Ariete 4204 [16/74] Cleaning and maintenance

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Window brush ⑥

The fabric brush ⑤ can be fitted with a window wiper: assembly the two attachment, placing the tabs at the base of the fab-

ric brush inside the hooks at the base of the window wiper. Use the window wiper to restore the polished shine to windows,

mirrors and gloss surfaces. It is also easy to use on shower cubicle glass, removing the problem of lime scale (

Floor brush ⑦

This accessory is used on extension tubes ⑧ and it has handy cloth grips that can hold, as well as the cloth provided ⑫,

any type of machine washable cloth. To fit the cloth, place the brush in the middle, lift the clips at the ends of the brush,

insert a flap of cloth and then release the clips (

Extension tubes ⑧

The extension tubes snap together and can be easily separated by pressing the release button. They are useful for reach-

ing high surfaces with the window wiper ⑥, using the special extension joint, or they can be used with the floor brush ⑦

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Attachment bag ⑨

The appliance comes with a bag for the attachments, which is handy for storage as well as for keeping them close at hand

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FILLING THE BOILER TANK DURING USE

If the boiler tank (M) should become empty during use, switch off the appliance, unplug it from the mains power and proceed

as follows:

press the button (A) to discharge any remaining steam;•

slowly unscrew the boiler tank filler cap (N), waiting a few seconds for the steam to finish before unscrewing it completely. •

Wait a few minutes before adding water to the boiler tank (M);

add more water, making sure to pour it in slowly to prevent new bursts of steam from forming. •

We recommend waiting at least 3 minutes from the time of unplugging the appliance before adding more water

to the boiler tank;

firmly screw the boiler tank filler cap (N) back into place;•

plug the appliance to the power mains;•

press the on switch (I).•

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Emptying and cleaning the inside of the boiler tank

IMPORTANT: Clean the boiler tank at least once every month so as to remove any scale residues which

might affect the normal operation of the appliance.

IMPORTANT: Switch off the appliance, unplug it from the mains power and leave it to cool before cleaning

out the boiler tank, so as to avoid the risk of scalds.

Bleed out any pressure remaining in the boiler tank (M) using the steam button (A) on the gun (C), pointing the jet into •

a suitable container.

Slowly unscrew the boiler tank filler cap (N) and remove it completely.•

Slowly add tap water to the boiler tank (M) to prevent any spurts of steam; shake the appliance and turn it upside down •

to empty it. Repeat the operation several times.

WARNING: Never add scale removers, vinegar or other perfumed substances to the tank, as these risk

damaging the appliance with immediate cancellation of the warranty.