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Operation

Filling water

The water reservoir can be filled at any time.

ATTENTION

Damage to the device

Unsuitable water can block the nozzles or damage the
water level indicator.
Do not use condensation from the clothes dryer for fill-
ing.
Do not use collected rain water for filling.
Do not use cleaning agents or other additives (e.g.
scents) for filling.

1. Fill the water reservoir with a maximum of 1 l of tap

water.

Illustration D

Switch on the device

ATTENTION

Device damage due to incorrectly set water hard-
ness

The decalcification cartridge only works properly if the
device is adjusted to the local water hardness. The de-
vice may calcify if the water hardness is set incorrectly.
Adjust the device to the local water hardness before first
operation, see chapter Setting the water hardness.

Note

When steaming for the first time after removing and re-
inserting the decalcification cartridge, the steam jet may
be weak or irregular, and individual drops of water may
be expelled. The device requires a short running-in pe-
riod in which the decalcification cartridge fills with water.
The steam volume that is expelled increases constantly
until the maximum steam volume has been reached af-
ter approx. 30 seconds.

1. Place the device on a firm surface.
2. Connect the mains plug into a socket to a socket.

a Press the On switch.

Illustration E

3. The green indicator light lights up.

The device is ready for use after approximately 30
seconds.

Illustration F

Regulating the steam volume

The expelled steam volume is regulated using the se-
lector switch for steam volume. The selector switch has
3 positions:

1. Set the selector switch for the steam volume to re-

quired steam volume.

2. Press the steam lever.
3. Before starting cleaning, point the steam gun at a

cloth until steam is expelled evenly.

Topping up the water

If there is a water shortage, the red water shortage indi-
cator light lights up constantly.
For constant steam output, the water has to be topped
up through the cover of the decalcification cartridge.
When topping up the water, the decalcification cartridge
remains secured in the device.

Note

The device is equipped with dry-run protection for the
pump. If the pump runs dry for a longer period, e.g. be-
cause the decalcification cartridge is not correctly in-
serted, the pump switches off and the red water
shortage indicator light flashes.
To be able to operate the device again, the device has
to be switched off and back on again. In the process,
you must make sure that the cartridge has been insert-
ed correctly and there is enough water in the water res-
ervoir.

1. Fill the water reservoir with a maximum of 1 l of tap

water through the cover of the decalcification car-
tridge.
The red water shortage indicator light goes out.

Interrupting operation

In order to save energy, we recommend that you switch
off the device for breaks in operation of longer than 20
minutes.
1. Press the Off switch.

Switching off the device

1. Press the Off switch.

Illustration O

The device has been switched off.

2. Press the steam lever until no more steam flows out.

Illustration P

The steam boiler is depressurised.

3. Set the child lock (selector switch for steam volume)

to the rear.
The steam lever is locked.

4. Pull the mains plug from the socket.

ATTENTION

Device damage due to water putrefaction

If the device is not put into operation for more than 2
months, the water in the reservoir may putrefy.
Drain the water reservoir before breaks in operation.

5. Drain the water reservoir.

Illustration S

Storing the device

1. Connect the extension tubes to the large mounts for

accessories.

2. Connect a manual nozzle and spotlight nozzle to

each extension tube.

3. Fasten the large round brush to the spotlight nozzle.
4. Connect the small round brush and nozzles to the

medium-sized mount for accessories.

5. Hang the floor nozzle in the park bracket.

Illustration Q

6. Wind the steam hose around the extension tube and