25.
Damage
caused
by
improper
use
of
steam
on
objects,
materials,
persons
and/or
animals
or
by
not
observing
the
instructions
in
these
directions
for
use
is
excluded
from
guarantee.
This
appliance
is
only
intended
for
domestic
use;
do
NOT
use
for
commercial
purposes.
Steam
function
Warning:
The
power
and
heat
of
the
steam
may
have
an
adverse
effect
on
certain
materials.
Always
check,
before
putting
the
device
into
operation,
whether
a
surface
or
material
is
suitable
for
treatment
with
steam.
You
can
do
this
by
performing
a
test
on
a
hidden
surface
of
the
material
you
wish
to
treat.
1.
The
power
and
heat
of
the
steam
may
damage
certain
materials.
Some
fabrics
may
react
to
the
temperature
of
steam.
For
example:
unpainted
wood
or
leather
can
be
bleached
by
steam
action.
Shiny
plastic
materials
may
become
dull
by
treatment
with
steam.
Acrylic
fibre,
velvet
and
linen
are
very
sensitive
to
high
steam
temperature.
2.
Do
NOT
use
the
device
on
unpainted
or
waxed
floors.
3.
Do
not
keep
the
device
too
long
on
one
spot!
This
can
cause
damage
to
the
surface!
4.
You
can
be
burned
by
touching
hot
parts,
hot
water
or
steam.
Be
cautious
when
draining
the
device
after
use
as
there
may
be
hot
water
left
in
the
device.
5.
The
device
heats
up
during
operation,
only
touch
handle
or
buttons.
6.
Never
direct
steam
towards
people,
animals
or
plants.
7.
Do
not
apply
steam
direct
to
very
cold
glass
surfaces,
electric
devices
or
at
parts
containing
electrical
components
such
as
the
electrical
components
inside
an
oven.
8.
Never
attempt
to
clean
clothes
which
are
still
worn.
9.
Ensure
that
the
device
does
not
operate
on
an
empty
water
tank.
10.
Do
not
add
cleaning
solutions,
scented
perfumes,
oils
or
any
other
chemicals
to
the
water
used
in
this
device,
as
this
may
damage
the
device
and
make
it
unsafe
for
use.
11.
Do
not
exceed
the
maximum
capacity
of
1.4
litre
of
the
water
tank
(
2
x
the
content
of
the
measuring
cup).
12.
The
water
tank
is
under
pressure.
The
tank
lid
must
not
be
opened
during
use.
13.
The
cleaner
should
not
be
tilted
at
an
angle
of
more
than
45°
during
use.
14.
The
device
is
fitted
with
a
thermostat
and
a
thermal
safety
switch
to
protect
the
unit
from
overheating.
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