1 Safety notices
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Safety notices
1.1 Re: Operating Manual
Read this operating manual completely
before working with the appliance. Keep the
operating manual for reference. If you pass
the appliance on to someone else. give them
the operating manual as well.
Non-compliance with these instructions
can lead to serious injuries or damage to
the appliance.
We assume no liability for damage that occurs
as a result of non-compliance with this
operating manual.
1.2 Notes used in the manual
Important notes for your safety are especially
marked. Always observe these notices to
avoid accidents and damage to the appliance.
WARNING:
Warning
concerning
describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to
the appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information
1.3 Regarding hot steam
CAUTION!
Hot Steam!
Fig. 1: Steam warning notice on steam base
The appliance produces hot steam for
cleaning with a temperature of approx.
100 °C. Various hazards are associated with
the hot steam. Therefore:
Never direct the steam jet at persons or
animals. Risk of scalding! Always point the
steam jet downwards towards the surface to
be cleaned.
health
hazards
Never lay the appliance on its side during
operation.
Never direct the steam jet at electrical
appliances, plug sockets, etc. There is a risk
of electric shock!
Allow the cleaning cloth and other hot
appliance parts to cool down before touching
them.
The appliance continues running. Even
after you have pulled the mains plug from the
socket, hot steam will be available for approx.
another 5 minutes. This will escape when the
pressure is high enough or when the pump
mechanism s operated accidentally.
1.4 Re: Power supply
The appliance runs on electricity -- that means
there is a general risk of electric shock. So
please especially observe the following:
Never immerse the appliance in water or
other liquids. Keep it away from rain and
moisture.
Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
Always pull directly at the plug if you want
to disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Never pull on the cable as this could damage
it.
Never carry the appliance by the power
cord as this could damage it.
Take care that the power cord is not bent,
pinched, rolled over or gets in contact with
heat sources. Take care that it does not
become a stumbling-hazard.
Before connecting to the power supply,
make sure that the voltage stated on the type
plate matches the voltage of your plug socket.
Only use sockets with a ground/safety
contact.
Use only safety-checked, single-plug
extension cables (not multi-plug sockets)
which
are
designed
consumption of the appliance.
Only fill up the water tank after completing
cleaning and when the mains plug is pulled
out.
for
the
power
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