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After an extended period of disuse, the unit
should be emptied. Ensure that the unit ist clean
prior to resuming operation. Otherwise an un-
pleasant odor can result.
CAUTION
Damage and cracks in plastic caused by addi-
tives in the water!
Do not put any additives (e.g. essential oils or
other fragrances) into the water.
Ensure that there are no water-soluble additives
(e.g. plant fertilizer) in a container before using it
to fill the unit.
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CAUTION
Water damage due to overfilling!
When filling, do not exceed the maximum filling
capacity indicated by the filling line.
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CAUTION
Water leaking from the unit!
When the unit is filled, do not press down the
float tip.
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Filling the unit at the filling opening:
Fill the unit using a clean container (e.g. a
jar or a watering can).
Pour fresh, cold water into the filling
opening of the upper part with a clean container.
Stop filling the unit as soon as the water
level indicator ring of the float appears in the top
assembly.
The unit is filled with water and can be switched
on.
Filling the unit at the removable water base:
The unit is switched off and the power
plug is unplugged (see chapter "Switching the
unit on and off").
Lift the upper part from the base.
Lift the removable water base including
the float assembly by the base handles.
Fill fresh, cold water directly into the re-
movable water base.
Only pour water in until the maximum fill
capacity on the inner side of the removable water
base is reached.
Place the filled removable water base including
the float assembly onto the base.
Place the upper part on the base.
The unit is filled with water and can be switched
on.
switching the unit on and off
If the unit is put into operation with an empty
removable water base or if the removable water
base goes empty during operation, the evapora-
tor wick dries out, no evaporation is generated
and an unpleasant odor can result.
The unit is filled with water.
Plug the power plug into the electrical socket.
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2.
3.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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1.
D 1
D 1
D 2
D 2
D 3
D 3
E 1
E 1
E 2
E 2
E 3
E 3
E 4
E 4
E 4
E 4
Set the slide switch to position I or position II
according to your needs (see section "Operating
modes").
The unit is switched on.
Set the slide switch to position 0.
WARNING
Danger to life through electrical shock!
Do not unplug the unit from the electrical socket
with wet hands.
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Unplug the power plug.
The unit is switched off and currentless.
cleaning and servicing the unit
With increasing operating time, the air through-
put and evaporator performance of the evaporator
wick decrease. Therefore, regular maintenance and
cleaning of the unit is a requirement for smooth and
trouble-free operation.
CAUTION
Damage to the plastic due to unsuitable clean-
ing agents!
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
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Wipe the unit with a damp cloth.
Cleaning and servicing intervals
Recommended cleaning and service intervals de-
pend on air and water quality as well as actual op-
erating time.
Interval
Activity
once a day
Check the water level,
if necessary, refill water (see
chapter "Filling the unit")
1 week or
more without
operation
Empty and clean the unit (see
section "Taking apart and
emptying the unit")
every 2 weeks
Clean the removable water
base with EZCal only (see sec-
tion "Cleaning the removable
water base")
every 10–12
weeks (or as
needed)
Replace the evaporator wick
(see section "Replacing the
evaporator wick")
1–2 times a
year
Clean the fan (see section
"Cleaning the fan")
once a year
Replace Ionic Silver Stick
®
(see section "Replacing the
Ionic Silver Stick
®
")
Taking apart and emptying the unit
The unit can easily be taken apart for cleaning.
WARNING
Danger to life through electrical shock!
Do not unplug the unit from the electrical socket
with wet hands.
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2.
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E 1
E 1
The unit is switched off and the power
plug is unplugged.
Lift the upper part from the base.
Remove the removable water base in-
cluding float assembly using the provided base
handles.
Empty the residual water from the remov-
able water base using the spout.
Remove the float assembly from the emp-
ty removable water base.
WARNING
Danger to life through electrical shock!
Do not empty water over the electrical part
(base).
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If water is in the base: empty the water and dry
the base.
The unit is taken apart and emptied.
Cleaning the removable water base
Unit is taken apart and emptied from water.
Before cleaning the removable water base the
float assembly has to be removed from the water
base.
Only use the manufacturer´s recommended
cleaning agent EZCal (see chaper “Spare parts
and accessories”).
WARNING
Danger to life through electrical shock!
Unplug the unit prior to cleaning.
Never submerge the base with the electrical part
and the fan in water.
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CAUTION
Damage to the unit due to the use of the clean-
ing and decalcification agent EZCal on the
running unit!
Before using EZCal, switch off and unplug the
unit.
After the use of EZCal, rinse the base thoroughly
with tap water.
Before switching on the unit, ensure that there
are no residues of EZCal in the base.
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Rinse out the removable water base with
lukewarm water.
For more thorough cleaning, clean the
removable water base with a commercial dish
brush.
To decalcify the removable water base, use
EZCal AOS 7417 only (see section "Spare parts
and accessories").
Dry the parts after cleaning.
Insert the float assembly into the empty remov-
able water base.
Put the unit together (see section "Putting the
unit together").
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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✔
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
F 1
F 1
F 3
F 3
F 4
F 4
F 5
F 5
F 6
F 6
G 1
G 1
G 2
G 2
switching the unit on and off
cleaning and servicing the unit
