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• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the power mains; unplug it after every use.
• Always switch off the appliance at the main switch and unplug it from the power mains before refilling it.
• Never allow the detergent sprayed from the appliance to come into contact with power sockets and/or other electrical
appliances or wires.
• To prevent dangerous overheating, we recommend that you unwind the power cord for its whole length.
• Make sure that hands are dry before using or adjusting the appliance switches, before touching the plug or power con-
nections.
DANGER from other causes
• Never leave the appliance exposed to the elements (rain, sunshine, etc.).
• Never place the appliance on or near to sources of heat.
• Make sure that the power cord does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
•
Never direct the water jet towards people, animals, plants or equipment containing electrical parts
(e.g., inside ovens).
• Never attach the suction hose inlet to your eyes or ears.
• Never immerse the body of the appliance, plug or power cord in water or other liquids; clean them with a damp
cloth.
• Never use the appliance if the power cord or plug are damaged or if the appliance is faulty / damaged.
• All repairs, including the replacement of the power cord, must only be carried out by an Ariete Assistance Centre or by
technicians authorised by Ariete, so as to prevent any risks.
• This appliance has been designed for
domestic use only
and may not be used for commercial or industrial purposes.
The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for damage cause through improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
WARNING danger of scalds
• Never touch hot surfaces while using the product. Leave attachments to cool before replacing them.
• Even when the appliance is not in operation, unplug it from the power mains and leave it to cool before inserting
or removing single parts or before cleaning it.
IMPORTANT possible damage to materials
• Place the appliance in its horizontal position. When operating the appliance, never leave the machine in its upright
position.
• Only use the hand grip to lift or carry the appliance. The appliance must always be switched off before it can be carried.
• Do not use the appliance if the air outlet filter covers are not correctly fitted.
• Before using the appliance, make sure that all filters have been fitted into the correct position (see “
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
”).
• Do not clean up flammable liquids.
• Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects; these could damage the appliance.
• Do not vacuum up acids or solvents; these could cause serious damage to the appliance. Above all, do not vacuum up
explosive powders or liquids since, if these come into contact with the internal parts of the appliance, they could explode.
• Never add scale removers, fragrances, alcohols or detergents to the boiler tank, as these could damage the appliance.
We recommend filling with tap water or alternatively, with 50% demineralised water and 50% tap water in areas where
the water is very hard.
• Only use the detergent provided or another form of detergent, as long as it is non foaming.
• Before washing with water and detergent, it is recommended that you test a small concealed area of the surface to be
cleaned.
• Before dispensing the detergent onto rugs or carpets, it is first necessary to vacuum up any dirt. Use the right amount
of detergent; the surface must not be completely wet.
• The detergent must only be used in small amounts and only for particularly stubborn stains; excessive amounts could
