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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not insert any objects into the openings!
Be careful to ensure that the openings are not
blocked by any objects or dirt. If there are any
blockages, do not use the device.
• Only use the device with the original
accessories supplied.
• When not in use, switch the device off and
unplug from the mains.
Cleaning and maintenance
• Always switch the device off, unplug from the
mains and allow to cool before cleaning and
maintaining or filling/refilling it.
• Please be careful to note when opening the
safety catch that remaining heated steam may
escape when doing so.
• After the device has been unused for an
extended period, allow any condensation water
that may have gathered in the hose to run out
before using. When doing so, direct the hose
nozzle into a an appropriate container or basin.
Storage
• Allow the device to cool thoroughly and
completely empty the water heater before
stowing away.
• Allow all accessories to dry thoroughly after use
and before stowing them away.
• When storing, wind the cord loosely around the
device. Be careful when doing so to ensure the
cord is not exposed to excess tension.
• Always store the device indoors in a cool, dry
and well ventilated location.
Repairs
• Never use the device when there is any sign
of damage, when it has fallen down or fails to
work perfectly.
• Regularly check the device, power cord as well
as the mains plug for any sign of damage. Do
not use the device under any circumstances if
you have detected any damage. Never attempt
to repair the device yourself.
• Repairs must only be carried out by a suitably
qualified specialist engineer.
General
• Children are unaware of the dangers that may
arise when handling electric devices. Keep
children away from the device. Be especially
careful when using the device when children are
in the vicinity!
• Keep packaging material, such as plastic bags
and expanded polystyrene pieces out of the
reach of children. Risk of choking!
• Only use the device for the originally intended
purpose.
• The device is only for use in private households
and not designed for commercial use.
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