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aged each time before using the device. To avoid any 
possible danger, a damaged mains connection cable 
must be immediately replaced by the manufacturer, or 
the authorised customer service department or a quali-
fied electrician. 

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Do not damage the power supply and 

extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking 
it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, 
oil and sharp edges.

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Unsuitable electrical extension 

cables can be dangerous. Only use electrical extension 
cables with a splash guard and a diameter of at least 
3x1 mm

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Only replace couplings on the power supply 

or extension cable with those with the same splash 
guard and the same mechanical strength. 

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Clean tiled 

walls with sockets carefully. 

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Disconnect the device 

from the mains during longer operating breaks, after use 
or before performing any maintenance work.  

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Only carry out servicing work when the mains plug is 

pulled and the steam cleaner has cooled down.

Operation

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DANGER

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Operation in explosive atmos-

pheres is prohibited. 

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When using the device in hazard 

zones (e.g. service stations), adhere to the respective 
safety regulations.

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WARNING

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Risk of scalding. Never touch the 

steam jet with your hand from a close distance, and do 
not direct it at people or animals. 

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Danger of scalding 

from high water output if you tilt the device more than 
30° to the side during use.

Only affects SC  1 devices 

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Risk 

of scalding on the hot steam boiler. Allow the steam boil-
er to cool down before filling it with water.

Does not apply 

to SC 3 / SC 3 Upright devices 

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Risk of scalding. Let the 

appliance and accessory parts, particularly the floor 
cleaning cloth and the hand cover cool down before 
touching them.

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Risk of scalding. Do not use the appli-

ance for cleaning pressure tanks as this poses a burst-
ing and explosion hazard.

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Risk of scalding from the 

floor nozzle. Ensure that no part of the body gets under 
the floor nozzle. Never operated the floor nozzle without 
wearing shoes.

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Risk of scalding. Only operate the ap-

pliance once it is fully assembled and functional.

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Risk 

of scalding. Let the appliance cool down fully before put-
ting it away.

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ATTENTION

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Do not fill with any cleaning agents 

or other supplements.

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Do not use vinegar or similar 

agents.

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WARNING

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Never disconnect accessories from

the device while steam is being expelled. 

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Hot water 

may drip out when disconnecting accessory parts. Allow 
the device to cool down first. 

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Never open the mainte-

nance / safety lock during operation. Allow the device to 
cool down first. 

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Do not clamp the steam lever / steam 

key during operation. 

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Replace a damaged steam 

hose immediately with a steam hose as recommended 
by the manufacturer.

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Do not steam any objects which 

contain harmful substances (e.g. asbestos).

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CAUTION

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Only operate or store the device 

in accordance with the description or figure. 

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Check 

the device and the accessories, in particular the power 
supply cable, safety lock and steam hose, to make sure 
it is in proper safe and reliable condition before opera-
tion each time. Do not use the device if it is damaged. 
Replace damaged components immediately.

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Only 

switch on the device when water is present in the steam 
boiler. The device may otherwise overheat, see the 

Troubleshooting chapter of the operating instructions. 

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Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. 

Before all actions with or on the device, you must make 
sure that it is stable.

ATTENTION

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Do not operate the device at tem-

peratures below 0 °C.

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Never leave the device unsu-

pervised while it is connected to the mains.

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Do not use 

the appliance as a humidifier or heater.

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Ensure the 

room is well ventilated when working with the appliance 
and afterwards.

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Protect the device from rain. Do not 

store the device outdoors.

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Device damage. Never 

pour solvents, liquids containing solvents or undiluted 
acids (e.g. detergents, petrol, paint thinner and acetone) 
into the boiler/water reservoir.

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Unsuitable water can 

block the nozzles or damage the water level indicator. 
Do not fill with condensate water from a dryer, collected 
rainwater, detergents or additives (e.g. scents). Fill the 
water reservoir with a maximum of 1 l / 0,5 / 0,4 l of tap 
water. 

Applies to SC 3 / SC 3 Upright / SC 2 Upright / KST 2 

Upright devices only

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Unsuitable water can block the nozzles or damage 

the water level indicator. Do not fill with pure distilled wa-
ter, condensation from a dryer, collected rain water, de-
tergents or additives (e.g. fragrances), use a maximum 
of 50% distilled water mixed with tap water.

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Remove the water reservoir for filling
a Pull the water reservoir vertically in an upward di-

rection

b Fill the water reservoir vertically with tap water or 

a mixture of tap water and a maximum of 50% 
distilled water up to the “MAX” marking.

c Insert the water reservoir and press down until it 

clicks into place.

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Fill the water reservoir directly at the device
a Fill tap water or a mixture of tap water and a max-

imum of 50% distilled water up to the “MAX” 
marking in the filling hole for the water reservoir.

Applies only to SC 4 and SC 5 devices

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Note

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Refilling water

1 Switch off the device.
2 Allow the device to cool down.
3 Unscrew the safety lock.
4 Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
5 Fill a maximum of 200  ml distilled water or tap water 

into the steam boiler.

6 Insert the safety lock.

Applies only to SC 1 devices

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Refilling water

1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Allow the appliance to cool down.
3 Unscrew the safety lock.
4 Drain the water completely out of the steam boiler.
5 Fill a maximum of 1 l distilled water or tap water into 

the steam boiler.

6 Insert the safety lock.

Applies only to SC 2 / KST 2 devices

For upright machines

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WARNING

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Risk of scalding. Only operate 

the appliance on even, horizontal surfaces. Do not lay 
the appliance on its side during operation. Do not use 
the appliance above head height or horizontally e.g. to 
clean walls, work surfaces or windows.

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Applies to SC 3 Upright / SC 2 Upright / KST 2 Upright only