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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 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 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.
• Do not use damaged extension leads.
• The supply cable has to be replaced by an autorized Fakir After-Sales-Service only.
• 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.
• This device may not be used to clean any electrical equipment.
• Never leave the steam cleaner 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 !!
Informations for your safety and notes on disposal
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