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Meaning of symbols in these instructions
All safety notices are marked with this symbol. Please carefully read through
and obey the safety notices in order to avoid injury to persons and damage to
property.
Tips and recommendations are marked with this symbol.
This appliance works with steam.
Proper use
❐
ATTENTION! Improper use of the appliance may result in injury, scalding, and
electrical shocks.
❐
The appliance is designed for cleaning heat-resistant surfaces. It is also suitable for
cleaning laminate
fl
oors providing you follow the instructions below:
–
The laminate should be correctly laid and there should be no gaps or cracks into
which moisture may penetrate.
–
Test the steam cleaner
fi
rst on an unobtrusive area and check the laminate after-
wards for ripples or moisture penetration.
–
If the surface shows no damage, the appliance can be used to clean the whole
laminate
fl
oor.
❐
Consult a quali
fi
ed professional as to whether your
fl
oor surfaces are suitable for be-
ing cleaned with the steam cleaner. Always perform test cleaning on a small area
fi
rst.
❐
The appliance is
not
suitable for cleaning unsealed wooden
fl
oors, soft plastic, wooden
furniture or leather.
❐
The appliance may not be used to treat synthetic fabrics, velvet or other sensitive ma-
terials.
❐
The appliance is
not
intended to be used outdoors.
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This device may be used by children ages 8 and over as well as persons with impaired
physical, sensory or mental capacities or those lacking experience and/or knowledge if
they are supervised or have been instructed in how to safely use the device and have
understood the risks associated with operating the device. Children may not play with
the device. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children.
❐
Keep children under 8 years of age and animals away from the device and the connec-
tion line!
❐
The appliance is conceived for private use, not for commercial use. Only use the appli-
ance as described in these instructions. Any other use is deemed improper.
❐
Defects arising due to improper handling, damage, calci
fi
cation or attempts at repair
are excluded from the guarantee. This also applies to normal wear and tear of the indi-
vidual components.
