SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
About the operating manual
Read the operating manual completely before
working with the appliance. Keep the operat-
ing manual for reference. If you pass the appli-
ance on to third parties, it must be accompanied
with this operating manual. Failure to adhere to
this operating manual can lead to serious inju-
ries or damage to the appliance. We assume no
liability for damage caused as a result of failure
to adhere to this operating manual.
Important information not included in this
chapter is indicated as follows:
!
WARNING!
Warns of health hazards and identifies possible
risks of injury.
CAUTION!
Indicates possible dangers to the appliance and
other objects.
NOTE
Highlights tips and information.
You can also download this operating manual
from our website:
www.dirtdevil.de
Concerning certain groups of persons
This appliance can be used by persons with
impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities,
or insufficient experience and knowledge, pro-
viding they are supervised or have been inst-
ructed in the proper use of the appliance and
understand the risks involved.
Packing material and small parts must not
be used as toys. There is risk of asphyxiation.
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Children must not perform cleaning or user
maintenance tasks without supervision. Child-
ren must not play with the appliance.
Keep the appliance away from children
when it is switched on, connected to the mains
socket or cooling down.
Persons with sensory disorder, particularly
decreased sensitivity for temperature diffe-
rences must be very careful when using this
appliance.
About hot steam
!
WARNING!
Hot steam and hot surfaces! Risk of scalding.
Never direct the steam jet at people, ani-
mals or plants. Point the steam jet downwards
towards the surface to be cleaned only. Even
then, be sure that no body parts are exposed to
the steam jet.
Never point the steam jet at electrical appli-
ances, mains sockets, cords, etc. There is a risk of
electric shock.
Do not use the appliance to clean pressure
vessels, tanks filled with liquids or tanks who-
se content you do not know. There is risk of
bursting and explosion.
Allow the hot appliance and accessories to
cool down before touching them. Only use the
handle to carry the appliance.
Make sure that you do not use the appliance
too long in one place or with a moist or wet
microfibre pad. Otherwise, the surface could get
damaged. Ensure good ventilation during and
after cleaning.
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