Care & Maintenance
it.. 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 vigorous ly. 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 de-mineralized / 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/purified water if the tap water in your area is very hard.
It.. 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.
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 PockePM 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 Waxed Floors: Use the Steam PockePMwith 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 bristle brush . Have the Steam Pocket" ready as well. Clean the grout between the tiles with the bristle brush. Remove the concentrator and bristle brush and attach the hose and Steam Pockel '" . Move the Steam Pocket t" 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.
It.. CAUTION: Always determine
... the color-fastness of any fabric-especi ally 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 .
It.. CAUTION : When cleaning
... windows, always avoid any sudden changes in temperature to prevent glass breakaqe or cracks .
IMPORTANT: 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.
