Owner`s manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: This appliance must
be unplugged from the electrical
outlet and allowed to cool down before
performing any cleaning or
maintenance tasks on the unit.
A periodic rinse of your steam cleaner will
free it from deposits. This is recommended
every 10-15 tankfulls to free up any scale
deposits. Fill the boiler with water and
shake vigorously. Tilt the cleaner upside
down to empty the boiler of water and any
scale deposits.
If you consistently use demineralized or
distilled water, cleaning the tank is
unnecessary.
Descaling your steam cleaner:
If the tap water in you area contains a high
level of calcium deposits and you have
been using tap water to do your steam
cleaning, you should descale your unit after
10-15 tankfulls.
Step 1: Unplug the steam cleaner from
the power source before you
descale the boiler. Allow to cool.
Step 2: Fill the boiler with 1 part
vinegar and 5 parts water and
leave overnight or for a period
of approximately 8 hours. Do
not screw the safety/filler cap
onto the steam cleaner while
you are descaling the boiler.
Do not use the steam cleaner
while descaling solution is
inside the boiler.
Step 3: After the period of soaking, turn
the steam cleaner upside down
to empty solution from the boiler.
Due to the fact that a small
amount of solution will be left in
the boiler, it is necessary to rinse
the boiler out with clean water 2 or
3 times. Your steam cleaner is
now ready for use.
Care & Maintenance
Tips On How To Use Your System
Water
• Use tap water for all your cleaning
needs.
• However, if you live in an area with
hard water, use de-mineralized /
distilled water when steaming light
colored fabrics to eliminate the
possibility of hard water stains.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT add cleaning
solutions, scented perfumes, oils or any
other chemicals to the water used in
this appliance. Use tap water or
distilled/purified water if the tap
water in your area is very hard.
WARNING
: The steam pocket
can become hot enough to
burn. Make sure that you let the
steam pocket cool off for 5 minutes
before touching it.
Efficient Work
• For vertical surfaces, wipe with a
towel from the top down, in this
way the dirty water will not soil
surfaces already cleaned.
• Avoid changing brushes back and
forth while cleaning.
• Start with the smallest brush to
clean tight spots and corners first.
• Use a towel to wipe dirt as soon as
possible, otherwise it will dry and
re-adhere to the surface.
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CAUTION: Always determine
the color-fastness of any fabric-
especially with reds or blues - by taking a
clean, moist, warm towel and gently
rubbing a small area as far down on the
back or other out of the way place on the
furniture as possible. If color comes off
on the towel, you may need to have the
piece dry cleaned.
Window, Glass Surfaces and
Mirrors
Use the window squeegee. Work with
the vapor jet on using the top to bottom
movements. Use the window squeegee
with the vapor off to clear the water from
the glass. To do this without leaving
streaks, use lateral movements from the
top to the bottom of the surface.
TIPS ON HOW TO USE YOUR SYSTEM
Wood, Vinyl and Marble Floors
Use the steam pocket. Move the steam
pocket across the floor as if you are
mopping. When one side of the towel is
soiled, turn the steam pocket frame and
use the other side. If you are working
on a very dirty area, you can move the
steam pocket over the area slowly,
several times. If it is a wood floor, move
fast to avoid heat or moisture buildup in
the wood.
To Clean Waxed Floors: Use the
steam pocket with quick strokes. This
will cause the dirt to be removed but not
the wax.
Vinyl Floors: Do not allow heat to
buildup in any kind of vinyl, since it can
soften it enough to affect its texture.
Work fast on vinyl.
Tile Floors: Use the concentrator with
the bristle brush attached to an
extension. Have the steam pocket
ready as well. Clean the grout between
the tiles with the bristle brush. Remove
the bristle brush and attach the steam
pocket, move the steam pocket across
the floor to clean the tile and remove
excess moisture and residue.
Spot Cleaning (Carpets)
Use the concentrator with or without the
bristle brush. Move slowly over the soiled
area, allowing the steam to penetrate.
Agitate with bristle brush or clean towel.
Dab the spot with the towel (do not rub).
Repeat as necessary to remove stain.
Vacuum only after the carpet has
completely dried.
Always test color fastness of carpet in an
inconspicuous area before cleaning.
If your steam cleaner fails to remove
stubborn stains a commercially available
carpet shampoo may be required.
CAUTION: When cleaning
windows, always avoid any sudden
changes in temperature to prevent glass
breakage or cracks.
Do NOT add cleaning solutions, scented
perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to
the water used in this appliance as this
may damage the unit or make it unsafe
for use.
Upholstery
Use the steam pocket or the steam
diffuser with the bonnet attached
directly to the hand grip. Use fast, light
strokes, avoid getting the fabric wet. Be
patient with stubborn spots; work on a
spot gently for no more than a minute at
a time, then wait five minutes for the
area to dry and repeat. Use circular
movements or back-and-forth and side-
to-side movements to get all sides of
surface fibers then blot with a towel.
Finish with a brushing in one direction
that will give the fabric a uniform
appearance.