Alto-Shaam STC 3000 Maintenance, Cleaning of the machine, Cleaning of boiler, Washing of cloths

4.0 Maintenance

λAlways remove the plug from the socket before any maintenance of the steam cleaner.

λThe electrical components of the cleaner must only be checked by an authorised service shop.

λCheck the electric cable for damages or aging at regular intervals. If the condition of the machine is not all right, it must not be used.

λNever empty the machine as long as the water in the boiler is still hot.

Cleaning of the machine

Clean the machine with a damp cloth.

Cleaning of boiler

WARNING! Always clean the machine when it is cold and NOT connected to the power supply.

The boiler should be descaled each 4-6 weeks dependent on the water and how often the steam cleaner is used.

STC 2000

The boiler is most easily cleaned by filling it with approximately ½ litre of water, screwing the water filling cap on and shaking it. Thus the scale deposits at the bottom come loose. Then pour out the water and scale deposits and any dirt will be rinsed out.

λEmpty the tank by unscrewing the drain plug and letting the water off. (The drain plug is a threaded rubber plug on the underside of the steam cleaner). Do not forget to screw the drain plug on again. If much scale comes out during the emptying, repeat the procedure.

STC 3000

The boiler is most easily cleaned by filling it with approx. ¼ litre of water and approx. ¼ litre of 32% acetic acid, screwing the water filling cap on and shaking it. Leave the machine for 10 minutes and then empty the tank by unscrewing the drain plug and letting the water off. (The drain plug is a threaded rubber plug on the underside of the steam cleaner). Do not forget to screw the drain plug on again. If much scale comes out during the emptying, repeat the procedure. Afterwards the boiler should be carefully flushed with clean water.

Washing of cloths

λThe cloths can be washed in a washing machine at 60°C and dried in a tumbler. Avoid the use of a softener which may reduce the absorbency of the cloth.

NOTE! When empty and lead over a bump - i.e. a threshold - the STC 3000 may make a chinking sound. It is not a fault and has no functional importance. The reason is that the built-in pressure switch may vibrate a little and thus touch parts of the boiler.

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