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3 Preparing the appliance
3.7
Before connecting the appliance
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Check appliance and
power cord before each use. A damaged
appliance must never be used.
ATTENTION:
Before starting cleaning, check whether the
surface to be cleaned is suitable for steam
cleaning. Always follow the cleaning rec-
ommendations of the material manufactur-
ers. The steam cleaner is definitely not
suitable for use on uncoated wood, soft
plastics and polished furniture. Cold glass
surfaces can shatter as a result of heat
shock. Do not work on window panes on
cold days!
ATTENTION:
Before connecting the appliance to the
power supply, make sure that the voltage
stated on the type plate matches the volt-
age of your plug socket. Only use sockets
with a ground/safety contact. If possible, do
not use extension cords. If you must use an
extension cord, use only safety-certified,
water-protected single extension cords (no
multi-socket distributors) designed for the
power consumption of the appliance.
ATTENTION:
Operate the device only with the water tank
filled. Although the appliance is fitted with
overheating protection, running it without
water would shorten the appliance’s service
life.
NOTE:
The steam cleaner has overheating protec-
tion. It will switch off automatically if over-
heated (e. g. due to an empty water tank). If
this happens, pull the mains plug and refill
the water tank
Z
Chapter 3.5, "Filling the
water tank"
. Wait for about 45 minutes.
Once the steam cleaner has cooled down
you can switch it on again.
NOTE:
Have a microfibre cloth or a cotton cloth
ready for follow-up wiping. This serves to
absorb water and loosened dirt.
NOTE:
Provide adequate ventilation during steam
cleaning. Otherwise, the increased humidity
after cleaning could, in the worst case,
cause the formation of mould. Preferably
operate the steam cleaner on warm days
when the air can absorb more moisture
without condensation.
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