DeLonghi VH100, VH200 User Manual GB

READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
THE APPLIANCE. ONLY IN THIS WAY CAN YOU ACHIEVE
THE BEST RESULTS IN THE MAXIMUM SAFETY.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

- After unpacking, check the product for damage. If in doubt, do not use; contact a qualified
technician.

- The plastic packaging bag is a potential source of danger and must be kept out of the reach of
children.

- Before plugging in the appliance, check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage shown
on the rating plate.

- If the plug and socket are incompatible, have the plug replaced by a qualified technician.

- Do not immerse the appliance in water.
This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose: humidifying domestic rooms. Any other
use is incorrect and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer disclaims all liability for damages
resulting from incorrect, wrong or careless use and/or repairs made by unqualified persons.

- High temperatures are generated inside this appliance, so take the utmost care when using.

- Do not remove the tank when the humidifier is in use or sooner than 15 minutes after switching it
off and unplugging from the socket.

- Never use the appliance without water.
Do not leave the appliance switched on when not in use as it is potentially dangerous.

- Do not put your hands, face or body directly above or near the moisture outlet when the appliance
is in operation.

- Position the appliance on a flat, stable surface. Never place it on carpet or rugs, or delicate
furniture which could be damaged by contact with moisture.

- Do not position the humidifier near heat sources such as heaters, central heating radiators etc.
Position your appliance on an internal wall near a socket outlet.

- For the best operation, place the humidifier at least 10 cm from the wall.

- Place in such a way that the moisture emitted from the grille is not aimed directly at the wall. This
could cause damage, especially to wall paper.

- When the appliance is connected to the power supply, observe the following important safety rules
carefully:

- do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands;

- do not use the appliance with wet or bare feet;

- do not unplug the appliance by pulling the power cord or the appliance;

- keep the appliance out of the reach of children;

- do not put foreign objects inside the appliance;

- do not leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents and do not use outdoors;

- do not obstruct the moisture outlet grille;

- If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by a qualified person.

- Should you decide not to use the appliance again, make it inoperable by first unplugging it, then
cutting the electric power cord.

- Before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance work, always disconnect the appliance by
removing the plug from the socket.

- In the event of failure or malfunction, switch off the appliance and do not attempt to repair it
yourself. Contact an authorised Service Centre and insist on the use of original spare parts and
accessories.

- Before using, always check the condition of the electric power cord.

- Excessive humidity in the room may cause condensation to form on the windows and furniture. If
this happens, turn off the humidifier.

- Do not use the humidifier with humidity above 50%

- The manufacturer reserves the right to modify products at its discretion if considered appropriate
for legal, industrial, commercial or aesthetic reasons.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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BEFORE USE

Before use, make sure the appliance is not da­maged, dented etc. and that water does not leak
from the casing. In the event of doubt, do not
use. Have the appliance checked by an authori­sed technical service centre.
Make sure the power cable does not come into
contact with hot parts of the appliance while in
use.
The appliance must be rested on a completely
horizontally surface. Do not rest on furniture,
plate glass, carpet or parquet.

IMPORTANT: do not turn the appliance upside
down or move while in operation.

When the appliance contains water, move by
holding it at the bottom only.
Before putting the appliance away, make sure it
is cold. Do not pour alcoholic products or per­fumes into the tank. Use normal tap water only.
Do not aim the steam jet at people, objects or
walls. Before filling the tank, empty any mineral
residues or sludge present.
Unplug from the socket before filling or
emptying the tank.

DESCRIPTION

A) Heating unit
B) Water tank
C) Water level indicator
D) Essence holder
E) Nightlight (certain models only)
F) Steam adjustment knob
G) Power cable

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

For technical specification, see rating plate
Steam duration – about 12 hours (depending

on the mineral salts in the water)

USE

- Make sure the power cable is unplugged
from the socket and that the appliance is re­sting on a completely horizontal surface.

- To remove the heating unit, rotate anti­clockwise until the two arrows line up (fig. 1)
and lift. Allow the water in the unit to drain.

- Pour normal tap water into the tank. In some
models fill until the symbol appears on the
rod (fig. 2); in others, up to the MAX level in
the indicator window (fig. 3). (IMPORTANT:

DO NOT FILL OVER THE INDICATED LEVEL)

- If the cover of the heating unit (A) is damp,
dry before replacing in tank.

- Replace the heating unit (A) by inserting it
(lining up the two arrows) and rotating anti­clockwise until it stops (fig. 4).

- Plug the cable into the socket and rotate the
heating unit clockwise until the arrow on the
unit lines up with the I symbol. To turn the
unit off, rotate the unit anticlockwise until
the arrow lines up with the O symbol. In mo­dels with night light, when the unit is turned
on, the light also comes on.

- After a few minutes, steam is given off. The
steam production time may vary according
to the type of water.

- To adjust steam emission, rotate the knob
(F) (fig. 5).

IMPORTANT: WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS OPE­RATING, THE KNOB IS HOT.

- When the water reaches the minimum level,
steam production stops and the appliance
shuts down automatically.

A certain amount of water is always left on the
bottom containing the residues. This must
always be removed by completely emptying the
tank before topping up again with water.

USING PERFUMED ESSENCES

To use perfumed essences, pour a few drops
into the essence holder (D).

Essences should never under any circumstan­ces be added to the water tank.

CLEANING

• Depending on the frequency the appliance is
used and the quality of the water, mineral re­sidues form on the heating unit electrodes
and boiler compartment.

• You are recommended to regenerate the

heating unit whenever steam emission di­minishes.

• To proceed with regeneration, unplug the
power cable from the socket and remove the
heating unit (A). Immerse the end 8 cm (fig.

6) in a solution of water and vinegar or a
commercially available descaling solution
and leave to work for about 10 hours. After
this period, rinse the end section of the hea­ting unit with water.

• Before cleaning the appliance, always unplug
from the socket.

• Never immerse the appliance in water.

• Clean the tank with a cloth or brush.

• To clean the heating unit, use a damp cloth
only and leave to dry thoroughly.

• When putting the appliance away, the cable
can be wrapped around the handle.

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