Cleaning
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Descaling
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The appliance must be descaled regularly to maintain optimal function. How
often you need to descale the appliance depends on your water quality and
frequency of use.
We recommend that you descale the appliance either once a year or after
50 hours of total use. We recommend descaling immediately, however, if you
notice that the appliance is generating less steam. How to descale the appliance:
1) Ensure that the appliance has completely cooled down.
2) Remove the mains plug from the power socket and detach the steam hose
from the appliance base
wise until you can take the steam hose
3) Undo the fixing screw of the telescopic shaft
shaft
4) Fill the water tank
fills the steam kettle inside with a certain amount of water.
5) Pull the water tank
steam kettle into a sink through the connecting piece of the open steam hose
connector
6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the appliance is completely free from limescale.
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WARNING – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power plug from the power
socket. Otherwise, there is a risk of electrocution.
WARNING – RISK OF INJURY!
Before cleaning the appliance, always remove the plug from the power
socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely. Otherwise, there
is risk of burns!
Clean the steam head
The appliance is designed for use with standard tap water. Clean the
steam compartment regularly to remove limescale. If your water is very
hard, mix 50% tap water with 50% standard distilled water.
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from the appliance base
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with water and reattach it to the appliance base
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off the appliance base
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. This removes limescale and other residue.
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only with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water.
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by turning the steam hose connector
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off.
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and detach the telescopic
and pour the water from the
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