User manual KOMPERNASS LERVIA KH 2323 HAND STEAM CLEANER

[. . . ] This device is not intended: · for use outdoors · for use with liquids other than water · for use in commercial or industrial environments. 3. Device Description and Accessories Boiler Lid Steam switch Indicator light Connection nozzle Window attachment: For cleaning and stripping of glass and mirrors. You can connect the angle nozzle either directly to the boiler in front or via the extension element. [. . . ] To prevent fire hazards and the risk of injury: · Never direct the steam toward people or animals. High temperatures should be expected at the steam exit and lid threads during operation and up to 30 minutes approx. · Only fill the device with clear water ­ never use other liquids or any additives!If the water reserve is used up, unplug the power cord to prevent overheating. · Never let children or elderly persons work with the device unattended as they may not always properly appreciate the possible hazards. · Wear gloves, protective glasses and breathing protection when attempting to remove substances hazardous to health. 4 5. Operation First test on a less visible area whether the material to be cleaned is suitable for high pressure steam, for instance: · Painted wood or leather can be bleached by steam. · Cold glass or mirror surfaces can snap when encountering hot steam. If you wish to clean windows, you must first preheat them, for instance by applying the steam over large areas from a greater distance, then moving it progressively closer. · Acrylic, velvit and linen react sensitively to hot steam, as do plastic fibres. a) Attaching / Removing Accessories Warning: Make certain that the power cord is unplugged before attaching or removing accessories. Select the accessory appropriate for the intended cleaning ( - , ¸) according to the description in Section 3. Slide the accessory onto the front connection nozzle and turn it 1/4 turn . . . · clockwise to lock it (turn tight), · counter-clockwise to remove it. b) Filling and refilling with Water Warning: Before refill water: · Let the device cool down, otherwise there is a risk of scalding. · Unplug the power cord, otherwise there is a risk of electrical shock. [. . . ] Caution ­ the lid threads remain hot for some time, even after the rest of the device has already cooled. Clean the outside surfaces and the power cord with a slightly damp wash cloth. If you wish to dispose of the device, dispose of it at a collection site for recycling of electronics. 9. [. . . ]