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*/***Steam switch (bottom)
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*/***Indicator light (orange) - heating
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*/***Steam switch (top)
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*/***Lock for steam switch
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*/***Temperature controller
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*/***Steam connector
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Installation
Installing accessories
1. Open the cover on the device socket.
Illustration B
2. Connect the steam connector to the device socket
so that the steam connector audibly engages.
Illustration B
3. Push the open end of the accessory onto the steam
gun so that the unlocking button on the steam gun
engages.
Illustration H
4. Push the open end of the accessory onto the spot-
light nozzle.
Illustration I
5. Connect the extension tubes with the steam gun.
a Push the first extension tube onto the steam gun
so that the unlocking button on the steam gun en-
gages.
The connection pipe is connected.
b Push the second extension tube onto the
first extension tube.
The connection pipes are connected.
Illustration J
6. Push the accessory and / or the floor nozzle onto the
free end of the extension tube.
Illustration K
The accessory is connected.
Disconnecting accessories
1. Set the child lock to the rear.
The steam lever is locked.
2. Push the cover on the device socket down and dis-
connect the steam connector from the device sock-
et.
3. Push the unlocking button and pull the parts apart.
Illustration P
Operation
Filling water
The water reservoir can be removed at any time for fill-
ing or be filled directly at the device.
ATTENTION
Damage to the device
Unsuitable water can block the nozzles or damage the
water level indicator.
Do not fill in pure distilled water. Use a maximum of 50%
distilled water mixed with tap water.
Do not use condensation from the clothes dryer for fill-
ing.
Do not use collected rain water for filling.
Do not use cleaning agents or other additives (e.g.
scents) for filling.
Remove the water reservoir for filling
1. Pull the water reservoir vertically upwards.
Illustration C
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" mark.
3. Insert the water reservoir and press downwards until
it locks into place.
Filling the water reservoir directly on the device
1. Fill tap water or a mixture of tap water and no more
than 50% distilled water from a vessel into the filling
hole of the water reservoir up to the "MAX" mark.
Illustration D
Switch on the device
Note
If there is no or too little water in the steam boiler, the
water pump starts to run and pumps water from the wa-
ter reservoir into the steam boiler. The filling process
can take several minutes.
Note
The device briefly closes the valve every 60 seconds
causing an audible soft click. Closing prevents the valve
from clogging. This does not affect the steam output.
1. Place the device on a firm surface.
2. Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Illustration E
3. Turn the selector switch from the OFF position to the
steam setting selection range.
The green heating indicator light flashes.
Illustration F
4. Wait until the green heating indicator stays on.
Illustration G
5. Press the steam lever.
Illustration H
Steam leaks out.
Regulating the steam volume
The expelled steam volume is regulated using the se-
lector switch for steam volume. The selector switch has
the setting options min. steam stage for light soiling to
max. steam stage for heavy soiling. The VapoHydro
function is for the removal of heavy soiling in areas that
are difficult to access.
1. Set the selector switch for the steam volume to re-
quired steam volume.
2. Press the steam lever.
3. Before starting cleaning, point the steam gun at a
cloth until steam is expelled evenly.
If there is not enough water, the water shortage indicator
lamp flashes red and a signal tone sounds.
Note
The water pump fills the steam boiler at intervals. If the
filling is successful, the red water shortage indicator
lamp goes out.
Note
If there is no or too little water in the steam boiler, the
water pump starts to run and pumps water from the wa-
ter reservoir into the steam boiler. The filling process
can take several minutes.
ATTENTION
Damage to the device
Unsuitable water can block the nozzles or damage the
water level indicator.
Do not fill in pure distilled water. Use a maximum of 50%
distilled water mixed with tap water.
English
Refilling water
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