Euro-Pro SC505 owner manual Operating Instructions Additional Important Safeguards

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS cont.

Tips On How To Use Your Steam Cleaner

Water

•Use tap water for all your cleaning needs.

•However, if you live in an area with hard water, use demineralized/ 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.

Efficient Work

•For vertical surfaces, wipe always 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.

•Wipe dirt as soon as possible, otherwise it will dry and re- adhere to the surface.

Hints

The Portable Shark 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 units and the brushes are in most cases universal.

It is most helpful to always have a micro fiber cloth or 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 detail brush, use a pair of pliers to hold the brush or place in the basket of your dishwasher.

Note: Wipe immediately before the cleaned area dries. When cleaning the oven, use the detail brush to clean around the elements, drip trays, cracks, crevices, and hard to reach areas.

Window, Glass Surfaces and Mirrors

Use the window squeegee. Work with the steam on using top to bottom movements. Use the squeegee with the steam 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.

Fiberglass or Stainless Steel Surfaces

Use the nylon detail brush. Slowly move the brush over the surface to be cleaned. The steam will emulsify the dirt and grease on the surface. Follow behind with a 100% cotton towel 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.

Soap Scum

Soap scum dissolves almost immediately under a combination of heat and moisture. Rinse the surface with a small amount of water afterwards.

Note: Soap scum sometimes will develop a hard surface from waterborne minerals. If this is the case, use the detail brush to break up this surface - or spray or wipe first with lemon, vinegar or seltzer soda water to soften the minerals.

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 nylon detail brush again and re-clean.

Bathroom Areas

To clean the bathtub or shower area, use the detail brush for grout, shower door tracks, hard to get areas and heavily soiled areas. The window 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 angle concentrator/brush adapter with or without the nylon detail brush.

To clean the sink and faucets, use nylon detail brush.

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1.To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another appliance on the same socket (circuit)

2.If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15 ampere 14 gage cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

3.Do not leave unattended when the system is connected to a power supply/electrical outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING: This appliance is equipped with a grounded- type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the outlet. Do

not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding pin, part of the 3-prong plug.

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