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2 Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
2.1
About the operating manual
Non-compliance with these instructions
can lead to serious injuries or damage to
the appliance.
We will take no responsibility for damage due
to violation of these instructions.
Read these operating instructions com-
pletely before using the appliance.
Keep the operating manual in a safe
place. If you pass the appliance on to some-
one else, give them the operating instructions
as well.
2.2
About hot steam and hot parts of the appliance
The appliance produces hot
steam for cleaning at a temper-
ature of approx. 110°C. Vari-
ous hazards are associated
with hot steam:
Never direct the steam jet at persons, an-
imals or plants. Point the steam jet down-
wards towards the surface to be cleaned only.
Even then, take care that parts of your body
never get into the steam jet. Never lay the ap-
pliance on its side during operation. There is
a danger of scalding.
Do not direct the steam jet at electrical ap-
pliances, plug sockets, cables, etc. There is a
risk of electric shock.
The appliance produces steam under
pressure for cleaning purposes. Even after
you have unplugged the appliance, hot steam
will be available for approx. 30 more minutes.
So purposely discharge the remaining steam
from the appliance towards the end of the
cleaning process by pressing the steam but-
ton immediately after pulling the plug from the
socket.
Never use the device without the water
tank cap screwed on correctly. The safety
valve should prevent the water tank cap from
being removed prematurely. So do not use
force to open the water tank cap.
Do not use the appliance to clean pres-
sure containers, containers which are filled
with liquids, or containers if you do not know
what they contain. There is a danger of them
bursting or exploding!
Let the hot appliance and its accessories
cool off before touching them. Carry the appli-
ance by its handle only. There is a danger of
burning yourself!
Take care not to use the steam cleaner on
one spot for too long. Otherwise, the surface
might be damaged. Provide adequate ventila-
tion during and after your cleaning work. Oth-
erwise, the increased humidity after cleaning
could, in the worst case, cause the formation
of mould.
WARNING:
Warning concerning health hazards
describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to
the appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information.
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