Operation - Fakir Steam User Manual

• Lift the handle (18) of the water filter container and
insert the water filter container (17) back into the machine.
• Bring the handle (18) back to its initial position on the
water filter container.

Operation

Caution:
The water filter container must always be
filled up when the machine is running.
• Open the flap of the machine socket (9); insert the
steam plug (B1) into the socket till you hear it lock. (Fig.6).
• Connect the mains plug to a suitable socket.
Connecting the accessories
All accessories can be installed directly at the handle (A)
or at the steam suction tubes (c) in the following manner.
Note:Handle (A) has a child safety lock (A2) that prevents
accidental steam release. It is recommended that you
activate the child safety lock (press it towards the left)
while leaving the steam suction hose unattended for a
short time during operation. Deactivate the child safety
lock (turn it to the right) to restart steam release.
Accessories for steam and vacuum cleaning
(D, E, F):
• Connect the handle or the extension pipe to the desired
accessory till the accessory lock snaps (Fig. A).
• Check that the accessory if properly connected before
starting to use it.
• To remove the accessory: Keep the switch (C1)
depressed and remove the accessory parts (Fig. B).
Accessories for vacuum cleaning (G, H, J):
• Connect the handle or the extension pipe to the desired
accessory without locking the accessory lock.
Vacuum cleaning operation
You can use this machine to vacuum clean dust as well
as liquids.
Caution!
Please activate the child safety lock (A2) to avoid
accidental exit of steam.
• Press the main switch (1).
The first stage of the indicator lamps Vacuum cleaning
(5) starts to blink.
• Briefly press the Vacuum cleaning (A3) switch on the
main handle (A). Vacuum cleaning starts at the minimum
performance level. The first stage of the indicator lamps
Vacuum cleaning (5) glows continuously.
• To stop vacuum cleaning operation, press the Vacuum
cleaning switch (A3) again.
Note! When you restart vacuum cleaning function,
the machine starts at the previous vacuum cleaning
setting.
Setting the vacuum cleaning performance
You can set the vacuum cleaning performance based
on the surface to be cleaned.
• Press the vacuum cleaning switch (A3) and keep it
depressed.
The vacuum cleaning performance first increases
gradually and decreases gradually on reaching the
maximum performance level. This is displayed on the
indicator lamps vacuum cleaning (5).
– Level 1: For curtains
– Level 2: For upholstered furniture and cushions
– Level 3: For carpets
– Level 4: For hard floors and sucking in liquids
Note: The numbers indicating the levels correspond
to the display of the indicator lamps for vacuum
cleaning. If the dirt water level in the water filter
container (17) has reached the maximum level, then
the vacuum cleaning function is automatically blocked
(you can then hear a higher speed of the motor).
Caution!
Switch off the machine. The air exit filter can get
damaged if you immediately restart the machine.
• To resume cleaning operations, follow the procedure
described in the chapter "Emptying and cleaning the
water filter container"; then refill water till the required
water level is reached.
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