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6.4 Conventional steam cleaning
General preparation
Carry out the work described below with the mains plug disconnected.
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Unscrew the steam safety closure (10) by pressing and turning iat the
same time.
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Fill the steam boiler with a maximum of 1,3 litres of tap water, using the
funnel (59).
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Screw up the steam safety closure (10) by again pressing and turning at
the same time.
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Pull mains plug (78) out of the appliance and connect to mains.
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Switch on the appliance at the master ON/OFF switch (16). The yellow
indicator lamp (12) signals that the appliance is ready for use.
Switch on the steam boiler heater at switch (15). The integrated indicator
lamp must now light up.
The heating time is approx. 7 minutes. The green indicator lamp (14)
signals that the appliance is ready for steam operations.
Steam-cleaning with cleaning cloth
For interim cleaning or carpet freshening. Surfaces to be cleaned with steam
only must be swept clean.
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Fit the carpet spraying nozzle (39) to the 4-S cleaning nozzle (40). Lock
the holding clip (80) in position on the connecting pin on the carpet nozzle
(39). Fit the steam connector (50) to the steam connection point (41) on
the 4-S cleaning nozzle and lock the nozzle into position by turning in the
direction of the arrow.
Pull the cleaning cloth (23), which is provided with a rubber pull,
over the 4-S dusting nozzle (40). When cleaning with steam only, the
cleaning cloth serves to collect the detached dirt. Changing the cleaning
cloth regularly will improve dirt collection.
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You can begin cleaning by pressing the button (30) on the handle;
steam will then be emitted from the nozzle.
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You can set the desired quantity of steam with the steam regulator (9). The
maximum steam quantity is recommended when cleaning hard floors.
Working with the steam pistol
You can use the steam gun without accessories, e.g. for
– "moist dusting", i.e. gentle steaming of the surface to be cleaned, which is
then wiped dry with a clean cloth
– cleaning stainless steel (sinks, taps, etc.)
– cleaning roller blinds, radiators, car interiors
– removing smells and creases from garments
– garden furniture.
See "General preparation" (Point 6.4)"
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Place tube/hose system in standby position (8) or remove completely.
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Remove system plug (34, Fig.
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) and insert the steam connector (70)
located on the steam hose (69) into the system socket (11) in place of the
system plug until it locks into position.
To remove the steam connector, press and hold the red release button
(72) while pulling out the steam connector.
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After pressing the button (71) on the steam pistol (68), the steam will begin
to flow from the pistol.
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You can set the desired quantity of steam on the steam regulator (9).
Working with the spot jet nozzle
You can use this handy nozzle to clean, for example,
– inaccessible areas (corners, joints, etc.)
– the sanitary area (WC and similar)
– dissolving stains
– aluminium wheel rims (cars)
– enamelled surfaces
– window frames
See "General preparation (Point 6.4)"
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Fit the spot jet nozzle (73) onto the steam pistol (68). Should the applica-
tion require, you can use the round brush (75).
To remove the spot jet nozzle, press the red release button (76) and pull
the nozzle out of the pistol.
Working with the steam iron (optional)
See "General preparation (Point 6.4)"
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Place tube/hose system in standby position (8) or remove completely.
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Remove system plug (34, Fig.
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) and insert the steam connector (86)
located on the steam hose of the iron into the system socket (11) in place
of the system plug, until it locks into position.
To remove, press the red release button (89) and hold while pulling out
the steam connector.
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Connect the mains plug (87) of the iron to a separate socket.
Please note!
For safety reasons, the mains lead and steam hose are separated in the
splitting box (88, Fig.
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). It is quite safe to place this box on the floor.
Steam (pressure) ironing
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To iron all fabrics, set the temperature controller (83) on the iron to the
symbol at least. The emitted steam prevents overheating of the ironed
fabrics.
For cotton and linen, please select the appropriate symbols.
When indicator lamp (84) goes out, the iron is ready for use.
After pressing the button (85) on the iron, steam will begin to flow out of
the base of the iron.
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You can set the desired quantity of steam on the steam regulator (9).
Please note!
To steam garments, curtains, etc., you can also hold the iron in vertical
position.
In hard water areas, the use of distilled water in the steam boiler is
recommended.
Dry ironing
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If you wish to iron without steam, do not press button (85).
Simply set the temperature controller (83) to the desired type of
material, e.g.
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nylon
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wool
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linen
Refilling the steam boiler
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When the water in the boiler has been used up, the green 'Ready' lamp
(14) for the steam system will go out.
Switch off the heater (15).
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Depending on the application concerned, press the button for steam
mode (30) on the handle, the button (71, Fig.
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) on the steam gun or
the button (85, Fig.
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) on the iron, until all the steam has been released
and the boiler is depressurised.
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Switch off the master switch (16) and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
Screw up the steam safety closure (10) by pressing and turning at the
same time.
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Fill the steam boiler with a maximum of 1,3 litres of tap water, using the
funnel (59,
according to machine type)
.
Please note!
When pouring in water, please be extremely careful, as long as the boiler is
still hot. Water might spatter back (danger of scalding).
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Screw up the steam safety closure (10) by again pressing and turning at
the same time.
Insert the mains plug in the socket and switch on mains switch (16) and
heater (15).
Wait until the green 'Ready' indicator (14) lights up again. The appliance
is again ready.
