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Before use
• Please read the information below with care. This gives important guidance on the
safety, use and maintenance of the appliance. Keep this booklet in a safe place and,
if appropriate, hand it on to the next owner.
• Fakir appliances comply with recognized technological standards and the current
safety regulations for electrical appliances.
• These appliances fulfil the requirements of EU Guidelines 89/336/EEC (Electro-
magnetic compatibility) and 73/23/EEC (Low voltage guideline). The appliance is mar-
ked with the CE symbol on the rating plate.
• Fakir reserves the right to modify designs and specifications without notice.
Important information
• Do not switch on the appliance if the housing exhibits any evidence of damage (cracks
/ fractures), if the connecting lead is defective, or if an internal defect is suspected (e.g.
if the appliance has been dropped).
• Appliance only to be connected to voltage indicated on the rating plate.
• You have acquired an appliance of exceptionally strong suction power. As fuse pro-
tection a min. 16 ampere fuse has to be used.
• The socket must abe equipped with an efficient earth.
• Fakir will not accept any liability for damage or injury if the appliance is used other than
for its intended purpose or is improperly operated or inexpertly repaired and maintai-
ned.
• Use only genuine Fakir parts and accessories.
• Please only use clear water without any additives.
• Do not let children use electrical appliances unsupervised.
• Repairs should be carried out by an authorized Fakir service center (see enclosed list
of adresses). Incorrect repairs may the user to electrical danger.
Safety Precautions
• Do not pull out the plug from power supply socket by pulling on the connecting lead.
• Do not pull the connecting lead over sharp edges or allow it to become jammed.
• The supply cable has to be replaced by an autorized Fakir After-Sales-Service only.
• Before any maintenance operation and after use, switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug. Allow the machine to cool down. Open the safety pressure valve
carefully and before removing it completely allow any residual steam which might have
built up, to escape.
• Never leave the steam cleaner or steam iron unattended if it is switched on. If you
need to interrupt your work, please remove the plug form the mains socket.
• Before opening the tank switch off the appliance, bring pressure to zero and wait until
the appliance is cooled.
• The appliance may only be used indoors or in covered rooms.
• Do not store the appliarice in the open air.
• Do not exposure the machine to weather, humidity nor excessive heat.
• Clean the appliance only with a dry or slightly moist cloth.
Do not allow any of the electrical com ponents (switches, plug, socket, electronics, etc.)
to come into contact with water.
Informations for your safety and notes on disposal