Cleaning And Maintenance; Disposal - Beurer IH20 Gebrauchsanweisung

9

Cleaning and maintenance

Compressor
Clean the unit occasionally.
Important
Before you clean the unit, always switch
it off, unplug it and let it cool off.
Clean using a damp cloth, to which you
can apply a little detergent if necessary.
Do not use abrasive detergents and ne-
ver immerse the unit in water.
Important
• Ensure that no water penetrates in-
side the unit!
• Do not put the device or accessories in
a dishwasher.
• Do not touch the unit with wet hands
while it is plugged in; do not allow any
water to be sprayed onto the unit. The
unit must be operated only when it is
completely dry.
10

Disposal

In the interest of environmental protection,
do not dispose of the device in household
waste.
Please dispose of the device in accor-
dance with EU directive 2002/96/EC –
• Do not spray any liquids into the ven-
tilation slots. Any liquid that pene-
trates into the unit can damage the
electrical parts or other components
of the compressor and impair the
function of the device.
Condensation, care of the hose
Depending on the environmental condi-
tions, condensation may collect in the
hose. To prevent against bacterial
growth and to ensure effective therapeu-
tic use, this moisture must always be
removed. To remove moisture from the
hose, proceed as follows:
• Remove the hose [8] from the atom-
izer [9].
• Leave the hose plugged into the
compressor [6].
• Run the compressor until all the mois-
ture has been displaced by the flow of
air.
• In the event of significant contamina-
tion, replace the hose.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment).
If you have any questions,
please contact the local authori-
ties responsible for waste disposal.
28