Notice PHILIPS SCH580

« y mould and bacteria. Relative humidity level People need a certain level of humidity to feel comfortable. Using a humidi?er helps you to keep indoor humidity at a comfortable level. A humidity level between 40 and 60% is recommended. A humidity level below 30% can be dry and uncomfortable. The hygrometer/thermometer supplied enables you to check humidity and temperature at regular times. The amount of water vapour in the air is usually less than is required to saturate the air. Relative humidity is the amount of water vapour in the air compared to the amount of water vapour the air can hold at the current temperature. Working principle of the humidi?er The humidi?er uses an ultrasonic, high-frequency oscillator to break up the water into tiny particles. The ventilation system blows out these water particles (mist) into the dry air where they evaporate to ensure the required humidity. The great advantage of the ultrasonic technique is that it operates extremely quietly without affecting the room temperature or steaming up windows, walls or furniture. The humidi?er holds about 2 litres of water in the tank and produces up to 250ml of moisture per hour, depending on the room humidity and temperature. General description (Fig. 1) A Humidi?er 1 Rotatable cover 2 Mist outlet 3 Handle 4 Water tank 5 Safety switch 6 Power-on light 7 Base 8 On/off knob with mist output control 9 Steriliser 10 Water tank cap with water outlet 11 Water basin 12 Oscillator 13 Mains cord 14 Tip-over switch ENGLISHB Hygrometer/thermometer handset 1 Humidity indicator 2 Temperature indicator Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger Do not immerse the base of the humidi?er in water and do not let water run into the base. Never open the base to prevent electric shock. Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. The appliance is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 220 to 240V. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly quali?ed persons in order to avoid a hazard. Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Repair by unquali?ed people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself, otherwise your guarantee becomes invalid. Keep the mains cord away from hot surfaces. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Caution Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains immediately if it produces a strange smell or an abnormal noise. Take the appliance to an authorised Philips service centre. Switch off the humidi?er and unplug it before you move or clean it. Do not switch on the humidi?er when there is no water in the water tank. Do not use any metal or hard objects to clean the oscillator. Do not direct the mist output at furniture or electrical appliances. Keep the humidi?er at... »