Alto-Shaam STC 2000, STC 3000 Cleaning with the steam cleaner, Object Accessory Method

3.0 Cleaning with the steam cleaner GB

A steam cleaner is an efficient appliance for domes- tic cleaning. The diagram below is a list of inspiration showing for which cleaning tasks in normal everyday life the steam cleaner will be of practical use. As cleaning tasks vary from home to home, the list should not be considered adequate, but examples of how to get started with steam cleaning.

One of the advantages of a steam cleaner is that no chemicals are used as the 140°C hot steam looses filth and dirt. It is collected in a cloth mounted on the brush or removed afterwards by means of a cloth.

An important advantage is that steam is disinfecting.

NOTE ! When starting a new cleaning job, you should try on a hidden spot as in some cases the steam may discolour and cause minor damage to the surfaces to be cleaned. Soft surfaces can be cleaned with the steam cleaner by holding the brush at a suitable distance from the sensitive surface (approx. 5-10 cm).

The steam volume is infinitely variable by means of the steam button at top of the machine (3). Always use as little steam as possible to save energy.

When cleaning soft objects always use as little steam as possible.

Object	Accessory	Method
Exhaust hood	Triangular brush (16)	Pull the brush mounted with a cloth over the even surfaces. For
		very dirty steel screens, use the steam nozzle.
Tiles and other	Floor brush (14)	With cloth mounted pull slightly over the surface. For soft
hard surfaces as	or	surfaces fold the cloth to reduce the heat affection.
for instance	triangular brush (16)	For very dirty tile joints use the steam nozzle, if necessary
walls and ceilings	(steam nozzle (17) +	mounted with the small round brush.
	small round brush (18))
Freezer	Steam nozzle (17)	Defrosting. Let the steam under the ice by making a hole in the
		ice with the steam jet and the ice will fall off in big flakes.
Wash basin	Steam nozzle (17)	Flush with the nozzle. Collect any dirt with a cloth.
Cooker	Steam nozzle (17)	Flush with the nozzle. Collect any dirt with a cloth.
Refrigerator	Steam nozzle (17)	Flush with the nozzle. Collect any dirt with a cloth.
	Triangular brush (16)	For big, even surfaces the triangular brush mounted with a
		cloth may be used.
Furniture	Triangular brush (16)	With cloth mounted (folded if necessary) slightly pull over the
	Floor brush (14)	upholstery. Do not forget to try on a hidden spot at first.
Radiator	Steam nozzle (17)	The concentrated steam jet will remove and bind the dust.
		Place papers or the like under the radiator to collect dirt and
		water.
Toilet	Steam nozzle (17)	Flush with the nozzle. Collect any dirt with a cloth.
Carpets	Floor brush (14)	With carpet adapter (15) mounted, pull slightly over the carpet.
		Do not forget to clean the floor brush at intervals as dirt will
		collect.
Windows,	Glass cleaner (21)	Start at the top by steaming the glass and pull the rubber
mirrors and		scraper over the glass. Alternatively steam the whole window
other glass		at a time and afterwards pull the rubber scraper over the glass.
surfaces		In cold environments the glass must be carefully warmed up as
(only STC 3000)		otherwise the glass may be subjected to stress.
Blinds	Triangular brush (16)	Mounted with a cloth. Close the blinds and slightly pull over it.
Clothes	Steam nozzle (17) or	Used for steam cleaning of clothes. Creases and wrinkles
	glass cleaner (21)	will straighten out when on a hanger.
	without scraper
	(only STC 3000)

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