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2 Safety instructions
2.1 Concerning the Operating Manual
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Safety instructions
Violation of these instructions may cause injury or
damage the appliance. We take no responsibility for
damage due to violation of this operating manual.
Read this operating manual completely before working with
the appliance. Keep this operating manual in a safe place.
Include this operating manual if you pass the appliance on to
someone else.
Important notes for your safety are specially marked. Always
observe these notices to avoid accidents and damage to the
appliance.
WARNING:
Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information for you.
2.2 About hot steam and hot parts of the appliance
The appliance produces hot steam for cleaning at a
temperature of approx. 110°C. Various hazards are
associated with hot steam:
Never direct the steam jet at persons, animals or plants.
Point the steam jet downwards towards the surface to be
cleaned only. Even then, take care that parts of your body
never get into the steam jet. Never lay the appliance on its
side during operation. There is a danger of scalding.
Do not point the steam jet at electrical devices, sockets, ca-
bles, etc. or inside ovens. There is a risk of electric shock.
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