Clatronic LB 3488, Instruction Manual

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•  If you also press the switch 

NIGHT LIGHT

, the knob will be 

lit up.

Using the Appliance

1.  Check the water level. Add water if necessary.

2. 

Electrical Connection

•  Before inserting the plug into the socket. Make sure 

that the mains voltage to be used matches that of the 

device. You will find information about this on the rating 

plate.

•  Connect the device to a duly installed protective 

contact socket.

3.  Turn on the appliance with the knob.

4.  Use the knob to regulate the quantity of mist. Turn it in 

anticlockwise, if you want to increase the amount of mist.

5.  Turn the nozzle in the filler cap in the desired direction. It 

can be adjusted by 360°.

6.  If the indicator in the water tank lights up red, you have to 

refill the water. 

Refilling water

1.  Turn off the device and disconnect the mains plug from the 

socket.

2.  Pour out the remaining water from the tank, if necessary.

3.  There may be water on the bottom of the base appliance. 

Pour out this water. Dry the area off with a towel.

4.  Continue as described under “Filling with water”.

Terminating operation

1.  Switch off the appliance.

2.  Disconnect the mains plug from the socket. 

3.  Completely empty the appliance if you do not want to use it 

for a long period of time.

Cleaning

WARNING:

•  Always remove the plug before cleaning. 

•  Do not immerse the base appliance in water for cleaning 

under any circumstances. Otherwise this might result in 

an electric shock or fire.

CAUTION: 

•  Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.

•  Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

•  Do not use any chemical cleaning products.

•  Do not damage the ultrasound probe at the bottom of the 

base appliance!

Base appliance

•  Wipe the casing with a damp cloth. Then wipe it with a dry 

cloth.

•  The area on which the tank stands should be cleaned once 

per week.

1.  Wipe the area with a damp cloth. Use some drops of 

household vinegar if necessary, and allow to work for 

about 5 minutes.

2.  Moisten a cotton bud with vinegar. Use it to care

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fully wipe the ultrasound probe until any limescale is 

completely removed.

3.  Then wipe the appliance once more.

Tank

1.  Remove the tank from the base appliance. 

2.  Rinse the tank with clear water.

3.  In case of limescale, add about 100 ml of household 

vinegar to the cleaning water. Allow the solution to work for 

approx. 10 minutes.

4.  Remove possible limescale on the underside of the lid and 

the top closure of the tank with some household vinegar.

5.  Rinse the tank out once more with clear water.

6.  Allow the tank to dry before you close it again.

Ceramic filter 

After approx 1000 litres of water flow, the ceramic balls lose 

their effect. We recommend that you change the ceramic filter.
Please contact your dealer to ask about a new ceramic filter.
1.  To change the filter, turn the tank cap in the 

OPEN

 direc

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tion.

2.  Turn the filter to remove it from the tank cap.

3.  Insert a new filter. Turn it securely onto the tank cap.

4.  Screw the tank cap in the 

CLOSE

 direction back onto the 

tank.

5.  Fit the tank back into the base unit. Close the tank with the 

lid.

Cleaning around the unit

If the unit has been used over a long period, limescale deposits 

may occur around the unit, in spite of the integrated ceramic 

filter. Clean the surface on which the unit rests and all objects 

found close to the unit, on a regular basis

Storage

•  Clean the appliance as described and allow it to dry.

•  Pack the filter with the ceramic spheres separately into a 

bag when it is dry. Store it in a cool, shady place.

•  We recommend that you keep the appliance in the original 

packaging if it will not be used for long periods.

•  Always store the appliance out of the reach of children in a 

dry, well ventilated place.