Cleaning And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Vitek VT-2348 Manual Instruction

1/2/4/8 hour step); the timer operation time will
be shown on the control panel (3) with the sym-
bols (17, 18).
When the set time is reached the unit will be
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switched off.
To switch the timer off touch the button (15)
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until the symbols (17, 18) on the control panel
(3) go out.
«Sleep mode» function is available only on the
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remote control (20).
Press the button (16)
The symbol will appear in the top part of the con-
trol panel (3).
Low water indication
When the water tank (1) becomes empty, the unit
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will be switched off, you will hear 3 sound signals,
and the low water level symbol
red in the top part of the control panel (2).
Switch the unit off by pressing the button (12),
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remove the power plug from the mains socket,
remove the lid with nozzle (5) and the water
tank (1). Fill the tank (1) with water (see the
chapter «Using the air humidifier»). First install
the filled water tank (1) on the bottom part of the
base (2) and then install the lid with nozzle (5).
Switch the unit on for further operation.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING! Always switch the unit off and unplug it
before cleaning.
Hard water causes appearance of mineral scale in
the process chamber (2) and in the water tank (1)
that leads to improper operation of the unit. To
avoid it:
use filtered, boiled and settled water. If tap water
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is hard, it is recommended to mix tap water with
distilled water in proportion 1:1. If tap water is
too hard, mix it with distilled water in proportion
1:2 or use distilled water only.
Change water in the water tank (1) twice a week.
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Thoroughly wash the process chamber (2) and
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the water tank (1) with neutral detergent solu-
tion twice a week.
To clean the nozzle (6) add 5-10 drops of deter-
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gent on it and wait for approximately 10-15 min-
utes. Remove the scale from the nozzle (6)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Malfunction Possible causes
No "mist" The unit is connected improperly
The unit is off
on the remote control (20).
will be flashing
surface and then wash the process chamber (2)
with neutral detergent solution.
Rinse the process chamber (2) and the water
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tank (1) several times. Wipe the process cham-
ber (2) with a soft cloth.
Clean the air humidifier body with a soft, slightly
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damp cloth, and then wipe it dry.
Remove and clean the air inlet grid as it
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becomes dirty.
Notes:
do not immerse the air humidifier body into
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water or any other liquids.
do not use abrasive substances and solvents to
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clean the nozzle (6).
as a cleaning agent for the nozzle (6) you can
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use a descaling agent for kettles, strictly follow-
ing the instruction for this substance.
Mineral filter (7)
The mineral filter purifies water of admixtures, heavy
metal ions, bacteria etc. and softens water.
Cleaning the mineral filter
It is recommended to wash and clean the min-
–
eral filter (7) from time to time, especially if using
«hard water».
Remove the water tank (1), unscrew the lid (8)
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and remove it, unscrew the mineral filter (7),
rotating it counterclockwise.
Fill a suitable container with water of room tem-
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perature, add some vinegar (approximately a
tablespoon) and put the mineral filter (7) into the
container for approximately 10 minutes.
Take the filter (7) out and wash it under running
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water jet.
Install the mineral filter (7) on the lid (8) rotating
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it clockwise.
STORAGE
Pour the water out of the tank and make sure
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that the process chamber (2) and the (sprayer)
are dry before taking the unit away for storage.
Do not keep the unit with water inside the tank
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(1) or the process chamber (2).
Before taking the mineral filter (7) away for stor-
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age, clean it and dry; keep the filter (7) in a dark-
ened cool place.
Keep the unit out of reach of children and dis-
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abled persons.
Troubleshooting
Check if the power plug is inserted into the mains
socket.
Switch the unit on by pressing the button (12).
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ENGLISH