Fred

Room size

We recommend a more powerful humidifier for Minergie houses (low energy or passive houses) or apartments for which calculations should be based on twice the room size. The reason for this lies in the continuous exchange of air: cold and dry outdoor air is heated up and channelled indoors. The moisture produced by people, animals, furniture, plants, cooking, showering, etc. is quickly directed outside by the continuous exchange of air, usually resulting in extremely dry air indoors. Controlled ventilation systems therefore have the same effect as open windows.

Water quality

Fred is not designed to be used with water from water softeners which add salt to the water to reduce limescale (ion exchanger). The salt changes the boiling point and the water will boil over which can lead to the deformation of Fred’s housing or to Fred losing water. 

You can find out the hardness of your water using a test strip or even by contacting your local authority.

Please read through the operating instructions carefully before you use the appliance for the first time and keep them safely for later reference; if necessary 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 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 maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Only connect the cable to alternating current. Observe the voltage information 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 3m). 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.
• See to it that the appliance is properly positioned to ensure a high stability 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 appliance).
• The appliance only functions perfectly with untreated water. Do not use in conjunction with water softeners / ion exchangers.
• The appliance must not under any circumstances be operated with or come into contact with fragrances because these damage the plastic and may lead to appliance malfunctions.
• 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.
• Caution: hot vapour! Care should be taken when using the appliance due to the emission of hot water vapour.
• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. Steam and boiling water may cause burns.
• Make sure that the appliance is placed on a surface that is not sensitive to moisture (avoid parquet flooring or delicate carpets).
• Do not permit the area around the humidifier to become damp or wet. If dampness occurs, turn the output of the humidifier down. If the humidifier output volume cannot be turned down, use the humidifier intermittently. Do not allow absorbent materials, such as carpeting, curtains, drapes, or tablecloths, to become damp.
• Be aware that high humidity levels may encourage the growth of biological organisms in the environment.
• Unplug the appliance during filling and cleaning.
• Never leave water in the water container when the appliance is not in use.
• Clean the water container every 3 days
• Empty and clean the humidifier before storage. Clean the humidifier before next use.
• Warning: Micro-organisms that may be present in the water or in the environment where the appliance is used or stored, can grow in the water container and be blown in the air causing very serious health risks.
• Do not operate the humidifier Fred with decalcified water out of a decalcification system that uses the principle of an ion exchanger (salt is added to the water). This may lead to malfunctions and subsequent leakage of the appliance.