Euro-Pro Shark Deluxe SC618D Manuel D'utilisation page 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Care & Maintenance
CAUTION:
This appliance must be
unplugged from the electrical outlet
before performing any cleaning or
maintenance tasks on the unit.
• Let the appliance cool down
completely before cleaning or storing.
• Empty all water from the water tank
after each use.
• Store in a dry, cool place with the
filling hole open.
• Store in a dry, cool place with the
filling hole open.
USAGE SUGGESTIONS FOR STEAM CLEANER
Hints
The steam cleaner has many uses, many
of which will not be mentioned in this
owner's manual. This is meant only to
give you a general idea of what can be
achieved with the unit. However, the
ways in which to use the unit and the
accessories that come with it are in most
cases universal. It is most helpful to
always have a micro fiber cloth, a terry
cloth towel or paper towel ready to use for
removal of moisture and residue. 100%
white cotton towels work best.
You can clean the brushes with your
steam cleaner. When cleaning the
brushes, use a pair of pliers to hold the
brushes or place in the basket of your
dishwasher.
Note
: Wipe immediately before the
cleaned area dries.
Window, Glass Surfaces and Mirrors
Use the squeegee. Work with the vapor
jet using top to bottom movements. Use
the squeegee 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. Do not use on cold
glass.
CAUTION:
When cleaning windows,
always avoid any sudden changes in
temperature to prevent glass breakage or
cracks.
• Always allow the sponge pad to air dry
completely before storing.
• A periodic rinse of your steam cleaner
will free it from deposits. This is
recommended every 10 tankfulls to
free up any scale deposits. Fill the
water tank with water and shake
vigorously. Tilt the cleaner upside
down to empty the water tank and any
scale deposits.
Fiberglass or Stainless Steel Surfaces
Use the small or large brush. Slowly
move the brush over the surface to be
cleaned. The vapor will emulsify the dirt
and grease on the surface. Follow behind
with the cloth towel over the brush to
remove excess moisture and residue.
Tip: An old idea for polishing stainless
steel is to wipe it down with seltzer soda
water after it is cleaned.
Blinds
Use the small brush to clean blinds. Move
the brush over the surface, allowing
enough time for the vapor to penetrate.
Work quickly on PVC blinds. Test for
color fastness on fabric blinds before
using.
Bathroom Areas
To clean the bathtub or shower area, use
the small or large brush for grout, shower
door tracks, hard to get areas and heavily
soiled areas. The squeegee will be the
most efficient way to clean the rest of the
area. Allow plenty of time for the heat to
penetrate the surface. This is especially
helpful in the shower area if there is tile or
grout.
To clean sanitary fixtures, use
concentrator nozzle with or without a
brush. Use a towel to wipe up excess
moisture and residue.
To clean the sink and faucets, use a
brush.
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USAGE SUGGESTIONS FOR STEAM CLEANER
Soap Scum
Soap scum dissolves almost immediately
under a combination of heat and
moisture. Rinse the surface with a small
amount of water afterwards or go back
over it once more with a cloth towel.
Moving too slowly can dry out the soap
scum and cause it to granulate on the
surface. The surface will have a gritty
feel. If this happens, apply vapor to the
surface with the brush again and re-clean.
Note: Soap scum sometimes will develop
a hard surface from waterborne minerals.
If this is the case, use the brush to break
up this surface - or spray or wipe first with
lemon, vinegar or seltzer soda water to
soften the minerals.
Refrigerator
Use the concentrator nozzle alone to blow
away dirt in the ice machine and on door
seals. The vapor will not dry out or crack
the seals as chemicals often do. Can
openers and other kitchen equipment can
be easily cleaned with the nylon detail
brush on the concentrator nozzle to get
into all the nooks and crannies.
To clean microwaves or other small
appliances use the nylon detail brush for
small areas. Do not inject steam into the
vent openings of the product.
CAUTION
: When cleaning small
electrical appliances always unplug them
from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Clothing
A vapor cleaning system is excellent for
removing wrinkles from fabrics. Simply
"vaporize" the surface from a distance
(12"-16"). The dry vapor removes
wrinkles without leaving the fabric wet
like ordinary fabric steamers do.
Upholstery
Use fast, light strokes, avoid getting the
fabric wet and follow with the micro-fiber
cloth. 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. 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.
Exterior Areas
For detailing the wheels, use the
concentrator nozzle and the brush.
To clean bicycles, use the brush.
To clean tools or equipment , use the
brush, depending on the surface area.
To clean BBQ's, use the brush to clean
the BBQ rack.
Garden Furniture
Use the brushes on the surface area.
Work quickly when cleaning resin
outdoor furniture.
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