• Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the appliance.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an authorised repair
centre.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical
support service or other technical personnel.
b) Plug and cable
• The mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.
• Never pull the mains plug from the socket by pulling at the cable. Always pull it from the mains socket
using the intended grips.
• Unplug the mains plug from the mains socket if you do not use the device for an extended period of time.
• Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket in thunderstorms for reasons of safety.
• Make sure that the mains cable is not squeezed, bent, damaged by sharp edges or put under mechani-
cal stress. Avoid excessive thermal stress on the mains cable from extreme heat or cold. Do not modify
the mains cable. Otherwise the mains cable may be damaged. A damaged mains cable can cause a
deadly electric shock.
• Do not touch the mains cable if it is damaged. First, power down the respective mains socket (e.g. via
the respective circuit breaker) and then carefully pull the mains plug from the mains socket. Never use
the product if the mains cable is damaged.
• Never plug in or unplug the mains plug when your hands are wet.
c) Product
• Keep your air purifier away from water, wet or damp areas.
• Avoid environments that may cause moisture to build up inside the purifier (such as rooms with major
temperature changes, or underneath an air conditioner).
• Keep your air purifier away from heat sources.
• Do not use the appliance near gas appliances, heating devices or fireplaces.
• Do not place anything into any opening on the air purifier, unless directed by the manual.
• Do not block the air inlet and outlet, e.g. by placing items on the air outlet or in front of the air inlet.
• Leave at least 40 cm free space around and above the appliance.
• Do not place any objects on top of the appliance.
• Always disconnect your air purifier from the power supply before servicing (for example, changing the
air filter).
• This appliance is not a substitute for proper ventilation, regular vacuum cleaning or use of an extractor
hood or fan while cooking.
• Only use the original filters specially intended for this appliance. Do not use any other filters.
Important: Do not use this air purifier with solid-state speed controls (such as a dimmer switch).
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