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5 Storage and care
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Storage and care
5.1 Immediately after use
1.
Pull the power cord out of the plug socket.
2.
Store the power cord on the hooks provided. This will help avoid
accidents.
3.
Wait at least five minutes until the remaining steam has condensed and
the microfibre cleaning-cloth and the surrounding parts of the appliance
have cooled off.
4.
Remove the micro-fibre cleaning cloth.
5.
Clean it
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5.2 Storage
If you want to store the appliance for a longer period of time, empty the
water tank and clean it completely. Only stow away the appliance if it is
completely dry.
Store the appliance in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
5.3 Before the next use
If you want to unravel the power cord quickly for the next use:
1.
Slightly pull out the storage device (Fig. 8/1).
2.
Then turn it in the direction indicated by the arrow (Fig. 8/2). This way,
you have unravelled the complete power-cord.
5.4 Cleaning cloth care
Strictly follow these rules when caring for the cleaning cloths:
Wash them in the regular 60-degree cycle.
Do not use bleach.
Drying them on the line is best.
Do not iron.
Do not dry-clean.
5.5 Decalcifying the appliance
Decalcify the appliance approx. every 6 months to extend its service life.
1.
Fill the water tank with water and add biologic decalcifier (available in
shops). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding dosage and
use.
2.
Direct the steam base into a container which can collect the steam.
3.
Connect the appliance to the mains.
4.
Allow the decalcifying solution to run through the appliance for
approx. 5 minutes.
5.
Then wait another 5 minutes with the appliance still plugged in.
6.
Repeat this procedure 3 times and dispose of the remaining solution.
WARNING:
Danger of burning! The appliance continues to run. Even after you have
pulled the mains plug from the socket, hot steam will be available for
approx. another 5 minutes. Let the appliance cool off for at lest five
minutes.
ATTENTION:
As soon as it has cooled off, remove the cleaning cloth from the steam
base. Otherwise, germs and fungi might develop.
ATTENTION:
Never store the appliance next to heat sources (e. g. stoves or radiators).
Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight. Heat can damage the appliance.
2.
1.
Gently pull and turn clip
for cord release.
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WARNING:
Danger of scalding! The appliance continues to run. Even after you have
pulled the mains plug from the socket, hot steam will be available for
approx. another 5 minutes.
ATTENTION:
Wash the cleaning cloths after each cleaning operation. Wash the
microfibre cleaning-cloths separately. The Velcro strips might damage
pieces of clothing.
NOTE:
In areas with hard water, we recommend using distilled water in the
appliance or at least to decalcify it more often.
NOTE:
If you use only distilled water, the appliance does not have to be
decalcified.
NOTE:
Only for decalcifying
, you man run the appliance without a cleaning
cloth.
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