Philips HU4804/41 User manual

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HU4804

Tap water
1 hour
1 tsp/5g chlorine bleach
1gal/3.78 liters water
20 mins
MAX
8oz./236.5ml
Undiluted white vinegar
20 mins
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Contents
1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2
2 Your humidier 6
What's in the box (g. a) 6
Controls overview(g. b) 7
3 Getting started 7
Prepare the humidier 7
4 Using the humidier 8
Humidity indication 8
Automatic shut-o 8
Turning the humidier on and o 8
Changing the fan speed 9
Setting the timer 9
Setting the humidity level 9
Water level 10
Relling reservoir 10
5 Cleaning your humidier 11
Daily cleaning 11
Weekly cleaning 11
Removing scale 11
Disinfecting the reservoir 11
Cleaning the lter 12
6 End of season maintenance
and storage 12
7 Replacing the lter 13
8 Troubleshooting 14
9 Warranty 16
10 Accessories 17
11 Disposal 17

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• Keep the cord out of heavy
trac areas. To avoid a re
hazard never put the cord
under rugs or near heat
vents.
WARNING - TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF BURNS,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE
OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
• The water in the reservoir
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
reservoir, pour the water
down the drain.
• Check if the voltage
indicated on the bottom of
the humidier corresponds
to the local power voltage
before you connect the
humidier to the electrical
outlet.
• Do not operate the
humidier with a damaged
cord or plug or after the
humidier malfunctions or
has been damaged in any
manner. For assistance, call
1-866-309-8817.
1 IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK:
• Do not spray any
ammable materials such
as insecticides or fragrance
around the humidier.
• Do not reach for a corded
humidier that has
fallen into water. Unplug
immediately.
• Do not use while bathing
or in a shower.
• Do not place or store the
humidier where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub
or sink. Do not place in or
drop into water or other
liquid.
• Always unplug the
humidier from the
electrical outlet
immediately after using
and before cleaning.

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• NEVER drop or insert any
object, including ngers,
into any opening.
• DO NOT operate where
aerosol (spray) products
are being used, or
where oxygen is being
administered.
• Do not place the humidier
near heat sources, such
as a stove, replace or a
gas appliance and do not
expose the humidier to
direct sunlight.
• NEVER use the humidier
in an environment where
explosive gases are
present.
• To disconnect, press the
power button to switch o
the humidier, then remove
the plug from the electrical
outlet.
• DO NOT use outdoors. For
indoor use only.
• Do not use the adapter
in or near a power outlet
that contains an electric
air freshener to prevent
damage to the adapter.
• Only use the power
plug supplied with the
humidier.
• Close supervision is
necessary when the
appliance is used by, on, or
near children or invalids.
• NEVER use the humidier
in a closed room,
particularly where a child
may be sleeping, resting, or
playing (for a closed room
may result in excessive
humidity).
• This appliance is not a
toy. Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
humidier.
• Do not block the air inlet
and outlet, by placing
items on the air outlet or in
front of the air inlet.
• Always unwind the power
cord completely before you
switch on the humidier.
• Always unplug the
humidier from the
electrical outlet when not
in use.
• Use this humidier for its
intended household use as
described in this manual.
Do not use attachments
not recommended by
Philips Electronics North
America Corporation.

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• Only use the original
Philips lter specially
intended for this humidier.
Do not use any other lter.
• Avoid knocking any parts
of the humidier with hard
objects.
• Do not ll water into the
air outlets on top of the
humidier.
• Locate the humidier on
an inside wall, near an
electrical outlet, at least
4in./10cm away from the
wall. Do not direct moisture
ow directly at individuals,
walls or furniture.
• Place the humidier
properly to prevent
children from knocking
it over or tripping on the
power cord.
• Do not use the humidier
in a room with major
temperature changes,
as this may cause
condensation inside the
humidier.
• If the humidier will not
be used for a long period
of time, unplug from the
electrical outlet, clean
the reservoir and lter
(see section ‘Clean your
humidier’).
• Do not use this humidier
when you have used
indoor smoke-type insect
repellents or in places
with oily residues, burning
incense, or chemical
fumes.
Caution
• A loose t between the
AC outlet (receptacle)
and plug may cause
overheating and a
distortion of the humidier
plug. Contact a qualied
electrician to replace loose
or worn outlet.
• Place the humidier on a
at, horizontal and stable
surface that is not sensitive
to humidity. Do not place
the humidier on any
wooden furniture, or on
or near electronics or any
other electrical appliance.
• Do not place anything on
top of the humidier and
do not sit on the humidier.
• Make sure that the
humidier is assembled/
connected properly after
you clean it or after you
remove the upper cover
and/or reservoir for relling.

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• NEVER tilt, move, or
attempt to empty the unit
while it is operating. Shut
o and unplug from the
electrical outlet before
removing the reservoir
and moving the humidier.
Always move the humidier
horizontally.
• NEVER operate the
humidier without the
reservoir.
• Always use both hands
when carrying or moving
the humidier.
• Wash your hands properly
after you clean the water
reservoir or handle the wick
lter.
• Never allow absorbent
materials such as carpet,
curtains, or tablecloths
to become damp due to
humidity level.
• If the humidier is not used
for a long time, bacteria
and mold may grow on the
lter. If the lter is very dirty
with dark spots, do not use
and replace immediately
(see chapter ‘Replacing the
lter’).
• Do not wash the lter in a
washing machine or dish
washer, otherwise the lter
will lose it’s shape and not
t properly.
• Clean the reservoir and
lter every week to keep it
clean.
• Only ll the reservoir with
cold tap water. Do not use
hot water.
• Do not put any substance
other than water in the
reservoir. Do not add
fragrance or chemical
substance into the water.
Use only water (tap,
puried, mineral, any sort
of potable water).
• If you do not use the
humidier for a long time,
clean and dry thoroughly
the reservoir and lter.
• Keep the humidity sensor
dry. If the sensor gets
wet, it could miscalculate
the humidity level, and
the humidier could
stop working due to
miscalculated humidity
level.
• Extension cords may be
used if care is exercised. If
an extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical
rating of the cord must

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2 Your humidifier
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips!
To fully benet from the support that
Philips oers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
The Philips humidier brings fresh,
humidied air to your house for the
well-being of your family.
This humidier has NanoCloud
technology, using a natural evaporation
process which draws dry air in, adds
water molecules to the air, and emits
humidied air into the room.
NanoCloud technology does not heat
the water, preventing risk of burns from
hot water or warm steam.
This humidier is suitable for use in
small rooms, like a bedroom, nursery or
home oce.
Read this user manual carefully before
you install and use the humidier. Save
it for future reference.
What's in the box (g. a)
Check and identify the contents of your
package (g. a):
AUpper unit
BWick lter (HU4102)
CFilter support
DFloat
EReservoir
FUser manual
be as great as the
rating of the humidier.
• The cord should be
arranged so that it
will not drape over
the edge of a counter
or table where it
could be pulled by
children or tripped over
unintentionally.
• Unplug the appliance
during lling and cleaning.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended
to t in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug
does not t fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not t, contact
a qualied electrician to
install the proper outlet.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
MODIFY THIS PLUG OR
DEFEAT THIS FEATURE IN
ANY WAY.

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3 Getting started
Prepare the humidier
1 Place the humidier on a at, stable
surface, about 4 inches (10cm) away
from an inside wall. Make sure the
surface is not sensitive to moisture.
2 Hold by both sides of the upper unit
to lift it up (g. c).
3 Fill the reservoir with approximately
67 . oz/2000ml cold tap water
until water reaches the maximum
water level indication (g. d).
4 Place the upper unit back onto the
reservoir (g. e).
Note
• DO NOT overll the reservoir.
• Always empty the reservoir before
relling with clean, cold tap water. Rinse
the reservoir, wipe clean and dry with a
clean cloth or paper towel. For complete
cleaning instructions, see section ‘Clean
your humidier’.
Controls overview(g. b)
GPower
button
Turn on or turn o
the humidier.
HTimer
button
Set the timer for the
humidier (1H, 4H,
and 8H).
IFan speed
button
Adjust the fan speed
( (low),
and (normal)).
JHumidity
button
Set the relative
humidity level
( 40, 50 or 60).
K
Water
level
indication
The indicator blinks
when there is not
enough water in the
reservoir.

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Note
• In sleep mode, the red indicator does
not blink, it turns on when the water
level is low.
Turning the humidier on
and o
1 Put the plug of the humidier into
the wall outlet.
2 Press the power button to turn on
the humidier (g. g).
» The humidity indicator light is on.
3 Press the power button to turn o
the humidier.
Note
• The humidier releases very ne invisible
mist, so it is normal that you cannot see
the mist.
• If the water level in the reservoir is
getting very low, the humidier stops
humidifying. The red indicator light rst
starts blinking and then remains on.
Changing the fan speed
Manual
You can manually select the desired fan
speed.
1 Press the speed button one or
more times to select the desired
fan speed ( (low), or (normal))
(g. h).
» The selected fan speed light
goes on.
4 Using the
humidifier
Humidity indication
The humidier is equipped with a
built-in smart humidity control sensor.
You can set the target humidity level
at 40%RH, 50%RH and 60%RH. When
the desired humidity level is reached,
the color of the humidity indicator light
is blue. When the humidity level is not
reached, the humidity indicator light is
red.
Note
• A comfortable humidity level is from
40RH% to 60RH%.
• The accuracy of the humidity indication
is approximately ±10%.
• It takes some time to measure the
humidity level in the room.
• The humidity indicator light automatically
goes on when the humidier is switched
on.
Automatic shut-o
The automatic shut-o gives you a
timely warning when the reservoir needs
relling. When the water in the reservoir
starts getting low, a red indicator on
the control panel starts blinking to tell
you that it is time to rell the reservoir
(g. f). It blinks for 30 minutes. After
that, the indicator remains on before the
reservoir is relled with water.
When the reservoir is empty and
needs to be relled, the humidier
automatically shuts o and a red
indicator light turns on. When you
rell the reservoir, the humidier
automatically turns on again.

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Tip
• When the desired humidity level is
reached, you can select a lower fan speed.
However, if the desired humidity level is
not reached, you can select a higher fan
speed to humidify the air more quickly.
Note
• Excess humidity in a room can cause
water condensation on windows and
some furniture. If this happens, lower the
fan speed or turn the humidier OFF.
Sleep mode
In sleep mode, the humidier operates
quietly with dimmed light for your
undisturbed sleep.
1 Press the speed button one or
more times to select sleep mode
(g. i).
2 To change to another fan speed,
simply press the speed button
again.
Note
• Sleep mode only works at speed (low).
• In sleep mode, the red indicator does
not blink, but remains on.
• In sleep mode, you can only set the
timer; the humidity level cannot be set,
and the humidity light is o.
Setting the timer
With the timer function, the humidier
can operate for a set number of hours.
When the set time has elapsed, the
humidier automatically turns o.
1 Press the timer button one or
more times to choose the number
of hours you want the humidier to
operate (g. j).
» The corresponding timer light
(1H, 4H or 8H) goes on.
To deactivate the timer function, press
the timer button repeatedly until the
timer light turns o.
Setting the humidity level
Note
• Make sure that the reservoir is lled
with water before turning it on. (see the
chapter 'Get started', section 'Prepare for
humidication').
1 Press the humidity button one
or more times to set the desired
air humidity to 40RH%, 50RH% or
60RH% (g. k).
» The humidity light (40, 50 or 60)
of the humidity level goes on.
» The humidity indicator light is red
if the desired humidity level is
not reached. The light turns blue
when the desired humidity level
is reached.

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Relling reservoir
Water level can be seen through the
transparent reservoir window.
1 Turn o the humidier and remove
the plug from the electrical outlet.
2 Remove the upper unit by holding it
at both sides (g. c).
3 Pour out any remaining water, rinse
reservoir, wipe clean and dry with a
clean cloth or paper towel.
4 Rell reservoir with cold tap
water until the water reaches the
maximum water indication level
(g. d). Do not overll.
Note
• When lling water, do not exceed the
maximum water level, or water might
leak from the drain hole and air inlets.
• Do not shake the reservoir when moving
it, or water might leak from the drain
hole and air inlets.
• Do not ll water through the air outlets
on top of the humidier.
• Always use 2 hands when moving or
carrying the humidier.
• The appliance can run approximately
12 hours at speed 3 under 45% RH with a
full reservoir.
5 Place the upper unit back onto the
reservoir (g. e).
Note
• Clean the reservoir and the lter once a
week to keep it hygienic.
Tip
• A comfortable humidity level is from
40RH% to 60RH%. You can choose
the preferred humidity level at 40%RH,
50%RH or 60%RH.
Note
• If no preset humidity level is selected,
the humidity indication light will be o.
Water level
When there is not enough water in the
reservoir:
• The red indicator light starts
blinking (g. f).
• The humidier will stay on for
30 minutes and then turns o, and
the red indicator light remains on.
You can turn the humidier back on
after relling water into the reservoir.
Note
• If the reservoir is empty when the
humidier is plugged in and turned
on, the red indicator light blinks for
2 minutes and then remains on before
the reservoir is relled with water.
• It is normal to nd some water left in the
reservoir.

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5 Cleaning your
humidifier
Note
• Always unplug the humidier from the
electrical outlet before you clean it.
• When pouring water into or out of the
reservoir, make sure to pour water at the
opposite side of the drain hole and air
inlets.
• Never use abrasive or aggressive
cleaning agents such as alcohol to clean
any part of the humidier.
Daily cleaning
1 Switch o the humidier and unplug
from the electrical outlet.
2 Empty reservoir.
3 Rinse reservoir, wipe clean and dry
with a clean cloth or paper towel.
4 Rell reservoir to ll mark with cool,
clean tap water. Do not overll.
5 If necessary, lower humidity control
settings or turn o humidier if
moisture forms on walls or windows.
Weekly cleaning
1 Clean the inside and outside of the
humidier once a week by following
the Removing scale and Disinfecting
the reservoir instructions.
2 Clean the lter every week to keep
it hygienic.
Removing scale
1 Switch o the humidier and unplug
from the electrical outlet.
2 Remove the upper unit by holding it
at both sides (g. c).
3 Remove lter and lter support from
the reservoir (g. l).
4 Empty reservoir.
5 Fill reservoir with 8oz./236.5ml
undiluted white vinegar. Let solution
sit in reservoir for 20 minutes
(g. o).
6 Clean all interior surfaces with
a soft brush. Dampen soft cloth
with undiluted white vinegar and
wipe out reservoir to remove scale
(g. p).
7 Rinse thoroughly with clean, warm
water to remove scale and cleaning
solution before disinfecting the
reservoir (g. q).
Disinfecting the reservoir
1 Follow the instructions for removing
scale.
2 Place reservoir in a sink. Fill reservoir
with a solution of 1 tsp/5g chlorine
bleach in 1 gal/3.78liters water. Let
solution stay 20 minutes, swishing
every few minutes. Wet all surfaces
(g. r).
3 Empty reservoir and rinse with water
until bleach smell is gone (g. s).
4 Dry the inside and outside of the
reservoir with a soft, clean cloth or
paper towel (g. t).
5 Put the lter and lter support back
into the reservoir (g. x).
6 Place the upper unit back onto the
reservoir (g. e).

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6 End of season
maintenance
and storage
1 Follow the Removing scale and
Disinfecting the reservoir cleaning
instructions.
2 Remove and throw away the lter.
3 Let the inside of the humidier dry
completely before storing. Do not
store with water in the reservoir.
4 Store humidier in a cool, dry
location.
Cleaning the lter
1 Take out the lter and the lter
support from the reservoir (g. l).
2 Remove the lter from the lter
support (g. m).
3 Soak the lter in tap water for one
hour (g. n).
4 Rinse the lter under a slowly
running tap water. (g. u).
5 Let excess water drip o the lter.
6 Assemble the lter around the lter
support (g. w).
7 Put the lter and the lter support
back into the reservoir (g. x).
8 Put the upper unit back onto the
reservoir (g. e).
Note
• Do not squeeze or wring the lter. This
might damage the lter and impact the
humidier’s performance.
• Do not dry the lter under direct
sunlight.

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7 Replacing the
filter
Replace the lter every three months for
optimal performance.
Note
• Use only Philips original wick lter
HU4102.
• Always unplug the humidier before you
replace the lter.
Tip
• Register your product at www.philips.
com for further information on how to
replace your lter.
1 Remove the lter and the lter
support from the reservoir (g. l).
2 Remove the lter from the lter
support (g. m).
3 Remove the packaging material
from the new lter (g. v).
4 Assemble the new lter around the
lter support (g. w).
5 Put the lter and the lter support
back into the reservoir (g. x).
6 Put the upper unit back onto the
reservoir (g. e).
Tip
• You can easily nd more information
about how to replace the lter at
www.philips.com/support.
• This appliance has no other user-
serviceable parts. For assistance call
1-866-309-8817.

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8 Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the
humidier. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit
www.philips.com/support or call 1-866-309-8817 for assistance.
Problem Possible solution
The humidier does
not work.
• Make sure that the humidier is connected to an electrical
outlet.
• Make sure the reservoir is lled with water and the upper
unit is placed properly onto the reservoir.
• If the problem persists, call 1-866-309-8817 for assistance.
There is no air
humidication.
• Make sure the reservoir is lled with water and the upper
unit is placed properly onto the reservoir.
• The humidier will stop working if the current humidity
level reaches 70%RH. Humidity level above 70%RH
does not make users feel comfortable, so the humidier
automatically turns o to ensure optimal humidication
performance.
The reservoir leaks. • Make sure the humidier is not overlled with water.
• Make sure the humidier is properly assembled every time
after you clean it or after you remove the upper unit and/or
reservoir for relling.
• Make sure the reservoir is properly placed. If the problem
persists, call 1-866-309-8817 for assistance.
I do not see the
current humidity
indication change.
• Make sure you have assembled the lter around the lter
support.
• The lter is dirty. Rinse and/or descale the lter (see the
chapter ‘Cleaning the lter’ and ‘Removing scale‘).
• Your room might have too much ventilation. Please close
doors and windows.
• Your room size is too big. The recommended room size is
269 sq.ft/25m2.
There are some white
deposits on the lter.
• The white deposits are called scale and they consist of
minerals from the water. Scale on the lter aects the
humidifying performance, please follow the cleaning
instructions in the user manual.
The lter turns
yellowish after some
time.
• The yellow deposits are a natural eect of the wick
material, and it has no impact on humidication
performance. Clean the lter to remove the scale, and
replace the lter every three months.

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Problem Possible solution
There is an
unpleasant smell
coming out from the
humidier.
• Make sure that the reservoir is lled with water.
• Clean the lter (see the chapter ‘Cleaning the lter’).
No air comes out of
the air outlet.
• Put the plug of the humidier into the wall outlet and turn
on the humidier.
I do not see visible
mist coming out of
the humidier. Is it
working?
• When mist is very ne, it is invisible. This humidier has a
NanoCloud humidication technology, which produces
humid air from the outlet area without formation of water
mist. Therefore, you cannot see the mist.
I want to check
whether the humidity
sensor works or not.
• Gently blow moist air into the humidity sensor. After a
while, the humidity indication changes. The indication can
show the ambient humidity level from 20%RH to 95%RH.

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In US Manufactured for:
Philips Consumer Lifestyle, A division
of Philips Electronics North America
Corporation, P.O. Box 10313, Stamford,
CT 06904
In Canada Imported for:
Philips Electronics LTD, 281 Hillmount
Road, Markham, Ontario L6C 2S3
PHILIPS and Philips shield are
registered trademarks of Koninklijke
Philips N.V.
This symbol on the product’s
nameplate means it is listed
by Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc.
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9 Warranty
Full Two-Year Warranty
Philips Electronics North America
Corporation (USA) and Philips
Electronics Ltd (Canada) warrant each
new Philips product, Model HU4804
(except lter) against defects in
materials or workmanship for a period
of two years from the date of purchase,
and agrees to repair or replace any
defective product without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not
cover damage resulting from accident,
misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable
care, the axing of any attachment
not provided with the product or loss
of parts or subjecting the product
to any but the specied voltage.*
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service,
simply go to www. philips.com or call
1-866-309-8817 for assistance. It is
suggested that for your protection you
return shipments of product by insured
mail, insurance prepaid. Damage
occurring during shipment is not
covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or
oral, is authorized by Philips Electronics
North America Corporation. This
warranty gives you specic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state, province
to province or country to country. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion and
limitations may not apply to you.
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.

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English
11 Disposal
Disposal
Your product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can
be recycled and reused. For recycling
information, please contact your local
waste management facilities or visit
www.recycle.philips.com
10 Accessories
Philips accessories may be
purchased at a store near you, or on our
website: www.philips.com/store.

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Contenu
1 RECOMMANDATIONS
IMPORTANTES 19
2 Votre humidicateur 25
Contenu de l'emballage (g. a) 25
Aperçu des commandes (g. b) 25
3 Guide de démarrage 26
Préparation de l'humidicateur 26
4 Utilisation de
l'humidicateur 26
Indication du taux d'humidité
ambiant 26
Arrêt automatique 26
Allumer et éteindre
l'humidicateur 27
Modication de la vitesse du
ventilateur 27
Réglage du minuteur 28
Réglage du taux d'humidité 28
Niveau d'eau 28
Remplissage du réservoir 29
5 Nettoyage de votre
humidicateur 29
Nettoyage quotidien 29
Nettoyage hebdomadaire 30
Détartrage 30
Désinfection du réservoir 30
Nettoyage du ltre 30
6 Entretien de n de saison et
rangement 31
7 Remplacement du ltre 32
8 Dépannage 33
9 Garantie 35
10 Accessoires 36
11 Mise au rebut 36