Technical Support Centre.
• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer heavy impact, have it checked without delay by a Vortice
Technical Support Centre.
• The appliance must be installed in such a way as to ensure that under normal operating conditions, no one
can come into contact with any moving parts or live electrical components.
• In the event of: dismantling the appliance, with the appropriate tools; removing the heat exchanger; removing
the motor module; the appliance must first be switched off and then disconnected from the mains electricity
supply.
• The electrical system to which the appliance is connected must comply with current regulations.
• Connect the appliance to the electrical power supply/socket only if the rated power of the supply is
compatible with the maximum rated power of the appliance. If not, contact a professional electrician without
delay.
• Turn off the appliance at the main switch: if the appliance does not function correctly; before cleaning the
outside of the appliance, if the appliance is not going to be used for any length of time.
• The appliance cannot be used to pilot the operation of water heaters, stoves, etc.; neither must it drain into
the hot water ducts of such appliances.
• The appliance must expel air directly to the outside through a single dedicated duct.
• The flow of extracted air must be clean (i.e. free of grease, soot, chemical and corrosive agents and
explosive or flammable mixtures).
• Keep the air intake and outlet ports of the appliance free of obstructions, to ensure optimum air flow.
• Maximum operating temperature: 45 °C.
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ENGLISH
Warning:
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid injury to the user
!
Caution:
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid damaging the appliance
!
