Beurer LB 55 - Air humidifier Manual

Getting to know your appliance

Humans spend a large proportion of their time indoors. For ideal ambient air, a humidity level of between 40% and 60% is recommended. This value is often not reached, particularly in winter, when cold, dry air enters living spaces that are being aired and is then warmed up.

This dry ambient air draws in moisture, drying out mucous membranes and skin, but also furniture.
Ambient air that is too dry has a number of negative effects:

• Mucous membranes and lips dry out
• Eyes become irritated
• Infections and respiratory diseases are more likely to occur
• Exhaustion, tiredness and difficulty concentrating
• Pets and plants are put under unnecessary strain
• Dust forms more quickly
• Electrostatic charging of textiles and synthetic fibres, such as carpets and plastic floor coverings
• Wooden furniture, and especially parquet floors, are damaged
• Musical instruments go out of tune

Note that with this air humidifier, it also possible to over-humidify the room, e.g.

• if you operate the appliance at a high setting,
• the humidity that is generated cannot escape from the room,
• the air is already very humid.

It is best to check humidity with a hygrostat.

Instrument functions

The LB 55 air humidifier

• moistens the air with warm steam, particularly hygienic
• with a humidification output of: 200 ml/h and 400 ml/h
• suitable for room sizes up to 50m²
• with a removable 6 litre water tank
• overheating protection
• automatically turns off when no water is available
• green control display: Device in use
• red control display: empty water tank
• can be used with lime scale pads depending on water hardness to avoid heavy lime scale.

Included in delivery

Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and make sure that all contents are present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Service address.

• Air humidifier
• 15 replacement pads
• Instructions for use

Signs and symbols

	WARNING Warning of possible risks of injury or health hazards.
	IMPORTANT Safety information about possible damage to appliance/accessories.
	Product information Note on important information

The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device:

Intended use

This electric air humidifier is used for hygienic, odourless and bacteria-free humidification of living and work areas for private use.

• If you suffer from a severe respiratory or lung disease, consult your doctor before using the air humidifier.
• The device is only intended for the purpose described in these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use.

Device description

Main unit

1. Steam nozzle
2. Cover
3. Steam tower
4. Pad
   (beneath the steam tower in the hot water chamber)
5. Hot water chamber
   (beneath the steam tower, not illustrated)
6. Air humidifier casing
7. Water tank handles
8. Water tank, volume 6 litres
9. Tank catch, with valve
10. Water level window
11. Cable with mains plug
12. Control panel (see diagram below)
13. Black air filter

Control panel

1. Red indicator illuminated when water tank is empty
2. Green indicator illuminated when air humidifier is switched on
3. Steam button for regulating humidity
   • Button depressed: approx. 400 ml/h (maximum steam
   • Button released: approx. 200 ml/h (minimum steam)
4. ON/OFF button for switching air humidifier on and off
   • Button depressed: Appliance is switched on
   • Button released: Appliance is switched off

Initial use

• Open the cardboard packaging.
• Now remove all plastic films.
• Check the device, mains plug and cable for damage.

Clean before using for the first time

For reasons of hygiene, we recommend rinsing the air humidifier, water tank and pad [4] thoroughly with cold water before using for the first time. Then proceed as described in the "Cleaning the device" section of "Cleaning and storage" chapter.

Filling the tank

Fill the tank when putting the appliance into operation for the first time or if the red indicator [A] is illuminated, indicating that the water level is too low.

• Only ever use fresh tap water to fill the tank [8].
• Never put any additives into the water.
• Make sure that the tank catch [9] with seal on the base of the water tank [8] is tightly fastened before putting the appliance into operation.
• Remove the cover [2] from the air humidifier.
• Pull the water tank [8] out of the air humidifier using the handles [7]. Unscrew the tank catch [9] from the tank [8].
• Rinse out the water tank [8] with clean water.
• Fill the water tank [8] with cold tap water.
• Screw the tank catch [9] onto the water tank [8]. Place the water tank [8] in the air humidifier.
• Place the cover [2] on top of the air humidifier.

Product placement

Place the appliance so that the steam nozzle [1] is not pointing directly at a wall. The exiting moisture might otherwise cause damage to walls, particularly to wallpaper.

• Place the air humidifier on a firm, even, water-resistant surface.
• Position the mains cable [11] so that the appliance cannot be knocked over.

Usage

Check the humidity of your ambient air regularly. Intensive continuous operation can cause the ambient air to become excessively humid. The relative air humidity should not exceed 60%.

Switching on the device

• Never switch on the air humidifier without the water tank [8] or steam tower [3].
• Insert the plug into the mains socket.
• Press the ON/OFF button [D] in order to switch on the air humidifier. The green indicator [B] is illu-minated.
• Before the steam starts exiting: Rotate the steam nozzle [1] so that the steam exits in the required direction.
• After a few minutes, the appliance starts to give off steam. The green indicator [B] is illuminated while the appliance is switched on and connected to the mains.

Selecting the amount of steam

• Select the amount of steam using the steam button [C].
  Level 1: minimum steam (approx. 200 ml/h)
  Level II: maximum steam (approx. 400 ml/h)

After a few minutes, the appliance alters the amount of steam generated.

Switching off the appliance

Note

• The appliance is suitable for continuous operation. We recommend, however, that it is not operated for any length of time without supervision (night operation).
• When the water tank is empty, the devices switches into idle mode.

Press the ON/OFF button [D] in order to switch off the appliance. The green indicator light [B] goes out.

Cleaning and maintenance

Overview

Your air humidifier should be cleaned and descaled regularly in order to ensure that residue from the water such as limescale does not accumulate in the appliance. Only if the air humidifier is carefully maintained can we guarantee maximum steam output, hygiene and a long service life. The following table lists all the measures necessary:

Before you clean or descale your air humidifier:

• be absolutely sure to pull out the plug [11] from the wall socket,
• wait until the appliance has entirely cooled down.

Never clean the air humidifier or individual parts in the dishwasher.

Before cleaning and descaling

Unplug the appliance

• Switch off the appliance with the ON/OFF button [D]. The green indicator light [B] goes out.
• Pull the plug [11] out from the wall socket and wait at least 15 minutes until the air humidifier has entirely cooled.

Disassemble the appliance

• Remove the cover [2] from the air humidifier.
• Pull the water tank [8] out of the air humidifier using the handles [7]. Unscrew the tank catch [9] from the tank [8].
• Pull up the steam tower [3] out of the air humidifier. Remove the steam nozzle [1] from the steam tower [3].
• Remove the pad [4] from the hotwater chamber.

Cleaning the appliance

Clean the inside and outside of the appliance

• Electrical parts must never come into contact with water.
• Never hold the appliance under running water or immerse in water.
• If there is any water left in the appliance, pour it away. To do this, hold the appliance with both hands and tip the water out from the side of the base unit.
• Rinse out the inside of the appliance thoroughly with clean water.
• Wipe the outside of the air humidifier casing [6] with a damp cloth and mild cleaning agent.

Clean individual parts

• Wash the pad [4] with clean water. You can remove stubborn limescale by first putting the pad [4] in a weak vinegar solution. If the pad [4] is hard and rigid, it must be replaced (see next section 'Changing the pad').
• Clean the following individual parts of the appliance thoroughly with washing-up liquid and warm water.
  Any residue from cleaning agents should be thoroughly removed.
• Tank [8] and tank catch [9]. When cleaning the tank catch [9], do not damage the valve.
• Steam tower [3] and steam nozzle [1].
• Cover [2].

Changing the pad

Note

• Pads are obtainable from the service address or from the authorised dealer.
• Remove the worn pad [4] from the hotwater chamber. Dispose of the pad in the household refuse.
• If there is any water left in the appliance, pour it out.
• Use a new pad [4].
• Wash out the new pad [4] with clean water and put in the hotwater chamber.

Descaling the appliance

Note

• Never try to remove any limescale deposit with pointed or sharp objects. This might damage the air humidifier or cause it to leak.
• You should also note the manufacturer's advice for the descaling agent which you are using.
• Use a standard commercial descaling agent.
• Fill the hotwater chamber up to the brim with descaling solution.
• Leave the descaling solution to work until the limescale has dissolved.
• Pour away the descaling solution. Tip the appliance sideways to remove the descaling solution.
• Rinse out the appliance thoroughly with clean water.

After cleaning and descaling

Insert the pad

• Put the cleaned pad or replacement pad [4] into the hotwater chamber.

Assemble the appliance

• Put the steam tower [3] back into the air humidifier. Press the steam nozzle [1] into the opening at the top of the steam tower [3].
• Screw the tank catch [9] onto the water tank [8]. Place the water tank [8] in the air humidifier.
• Place the cover [2] on top of the air humidifier.

Accessories and replacement parts

For replacement parts and additional items visit www.beurer.com or contact the corresponding service address in your country (according to the service address list).
Replacement parts and additional items are also available from retailers.

What if there are problems

If the problem persists, please contact customer service.

Technical specifications

Warnings and safety notes

Read the instructions for use carefully. Failure to observe the following information can cause injuries or damage to property. Keep the instructions carefully and also make them accessible to other users. Always pass on these instructions together with the appliance.

Keep packaging material away from children! There is a choking hazard.

• This device may be used by children over the age of eight and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the device safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless supervised.
• Disconnect the device from the mains supply during filling or cleaning.
• 
  When the water evaporation is activated, the escaping steam is hot – risk of scalding.
• Do not use any solvent-based cleaning products.
• If the mains connection cable of this device is damaged, it must be disposed of. If it cannot be removed, the device must be disposed of.

Electric shock
As with every electrical device, use this air humidifier carefully and cautiously, in order to avoid hazards due to electric shock.

• Only operate the device at the voltage indicated on the device (the type plate is located on the underside of the base unit).
• Only insert the mains cable into the socket when the device is switched off.
• Never use the device if it or its accessories are visibly damaged.
• Do not use the device if it has sustained a fall or if water has penetrated the device interior.
• Do not use the device during a storm.
• In the event of defects or operational faults, switch off the device immediately and disconnect the device from the mains socket.
• Do not pull on the mains cable or on the device to disconnect the plug from the socket.
• Never hold or carry the device by the mains cable.
• Do not clamp or pinch the mains cable.
• Keep the mains cable away from hot surfaces.
• Ensure that the mains cable and plug do not come into contact with water, steam or other liquids.
• Only use the device in dry internal rooms (e.g. never in the bathroom, sauna, etc.).
• Never reach for a device that has been submerged in water. Pull the plug out of the mains socket immediately.
• Do not subject the device to any impacts or drop the device.

Risk of fire
There is a risk of fire if the device is used improperly or these instructions for use are ignored. Therefore, never use the air humidifier

• Underneath a cover, such as blanket, pillow, etc.
• Near petrol or other highly flammable substances.

Risk of scalding

• The exiting steam is hot!
• Never hold your hands or face over the rotary steam nozzle during operation [1].
• Avoid contact with hot surfaces.
• Never try to remove the steam tower [3], steam nozzle [1] or pad [4] during operation or within 15 minutes of switching off and unplugging the appliance from the mains. These parts may only be removed for cleaning purposes.
• As there are high temperatures inside this air humidifier, please take appropriate precautions, espe-cially in the presence of children, and install the appliance in a location inaccessible to children.

Handling

• The device must be switched off and disconnected from the mains every time after use and before cleaning.
• The device is only intended for the purpose described in these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use.
• Ensure that the mains cable does not pose a trip hazard.
• Do not insert any objects into openings on the device.
• Do not place any objects on the device.
• Do not expose the device to high temperatures.
• Avoid water damage by handling the device carefully (e.g. water damage from splashing in the vicinity of wooden floors).
• If the device should accidentally tip over, water may escape, even if the device is switched off and unplugged.
• The immediate vicinity of the air humidifier may become damp.
• Calcareous water can leave white deposits.
• Do not place the device on the floor, but in a raised position (e.g. on a table or chest of drawers).
• Position the device so that the mist outlet is not directed towards objects.
• Empty any remaining water when the device is not in use.
• Place device on a water-resistant surface.

Storage and care

• Only clean the appliance in the manner specified.
• Make sure that no water gets inside the appliance or onto the cable [11] or mains plug.
• Always switch off the appliance if the tank [8] is empty or the appliance is not in use.
• If you are not going to use the appliance for some time, pull out the plug [11] from the mains and clean the appliance.
• Make sure that the appliance is not too close to heat sources such as ovens, radiators or direct sunlight.
• Do not store petrol or any other highly flammable substances near the appliance.

Repair

• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by specially trained persons. Incorrect repairs can lead to considerable danger for the user. In the event of repairs, please contact customer service or an authorised dealer.

Warranty / Service

Beurer GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany (hereinafter referred to as "Beurer") provides a warranty for this product, subject to the requirements below and to the extent described as follows.

Documents / Resources

References

• Beurer — Beurer North America

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