Important; Safety - Philips AC4081 User Manual

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Important

Safety

Read this user manual carefully before you use
the appliance, and save it for future reference.
Danger
• Do not let water or any other liquid or
flammable detergent enter the appliance to
avoid electric shock and/or a fire hazard.
• Do not clean the appliance with water, any
other liquid, or a (flammable) detergent to
avoid electric shock and/or a fire hazard.
• Do not spray any flammable materials such
as insecticides or fragrance around the
appliance.
• The water in the water tank is not suitable
for drinking. Do not drink this water and
do not use it to feed animals or to water
plants. When you empty the water tank,
pour the water down the drain.
Warning
• Check if the voltage indicated on the
bottom indicated at the rear of the
appliance corresponds to the local power
voltage before you connect the appliance.
• If the power cord is damaged, you must
have it replaced by Philips, a service center
authorized by Philips, or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug,
the power cord, or the appliance itself is
damaged.
• 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 experiences and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
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maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Do not block the air inlet and outlet, e.g. by
placing items on the air outlet or in front of
the air inlet.
Caution
• This appliance is not a substitute for proper
ventilation, regular vacuum cleaning, or use
of an extractor hood or fan while cooking.
• If the power socket used to power the
appliance has poor connections, the plug
of the appliance becomes hot. Make sure
that you plug the appliance into a properly
connected power socket.
• Always place and use the appliance on a
dry, stable, level, and horizontal surface.
• Leave at least 20cm free space behind and
on both sides of the appliance and leave at
least 30cm free space above the appliance.
• Do not place anything on top of the
appliance and do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not place the appliance directly below
an air conditioner to prevent condensation
from dripping onto the appliance.
• Make sure all filters are properly installed
before you switch on the appliance.
• Only use the original Philips filters specially
intended for this appliance. Do not use any
other filters.
• Avoid knocking against the appliance (the
air inlet and outlet in particular) with hard
objects.
• Always lift or move the appliance by both
handles at the sides of the appliance.
• Do not insert your fingers or objects into
the air outlet or the air inlet to prevent
physical injury or malfunctioning of the
appliance.
• Do not use this appliance when you have
used indoor smoke-type insect repellents or
in places with oily residues, burning incense,
or chemical fumes.
• Do not use the appliance near gas
appliances, heating devices or fireplaces.
• Always unplug the appliance after use and
before filling water, cleaning, or carrying out
other maintenance.