Stadler Form George Air washer Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Stadler Form

Table of Contents

Stadler Form George Air washer
OVERVIEW
Description of the appliance
How your product works
Important safety instructions
Setting up / Operation
Important information
Cleaning
Specifications
References
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Stadler Form George Air washer

OVERVIEW

Stadler Form George Air washer 3

Congratulations! You have just purchased the exceptional air washer (air pu- rifier and humidifier) GEORGE. He will give you great pleasure and improve the indoor air for you. As with all domestic electrical appliances, particular care is needed with this model also, in order to avoid injury, fire damage or damage to the appli-ance. Please study these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and follow the safety advice on the appliance itself.

Description of the appliance

The appliance consists of the following main components:

Air washer housing with motor
Air washer water tray
Mains cable with adapter for power supply
On/Off switch
Water tank with carrying handle
Water tank lid
Anticalc cartridge (optional)
Evaporator discs
Button for the selection of the fan speed (1, 2, 3, 4)
Button for the selection of the desired humidity (hygrostat: 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 % / continuous operation)
Button for Auto Mode
Button for Dimmer (dims or switches off LEDs)
Indicator for low water level, «No Water» (LED is illuminated red)
Fragrance container
Water Cube™
Air inlet with washable air filter
Air outlet
Connection for power adapter
Hidden handle for easy carrying of the appliance

How your product works

Your air washer is a powerful 2-in-1 device which combines the functions of a humidifier and an air purifier. The air is sucked in and passed over discs turning in water, washing particles, pollen, fine dust and animal hair out of the air in the process. The clean humidified air is then emitted into the room.

Important safety instructions

Please read through the operating instructions carefully before you use the appliance for the first time and keep them safely for later reference; if nec- essary pass them on to the next owner.

Stadler Form refuses all liability for loss or damage which arises as a result of failure to follow these operating instructions.
The appliance is only to be used in the home for the purposes described in these instructions. Unauthorised use and technical modifications to the appliance can lead to danger to life and health.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruc-tion concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Only connect the cable to alternating current. Observe the voltage infor-mation given on the appliance.
Do not use damaged extension cords.
Do not run the power cord over sharp edges and make sure that it does not get trapped.
Do not pull the plug from the socket with wet hands or by holding on to the power cord.
Do not use the appliance in immediate vicinity of a bath tub, a shower or a swimming pool (observe a minimum distance of 3 m). Place the appliance such that a person in the bath tub cannot touch the appliance.
Do not place the appliance near a heat source. Do not subject the power cord to direct heat (such as a heated hotplate, open flames, hot iron sole plates or heaters for example). Protect power cords from oil.
ee to it that the appliance is properly positioned to ensure a high stabil-ity during its operation and make sure that no one can trip over the power cord.
The appliance is not splash-proof.
For indoor use only.
Do not store the appliance outdoors.
Store the appliance in a dry place inaccessible to children (pack the ap-pliance).
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a repair shop authorized by the manufacturer or by similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Prior to any maintenance, cleaning and after each use, switch off the ap-pliance and unplug the mains cable from the socket.

Setting up / Operation

George has an integrated carrying handle (19). Place your hand at the top of the circular hole of the water tank (5) to lift the appliance.
Place George at the desired position on a flat surface. Connect the power adapter (3) to the unit (18) and plug the adapter into a suitable plug socket.
First, remove the protective foil from the evaporator discs (8) and the fixing adhesive from the Water Cube (15).
Remove the water tank (5) by tilting it back in the upper area. Screw off the water tank lid (6) and fill the water tank with clean, cold tap water. Then screw the lid back onto the water tank. Place the water tank on the water tray (2). The water tray now fills slowly with the water from the water tank. Important: please do not transport George as long as he is filled with water. The water could spill over.
Turn George on by pressing the On/Off switch (4). The «No Water» indi-cator (13) lights up when there is not enough water in the appliance. If all LEDs flash slowly, the water tray (2) is not placed correctly in the ap-pliance. Slide the water tray all the way into the appliance until you hear a signal sound. The speed level is set to level 2 and the desired humidity to continuous operation.
The desired humidity level can be set by pressing the hygrostat button (10) (1 LED = 40 %, 2 LEDs = 45 %, 3 LEDs = 50 %, 4 LEDs = 55 %, 5 LEDs = continuous operation). Info: Once the desired air humidity is reached, the appliance stops and the hygrostat LEDs blink. If the measured cur-rent humidity falls below the set value, the appliance starts to humidify again. If the current humidity is higher than the set value, the fan runs every 30 minutes for 90 s.7. The humidification performance depends on the speed of the fan. If the auto mode is disabled, the speed level may be changed. Select the speed level 1, 2, 3 or 4 by repeatedly pressing the «Speed» button (9).
Press the «Auto» button (11) to activate the auto mode. The LED above the «Auto» button lights up. In auto mode, the appliance automatically maintains the desired humidity level. First, set the hygrostat (10) to the desired humidity (40 / 45 / 50 or 55 %). The auto mode can not be ac-tivated when the hygrostat (10) is set to continuous operation (5 LEDs lit). The lower the current humidity, the higher the speed of the fan is set automatically. The closer the current humidity is to the desired value, the lower the speed level is selected (e.g. if desired humidity is 45 % and current humidity is below 34 %, level 3 is selected, from 35-40 % = level 2, from 41-45 % = Level 1). If the speed level is changed manually (button 9 is pressed), the auto mode is disabled.
If you feel disturbed by the brightness of the LEDs (for example in the bedroom), you can reduce the light intensity by pressing the dimmer but-ton (12):
Normal mode (default mode)
Dimmed mode (push once)
Lights-out mode (push twice)
By pushing the dimmer button once more, you can go back into nor-mal mode.
If there is no water in the appliance, the red water level symbol (13) lights up in all modes. The red light cannot be dimmed.
As soon as the «No Water» symbol (13) lights up, the appliance must be refilled with water. To do this, remove the water tank (5) and fill it with clean, cold tap water. After replacing the water tank, the appliance automatically resumes operation after a few seconds.
You can use George to disperse fragrances in the room. It must be emphasised to please use fragrances extremely sparingly because an excessive dosage can result in malfunctioning of and damages to the appliance. In order to use fragrances, remove the water tank (5) and pull the fragrance container (14) out of the appliance. Let the fra-grance drip directly onto the cotton pad in the fragrance container. Add a maximum of 1–2 drops of fragrance into the fragrance container. Tip: In order to change the fragrance, pull the fragrance container out of the appliance, remove the cotton pad and clean the container with soap. Now you may insert a new cotton pad (commercially available) and add drops of the desired fragrance.
If you would like to refill the water during operation, you may remove the water tank and refill it. The appliance will continue to operate using the water still in the appliance for at least 5 minutes. As long as the water tank is replaced within this period of time, the appliance can continue its service without interruption.
If the appliance is not used for several days, the water from the water tank (2) and from the water tank (5) must be emptied beforehand. Fill the water tank with fresh water before putting it back into operation.

Important information

Humidification with an air washer takes some time. An air washer works according to the evaporation principle. In this process the air only absorbs as much water as it needs at the current temperature (self-regulating humidification). This means that it could take several hours to achieve a measurable humidification result. If you put the air washer into operation in a very dry environment, we recommend that you set the appliance to continuous operation («Hygrostat» = 5 LEDs) and the speed level to 3 or 4 («Speed») in order to effectively increase the air humidity level. Here the size of the room and the ventilation intervals also play a role. (Also see www. stadlerform.com/faq).\

Cleaning

Prior to any maintenance, cleaning and after each use, switch off the appli- ance and unplug the mains cable (3) from the socket.

Attention : Never submerge the appliance in water (danger of short- circuit).

For external cleaning, rub with a damp cloth and then dry thoroughly.
For internal cleaning, remove the water tank (5) and then pull out the wa-ter tray (2) with the evaporator discs (8) (grab underneath the tray).
inse the water tray (2) and the evaporator discs (8) with clean water once per week, in order to wash out the particles of dirt removed from the air.
Clean the water tray (2), evaporator discs (8) and the water tank (5) thor-oughly every 2 weeks with a soft brush or sponge and warm water. If there are lime scale deposits in the water tray or water tank, use a descaling solution diluted with water (for mixture ratio, see manufacturer’s instruc-tions). Subsequently rinse the tray and tank with tap water thoroughly. The water tray can also be cleaned in the dishwasher (at a maximum of 60 ° C). The water tank must not be put in the dishwasher.
Descale the evaporator discs (8) approx. every 4 weeks, depending on the water hardness level. To do so, first empty out any water remaining in the water tray (2). Then fill the water tray with a descaling solution (mixture ratio of solution/water according to the manufacturer’s instruc-tions) up to 2 cm below the edge of the tray (leave the evaporator discs in the tray). Now push the water tray back into the appliance (the tank does not have to be inserted). Activate the cleaning mode by simulta-neously pressing the buttons «Speed» (9) and «Dimmer» (12). All white LEDs will now flash as a sign that the cleaning mode is active. Here the evaporator discs rotate but the fan does not run. Thus no air is blown into the room. After 20 minutes in cleaning mode, the appliance stops and the LEDs go out. The cleaning process may be run several times depending on the thickness of the limescale deposits. Once the cleaning process is finished, switch the appliance off using the On/Off switch (4). Empty the water tray and clean it thoroughly with tap water. The evaporator discs can also be cleaned in the dishwasher (at a maximum of 60 ° C). Please make sure that the evaporator discs (8) are laid flat in the dishwasher. The evaporator discs must not be inserted between the bars as this could result in significant deformation. Lay the set evaporator discs flat in the top tray of the dishwasher. Slight deformation after cleaning is harmless and will not impair the functioning of the evaporator discs.
Make sure that the air inlet and outlet are cleaned regularly to prevent the build-up of dust. Clean the air outlet (17) with a dry brush or vacuum cleaner. The air inlet grid (16) is fitted with an air filter which can be re-moved and cleaned with a damp cloth. Remove the filter by pulling out the flap at the bottom using the recessed grip.

Water Cube™ – optimal hygiene for your air humidifier
The Water Cube™ (15) by Stadler Form provides optimal hygiene in your air humidifier. It keeps your humidifier running smoothly, extending its lifespan. The Water Cube even works when your appliance is switched off, so the humidifier stays fresh all season long. We recommend replacing the Water Cube at the start of the humidifier season.

Anticalc cartridge (optional accessory)
The anticalc cartridge (7) decreases the limescale in the water and thus reduces the decalcification intervals. The cartridge has to be replaced every one to three months, depending on the water hardness (see table).
With a water hardness above 21 °dH, we recommend the use of the anticalc cartridge.

Important: Soak the anticalc cartridge in a water bath for 24 hours before the first use (not in the water tank!). The resin has to absorb water to reach high performance. The period of time that the cartridge is effective for depends on the hard-ness of the water. This can be tested using the testing strips provided (see page 4).

Dip the testing strips into the water for a second.
After around one minute, the results can be seen on the testing strips. Some of the green boxes change colour into pink. The water hardness is shown by how many boxes turn pink. Example: If three boxes are pink, then the water hardness is > 14 °dH.

Number of pink boxes| Water hardness| Degree of hardness (°dH)| Cartridge will last for (with 6 liter/day)
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Days| Liter
0/1| Soft| From 4 °dH| 60 days| approx. 360 L
2| Moderately hard| From 7 °dH| 30 days| approx. 180 L
3| Hard| From 14 °dH| 20 days| approx. 120 L
4| Very hard| From 21 °dH| 10 days| approx. 60 L

The cartridge is screwed onto the inside of the water tank lid (6). First, screw the tank lid (6) off of the water tank (5) and then affix the cartridge to the inside of the tank lid. Dispose of used cartridges in the household waste. Do not throw away the water tank lid when changing the cartridge!

Repairs

Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a qualified electrical technician. If improper repairs are carried out, the warranty lapses and all liability is refused.
Never operate the appliance if the adaptor or plug is damaged, after it has malfunctioned, if it has been dropped or has been damaged in any other way (cracks/breaks in the casing).
Do not push any object into the appliance.
If the appliance is beyond repair, make it unusable immediately by cutting through the cable and hand it in at the collection point provided for the purpose.
In the event of a repair, the following points must be observed before the appliance is shipped or taken to the dealer: completely empty the water in the appliance (water tray and any water tank), remove any filter cas-settes and/or anti-limescale cartridges and allow the appliance to dry completely. Appliances containing residual water may be damaged during transport, invalidating the warranty.

Disposal
The European directive 2012 / 19 / CE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appli-ances must be collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out «wheeled bin» symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of he appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.