1 Safety instructions
1.4 Regarding the hot
steam and hot parts of
the appliance
1.5 Regarding certain
groups of persons
The appliance produces hot steam for cleaning with a tem-
perature of approx. 100 °C. Various hazards are associated
with the hot steam. Therefore:
Never direct the steam jet at persons or animals. There
is a danger of scalding.
Never direct the steam jet at electrical appliances, plug
sockets, etc. There is a risk of electric shock.
Do not use the appliance to clean containers that are
filled with water, other liquids or loose substances. Hot liq-
uid or particles could be thrown out.
Let the hot appliance and its accessories cool off before
touching them. Carry the appliance by its handle only.
Take care not to use the steam cleaner on one spot for
a longer period of time. Otherwise, the surface to be
cleaned might be damaged.
Provide adequate ventilation during and after your
cleaning-work.
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons
(including children) with impaired physical, sensorial or
mental abilities or insufficient experience or knowledge, un-
less they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety or have been instructed in the proper use of the ap-
pliance by this person. Keep the appliance out of reach of
people of these groups.
Children should be supervised in order to make sure
that they don't play with the appliance.
Packing material must not be used to play with. There
is danger of suffocation.
People with sensory problems, especially with reduced
sensitivity for temperature differences, must use great cau-
tion when working with this appliance.
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