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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual. As with all electrical equip-
ment, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and
common sense should be applied when operating and installing this appliance.
• This appliance is designed for home air conditioning and must not be used for other pur-
poses
• It is dangerous to modify or alter the characteristics of the appliance in any way.
• The appliance must be installed in conformity with national legislation regulating electrical
equipment and installations.
• If the appliance requires repair, contact a Service Centre authorised by the manufacturer
only. Repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel may be dangerous.
• This appliance must be used exclusively by adults.
• Never allow the appliance to be used by people (including children) with psychological,
physical or sensory impairments or with insufficient experience and knowledge, unless clo-
sely supervised and instructed by someone responsible for their safety. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected to an efficient earth system. Have your electrical circuit
checked by a qualified electrician.
• Do not use extension cables.
• Before cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the mains socket.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable.
• Do not install the appliance in rooms containing gas, oil or sulphur. Do not install near sour-
ces of heat
• Keep the appliance at least 50 cm away from flammable substances (alcohol etc) or pres-
surised containers (eg aerosol cans).
• Do not rest heavy or hot objects on top of the appliance.
• Clean the air filter at least once a week.
• Avoid using heating appliances near the air conditioner.
• Always transport the appliance upright or resting on one side. Before moving the applian-
ce, empty the internal circuit completely of water. After moving the appliance, wait at least
1 hour before starting it.
• When putting the appliance away, do not cover with plastic bags.
• The materials used for packaging can be recycled. You are therefore recommended to dis-
pose of them in special differentiated waste collection containers.
• At the end of its working life, consign the appliance to a specialist collection centre.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised
technical service centre in order to avoid all risk.
• Before transporting the appliance, completely empty the internal circuit of water by pres-
sing the MODE and FAN buttons simultaneously for a few seconds without remo-
ving the tank. Then empty the tank
• Read the warnings carefully.
• When defrosting or cleaning, use only the implements recommended by
the manufacturer.
• The appliance must be placed in a room without continuously operating sources of ignition
(for example: open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater).
• Do not pierce or burn.
• Refrigerant gas may be odourless.
• The appliance must be installed, used and stored in a room with a surface area greater
than 15 m
2
.
• This appliance contains 300 g of R290 refrigerant gas.
• R290 refrigerant gas complies with European environmental directives. Do not perforate
any of the components in the refrigerant circuit.
• If the appliance is installed, used or stored in an unventilated room, the room must be such
as to prevent stagnation of possible leaks of refrigerant gas as there could be a danger of
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