❐ ATTENTION! Improper use of the appliance may result in injury, scalding, and electrical
shocks.
Risks of injury
❐ ATTENTION! Danger of suffocation! Keep the packaging material away from children and
animals.
❐ This device may be used by children ages 8 and over as well as persons with impaired physical,
sensory or mental capacities or those lacking experience and/or knowledge if they are
supervised or have been instructed in how to safely use the device and have understood the
risks associated with operating the device. Children may not play with the device. Cleaning
and user maintenance must not be performed by children.
❐ Keep children under 8 years of age and animals away from the device and the connection line!
❐ ATTENTION! Scalding hazard! Never point the steam directly at people, animals or plants.
❐ ATTENTION! Scalding hazard! Never touch the appliance's cleaning head/nozzle while in
operation! Keep at least 30 cm away. Wear shoes when cleaning fl oors.
❐ Never undo the water tank catch during use. Always ensure that the water tank is fi rmly
closed before using the appliance.
❐ ATTENTION! Scalding hazard! Only hold the appliance by the handle during operation.
❐ ATTENTION! Tripping hazard! When using the appliance, lay the mains cable so that there
is no risk of anyone catching themselves on it.
❐ ATTENTION! Scalding hazard! The fl oor pad/nozzle may be very hot during and shortly after
use. For this reason, wait a few minutes for the cloth/nozzle to cool off completely before
you remove it.
❐ ATTENTION! Scalding hazard! Let the appliance and accessories cool off completely before
you clean it, disassemble and/or stow it.
❐ Store the appliance so that it is not accessible to children or animals.
Risk of electric shock and fi re
❐ In the interest of your own safety, check the appliance, the mains cord, and the mains plug for
damages before each use. Only use the appliance when it is in a fully functional state.
❐ Never attempt to repair an electrical appliance or replace parts yourself. In the event of
defects, the appliance may no longer be used. Contact the nearest customer service centre/
qualifi ed professional or, in the event of damage, contact customer service.
❐ In the event of damage/malfunctions, turn off the appliance immediately.
❐ Only connect the appliance to a properly installed socket with protective earth contacts.
The socket must also be easily accessible after the appliance has been connected. The mains
voltage must correspond to the technical data of the appliance. Only use proper extension
cords, whose technical data correspond to those of the appliance.
❐ Lay the mains cord such that it is not crushed or creased and such that it does not come into
contact with hot surfaces.
❐ Do not use the appliance in rooms containing easily fl ammable dust or toxic and explosive
vapours.
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