DR 3431 - Steam cleaner CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DR 3431 CLATRONIC

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates pos- sible injury risks. CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects. NOTE: This highlights tips and information. General Safety Instructions Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regu- larly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualied person and with a cable of the same type.

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions”. Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach. WARNING! Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals (in- cluding children) who have restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities and/or insufcient knowledge and/or experi- ence, unless they are supervised by an individual who is responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to use the device.

• Children should be supervised at all times in order to ensure that they do not play with the device. Special safety instructions Symbols on the unit Danger of scalding due to escaping steam

WARNING: Danger of burns!

• When relling, always pull the power plug from the socket.

• Do not touch the hot surfaces. If you would like to change the accessories, please wait until the device has cooled down.

• Never direct the steam jet towards people, animals or electric devices (e.g. into the oven).

• Do not overll! Do not exceed the maximum lling level for the water!

• Only operate the appliance with water in the tank.

• The device must not be used to clean electrical equipment or installations.

• Please do not add anti-liming agents, solvents, alcohol or cleaning agents as these may damage the device or have a dangerous effect. Overview of the Components 1 Handle 2 On/off switch 3 Unlock buttons 4 Steam controller 5 Carrying handle 6 Status indicator 7 Base 8 Hook for cable storage 9 Water tank plug 10 Water tank 11 Connector 12 Mains power cable25 13 Hook for cable storage 14 Measuring beaker 15 Carpet glider 16 Floor cloth Not shown: Screw (in the bag with the instruction manual) Unpacking the Device

• Remove the main device and accessories from the box.

• Also remove any packaging materials that may be present.

• Check the scope of delivery.

• Fold out the handle (1) until it audibly clicks into place. NOTE: The handle can be folded up again for transport (Fig. E). To do so, press the two release buttons (3). The appliance can be easily lifted with the carrying handle (5). Install the Base (Fig. A) NOTE: Look carefully at the holes (7) on the appliance foot and the foot socket of the appliance. They must lie directly above one another.

1. Insert the unit all the way to the base.

2. Insert the xing screw into the hole of the base seat and

tighten it with a Phillips screwdriver. Initial Operation Install the Floor Cloth (Fig. B)

1. Place the base (7) in the center of the oor cloth.

2. Attach the oor cloth with the Velcro straps to the base.

3. Press to close the cord clip and at the same time tighten

the cover with the cord.

4. Loosen the cord and the Velcro straps to remove the cloth.

WARNING: There is a danger of injury!

Wait until the appliance has cooled before removing the steam pad. Fill in Water (Fig. C) NOTE:

• The maximum lling capacity is 550 ml.

• Recommendation: Use distilled water to prevent calci- cation.

• You can also remove the water tank from the unit for lling.

1. Open the water tank plug (9) and ll the water tank with

water. Use the supplied measuring cup (14) to avoid damaging the unit.

2. Close the water tank again.

Electrical Connection

• Before inserting the plug into the socket. Make sure that the mains voltage to be used matches that of the device. You can nd this information on the nameplate.

• Connect the device to a duly installed protective contact socket. Connected Wattage The station has a total maximum wattage of 1500 W. CAUTION: Overload!

• If you use extension leads, these should have a cable cross-section of at least 1.5 mm² .

• Do not use any multiple sockets, as this device is too powerful. Using the Device CAUTION: Before you begin cleaning you should test the materials to be cleaned as to their suitability for cleaning with steam. Do not hold the steam nozzle for too long and too close in one posi- tion. Operate the unit

1. Fill water into the water tank.

2. Attach the oor cloth.

3. Place the unit onto the carpet glider (15) (Fig. D) to clean

4. Connect the appliance to a properly installed earthed

5. Turn the steam volume control (4) clockwise as far as it will

go, up to the maximum setting. NOTE: If the steam volume control is not on the maximum set- ting, the steam volume is too low.

6. Press the on/off switch (2) to switch on the appliance. The

mains power indicator (6) lights up. The appliance is ready for use after approx. 30 seconds. The pump begins to work.

7. Set the required steam volume with the steam volume

8. Slowly push the unit over the areas to be cleaned.

Filling the Water Tank during Operation No steam will be discharged if the water tank is empty. The water has to be lled up as follows:

1. Press the on/off switch (2) to switch the unit off.

2. Remove the mains plug from the socket!

3. Fill fresh water into the tank as described in the chapter

“Fill in Water (Fig. C)”.

4. Reconnect to the mains power supply and press the

On/Off button to switch the unit on.26 When you have nished using the device

1. Press the on/off switch (2).

2. Remove the mains plug from the socket!

3. Let the unit cool down completely.

4. Detach the oor cloth from the base.

5. Empty the water tank.

Cleaning and Storage

• Always remove the mains plug before cleaning the device.

• Under no circumstances should you immerse the device in water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise this might result in an electric shock or re. CAUTION:

• Before the device is put away or cleaned it must have com- pletely cooled down.

• Clean the unit only with a slightly damp cloth.

• You can wash the oor cloth at 60 °C in a washing ma- chine. Do not dry the oor cloth in a clothes dryer.