VITEK VT-2355 Humidifier Instruction Manual

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VITEK VT-2355 Humidifier

HUMIDIFIER VT-2355

Insufficient room humidity negatively affects humans’ and pets’ health as well as plants and furniture. The recommended comfortable room humidity level is from 40% to 60%.

DESCRIPTION

Lid handle/upper mist release nozzle
Lower mist release nozzle
Water tank lid
Water tank
Process chamber
Water filter
Body
On/no water indicator
ON/OFF knob/mist release intensity control

ATTENTION!For additional protection it is reasonable to install a residual current device (RCD) with nominal operation current not exceeding 30 mA. To install RCD, contact a specialist.

SAFETY MEASURES

Before using the electrical unit, read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Use the unit for its intended purpose only, as specified in this manual. Mishandling of the unit may lead to its breakage and cause harm to the user or damage to his/her property. Before switching the unit on, make sure that voltage of the mains corresponds to unit operating voltage.

Place the unit on a flat, moisture-resistant surface. The distance to the walls, other furniture and interior objects should be at least 30 cm.
Do not place the unit on carpet surfaces with high pile.
Do not place the air humidifier in places exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, near computers or other sensitive electronic appliances.
Do not use the unit outdoors.
Use the supplied removable parts only.
Do not operate the unit without water; switch the unit off when the water tank is empty.
Do not use soda or dirty water or any perfume additives.
Water temperature should not exceed +40°С.
Do not switch the unit on if the water tank is not installed.
Unplug the unit before removing the water tank.
Do not cover the unit.
Do not cover the openings on the unit body and avoid getting of foreign objects inside them
Do not immerse the unit body, the power plug or the power cord into water or any other liquids.
Do not move or tilt the unit during the operation and do not remove the water tank.
Always unplug the unit and pour out water from the water tank and the process chamber before cleaning or if you do not use the air humidifier.
Before moving the unit to another place, unplug the unit and drain the water from the process chamber. When carrying the unit, hold it by the body with both hands.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Clean the unit regularly.
Do not allow children to touch the unit body and the power cord during operation.
This unit is not intended for usage by children.
The unit is not intended to be used by people with physical, sensory or mental disabilities (including children) or by persons lacking experience or knowledge if they are not under supervision of a person who is responsible for their safety or if they are not instructed by this person on the usage of the unit.
Do not leave children unattended to avoid them using the unit as a toy.
For children safety reasons do not leave polyethylene bags, used as Attention! Do not allow children to play with polyethylene bags or packaging film. Danger of suffocation!
Never pull the power cord when disconnecting the unit from the mains; take the power plug and carefully pull it out of the mains socket.
Never use the unit if the power cord or the power cord plug is damaged, if the unit works improperly or after it was dropped.
If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a maintenance service or similar qualified personnel to avoid danger.
Do not attempt to repair the unit. Do not disassemble the unit by yourself, if any malfunction is detected or after it was dropped, unplug the unit and apply to any authorized service center from the contact address list given in the warranty certificate and on the website www.vitek.ru.
Transport the unit in the original package only.
Keep the unit out of reach of children and disabled persons.

THE UNIT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. ITS COMMERCIAL USAGE AND USAGE IN PRODUCTION AREAS AND WORK SPACES IS PROHIBITED.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

After unit transportation or storage at low temperature keep it for at least three hours at room temperature before switching on.There may be water spots in the air humidifier, this is normal, as the unit has undergone factory quality control

– Unpack the unit, remove any stickers and package materials that can prevent unit operation. Check the unit for damages. In case of damages do not switch the unit on.– Remove the water tank (4) and remove a transporting plastic part (pic. 1).– Before plugging the unit in make sure that your home mains voltage corresponds to the unit operating voltage.– The unit is intended for operation with AC system and 50 or 60 Hz frequency. The unit does not need any additional settings for operating with the required nominal frequency.

Notes:

– Use the air humidifier at the room temperature from +10° С to +40°С, and relative humidity less than 80%.– Water temperature should not exceed +40°С.

AIR HUMIDIFIER OPERATION

Take the handle (1) and remove the lid (3) from the water tank (4).
Remove the tank (4) from the unit body (7).
Fill the water tank (4) with the necessary amount of water

Note:: – it is recommended to use water that was -additionally cleaned with domestic filter

Place the filled water tank (4) on the unit body (7).
Cover the water tank (4) with the lid (3).
Insert the power plug into the mains socket.
Switch the air humidifier on, turning the knob (9) clockwise, the ON indicator (8) will light up.
Set the mist release intensity by turning the knob (9).

Note: – to aromatize air in the room, add some drops of water-soluble essential oil directly in the water tank (4)

If the water tank (4) is empty, the indicator (8) will light up red.
Switch the air humidifier off, turning the knob (9) counterclockwise as far as it will go, the indicator (8) will go out. Unplug the unit. Fill the tank (4) with water, install it to its place and switch the unit on.
After finishing the operation, switch the air humidifier off, turning the knob (9) counterclockwise until bumping, the indicator (8) will go out; after that remove the power plug from the socked

CLEANING AND CARE

WARNING! Always switch the air humidifier off and unplug it before maintenance works or cleaning.

Water filter

Installed ceramic water filter (6) is permanent and doesn’t have to be replaced. Every 3-5 days remove the filter (6), wash it with tap water and then install back to its place

Note: – the filter (6) cannot completely clean the water from mineral deposit and is an additional means of water cleaning.

Hard water causes the appearance of mineral scale on the “sprayer”, in the process chamber (5) and on the water tank; it leads to improper operation of the humidifier and appearance of white deposits on interior objects.
To avoid this, it is necessary to clean the “sprayer” weekly and to change water in the tank (4) as often as possible.
If you are not going to use the air humidifier for a long time: pour out water from the tank (4) and the process chamber of the sprayer (5), wash the tank (4), wash and clean the process chamber of the sprayer (5) and the sprayer itself, dry the unit thoroughly and take it away for storage.

Weekly car

Once a week wash the water tank (4) and the process chamber of the «sprayer» (5) thoroughly with neutral detergent solution.
Then rinse with water carefully.
Add 5-10 drops of the detergent on the “sprayer” and wait about 2-5 minutes. Remove the deposits from the “sprayer” surface with a brush.

Note: As a cleaning agent for the sprayer you can use scale removers for kettles.

Clean the air humidifier body (7) with a soft slightly damp cloth, and then wipe it dry.
Do not immerse the air humidifier body (7), the power cord and the power plug into water or other liquids. Provide that no liquid gets inside the air humidifier body (7).
Do not use solvents or abrasives to clean the surface of the body (7) and the water tank (4).

STORAGE

If you are not going to use the unit for a long time and want to take it away for storage, make sure that all its parts are dry, including the process chamber of the “sprayer” (5) and the filter (6).
Do not store the unit with water in the tank and in the process chamber of the sprayer (5).
Keep the air humidifier away from children in a dry, dark and cool place.

TROUBLES AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible causes	Troubleshooting
The ON indicator doesn‘t light up, no mist release.	No supply voltage.	Connect the unit to the mains.
Plug another, known good appliance to the socket to make sure that the socket works properly.
The indicator is glowing red, no mist release.	Water tank is empty.	Fill the water tank with water.
Mist smells unpleasantly.	First use of the unit.	Pour out the water and leave the tank open for 12 hours in a cool darkened place
Dirty or stale water.	Unplug the unit, remove the water tank, pour out the water, wash the tank and fill it with clean boiled or distilled water.
Low mist release intensity	Sprayer is dirty.	Unplug the unit and clean the sprayer.
Foreign noise during the air humidifier operation	The unit is placed on an uneven or unstable surface.	Unplug the unit and level the unit body or move the air humidifier to another place.

Notes:– Non-observance of the rules for cleaning the “sprayer” from mineral deposits affects the air humidifier performance. In this case clean the “sprayer”.– If the tap water used is hard, use household filters for additional water cleaning or mix it with distilled water in proportion 1:1.

DELIVERY SET

Air humidifier – 1 pc.
Removable lid with nozzle – 1 pc.
Removable water tank – 1 pc.
Instruction manual – 1 pc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply: 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Rated input power: 25 W
Water tank capacity: 3.5 l
Water flow: ≥ 250 ml/h
Humidified area: up to 40 m2

RECYCLING

For environment protection do not throw out the unit and the batteries (if included), do not discard the unit and the batteries with usual household waste after the service life expiration; apply to specialized centers for further recycling.The waste generated during the disposal of the unitis subject to mandatory collection and consequent disposal in the prescribed manner. For further information about recycling of this product apply to a local municipal administration, a disposal service or to the shop where you purchased this product.

The manufacturer preserves the right to change design, structure and specifications not affecting general principles of the unit operation without a preliminary notification due to which insignificant differences between the manual and product may be observed. If the user reveals such differences, please report them via e-mail for receipt of an updated manual.

Unit operating life is 3 years

Guarantee

Details regarding guarantee conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.