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Safety instructions
Before use
• Read carefully all information set forth herein. It contains useful indications regarding the use, safety
and maintenance/care of the appliance. Save these instructions for future reference and, if possible,
hand them over to the future owners of the appliance.
• The appliance comply with European safety standards (CE) and current legislation as regards appli-
ance safety.
• These appliances comply with the requirements of Directive 89/336/EEC on “Electromagnetic com-
patibility” and Directive 2006/95/EEC on “Safety of electrical equipment”. The appliance carries the
CE safety standard label.
• The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the specifications of the appliance or its basic kit without
prior notice.
• Do not turn the appliance on if the steam hose or the power cord appear to be damaged
• (cracks/slits) or if the appliance has been dropped and internal damage may have occurred.
• Connect the appliance only after ensuring that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the
voltage in your home.
• The socket must be fitted with a 16 A automatic switch.
• Only use extension cables which are suitable for 16 A.
• All extension cables have to be completely unrolled prior to use.
• Make sure that the socket has an earth pin.
• Before operating the appliance please check, that all accessories (steam-vacuum) have been put
together correctly in order to avoid that these can come off and the outcoming steam can lead to
scaldings. Please pay attention!
General instructions
• Use the appliance only on the floor. Do not use the appliance in vertical position.
• The manufacturer can not be hold responsible of any personal and/or items damage if the appliance
is damaged due to improper use or unauthorized repair or servicing.
• Any repair must be carried out solely by authorized technicians of the manufacturing company. Ap-
pliances repaired by unauthorised technicians can represent a danger to the users and render the
warranty void.
• The power cord must be replaced solely by a repair service centre authorised by the manufacturer.
• Store the appliance in a dry place.
• Do not store the appliance outdoors.
• Do not expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, humidity or heat sources.
• Clean the appliance with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
• Only accessories which have been recommended by the manufacturer are to be used.
Safety instructions
• The steam produced by the appliance can reach very high temperatures. The appliance and the ac-
cessories may scorch. Avoid touching them. The steam symbol (symbol 5597 of IEC 60417-1)
has the following meaning: Attention danger of scalding!
• This appliance is not a toy; the use of the electrical appliance in the presence of children or disabled
people must be constantly supervised by an adult.
• The appliance must be stored in a safe place after use and out of the reach of children.
• In case the appliance has fallen down please unplug the appliance from the electrical socket and
contact the authorised repair service.
• Do not yank cord or appliance to disconnect the plug.
• Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with sharp edges.
• Live parts (switch, plug, electronic components, etc.) must not get in contact with water.
• Before any maintenance or cleaning and also after use, disconnect the appliance from the electrical
socket and leave the steam unit to cool.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while plugged in. Turn it off, even if you need to leave for a
short while.
• Only open the pressure tank when the appliance is off, has no pressure and it is cool. Unscrew the