Stadler Form Anton Mode D'emploi page 7

• Do not use the appliance in immediate vicinity of a bath tub, a shower or a
swimming pool (observe a minimum distance of 3 m). Place the appliance
such that a person in the bath tub cannot touch the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source. Do not subject the power
cord to direct heat (such as a heated hotplate, open flames, hot iron sole
plates or heaters for example). Protect power cords from oil.
• See to it that the appliance is properly positioned to ensure a high stabil-
ity during its operation and make sure that no one can trip over the power
cord.
• The appliance is not splash-proof.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not store the appliance outdoors.
• Store the appliance in a dry place inaccessible to children (pack the ap-
pliance).
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or a repair shop authorized by the manufacturer or by similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Before setup: Anticalc cartridge and water hardness
The anticalc cartridge reduces the limescale in the water and the undesir-
able emission of limescale particles into the surroundings. Effective for one
to three months, depending on water hardness (see table).
Important: Soak the anticalc cartridge in a water bath for 24 hours before
the first use (not in the water tank!). The resin has to absorb water to reach
high performance.
The period of time that the cartridge is effective for depends on the hard-
ness of the water. This can be tested using the testing strips provided (strips
are stuck to the reverse side of these instructions for use).
1. Dip the testing strips into the water for a second
2. After around one minute, the results can be seen on the testing strips.
Some of the green boxes change colour into pink. The water hardness
is shown by how many boxes turn pink. Example: If three boxes are pink,
then the water hardness is > 14 °dH.
Number of Water hardness hardness
pink boxes
0/1 Soft
2 Moderately hard From 7 °dH
3 Hard
4 Very hard
With a water hardness above 21 °dH, we can no longer recommend the use
of an ultrasonic air humidifier. We recommend that you use an evaporative
humidifier to increase humidity in your house (e.g. Oskar humidifier made by
Stadler Form).
The unit only works properly with untreated water. Do not use where there
are water softeners and water ionisers in operation. However, Anton may
Degree of Cartridge will last for:
Days Liter
(°dH) (with 2.5 liter / day)
From 4 °dH 140 days around 360 L
70 days around 180 L
From14 °dH 50 days around 120 L
From 21 °dH 25 days around 60 L
be operated from a drinking water filter system (e.g. Brita). Should you be
unsure about the quality or composition of the water in your area, contact
the caretaker or the provider of drinking water.
Setting up / operation
1. Put Anton in the desired location on a flat surface. Connect the power
adapter (16) to the unit and plug the adapter into a suitable plug socket.
2. Now fill up the water tank (2) up to the maximum mark with water. Then
place the tank in the unit. Important: Please do not move Anton when it is
filled with water. The water could splash out of the interior tank and into
the electronics.
3. Next, turn on Anton by pressing the on / off button (13). Afterwards, the
white light on the front of the unit will turn on, as will the lighting on the
water level indicator (10).
4. By turning the variable output controller (15), you can adjust the humidifier
output as you wish.
5. If you are bothered by the brightness of the small lights (i.e. in the bed-
room), you can reduce the brightness by pushing the night mode button
(14). You can choose between three different modes:
• Normal mode (default mode)
• Dimmed mode (push once)
• Lights-out mode (push twice)
• By pushing the dimmer button once more, you can go back into normal
mode.
6. You can also use Anton to fragrance the room. We ask that you be sparing
when dealing with fragrances as too much can lead to malfunctions and
damage to the unit. To use fragrances, remove the water tank (2) from
the unit and trickle the fragrance directly into the water (see page 4). Add
a maximum of 1–2 drops of fragrance per full tank of water. Install the
water tank back into the unit.
Tip: Would you like to change the fragrance? Remove the water tank
from the unit, pour the remaining water out and clean the humidifier (see
«Cleaning»). Now Anton is ready to dissipate a different fragrance of your
choice around the room.
7. When the water level indicator light changes from white to red, then the
water must be refilled. Remove the water tank (2) and fill it up with tap
water. As soon as you put the tank back in Anton, it continues normal
operation.
8. Would you like to refill the water during operation? You can simply remove
the water tank and fill it up. The unit will operate for around a further 5 to
12 minutes with the water that remains in the system. Put the water tank
back into the unit within this time period and Anton can continue opera-
tion without stopping at all.
Note: Should you see droplets (or other signs of dampness) on or around the
unit, this is condensed water from the humidifier. This means that the air can
no longer absorb the moisture from the humidifier. Please turn the output
down so that droplets are no longer visible.
Cleaning
Before each piece of maintenance and after every use, turn off the unit and
remove the plug from the plug socket. Before you clean Anton, the power