First steps
2.3 Risk of burns and scalds
Escaping fluids and steam may
be very hot. Parts of the appli-
ance can also become very hot.
Observe the following safety
instructions to avoid scalds and
burns:
ū Avoid escaping fluids and
steam coming into contact
with the skin.
ū Do not touch any nozzles on
the outlet during operation.
2.4 General safety
Observe the following safety
instructions to avoid personal
injury and material damage:
ū Do not operate the appliance
in a cabinet or similar.
ū Do not reach into the interior
of the appliance during oper-
ation.
ū Keep the appliance and its
power cable out of the reach
of children under 8 years of
age.
ū This appliance may be used
by children over 8 years of age
and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or a lack of expe-
rience and knowledge if they
are supervised or have been
instructed in using the appli-
ance safely and understand
the resulting risks.
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ū Children must not play with
the appliance. Cleaning
and maintenance must not
be undertaken by children
younger than 8 years of age.
Children over 8 years of age
must be supervised during
cleaning and maintenance.
ū If the appliance is remotely
controlled by a mobile ter-
minal, make sure there are
no children in the immediate
vicinity of the appliance and
that a cup has been placed
underneath.
ū Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply when left
unsupervised for a long time.
ū The appliance must not be
operated at altitudes over
2,000 m.
ū Please observe the instructions
in the corresponding section
when cleaning the appliance
and its components („Care and
maintenance" on page 56).
3
First steps
This chapter describes how to prepare
your appliance for use.
3.1 Unpacking the appliance
CAUTION
Contact with cleaning agents can lead to
eye and skin irritation.
Keep the supplied cleaning agents out
of the reach of children.
Unpack the appliance. Remove the
packaging material, the adhesive