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Safety instructions Steam particular children, when work- cleaner ing with the device. Only peo- You also need to take into ple who have been instructed on consideration the general how to use the device, or have safety regulations and acci- proven their ability to operate it, dent prevention guidelines of and have been explicitly in-...
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plate must match the voltage of bles can be dangerous. Only the power source. Do not di- use electrical extension cables rect the steam jet directly onto with a splash guard and a diam- equipment containing electrical eter of at least 3x1 mm .
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Never disconnect accesso- ATTENTION Do not fill with ries from the device while steam any cleaning agents or other is being expelled. Hot water supplements. Do not operate may drip out when disconnect- the device at temperatures be- ing accessory parts. Allow the low 0 °C.
Descaling the steam boiler fingers, cold fingers, take a break. A general period of use Does not apply to SC 3 devices cannot be set, because this de- CAUTION Never screw the pends on several influencing safety lock onto the device while factors: descaling.
Intended use Pressure controller The pressure controller keeps the pressure in the steam Only use the appliance in private households. The ap- boiler as constant as possible during operation. The pliance is intended for cleaning with steam and can be heating is switched off when the maximum operating used with appropriate accessories as described in pressure is reached in the steam boiler and is activated...
Device description The maximum amount of equipment is described in these operating instructions. Depending on the model used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see packaging). English...
Unit plug with cover Steam connector Water reservoir ** Optional Installation Filling hole, water reservoir Installing accessories Switch - On 1. Insert and engage the steering roller and non-driven Switch - Off wheels. Indicator light (green) - heating Indicator light (red) - water shortage Carrying handle Holder for accessories Holder for accessories...
4. Push the open end of the accessory onto the steam 7. Push the accessory and / or the floor nozzle onto the gun so that the unlocking button on the steam gun free end of the extension tube. engages. The accessory is connected.
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Remove the water reservoir for filling 1. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards. MAX 0.8 l 3. Press the ON switch. The green heating indicator light flashes. 2. Fill the water tank vertically with tap water or a mix- ture of tap water and no more than 50% distilled wa- ter up to the "MAX"...
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Regulating the steam volume 2. Press the steam lever until no more steam flows out. The expelled steam volume is regulated using the se- lector switch for steam volume. The selector switch has 3 positions: Maximum steam volume Reduced steam volume No steam - child lock Note In this position, the steam lever cannot...
Important application instructions 7. Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler. Cleaning the floor areas We recommend sweeping the floor or vacuum cleaning it before using the appliance. In this way the floor will be cleared of dirt and loose particles before the wet clean- ing.
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Manual nozzle The manual nozzle is used for cleaning small areas that can be washed down, shower cubicles and mirrors. 1. Push the manual nozzle onto the steam gun accord- ing to the spotlight nozzle. Round brush (small) The small round brush is used for cleaning stubborn dirt. Stubborn dirt can be removed more easily by brushing.
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2. Push the floor nozzle onto the extension tube. Carpet glider The carpet glider is used for freshening up carpets. ATTENTION Beware of damaging the carpet glider and carpet Contamination on the carpet glider, as well as heat and moisture penetration, can result in the carpet being damaged.
Removing the carpet glider from the floor nozzle 2. Press the “steam” switch (top) or the “steam” switch (bottom). CAUTION Steaming at intervals: Press the “steam” switch. Beware of burns to your feet Steam flows out as long as the switch is pressed. The carpet glider can heat up during the steaming pro- ...
Fill the water reservoir up to the “MAX” marking. The water shortage indicator light is lit in red No water in the steam boiler. The pump’s overheat pro- tection has triggered. 1. Switch the device off; see Chapter Switch off the de- vice.
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