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2. Pull the tank cap upwards.
Bend the front area of the tank cap backwards or
downwards and secure it with your thumb so that
the water tank filling opening is not covered.
3. Pour approximately 200 ml of tap water into the wa-
ter reservoir.
4. Close the tank cap.
Illustration F
5. Place the water reservoir on the inside of the bottom
edge of the device. Then push the water reservoir
upwards and then towards the device until you hear
it click into place.
Illustration G
The water reservoir must sit firmly in the device.
Switching the device on
ATTENTION
Device and material damage due to tipping over or
falling
The device can tip over or fall and become damaged if
inadequately secured during work breaks or storage.
Liquid can also leak out and damage the floor covering.
For a secure standing position during work interrup-
tions, use the mop device position at the bottom (see
chapter Possible mop device positions) and place the
device on a firm surface. Devices without floor accesso-
ries must be stored on a stable surface (e.g. table).
Note
When steaming for the first time after removing and re-
inserting the decalcification cartridge, the steam jet may
be weak or irregular, and individual drops of water may
be expelled. The device requires a short running-in pe-
riod in which the decalcification cartridge fills with water.
The steam volume that is expelled increases constantly
until the maximum steam volume has been reached af-
ter approx. 30-60 seconds.
Note
The device has a steam switch.
The steam switch has the following functions:
● LED display light to indicate the various modes such
as heating, ready for use, steam operation and des-
caling cartridge change.
● Switching the steaming function on and off.
1. Hold the device firmly with the handle or place the
device on a solid surface.
2. Plug the mains plug into a socket.
The steam switch flashes yellow and the device
heats up.
Illustration P
3. The device is ready for use after approx. 30 seconds
and the steam switch lights up green constantly.
Illustration Q
4. To switch on steam operation, press the steam
switch lightly once.
Steam leaks out.
During steam operation, the steam switch pulses
green.
Illustration R
Note
After 5 minutes of continuous steaming, the steam
switches off automatically. This prevents the pump from
running dry if it is not noticed that the water reservoir is
empty.
● If necessary, top up with water and press the steam
switch once lightly to continue cleaning.
Note
If there is a lack of water, a loud noise is emitted be-
cause the pump draws air and there is no visible steam.
Note
The water level can be seen through the transparent
fresh water tank.
 Remove the water reservoir and fill with 200 ml tap
water, see chapter Filling water
Illustration F
Interrupting operation
ATTENTION
Material damage due to condensate/moisture
To prevent material damage during longer work breaks,
see chapter Storing the device
Note
In order to save energy, we recommend that you switch
off the device for breaks in operation of longer than 20
minutes, see chapter Switching off the device
● To switch off steam operation, press the steam
switch lightly once.
Illustration S
Steam operation is switched off.
Switching off the device
1. To switch off the steam operation when needed,
press the steam switch lightly once.
Steam operation is switched off and the steam
switch lights up green constantly.
2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
The device is switched off.
Illustration S
ATTENTION
Device damage due to water putrefaction
The water in the reservoir may putrefy if the device is
not put into operation for more than 2 months.
Drain the water reservoir before longer breaks in oper-
ation.
● Drain the water reservoir.
Illustration T
Storing the device
ATTENTION
Material damage due to condensate/moisture
After cleaning, moisture remaining on the accessories
(e.g. floor cleaning cloth, floor nozzle, hand nozzle) or
on the device itself can damage surfaces or floor cover-
ings.
Remove the accessories after the cleaning work and dry
them like the device.
Do not place or store the accessories/device on sensi-
tive storage areas or surfaces.
1. Disconnect the accessories from the device.
2. Wrap the mains connection cable around the device
handle as required.
Illustration U
3. Allow the accessory to dry.
4. Store the device in a protected, dry location that is
protected from frost.
English
Refilling water
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