EnviroMate TANDEM EV1 MULTI-PURPOSE STEAM CLEANER AND VACUUM SYSTEM SYSTEME D’ASPIRATEUR ET DE NETTOYAGE A VAPEUR MULTI-FONCTION LIMPIADOR A VAPOR Y ASPIRADORA MULTI-USO INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE D’UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
INTRODUCTION. ......................................................... 2 GENERAL INFORMATION. .......................................... 5 Machine description ......................................... 5 Type and model .................................................. 5 Technical specifications..................................... 6 Composition of the basic machine ................... 7 Various accessory parts .................................... 7 Packaging dimensions .....................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: 1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. 2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. 3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. 4. 5. 6.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
CONGRATULATIONS We would like to thank you, and congratulate you for purchasing the ultimate steam / vacuum cleaner from Reliable Corporation. Dry vapor steam cleaning can deep clean and sanitize your home safely and effectively. Vapor steam is effective for killing dust mites, bacteria and mildew. It’s ideal for cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing all the rooms in CAUTION your house, particularly bathrooms and the kitchen.
MACHINE DESCRIPTION CAUTION The machine has been designed to clean household surfaces. t 4UFBN EJTTPMWFT EJSU XIJDI JT BVUPNBUJDBMMZ sucked up and collected in a special tank. t The power of steam lets you clean and sanitise your home in an ecologically sound way. t The kit of optional accessories lets you turn the machine into a powerful vacuum cleaner. TYPE AND MODEL ATTENTION The steam/vacuum cleaning system is supplied with the basic accessories as specified in paragraph “Machine Composition.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS All components are built with high-quality materials to ensure maximum safety and reliability. BOILER With Continuous Steam System (CSS) Max volume Max steam pressure Steam cleaning autonomy Max vacuum STAINLESS STEEL BOILER lt Bar h mm_H2O 0.8 5 unlimited 2300 TANK Max clean water tank capacity lt 1.1 Max dust collecting tank capacity lt 1.
MACHINE COMPOSITION PACKAGING DIMENSIONS The machine is supplied in a practical and sturdy cardboard package that contains the basic machine and the accessories it is equipped with. Width ........................................ mm Length ...................................... mm Height .......................................
SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE MACHINE AND/OR ON ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT SYMBOL MEANING This symbol indicates that there is no water in the boiler. If the indicator light comes on, please refer to “Possible problems, causes and solutions” These instructions show all the available accessories that can be used with the machine.
LIST OF PARTS MACHINE BODY STANDARD AND/OR OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 41 34 9 10 13 14 15 33 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 35 37 38 39 On/off switch Green indicator light – steam ready Green indicator light – power on Red indicator light – no water in boiler Indicator light – water container Clean water tank plug Socket for handle Handle Dust collecting tank Power cord Steam regulator Handle with flexible hose Vacuum pushbutton (on-off) Vacuum regulation pushbutton Hand
41 12 6 8 9 33 10 13 7 14 34 19 15 11 37 20 18 17 24 38 CAUTION 16 21 39 22 25 40 35 23 ATTENTION 29 28 30 27 31 IMPORTANT All the accessory parts that are not supplied with the machine, can be purchased separately at one of our sales points. 32 fig.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This chapter provides a list of the general precautions for the safe use of the machine. Detailed instructions are available in the chapters that follow. t 5IPSPVHIMZ SFBE BOE VOEFSTUBOE UIFTF instructions before turning on the machine. t %P OPU DPOOFDU UIF NBDIJOF UP UIF QPXFS source with wet or damp hands or in the vicinity of wet surfaces or jets of water. t /FWFS QMVOHF UIF NBDIJOF JOUP XBUFS PS other liquids.
EXPECTED USE The machine has been designed and built exclusively for: t TUFBN DMFBOJOH BOE TBOJUJTJOH household surfaces t FYUSBDUJOH UIF TUFBN SFTJEVF DSFBUFE during cleaning t WBDVVNJOH IPVTFIPME EVTU EJSU A B Note: The room temperature must be between +5° and +40°C for effective use of the machine. CAUTION IMPROPER USE Any use different from the ones specified above shall be considered as improper.
Assembling the extension wands (fig. 5) t .PWF UIF DPOOFDUJPO CVUUPO UP UIF central position 0. t *OTFSU UIF FYUFOTJPO XBOE t 5VSO UIF CVUUPO UP UIF SJHIU UP CMPDL UIF wand in position (position 1 of Fig. 5). FILLING THE MACHINE FOR STEAM Disconnect the machine from the power supply. Remove the tank cap 6 and fill with tap water up to the recommended level. Refit the cap. For this operation it is advisable to use the drip catch bottle supplied.
FILLING THE DUST COLLECTING TANK WITH WATER (FIG. 7–8) To fill the tank with the water necessary for dust removal, proceed as follows: t %JTDPOOFDU UIF NBDIJOF GSPN UIF QPXFS supply. t Remove the male plug of the flexible hose from the machine. CAUTION t Remove the dust collecting tank. t Pull out the lower part of hook E and raise the tank cover. t 'JMM XJUI XBUFS VQ UP UIF MFWFM JOEJDBUFE inside the tank (white mark).
STARTING THE MACHINE Once the plug of the power cord has been connected to the power source, the machine can be operated in three different ways: 1 as a steam cleaner 2 as a steam and vacuum cleaner 3 as a vacuum cleaner t 1VTI MFWFS mH PO UIF IBOEMF BOE CAUTION start cleaning; to interrupt the steam flow release the lever. t *G ZPV IBWF UP UFNQPSBSJMZ MFBWF UIF machine unattended, block the steam lever pressing button 33 (fig. 10).
STEAM SUCTION t 1SFTT CVUUPO mH PO UIF IBOEMF (with the symbol of the fan) to start suction. To interrupt suction push the same button. IF THE RED WATER INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON 6 USING THE MACHINE AS A VACUUM CLEANER t $IFDL UIBU UIF HSFFO QPXFS MJHIU JT MJU t 'JMM XJUI XBUFS VQ UP UIF MFWFM JOEJDBUFE inside the tank (white mark). t 1SFTT CVUUPO mH PO UIF IBOEMF to activate suction, fit the accessory you wish and start cleaning.
IF THE DUST/DIRT COLLECTING TANK IS FULL USING THE ACCESSORIES When the maximum level in the dirty water tank is reached, suction stops and the motor makes a different noise. Suitable for: cleaning any kind of surface. In this case, proceed as follows: Use: the cleaning brush can release steam to clean floors and at the same time extract the dirty liquid; it must be used moving it alternately backwards and forwards on the surface to be cleaned.
Use on very dirty floors: t 0QFSBUF UIF TUFBN MFWFS mH PO the handle. t %JTTPMWF UIF EJSU XJUI TUFBN BDUUJWBUJPO and gently rubbing the brush bristles on the surface. t 1SFTT CVUUPO mH UP BDUJWBUF suction. t 3FNPWF UIF TPJMFE MJRVJE VTJOH UIF SVCCFS scraper with alternate backward and forward movements. t 'PS JEFBM ESZJOH JOUFSSVQU UIF TUFBN nPX by releasing lever 14 but maintaining suction activation.
WINDOW SQUEEGEE Suitable for: cleaning glass surfaces. To be mounted: on the handle with or without extension wand. ATTENTION Use of the window squeegee: After turning the machine on and after the green light 2 comes on (fig. 9): t 0QFSBUF TUFBN MFWFS BOE WBDVVN button 9 on the handle. t 6TF BO PWFSIBOE NPWFNFOU BOE JG necessary, scrape the surface with the rubber blade. IMPORTANT To clean areas next to the floor surface, hold the squeegee horizontal (fig.17). Steam nozzle fig.
BRUSH FOR UPHOLSTERY CLEANING BRUSH FOR CARPETS/ MOQUETTES Suitable for: cleaning upholstery. To be mounted: on the extension wands or directly to the handle. Use: the upholstery brush can release steam to clean upholstery and at the same time extract the soiled liquid. Use of the upholstery brush: After turning the machine on and after the green light 2 (fig. 9) comes on: t Press suction button 9 on the handle (fig. 12). t *G OFFEFE PQFSBUF MFWFS mH on the handle to release steam.
CLEANING WITH CREVICE NOZZLE AND BRUSH For this kind of cleaning, it is advisable to clean the floor in manageable sections. Suitable for: cleaning surfaces (with or without suction) such as radiators, toilets, washbasins or sinks, ovens, hard-to-reach gaps between tiles, etc. Upholstery nozzle Suitable for: armchairs, sofas, mattresses, car interiors, etc. To be mounted: on the handle with or without extension wands.
END OF USE Once you have finished cleaning, all you need to do is to turn off the main switch 1 and unplug the appliance from the power supply. Then, roll up cord 12 in the cord storage. Empty and wipe clean the dust/dirt collecting tank. 1 REAR VIEW OF THE MACHINE 22 fig.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTERS Disconnect the machine from the power supply before any maintenance. Check that the Hepa filter, the activated carbon filter and the filter of the motor air inlet are clean. If necessary, replace these filters using original spare parts. It is recommended that these filters be replaced yearly. The machine is built with extremely reliable technology and components; therefore it does not require any special maintenance.
REPLACING THE ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER OF THE DUST COLLECTING TANK t %JTDPOOFDU UIF NBDIJOF GSPN UIF power supply. t 0QFO UIF HSJMMF PO UIF MFGU TJEF CZ QVTIJOH the relevant fixing. t 3FQMBDF mMUFS 5 BOE SFmU UIF HSJMMF Every time the air intake filter has to be cleaned, proceed as follows: REPLACING THE MOTOR AIR FILTER t %JTDPOOFDU UIF NBDIJOF GSPN UIF power supply. t 3FNPWF UIF CPUUPN HSJMMF 6 BGUFS loosening the relevant fixing screws.
ELIMINATING DIRTY IMPURITIES FROM THE DRAIN HOSE If the suction tends to be reduced and the water level in the dust collecting tank is correct, check the water drain hose as follows: t %JTDPOOFDU UIF NBDIJOF GSPN UIF power supply. AFTER USE ATTENTION Disconnect the machine from the power source before doing the following operations. Once finished using the machine: t 3FNPWF UIF QMVH PG UIF nFYJCMF IPTF GSPN the machine. t 3FNPWF UIF EVTU DPMMFDUJOH UBOL GSPN JUT slot on the machine (fig.
DISPOSAL Any product or packing bearing the symbol above cannot be regarded as a normal household waste and should be separated and delivered to an agreed collection and recycling centre for waste electrical and electronicCAUTION appliances. By disposing of this product in the recommended way, you will avoid potential negative consequences that could result from an improper disposal of the product.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS, CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Poor suction t 5IF BJS mMUFS JT EJSUZ t 5IF SVCCFS TDSBQFST PG UIF cleaning brush have not been fitted correctly t -PX TVDUJPO QPXFS PG the machine t 5IF nFYJCMF IPTF JT clogged/kinked t 5IF XBUFS ESBJO IPTF is clogged t 5IF MFWFM PG DMFBO XBUFS JO UIF tank is too high (above the white mark inside the tank) Clean the filter Check they have been fitted Anomalous noise of the motor t 5IF XBUFS JO UIF EVTU collecting ta
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