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5. Move the on/off switch (
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) on the back of the appliance to
position
1.
The indicator lamp (
9
) on the front of the appli-
ance lights up and the appliance heats up.
6. When the appliance has reached its operating temperature,
steam is emitted by pressing the handle of the steam activa-
tor (
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). You can now start cleaning.
7. Slowly move the attachment backwards and forwards over the surface to be cleaned and
press the steam activator as required. Hold the attachment for approximately 10 seconds
over areas which need to be cleaned especially thoroughly.
8. When the water tank is empty and steam is no longer being produced, switch the ap-
pliance off, pull the plug out of the plug socket and wait until the appliance has cooled
down. Then remove the water tank and refill it with water (see "Filling the water tank").
9.
If the cleaning process has finished and the appliance has completely cooled down,
remove the water tank, empty it and let it dry.
10. Before using the appliance again, the water tank should always be checked for any
residual water and, if necessary, completely emptied.
Cleaning and storage
CAutIoN!
❐
Pull the plug out of the plug socket before cleaning.
❐
Never immerse the appliance in water and do not rinse it under running water.
❐
Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning agents.
❐
The safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed when it is regularly checked for dam-
age and wear and tear.
❐
Do not use any corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents for cleaning. These could damage
the surface.
•
When necessary, wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and possibly some mild cleaning
agent.
• Remove any dirt from the attachments (hairs, fluff etc.)
• The floor cleaning cloth can be washed in a washing machine. It is
NOT, however, suit-
able for tumble drying.
•
Do not put the appliance back in its place until it has completely cooled down and has
been emptied of water.
•
Keep the appliance in a dry, clean and cool place which is inaccessible to children.
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