Always adhere to the following instructions when using this
electrical appliance.
• Read all of the instructions through before using the appliance.
• ATTENTION! RISK OF FIRE! If left unattended and on for extended periods,
there is a risk of fire. Always turn off the product when not in use.
• Store this appliance out of the reach of children.
• Incorrect operation may cause injury, scalding or electric shock.
• Keep the plastic packaging away from children (danger of suffocation).
• Only use the appliance for the purpose intended.
• Read the assembly instructions through carefully before assembling the
appliance. Follow the sequence shown precisely.
• The guarantee does not include any defect which is the result of incorrect
handling, damage or repairs attempted by third parties. Nor is there a
guarantee for regular wear on parts.
• The safety standards of this appliance can only be assured if it is checked
regularly for damage and wear.
• The appliance is not suitable for commercial use.
• The appliance is intended for household use only.
• Only use this appliance once it is fully assembled and functional.
• Never attempt to repair damage yourself.
• Never use this appliance outdoors. For indoor use only.
• Never leave this appliance running unattended. Switch the main power of the
appliance off and remove the electrical plug from socket. Unplug the
appliance and turn it off before filling it with water or replacing the floor
cleaning cloth.
• The appliance is not a toy.
• Please pay close attention at all times when using this appliance near
children, animals and plants.
• Never aim the steam directly at any person, animal or plant, or at any
delicate objects.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other fluids.
• Ensure that power cables do not present a tripping risk. Never leave the
appliance near propane or other gas or electric ovens, stoves or cooking
appliances.
• Never place the steam cleaner directly against a heating element or oven.
• Keep the appliance away from curtains and other flammable materials.
• In case of damage/malfunctions unplug and turn off the appliance
immediately.
• ATTENTION: Never attempt to repair any electrical part of the appliance.
Opening the appliance improperly brings a significant risk of death due to
electric shock.
• Do not expose the steam cleaner to extreme sunlight or frost. Never expose
the steam cleaner to the weather or the outdoors.
• Make sure the technical specifications listed here match those of your
household electricity supply. This appliance is only suited for use in the UK
with a 240v correctly earthed wall cocket. Never alter or attempt to change
the appliance plug.
• Never sit or stand on the appliance.
• Turn the appliance off as soon as it ceases to produce steam.
• Never leave the appliance on when the water tank is empty.
• Only clean the appliance after unplugging it and allowing it to cool down.
• If the power supply cable is defective, do not use.
• Never carry the appliance or pull it by its power supply cable, and handle the
cable with care at all times. Avoid shutting the cable in doors, pulling it
across sharp edges or around sharp corners. Never place the cable in close
proximity to hot objects.
• Do not use cable extensions which do not conform with the requirements of the
appliance. This appliance requires a heavy duty extension lead, preferably with a
circuit breaker plug.
• Always remove the electrical plug from the socket once you have finished using
the appliance. Do not pull on the cable when doing so, but instead apply
pressure to the plug housing when unplugging. Use dry hands.
• Always unplug the appliance before installing or replacing the floor cleaning
cloth! The cleaning cloth may remain very hot after use. Wait for the appliance
to cool for a few minutes before replacing the cloth.
• Ensure that you do not have wet hands when switching the appliance on and
when using it. Always wear shoes when using the steam cleaner.
• Never place anything in the appliance orifices/nozzles and ensure that these do
not become blocked.
• Store the device in a cool, dry room.
• Always work in sufficient lighting.
• Never add cleaning fluids or additives to the appliance tank. These may damage
the appliance, cause malfunctions, and will void the warranty.
• In the case of surfaces which have been treated with wax, it is possible that the
wax may be removed due to the application of heat and steam.
• Never fill the appliance with water which exceeds the maximum fill line. When
filling the appliance, always add plain or distilled warm water. Other fluids may
damage the appliance. Never turn on the steam cleaner without first filling with
water.
• Switch the steam cleaner off and disconnect the plug from the wall socket as
soon as the water in the tank is depleted. Allow the appliance to cool for at
lease five minutes before refilling the tank with plain or distilled warm water.
• Never open the lock on the water tank while the appliance is turned on or
plugged in to the wall socket.
• ATTENTION! The large triangular cleaning foot should be kept level with the
floor when using or carrying the appliance. It should not be held upward at an
angle (maximum 5 degrees), or hot water will spray out!
• Store the appliance only after it has cooled down completely.
• Do not use the steam cleaner if the cable or plug are damaged, or if any other
damage to the appliance is apparent, and keep the cable and hoses away from
hot surfaces.
• Only remove the electrical plug from the socket with dry hands.
• Switch the appliance off and disconnect the plug from the power supply when
taking a break from use.
• Do not touch the underside of the appliance when it is operational and for
several minutes after it has been allowed to cool. Do not use the appliance to
clean any glass surfaces as the temperature difference may cause glass to
fracture.
• Once the appliance has been switched off it will continue to create hot steam
for approximately one more minute!
• Attention: The steam should not be aimed directly at any equipment which
contain electrical parts (e.g. interior oven compartments, refrigerators, switches
and lights, microwave ovens, television, stereos, computers and other
electronics, etc.)
• IMPORTANT: Always test the cleaning performance of the appliance on a small
area before general use, e.g. to ensure that it does not affect the colour of a
carpet, etc.
• Not for use on unsealed wooden flooring, soft plastic, leather, glass or heat
sensitive fabric or surfaces.
If you comply with these instructions, you should be able to enjoy using your
new appliance for many years.
Safety instructions