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Detail nozzle
The closer you hold the nozzle to the dirty spot, the
higher the cleaning effect as temperature and pressure
of the steam reach their maximum values immediately
when they are emitted from the nozzle.
Application examples
 The use of the detail nozzle is recommended for
hard to reach areas.
 Cleaning of stainless steel, window panes, mirrors
and enamel surfaces.
 Cleaning of corners on stairs, window frames, door
posts, aluminium profiles.
 Cleaning of fittings.
 Cleaning of window shutters, radiators.
Detail nozzle and accessories
ATTENTION
Material damage (e.g. scratches on painted surfaces)
due to the use of the round brush on sensitive surfaces.
 Do not use the round brush on sensitive surfaces.
 The round brush is suitable for stubborn soiling on
especially small surfaces such as stove tops, roller
shutters, tile joints, sanitary facilities, etc.
 Extension: With this accessory an optimum clean-
ing of places that are particularly hard to reach is
possible. Ideal for cleaning heaters, door posts,
windows, roller shutters, sanitary facilities.
Hand nozzle
Application examples
The use of the hand suction nozzle is recommend-

ed for large glass and mirror surfaces, smooth sur-
faces in general or for the cleaning of textile surfac-
es, such as sofas, mattresses, etc.
Hand nozzle and accessories
 Window cleaning insert wide: Window panes and
surfaces of larger dimensions.
 Window cleaning insert narrow: Window panes and
surfaces of smaller dimensions.
 Brush collar: For carpets, staircases, car interiors,
textile surfaces in general (after carrying out a test
on a hidden area). For abrasive cleaning and
scrubbing.
 Pull the terry cloth cover over the manual nozzle.
Especially well-suited for small washable areas,
shower stalls and mirrors.
Cleaning of Glass
ATTENTION
Material damage due to steam release onto cold win-
dow panes.
 In seasons with particularly low temperatures, pre-
warm the window panes by releasing steam with a
distance of approx. 50 cm to the surface to be treated.
ATTENTION
Material damage due to steam release onto sealed
spots of the window frame.
 Do not level the steam at these spots.
 Apply steam to the glass surface from a distance of
approximately 20 cm until the surface is moistened
evenly.
 Switch off the steam supply.
 Strip the glass surface web by web from top to bot-
tom by means of the rubber lip and vacuum off.
 Wipe the rubber lip and the lower window frame dry
as necessary.
Upholstery nozzle (small)
 It is suitable to vacuum up dirt from narrow surfac-
es, such as tile joints, door frames, roller shutter
slits, etc.
Upholstery nozzle (large)
 For cleaning textile surfaces such as sofas, arm-
chairs, mattresses, car seats, etc..
 For edges, joints, heaters and hard to reach loca-
tions.
 For cleaning sensitive surfaces such as picture
frames, books, etc..
Special accessories
Round brush kit (order No. 2.860-231) 4 round brush-
es for the detail nozzle.
HEPA Filter (Order No.. 2.860-229)
Care and maintenance
DANGER
Mortal danger due to electric current.
 Turn off the appliance and remove the mains plug
prior to any care and maintenance work.
 Allow device to cool down.
 Repair works may only be performed by the author-
ised customer service.
 Do not set the brushes onto the bristles during cool-
ing or drying so that they do not deform.
 Use a moist cloth for cleaning the machine from the
outside. Avoid using any solutions or cleaning
agents as they can damage the plastic surface.
 For cleaning the water filter container, see Chapter
"Storing the appliance".
Check the condition of the seals in the steam plug

regularly. Replace them as necessary.
 Perform the same check for the connection seals of
the steam pipes and the handle.
HEPA filter
ATTENTION
Material damage due to incorrect cleaning of the HEPA
filter.
 When necessary, clean under running water only,
do not wipe or brush down.
 Removal of the water filter container, see Chapter
"Filling the water filter container".
Illustration
 Lift the unhooking lever of the HEPA filter and re-
move the filter from the seating.
 Rinse the HEPA filter under cold, running water.
 Shake the filter carefully after cleaning so that any
residual dirt or excess water is removed.
Note
Allow the HEPA filter to be air-dried by light and heat
sources. Only reinstall the dry HEPA filter into the appli-
ance.
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Crevice nozzle
Furniture brush
Care
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