Steam 75 User’s Guide ® ® Important! Read this manual carefully, and keep for future reference.
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Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Grounded Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Product Components & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety General Warnings ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this steam cleaner WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Do not leave appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. • To prevent shock, do not use outdoors. The steam cleaner is intended for household use only.
• Do not use without the water tank cap in place. Check that the water tank cap is completely screwed down before use. • Do not operate without water in the water tank. • Do not fill the water tank with anything other than water or Oreck Fresh Air® Steam Mop Essence. Never put additives (such as perfume, stain remover, or products containing alcohol) in the water as they may damage the steam cleaner or make it dangerous to use. • Empty the water tank when the steam cleaner is not in use.
Grounded Plug This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. It must only be plugged into an electrical outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Parts Product Components & Accessories 1 2 Front View 1. Handle 2. Power cord 3. Water tank 4. Hard water filter 5. Steam tank/power indicator 6. Swivel floor head 3 7.
7 8 Back View 7. Steam trigger 8. Upper cord clip 9. Lower cord clip Accessories 10. Microfiber cleaning pad 11. Carpet glider 12.
Features 1. Hard Water Filter The Hard Water Filter protects internal hoses and the Swivel Floor Head from mineral build-up due to harmful hard water. 2. Swivel Floor Head The Swivel Floor Head provides flexibility and ease of movement when using the steam cleaner. 3. Microfiber Cleaning Pad The Microfiber Cleaning Pad is used to clean hard surfaces. 4. Carpet Glider The Carpet Glider, used with the Microfiber Cleaning Pad, lets you refresh your carpets.
Assembly ! WARNING! Do not plug the steam cleaner into an electrical outlet during assembly. 1. Insert the handle into the body. Line up the holes in both the body and handle. 2. Insert the large screw and fasten. 3. Insert the body into the floor head. Line up the holes. 4. Insert the small screw and fasten.
Use Before you begin Cleaning ! WARNING! Do not plug the steam cleaner into an electrical outlet during assembly. 1. Remove the water tank. 2. Remove the cap on the water tank. 25 0m l X MA 3. Using the measuring cup, fill the water tank. The water tank can hold 17 fl. oz. (500 ml). Do not overfill. 4. Replace the cap on the water tank and place the tank back into the body. Check that the water tank is properly seated in the hard water filter.
Attaching the Microfiber Cleaning Pad and Carpet Glider ! WARNING! Do not plug the steam cleaner into an electrical outlet during assembly. NOTICE • Always use the microfiber cleaning pad when cleaning hard floors or refreshing carpets. Ensure microfiber cleaning pad is in place and properly attached to the floor head. *Not for use on unsealed hardwood. 1. Place the Microfiber Cleaning Pad over the floor head. 2.
Steam Cleaning Hard Floors and Refreshing Carpets ! WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug cord from electrical outlet and let the unit/accessories cool down completely before handling. NOTICE • Do not leave the steam cleaner in one spot on any surface for an extended period of time with a damp or wet microfiber cleaning pad attached. This may damage the floor surface. • The steam cleaner should only be used on tiles, linoleum, or sealed wood flooring. Do not use on laminate flooring.
1. Ensure the proper accessory is attached to the floor head. Hard Floors: Microfiber cleaning pad 4 Carpet: Microfiber cleaning pad and carpet glider. 2. Plug the power cord into a polarized electrical outlet. Wait for the Steam tank/ power indicator to turn green. 3. Place your foot on the floor head and recline the handle. 4. Pull the trigger to activate steam. 5. Move the steam cleaner slowly back and forth across the floor.
Clean Up after Use ! WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug cord from electrical outlet and let the unit/accessories cool down completely before handling. Empty the Water Tank 1. Remove the water tank. 2. Over a sink, turn the cap counterclockwise and remove the cap on the water tank. Empty the water and replace the cap on the water tank. 3. Place the water tank back in the steam cleaner.
Remove the Microfiber Cleaning Pad ! WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug cord from electrical outlet and let the unit/accessories cool down completely before handling. 1. Pinch the drawstring clasp and pull the clasp back to loosen the pad. 2. Remove the Microfiber Cleaning Pad over the floor head. Cleaning the Microfiber Cleaning Pad NOTICE Never use bleach or fabric softener when washing the microfiber cleaning pad. 1. Using mild detergent, machine wash at maximum 104° F (40° C).
Maintenance NOTICE • The condition of the hard water filter affects the performance of the steam cleaner. The interval between filter replacement depends on the hard water conditions and the level of usage. Replacing the Hard Water Filter The hard water filter will help filter minerals that reduce the effectiveness of the steam cleaner. Depending on hard water conditions and/or frequency of the filter should be replaced every 6 months.
Troubleshooting Service problems that appear to be major can often be solved easily. You can be your own troubleshooter by reviewing this guide. All other servicing should be done by an Oreck authorized service center. Problem Cleaner will not run Steam is not emitted when the steam cleaner is ON. Unit still does not operate properly. 18 Check Solution • Not plugged in properly. • Be sure steamer is firmly plugged into wall outlet. • Wall outlet is faulty.
Parts To order, call our customer service group or visit our website. Please have your model number from the data label on the bottom of the unit.
Warranty ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY: (Oreck Manufacturing Company gives you the following limited warranty for this product only if it was originally purchased for residential use, not resale, from Oreck or an Oreck Authorized Retail Dealer.) Steam 75 Steam Cleaner Oreck will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original purchaser, any part that is found to be defective in material or workmanship within one (1) year of the date of purchase. This limited warranty applies to normal domestic use.
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