Black & Decker manual Use, Removing the carpet glider Fig. G FSM1620 Only, Switching on and off

Removing the carpet glider (Fig. G) (FSM1620 Only)

Caution! Always wear suitable shoes when changing the carpet glider on your steam mop. Do not wear slippers or open toed footwear.

uReturn the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the steam mop ‘OFF’.

uPlace the steam mop on the resting mat and wait until it cools down. (approximately five minutes)

uPlace the front of your shoe onto the carpet glider removal tab (15) and press down firmly.

uLift the steam mop up off the carpet glider (11).

Caution! Always place the steam mop on the resting mat (7) with the handle (4) in the upright position when stationary and make sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.

Use

Important! This unit will kill 99.9% of bacteria & germs when used in accordance with this manual and with the micro fibre pad fitted and a continuous run time of 90 seconds.

Switching on and off

uTo switch the appliance on, press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15 seconds for the steam mop to heat up.

Note: When the steam mop is first turned on the water res- ervoir will glow red. Once the steam mop is ready to use the water reservoir will glow blue.

uTo switch the appliance off, press the ON/OFF button (1). Caution! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any surface for any period of time. Always place the steam mop on the resting mat (7) with the handle (4) in the upright position when stationary and make sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.

Caution! Always empty the steam mop after use.

Note: When first filled or after running dry it can take up to 45 seconds for steam to be produced.

AutoselectTM Technology

This steam mop is fitted with an AutoselectTM dial (2) which shows various cleaning applications. They are used to select the correct operating mode for your particular cleaning opera- tion.

Using the AutoselectTM dial (2), choose from one of the follow- ing applications:

Wood/Laminate

Stone/Marble

Tiles/Vinyl

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The steam mop will select the correct volume of steam required for your particular cleaning operation.

Note: Always check you are using the correct setting before using your steam mop.

Hints for optimum use

General

Caution! Never use the steam mop without first attaching a cleaning pad.

uDuring use you can use the cable management clip (10) to keep your cable out of the way of the work area..

uAlways vacuum or sweep the floor before using the steam mop.

uThe easiest way to use the machine is to tilt the handle to a 45˚ angle and clean slowly, covering a small area at a time.

uDo not use chemical cleaners with your steam mop. To remove stubborn stains from vinyl or linoleum floors, you can pre-treat with a mild detergent and some water before using the steam mop.

Steam cleaning

uPlace a cleaning pad (6) on the floor with the ‘hook & loop’ side facing up.

uRaise the steam mop off the resting mat (7) and lightly press it down onto the cleaning pad (6).

uPlace the steam mop on the resting mat.

uConnect the steam mop to the mains.

uTurn the AutoselectTM dial (2) to the required setting.

uPress the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15 seconds for the steam mop to heat up.

uPulling the handle (4) back will activate the steam pump. After a few seconds steam will start to come out of the steam head.

Note: When first filled or after running dry it can take up to 45 seconds for steam to be produced.

uIt takes a few seconds for steam to enter the cleaning pad. The steam mop will now glide easily over the surface to be sanitised/cleaned.

uPush and pull the steam mop slowly across the floor to thoroughly steam clean each section.

Note: During use you may turn off the steam pump by return- ing the handle to the upright position, this convenient feature will allow you to place the steam mop on the resting mat for a short time so that you may move items of furniture, then continue cleaning without the need to switch the appliance off.

uWhen you have finished using the steam mop, return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn it ‘OFF’, place it on the resting mat (7) and wait until the steam mop cools down. (approximately five minutes)

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