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TIPS ON HOW TO USE YOUR SYSTEM
Care and Maintenance
If you consistently use distilled water,
cleaning the tank is unnecessary.
Rinsing Out the Steam Cleaner
Normally, 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 from the tank.
Fill the boiler with 8 oz. (125 ml) of water
and shake the cleaner vigorously. Tilt
the cleaner upside down to empty the
boiler of water and any scale deposits.
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.
To Descale the Steam Cleaner
1. Unplug the steam cleaner from the
power source before you descale the
boiler. Allow the unit to cool.
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 cap onto the
steam cleaner while you are
descaling the boiler. Do not use the
steam cleaner while descaling
solution is inside the boiler.
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.
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.
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 to clean wood,
vinyl and marble floors. 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. One of the great
advantages of using our steam pocket is
that your floor will dry faster than if you
used a mop or other floor cleaning
device. It is normal that some moisture
may be left behind depending on how
quickly you move the steam pocket
across the floor and the relative heat
and humidity of the room. Be sure to
move quickly and steadily over wood,
linoleum and vinyl flooring to avoid
damaging the surface and removing
wax.
To Clean Wood Floors: Use the steam
pocket with quick strokes. To prevent
damage to wood floors, follow the
flooring manufacturer's cleaning
recommendations. If you are using the
steam cleaner on sealed wood floors,
inspect the floor surface for worn finish,
bare wood or separated joints. Do Not
use the steam cleaner if any of these
conditions exist.
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 build
up 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 detail brush. Have the steam pocket
ready as well. Clean the grout between
the tiles with the detail brush. Remove
the concentrator nozzle and detail brush
and attach the hose and 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 nozzle with or
without the detail brush. Move slowly
over the soiled area, allowing the steam
to penetrate. Agitate with detail 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. 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.
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.
Windows, Glass Surfaces and Mirrors
Use the window squeegee. Work with
the vapor jet using the top to bottom
movements. Use the 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.
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