15
Safety guidelines
Proper use
❐
This appliance is suitable for cleaning heat-resistant surfaces. It is also suitable for clean-
ing laminate floors if the following instructions are followed:
1.
The laminate should be professionally fitted and there should be no gaps or cracks
into which moisture could penetrate.
2.
Test the steam cleaner in an inconspicuous area first of all and then check the lami
-
nate for undulations or moisture which may have penetrated.
3. If there are no traces on the surface, the appliance can be used to clean the entire
laminate floor.
❐
The appliance is not suitable for unsealed wooden floors, soft plastics, leather or wooden
furniture.
❐
Ask a professional whether your floor coverings are suitable for cleaning with the steam
cleaner. Always test the cleaner on a small inconspicuous area first.
❐
Only use the appliance in enclosed areas.
❐
This appliance is intended for private use and not for commercial use. Only use the appli-
ance as described in the instruction manual. Any other use is considered to be improper
use.
Risk of injury
❐
Keep children and animals away from the packaging material. There is a risk of suffocation!
❐
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with sensory or
mental impairment or those who lack experience and/or knowledge, unless they are super-
vised by a person who is responsible for their safety or if they received instructions from
this person regarding how to use this appliance. Children must be supervised in order to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
❐
Never point the steam directly at people, animals or plants. This can result in serious scald-
ing.
❐
Beware - risk of scalding!
Never touch the appliance's cleaning head/attachment while
in operation! Keep at least 30 cm away.
Wear shoes when cleaning floors.
❐
While in use, only hold the appliance by the handle. There is a risk of scalding!
❐
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
❐
The attachment/cleaning head used can remain hot for a short time after use. Wait a few
minutes therefore until it has fully cooled down before removing
it/the floor cleaning
cloth.
❐
Always let the appliance fully cool down before adding or removing water, cleaning and/or
putting away the appliance.
❐
Stow the appliance away in a place inaccessible for children.
❐
Arrange the cable in such a way that it does not represent a trip hazard.
❐
Beware! Risk of burns!
Improper use can result in injury, scalding and electric shocks.
❐
Do not use the appliance when it is damaged.
❐
Be especially careful when cleaning stairs.
01168_DE-GB-FR-NL_V0.indd 15
26.05.11 12:01
