Melissa Wellness Lamp 237-002 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
To get the best out of your new appliance, please read
this user guide carefully before using it for the first time.
We also recommend that you keep the instructions for
future reference, so that you can remind yourself of the
functions of your appliance.

SAFETY MEASURES
Normal use of the apparatus
• Incorrect use of this appliance may cause personal

injury and damage.

• Use for its intended purpose only. The manufacturer

is not responsible for any injury or damage resulting
from incorrect use or handling (see also Guarantee
Terms).

• For domestic use only. Not for outdoor or

commercial use.

• For connection to 20 V, 50 Hz only. The appliance

must be earthed.

• The apparatus, cord or plug must not be placed in

water or any other liquid.

• Do not use in humid surroundings.
• Never touch the apparatus, cord or plug with wet or

damp hands.

• Keep the appliance under constant supervision

while in use. Keep an eye on children.

• Do not cover.
• Keep the cord and appliance away from heat

sources, hot objects and naked flames.

• Check that it is not possible to pull or trip over the

cord or any extension cord.

• Always turn the appliance off using the on/off

button, and unplug it, when it is not in use, during
cleaning and when replacing fluorescent tubes.

• Handle fluorescent tubes carefully as they may

splinter and cause injuries to your hands.

• Avoid pulling the cord when removing the plug from

the socket. Instead, hold the plug.

• Do not wind the cord around the appliance.
• Check regularly that neither the cord nor plug is

damaged and do not use if there is any damage, or
if it has been dropped on the floor, dropped in water
or damaged in any other way.

• If the appliance or plug is damaged, it must

be inspected and if necessary, repaired by an
authorised repair engineer, otherwise there is a risk
of electric shock. Never try to repair the appliance
yourself. Please contact the store where you
bought the appliance for repairs under guarantee.
Unauthorised repairs or modifications will invalidate
the guarantee.

Use of light therapy
• Do not use in rooms without some other light

source. For use as a light supplement only, not
illumination.

• Do not look directly at the appliance for long

periods. Follow the user guide below.

• Initial use can cause tired eyes and/or headache.

This is normal, and such effects will soon disappear.
Seek medical advice if they do not.

• Consult your doctor before using this appliance if

you

o suffer from or have suffered from severe
depression
o are hypersensitive to light
o suffer from any type of eye disease
o use particular forms of medicine such as
psychopharmacia or malaria pills
o suffer from high blood pressure.
• Consult your doctor, if the use of the appliance

results in hyperactivity, exhaustion, depression,
restlessness, difficulties in sleeping and/or other
adverse effects.

KEY TO MAIN
COMPONENTS OF
THE APPLIANCE
1. Top cover
2. Screen
. Rear part
4. On/Off button
5. Stand
6. Front base
7. Rear base
8. Cord with socket

Wall mounting bracket
(not shown in the
picture)

USING THE APPLIANCE
For light baths/light therapy to counter the effects of
winter blues, which can cause the following symptoms:
• Tiredness
• Bad moods or mood swings
• Lack of energy
• Increased need for sleep
• Inability to concentrate
• Loss of appetite

Over 60% of the population are believed to experience
one or more symptoms of winter blues due to the low
intensity of the winter sun.

The most effective time of day to take a light bath is
between 6 am and 8 pm for a recommended period of
2 hours per day.

You can take a light bath as often as you like, but
treatment is most effective when you take one for the
times below for at least 5 successive days.