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Key to the symbols in this manual
All safety guidelines are indicated with this symbol. Read these carefully and observe
the safety guidelines in order to prevent personal injury and damage to property.
Tips and recommendations are indicated with this symbol.
This appliance operates with hot steam!
Safety guidelines
Proper use
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This appliance is suitable for cleaning heat-resistant surfaces. It is also suitable for cleaning
laminate
fl
oors if the following instructions are followed:
1. The laminate should be professionally
fi
tted and there should be no gaps or cracks into
which moisture could penetrate.
2. Test the steam cleaner in an inconspicuous area
fi
rst of all and then check the laminate
for undulations or moisture which may have penetrated.
3. If there are no traces on the surface, the appliance can be used to clean the entire
laminate
fl
oor.
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The appliance is not suitable for unsealed wooden
fl
oors, soft plastics, leather or wooden
furniture.
❐
Ask a professional whether your
fl
oor coverings are suitable for cleaning with the steam
cleaner. Always test the cleaner on a small inconspicuous area
fi
rst.
❐
Only use the appliance in enclosed areas.
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This appliance is intended for private use and not for commercial use. Only use the appli-
ance as described in the instruction manual. Any other use is considered to be improper
use.
Risk of injury
❐
Keep children and animals away from the packaging material. There is a risk of suffocation!
❐
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with sensory or
mental impairment or those who lack experience and/or knowledge, unless they are super-
vised by a person who is responsible for their safety or if they received instructions from this
person regarding how to use this appliance. Children must be supervised in order to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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Never point the steam directly at people, animals or plants. This can result in serious scald-
ing.
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Beware - risk of scalding!
Never touch the appliance's cleaning head/attachment while
in operation! Keep at least 30 cm away. Wear shoes when cleaning
fl
oors.
❐
While in use, only hold the appliance by the handle. There is a risk of scalding!
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