8. Unlock the steam gun by pressing the kids safety button (see figure 4). Press the steam switch (11) on the
steam gun. Steam will escape as long as the steam switch is pressed down. Just release the steam switch to
stop.
9. The amount of steam can be adjusted as required by means of the steam switch.
- Less steam: Just press down steam switch slightly
- More steam: Completely press down steam switch.
10. Move the appliance backwards and forwards over the object to clean it. For optimum results keep the
cloud of steam close to the surface; this will offer the steam most chance to penetrate the dirt.
11. When you have finished, put the appliance down where the steam will not contact any surfaces and allow
the last steam to escape.
12. Remove the plug from the wall socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely.
OPERATION - Refilling the water tank
When the appliance stops steaming, the water tank may be empty. Now proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the appliance with the on/off switch (8).
2. Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down for at least 5 minutes..
3. Press the steam trigger (11) and discharge the remaining steam.
4. Unscrew the pressure cap (10) and fill with fresh water (Max. 1,5L).
5. Fasten the pressure cap by turning it clockwise.
6. Put the plug into the wall socket and switch the appliance on with the on/off switch.
WARNING:
• If you have been working with the appliance up to now, the water tank will still be hot. In this case slowly
and carefully fill with water. The water could splash out of the tank.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Remove the plug from the wall socket.
2. Allow the appliance to cool down completely.
3. Clean the exterior of the appliance and the accessories with a damp cloth and a little washing-up liquid.
4. Clean the cleaning cloth in a washing machine (‘Cottons’ program, 40 °C.)
5. Store the handheld steam cleaner.
WARNING:
• Never immerse the appliance, plug or power cord in water.
• Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to
clean the appliance.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Descaling
When you fill the tank with tap water. Then the appliance should regularly be decalcificfied to increase the life
and the functioning of the device. To obtain a longer life you should rinse the appliance with water after you
used it about 10 times. Fill the tank with a solution of water and vinegar in a ratio of 75% water 25% vinegar.
Fill the machine through a funnel with the water / vinegar solution. Leqave the cap open, and switch on the
appliance and wait until the solution begins to boil. Turn the appliance off and wait for 5-10 minutes, pour out
the solution and rinse 2-3 times with water.
WARNING:
• Do not use chemicals
• Loosen the cap when you do not use the device for a long period of time.
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