Care & Maintenance of the Steam Pocket Towel
Due to the unique cleaning ability of this cloth, proper care of your micro fiber towel is required to ensure long life and continued cleaning ability.
•The first thing you should do when you get a new micro fiber towel is to wash and dry it. During the . manufacturing process the fabric has a tendency to become flat as it picks up contaminants from the air and machinery. There will also be a number of loose threads that, while they cause no harm, can be annoying the first time you use the towel.
To clean the towel , simply wash it in your washing machine using the warm water setting.
•Always wash your towels separately from other fabrics. They have a tendency to pick up lint and other particles from other fabrics and the next time you use your towel, this lint will transfer to the surface being cleaned .
•ONLY USE LIQUID DETERGENTS! Never use dry detergents as many times the granules do not fully dissolve and become trapped in the towel. This can scratch the surface that you are cleaning.
•NEVER USE BLEACH OR FABRIC SOFTENERS! Bleach will damage the micro fiber fabric and fabric softeners deposit a coating on the micro fiber fabric what will not allow the cloth to clean efficiently.
•Air dry the towel. Do not put in a clothes dryer as high heat will cause the towel to shrink and the micro fibers to break down .
•If you wash your towel on a regular basis and don't let them get too dirty, they will last much longer. As with any fabric , dirt particles, grease and other contaminants can cause the fibers to break down, therefore regular cleaning will help preserve your micro fiber towels .
•As you use the micro fiber towel , you will notice that sometimes a thread will loosen or pullout. This is normal and you should NEVER PULL AT THE LOOSE THREAD! PUlling the thread can cause the weave to come undone . Instead, simply trim the thread with a pair of sharp scissors.
Attaching the Accessory Adapter
To attach the accessory adapter to the connection nozzle on the hose hand grip, push it in as far as it will go until you hear it click in place . To remove the accessory adapter, press on the locking button and pull to release it. (Fig. 7)
Locking Button
Attaching the Concentrator Nozzle
To attach the concentrator nozzle to the accessory adapter, push it in as you rotate the nozzle clockwise (when viewed with the concentrator nozzle close to you and the handle further away) to lock in place. (Fig. 8)
The accessories (brushes, steam diffuser with or without window squeegee) can now be attached onto the concentrator nozzle or it can be used alone . (Fig. 9, Fig. 10)
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Fig. 10
itt.. CAUTION: Allow the unit to cool ~down 5 minutes before attaching or removing any accessory. Be aware of your hand placement and take care not to actuate the steam discharge switch while attaching or removing accessories.
Using the Nylon Detail Brush
The nylon detail brush attaches to the accessory adapter and is best for cleaning the grout between tiles, ceramic or marble surfaces . Clean porcelain sinks, tubs, small spots, blinds, small appliances.
Using the Brass Detail Brush
The large brass brush attaches to the accessory adaptor and is best for cleaning ovens , stainless steel sinks and hard metal surfaces such as cast iron BBQ's.
Using the Angle Concentrator
The angle concentrator attaches to the accessory adaptor and is best for cleaning in tight areas such as around bathroom fixtures, door tracks or under toilet bowl rims.
Using the Steam Diffuser
Attach the steam diffuser to the accessory adaptor. You can use this attachment with or without the window squeegee (Fig. 11, Fig 12). Use the steam diffuser with the bonnet for cleaning upholstery. 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. Finish with a brushing in one direction that will give the fabric a uniform appearance.
itt.. 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.
Using the Window Squeegee
To attach the window squeegee to the steam diffuser, place the two hinges at the back of the window squeegee (see illustration) into the two open tabs that are at the back of the steam diffuser.
Swing the window squeegee up against the bottom of the steam diffuser until the locking tab engages. (Fig. 12)
Fig. 12
itt.. CAUTION: When cleaning
~windows, always avoid any sudden changes in temperature to prevent glass breakage or cracks .
To use the window squeegee, work with the vapor jet down using the top to bottom movements. To do this without leaving streaks, use lateral movements from the top to the bottom of the surface.
The window squeegee is also perfect for cleaning mirrors, ceramic tiles and shower doors .