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4 Care
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4
Care
4.1
Decalcifying
Decalcify the appliance approx. every 6
months to extend its service life.
1.
Fill the water tank with water and add
approx. 1 tablet of biological decalcifier
(available in the shops). Observe the
instructions of the decalcifier
manufacturer.
2.
Direct the steam base into a container
which can collect the steam.
3.
Connect the appliance to the mains.
4.
Allow the decalcifying solution to run
through the appliance for
approx. 5 minutes.
5.
Then wait another 5 minutes with the
appliance still plugged in.
6.
Repeat this procedure 3 times and
dispose of the remaining solution.
4.2
Cleaning the housing
Clean the outside of the housing using a
slightly damp cloth only. Do not use cleaning
or scouring agents or alcohol, as these might
damage the appliance's housing.
4.3
Cleaning the microfibre cloths
Wash the cleaning cloths by hand
or at max. 60 °C with a mild liquid
detergent, and do not use softeners.
You must never bleach the micro-
fibre cleaning cloths, or iron them or
dry them in a dryer. This would
reduce their absorbency or damage
them.
It is best to leave the cleaning-
cloths to dry for 24 hours at room
temperature.
NOTE:
In areas with hard water, we recommend
using distilled water in the appliance or at
least to decalcify it more often.
NOTE:
If you use only distilled water, the appliance
does not have to be decalcified.
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Before you clean the
appliance, pull the plug out of the socket
and allow it to cool down.
WARNING:
Danger of burning! The appliance continues
running Even after you have pulled the
mains plug from the socket, hot steam will
be available for approx. another 5 minutes.
ATTENTION:
Never leave the appliance standing on a
used microfibre cleaning cloth. Wash the
cleaning cloths after each cleaning session.
Otherwise germs and mould can form by
the next time you use it. The surface on
which the moist cleaning-cloth is deposited
might be damaged.
ATTENTION:
Wash the microfibre cleaning-cloths
separately. The Velcro strips might damage
pieces of clothing.
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