4Important safeguard• Use this appliance only as described in thisinstruction manual.As with any electrical appliance, the instructionsaim to cover as many situations as possible.Caution and common sense should be used whenoperating and installing this air conditioner.• This appliance has been manufactured to cooland dehumidify domestic environments andmust not be used for other purposes.• It is dangerous to alter or modify the unit'scharacteristics in any way.• The appliance must be installed in accordancewith the relevant national legislation.• Should repairs be necessary, contact the nearestauthorized Repair Service Center. Unauthorizedservicing can be dangerous.• The appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children) with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack ofexperience and knowledge, unless they havebeen given supervision or instruction concerninguse of the appliance by a person responsible fortheir safety.Children should be supervised to ensure thatthey do not play with the appliance.• If the power cable is damaged, it must bereplaced by the manufacturer or an authorizedtechnical service centre in order to avoid all risk.• Always ensure the appliance is plugged into agrounded 3-prong outlet. If you have any doubtscheck with a qualified electrician.• Do not use extension cables.• Before cleaning or maintenance operations,always unplug the unit from the outlet.• Do not pull on or place strain on the power cordwhen moving the appliance.• The appliance should not be installed where theatmosphere may contain combustible gases, oilor sulphur, or near heat sources.• Do not rest hot or heavy objects on the appliance.• Clean the filters at least once a week.• Avoid using heaters near the unit.• The unit should be transported in a verticalposition. If this is not possible secure the unit atan angle, do not lie it horizontally.• Before transporting the unit, drain the unit.After transportation, wait at least 6 hours beforeswitching the unit on.• The packaging materials can be recycled. Youare therefore recommended to place them inthe special containers for differentiated wastecollection.• This appliance is fitted with a special safetydevice. When the compressor switches off, thisdevice prevents it from switching on again for atleast 3 minutes.• WARNING: Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authority tooperate the equipment.Specific warnings for appliances with R410Arefrigerant gasR410A refrigerant gas conforms to EC regulations onthe environment.Avoid perforating the refrigerant circuit of theappliance.ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION:This unit contains fluorinated greenhouse gasescovered by the Kyoto Protocol.Maintenance and disposal must be carried out byqualified personnel only (R410A, GWP=1975).Save these instructionsThis product is for household only