5If the appliance requires repair, always contact Customer Expe-rience - see enclosed guarantee. Always insist on original spareparts. Repairs carried out by unauthorized personnel may bedangerous and invalidate the guarantee.Appropriate useThis is a household appliance only.Use this appliance only as described in this instruction manual.These instructions are not intended to cover every possible con-dition and situation that may arise. Common sense and cautionmust be used when installing, operating and maintaining anyelectrical appliance.General safeguards• Do not install the appliance in rooms containing gas, oil orsulphur or near sources of heat.• Do not use the appliance on sloping surfaces.• Keep the appliance at least 50 cm away from flammablesubstances (alcohol, etc.) or pressurised containers (e.g.aerosol cans).• Do not rest objects on top of the appliance.• When transporting, the unit must remain upright or rest-ing on one side. Drain the condensate tank before movingthe appliance. After transporting, wait at least 1 hour be-fore using the appliance.• R 134a is a refrigerant that complies with European eco-logical standards; nevertheless, it is recommended not topierce the cooling circuit of the machine. At the end of itsuseful life, deliver the appliance to a special waste collec-tion centre for disposal.ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION: This unit contains fluor-inated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.Maintenance and disposal must be carried out by qualifiedpersonnel only (R134A, GWP=1300).The materials used for packaging can be recycled. You are there-fore recommended to dispose of them in special differentiatedwaste collection containers.• Do not use the appliance outdoors.• Do not obstruct the entrances and exits of air.• Do not use the appliance in laundry rooms.Electrical connectionsAfter transporting the appliance, wait at least an hour beforeturning it on.Before plugging the appliance into the outlet, check that:• The mains voltage corresponds to the operating voltagestated on the rating plate.• The mains socket and the electrical supply line are ade-quate for the required load.• The power outlet matches the plug. If this is not the case,have the plug replaced by a qualified electrician• The outlet is properly grounded.Operating instructionsRead these instructions carefully before using the appliance.• Keep these instructions.If the appliance is transferred to other owners, they shouldalso be given these instructions.• Failure to follow these instructions may result in injuriesand equipment damage.The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting fromfailure to follow these Instruction for Use.• Please refer to the guarantee leaflet for contact details.Please note!Keep these Instructions for Use. If the appliance is transferredto other owners, they should also be given these instructions.INSTALLATIONPosition the appliance in the room to be dehumidified. A freespace of at least 50 cm must be left at the front of the dehu-midifier, so as not to block the air outlet. For efficient ventilationa space of about 5-10 cm should be left at the back of the ap-pliance. The condensate can be drained in one of the followingways:a) Draining into the tankThe condensate can be drained directly into the tank. The tankcan be easily removed (Fig.1).b) Continuous external drainingIf the appliance is to be operated for long periods but you areunable to empty the tank regularly, you are recommended touse continuous draining.1) Remove the continuous drain cap by turning it counter-clockwise then remove the rubber stopper from the spout2 (Fig. 2).3) Apply the accessory tube to the spout as shown in Figure 3.4) Make sure the end of the hose is no higher than the spout.Otherwise the water will flow into the tank of the appli-ance (Fig. 4).Make sure there are no kinks in the hose.