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exchange resins could cause the water to spill over the top when the
cover is put on.
2 Put the cover back on by aligning the marks on the tank with the grooves
on the cover, and turn it clockwise. Be sure that it is closed firmly.
3 Turn the tank back over, and place it on the base while making sure that
it is seated correctly.
4 When placing the water tank (2) back on the base, part of the water that
it contains will transfer to the space existing between the tank and the
body (11). This is how the device works normally and poses no hazard.
5 Plug in the humidifier, and turn it on using the on/off switch (1). The "on"
indicator light will come on.
6 Select the desired steam flow rate using the steam flow regulator (9).
7 If condensation is observed close to the humidifier, select a lower steam
flow rate.
8 When you want to stop the steam flow, select the "off" position using the
on/off switch (1).
9 If there is insufficient water in the tank, the "empty tank indicator light"
(12) will come on, and steam generation will be stopped. In this case, it
will be necessary to turn off the humidifier and refill the tank with water
before turning the device back on.
Z While the humidifier is operating, the water used will be filtered through
an anti-bacteria filter (10) located in the base, thus preventing impurities
from being emitted into the atmosphere.
4 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
‹ Before any cleaning operation, switch the appliance off and unplug it.
1 There may be some scale deposits in the transducer, particularly in
areas with hard water. Overcome this drawback by cleaning the
transducer with vinegar at least once a week, as follows:
a) Moisten a cotton bud with vinegar and wipe the transducer gently,
until the scale deposits disappear completely.
b) Rub down with a dry cloth and remove remains of moisture.
c) Do not rub the transducer with solid objects.
d) Do not clean with chemical products.
2 Clean the inside of the water tank at least once a week, as follows:
a) Fill the tank with clean water adding a few drops of bleach or a
similar disinfectant. Close the tank completely with its cap and
shake forcibly.
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