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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Care & Maintenance
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.
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 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
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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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.
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.
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.
CAUTION:
When cleaning windows,
always avoid any sudden changes in
temperature to prevent glass breakage or
cracks.
NOTE:
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.
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