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Informations for your safety and notes on disposal
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
(Electromagnetic compatibility) and 73/23/EEC (Low voltage guideline). The applian-
ce is marked 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 sus-
pected (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.
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 guarantee
card for 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.
Do not use damaged extension leads.
Before performing any maintenance work on the device please switch it off and pull
the plug out of the mains socket. Allow the machine to cool down. Open the safety
pressure valve (DR 45) carefully and before removing it completely allow any residu-
al steam which might have built up, to escape.
This device may not be used to clean any electrical equipment.
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.
Never direct the steam jet towards people or animals danger of scalding !!
Before opening the tank bring pressure to zero and wait until the appliance is cooled.
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