Breville LAH400WHT User Manual

the Smart Mist

Instruction Book - LAH400

TM

Humidifier

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Contents

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

2 Breville Recommends Safety First
8 Components
9 Control Panel
10 Features
10 Assembly
11 Functions
15 Care, Cleaning & Storage
18 Troubleshooting

BREVILLE
RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST

At Breville we are very safety
conscious. We design and
manufacture consumer
products with the safety of you,
our valued customer, foremost
in mind. In addition, we ask that
you exercise a degree of care
and adhere to the following
precautions.

Product Dimension 353x230x184mm

For Room Size 20 to 40m

Noise Level Up to 43dB

Power Consumption 110W

Weight 2.4kg

Water Capacity 5L

Evaporation Rate > 260ml/h

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READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE

• Carefully read all instructions
before operating the
humidifier for the first time
and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard
any packaging material and
promotional labels before
using the humidifier for the
first time.

• To eliminate a choking
hazard for young children,
remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the
power plug of this humidifier.

• When unpacking the
humidifier, check to see you
have received all the items
listed in the parts list before
discarding the packaging.

• Always ensure the humidifier
is properly assembled before
use. Follow the instructions
provided in this book.

• Always operate the
humidifier on a stable surface.
Ensure that the surface is
level, clean and free of water
and other substances.

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• Do not operate the humidifier
on an incline plane. Do not
move while the humidifier is
switched on.

• Do not place the humidifier
near the edge of a bench or
table during operation.

• Do not place the humidifier
on a rug, carpet, wooden
flooring, or any other surface
that may be damaged by
exposure to water or moisture.
It is recommended that a
waterproof mat or pad is
placed under the humidifier.

• Do not operate the humidifier
on a sink drain board.

• Do not locate the humidifier
directly below or close to
a mains electricity supply
socket.

• Do not use the humidifier
without water in the water
tank.

• Do not use the humidifier
unless it has been cleaned
according to instructions.

• Mist may not be visible in
certain conditions (impacted
by light, background colour,
etc.) or at lowest setting.

• Suitable for use in dry
locations only. Do not use
outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not use in bathrooms,
laundry areas or similar
indoor locations.

• Never place the humidifier
where it may fall into a bath
or other water container.
Do not use or store where
it may get wet or in the
immediate surroundings of
a bath, a shower, or a
swimming pool.

• Do not use in areas where
petrol, paint, or flammable
liquids are used or stored
or where there are vapours
present. Do not use in
conjunction with or directly
next to an air freshener or
similar products.

• Do not spray any flammable
materials such as insecticides
or fragrance around the
humidifier.

• Do not use this humidifier
when you have used indoor
smoke-type repellents or
in places with oily residue,
burning incense or chemical
fumes.

• Do not pour water into any
openings except for the water
tank. Do not allow water to
enter the air outlets on top of
the humidifier.

• When filling or refilling, only
fill the water tank with cold
tap water or distilled water.
Do not use ground water or
hot water.

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• Always switch the humidifier
off and then unplug from the
power outlet:

- Before filling or emptying
the water tank.

- Before cleaning and
maintenance, unless
otherwise specified in this
booklet.

- Immediately after use.

• Always use clean tap or
distilled water to prevent
clogging and damage to the
transducer.

• Do not put any substance
other than water in the water
tank. Do not add fragrance or
any chemical substance into
the water. Use only water (tap,
purified, mineral, any sort
of portable water). If other
additives are used, the plastic
material and the membrane
may become discoloured
and/or damaged.

• Water in the water tank is not
suitable for drinking. Do not
drink this water, and do not
use it to feed animals or water
the plants. When you empty
the water tank, pour the
water in the water tank
down a drain.

• Do not use the humidifier
in a room with major
temperature changes as this
may cause condensation
inside the humidifier.

• If not using the humidifier for
a long time, clean and dry the
water tank before storage.

• Clean the water tank
every week.

• Always disconnect the
humidifier from the power
supply and empty the water
tank before moving. Always
carry the humidifier upright.

• It is important to check the
humidity of your ambient
air regularly. Intensive
continuous operation can
cause the ambient air to
become excessively humid.

• A comfortable humidity level
is considered to be between
40%RH to 60%RH.

• Never use the humidifier
underneath a cover such as
a blanket, pillow, etc.

• Never plug in or switch on
the humidifier without filling
the removable water tank
with water and correctly
replacing the tank onto the
base of the humidifier.

• Do not remove the mist
nozzle during operation.

• Position the humidifier so
that the mist nozzle is not
directed towards objects or a
wall as the immediate vicinity
of the air humidifier may
become damp.

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• The humidifier is not
intended to be operated by
means of an external timer
or separate remote-control
system or any other device
that switches the humidifier
on automatically.

• Do not use chemicals, steel
wool, metal scouring pad or
abrasive cleaners to clean
the outside of the humidifier
housing as these can
damaged the housing of the
humidifier.

• Cleaning procedures must be
routinely followed to ensure
that the humidifier continues
to operate efficiently.

• Empty any remaining water
from the water tank and
water inlet basin when the
humidifier is not in use.

• You may optionally add drops
of essential/scented oils to
the aroma tray. This will emit
a pleasant odour into the
surrounding area.

• The air humidifier transducer
is highly sensitive. Do not
touch the transducer with
bare fingers or scrape it
with any metal tools, as it
may reduce the mist output
permanently.

• Keep the humidifier
clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided
in this book.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES

• Fully unwind the power cord
before use.

• Connect only to a 230V or
240V power outlet.

• Do not let the power cord
hang over the edge of a bench
or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.

• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse the
power cord, power plug
or appliance in water or
any other liquid or allow
moisture to come in contact
with the part, unless it is
recommended in the cleaning
instructions.

• The 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.

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• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

• It is recommended to
regularly inspect the
appliance. To avoid a hazard,
do not use the appliance if
power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged
in any way. Return
the entire appliance to
the nearest authorized
Breville Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than
cleaning should be performed
at an authorised Breville
Service Centre.

• This appliance is for
household use only.
Do not use this appliance
for anything other than its
intended use. Do not use in
moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors.

Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch)
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection
when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable that
a safety switch with a rated
residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA be installed
in the electrical circuit
supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for
professional advice.

• During electrical storms,
the appliance should be
disconnected from the power
source at the wall socket to
prevent any electrical surges
that may arise during the
storm and which may
inadvertently cause damage
to the appliance and its
electronic componentry.

• Always turn the appliance to
the off position, switch off at
the power outlet and unplug
at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.

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