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● When cleaning wooden surfaces (furniture, doors,
etc.), it is recommended to be particularly careful, as
steam treatment for too long can damage the wax
coatings, the gloss or the colour of the surfaces.
Therefore, it is recommended to use steam only in
short intervals for these surfaces, or to clean them
with a previously steamed cloth.
● For particularly sensitive surfaces (e.g. synthetic
materials, painted surfaces, etc.) it is recommended
to use the steam function with minimum thickness.
● Cleaning stainless steel: Avoid the use of abrasive
brushes. Use the manual nozzle with rubber lip or
spotlight nozzle without round brush.
Freshening textiles
Always check the compatibility of the textiles at a con-
cealed point before using the device on textiles: First
steam the textile, allow it to dry and then check it for any
change in colour or shape.
Cleaning of coated or painted surfaces
Wax, furniture polish, plastic coatings or paint can come
off or stains may occur when cleaning painted or plastic-
coated surfaces such as e.g. kitchen and living room
furniture, doors, parquet or linoleum. To clean these sur-
faces, steam a cloth briefly and wipe it over the surfac-
es.
Detergent
WARNING
Danger from detergents
Health risk, risk of damage
Observe all instructions that are included with the deter-
gents used.
ATTENTION
Danger from detergent solutions
Risk of damage
Do not use detergent solutions with a pH value greater
than 13 (alkaline) and less than 2 (acidic), as these can
cause damage to the device.
Note
Use detergents sparingly to conserve the environment.
Kitchen area
Floor coverings,e.g. Safety
tiles
Sanitary area,e.g. Shower,
floor coverings with lime
deposits
For further information, please request the product in-
formation sheet and the EU safety data sheet for the rel-
evant cleaning agent.
Initial startup
Detergent spray bottle
SGV 8/5 Classic only:
Note
The spray bottle supplied is empty.
1. Fill the spray bottle with detergent.
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Fat and protein solvent RM
731 (alkaline)
Universal floor cleaner RM
743 (alkaline)
Fine stone cleaner RM 753
(alkaline)
Floor precleaner CA 20C
(acidic)
Mixing the cleaning solution
SGV 8/5 only:
1. Mix the fresh water (max. 40 °C) and the detergent
in a clean container (concentration as specified for
the detergent).
Filling the detergent container
SGV 8/5 only:
1. Pull out the detergent container.
2. Unscrew the twist lock of the detergent container.
Note
For technical reasons (automatic venting of the pumps),
there may be water in the detergent tank.
3. Fill the detergent tank with cleaning solution.
4. Screw in the twist lock of the detergent container.
5. Push the detergent container in as far as it will go.
Filling the fresh water reservoir
ATTENTION
Danger due to unsuitable fluids
Risk of damage
Never fill the fresh water reservoir with demineralised
water or detergent. This can lead to malfunctions and
damage to the device.
1. Pull out the fresh water reservoir.
2. Unscrew the twist lock of the fresh water reservoir.
3. Fill the fresh water reservoir with at least 3 litres of
water.
Note
Normal tap water can be used.
4. Screw in the twist lock of the fresh water reservoir.
5. Push the fresh water reservoir in as far as it will go.
Installing accessories
DANGER
Danger from steam
Danger of scalding
Pull out the safety latch on the steam switch to prevent
steam from escaping when disconnecting accessories.
1. Check the accessories for secure connection before
use.
Accessories with socket plug connection
1. Open the cover of the accessory socket, insert the
accessory plug into the accessory socket and audi-
bly click it into place.
2. Connecting accessories: Connect the handle or the
steam suction pipe to the desired accessory. Push
the parts into each other until the accessory lock en-
gages.
3. Disconnecting accessories: Hold down the acces-
sory lock and pull the accessories apart.
Accessories with screw connection
1. Connect the screwable accessories and tighten
them hand-tight.
Replacing the inserts of the floor nozzle
Illustration I
Replacing the inserts of the manual nozzle
Illustration J
During operation it is necessary to place the device hori-
zontally.
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