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Contents
General information
Safety instructions
Description of the Appliance
Preparing the Appliance
Operation
How to Use the Acecssories
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
General information
Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with these origi-
nal instructions prior to the initial opera-
tion of your appliance and store them for
later use or subsequent owners.
Proper use
This appliance is designed for domestic use only.
The machine is designed for generating steam and vac-
uum cleaning spilled liquids and solid substances ac-
cording to the description in this Operating Instructions
Manual.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages
that may occur on account of improper use or wrong op-
erations.
Symbols in the operating instructions
DANGER
Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even
death.
WARNING
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe
injury or even death.
CAUTION
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild in-
jury to persons or damage to property.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to property damage.
Symbols on the machine
Steam
CAUTION - Danger of scalding
The steam jet may not be directed at
persons, animals, live electrical equip-
ment or at the appliance itself.
Only use this appliance to vacuum up
spilled liquids. The appliance is not
suitable for vacuuming liquids from
containers.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled. Please
do not place the packaging into the ordinary re-
fuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper re-
cycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that
can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper
recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your
old appliances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.
Electrical and electronic devices often contain compo-
nents which could potentially pose a danger to human
health and the environment if handled or disposed of in-
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correctly. However, these components are necessary
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for the proper operation of the device. Devices marked
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with this symbol must not be disposed of with regular
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household rubbish.
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Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
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You will find current information about the ingredients at:
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www.kaercher.com/REACH
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The warranty terms published by the relevant sales
company are applicable in each country. We will repair
potential failures of your appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such failure is
caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In
the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer
or the nearest authorized Customer Service center.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
(See address on the reverse)
Only use original accessories and spare parts, they en-
sure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device.
For information about accessories and spare parts,
please visit www.kaercher.com.
Apart from the notes contained herein the general safe-
ty provisions and rules for the prevention of accidents of
the legislator must be observed.
Any use of the machine in contravention with the follow-
ing instructions will lead to warranty claims being ren-
dered void.
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Warranty
Spare parts
Safety instructions
DANGER
The appliance may not be used in areas where a
risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous areas the cor-
responding safety provisions must be observed.
Never use the appliance in pools containing water.
Do not level the steam jet directly at equipment that con-
tains electrical components, such as the inside of ovens.
Check the faultless condition of the appliance and the
accessories before using it. Otherwise, the appliance
must not be used. Please check in particular the pow-
er cord, the safety lock, and the steam hose.
If the power cord is damaged, please arrange im-
mediately for the exchange by an authorized cus-
tomer service or a skilled electrician.
Please arrange for the immediate exchange of a
damaged steam hose. You may only use a steam
hose that is recommended by the manufacturer
(see spare parts list for the order number).
Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet
hands.
Never operate the machine bare-foot.
Do not touch the machine with wet hands or feet
when the mains plug is inserted in the socket.
Never dip the machine, the cable or the plugs in
water or other liquids.
Never use the appliance to clean objects contain-
ing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos)
Never touch the steam jet from a short distance
with your hands and never direct the steam jet to
persons or animals (risk of scalds).
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