USAGE SUGGESTIONS FOR SHARK STEAM BLASTER
Important User Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Shark Steam Blaster, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
Please note that this steam cleaner has a “flow through injection” type boiler and is not a pressurized system. It will take approximately
1. | Read all instructions before using your |
| Shark Steam Blaster. |
2. | Use the system only for its intended use. |
3. | To protect against a risk of electric shock, |
| do not immerse any part of the system in |
| water or other liquids. |
4. | Never yank cord to disconnect from |
| outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to |
| disconnect. |
5. | Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. |
| Let the system cool completely before |
| putting away. Use “Cord Storage Hooks” for |
| power cord. |
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not leave the Shark Steam Blaster |
plugged in when unattended. Unplug the |
electrical cord when not in use and before |
servicing or refilling water tank. |
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close |
attention is necessary when used by or near |
children, pets or plants. |
• Use only as described in this manual. Use |
only manufacturer’s recommended |
accessories. |
• Do not pull cord, use cord as a handle, close |
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 demineralized/distilled water.
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.
Temperature
•The vapor temperature at the tip of
the nozzle is between 220°F and 240°F.
•The temperature of the vapor falls to 100 °F at a distance of 10 inches from the nozzle.
CAUTION: A towel wrapped around the brush can become hot enough to burn. Make sure that you let the towel cool off before touching it or changing it.
Using Towels
Note: We strongly recommend the use of two (2) 100 % cotton towels layered one on top of the other.
• For best results use 100% cotton white |
•Using scented fabric softener while washing the towels will cause the scent to be released into the air when using the towels with your steam system.
Wood, Vinyl and Marble Floors
Use the floor brush with a 100% cotton terry cloth attached, ( see page 7 for details). Move the brush slowly in back and forth motions. When the towel is soiled, you can turn the towel over or replace it with a clean towel. If you are working on a very dirty area, we recommend that you move the brush over the area slowly, several times. If it is a wood floor, do NOT leave the unit stationary for any length of time to avoid heat or moisture
To Clean Waxed Floors: Install a clean towel(s) on the floor brush, work quickly. The towel will absorb the dirt but not remove the wax.
Vinyl Floors: Do not allow heat to buildup in any kind of vinyl, since it can soften it enough to affect its texture. Work quickly on vinyl. Use two (2) towels on floor brush.
6. Always disconnect system from electrical |
outlet when filling or emptying water tank |
and when not in use. |
7. Do not operate the system with a damaged |
cord or plug, or if the appliance or any other |
part of the system has been dropped or |
damaged. To avoid the risk of electric |
shock, do not disassemble or attempt to |
repair the Shark Steam Blaster. Return |
the system to |
(see warranty) for examination and repair. |
Incorrect |
risk of electrical shock or injury to persons |
when the Shark Steam Blaster is used. |
8. Close supervision is necessary for any |
appliance being used by or near children. |
Do not leave the system unattended while |
connected. |
9. Burns can occur from touching hot metal |
parts, hot water or steam. Do not turn |
upside down as there may be hot water in |
the unit. Never direct steam at any person. |
The steam is very hot and can cause burns. |
10.Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
11.This appliance is intended only for household use. Follow all user instructions in this manual.
12.Never use any chemicals or substance other than tap water in the machine. Use of chemicals may damage the machine. Use of chemicals will automatically void your warranty.
a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp |
edges or corners. Keep cord away from |
heated surfaces. |
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with |
inadequate current carrying capacity. |
• Turn off all controls as applicable before |
unplugging from electrical outlet. |
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, |
grasp the plug, not the cord. |
• Do not handle plug or steam cleaner with wet |
hands or operate without shoes. |
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not |
use with any opening blocked. |
• Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry |
area. |
• Keep your work area well lit. |
• When in use, never turn the appliance over |
or on its side. Never direct steam towards |
people, animals or plants. |
• Do not immerse the steam cleaner into water |
or other liquids. Always unplug the power |
cord from the electrical socket when filling the |
steam cleaner. |
• 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. Use tap water or distilled/purified |
water if the tap water in your area is very hard. |
terry cloth towels. |
• Use correct size (8” x 17”) of towel to |
allow you to wrap the towel over the |
ends of the brush and clip it under the |
spring loaded towel clips. |
• The purpose of using towels is to |
absorb the moisture and dirt being |
removed. Always use dry towels. A |
wet towel will smear the dirt. |
• Wash towels with strong detergent |
and bleach. |
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Tile Floors: For tile and marble floors only, if there is an area of the floor which is excessively dirty, you may remove the towels and agitate the area with the brush bristles directly. Do not let the area dry. Wipe immediately with a clean cloth. Re- clean with brush and towels in place.
Note: Do not use steam cleaner on hardwood or vinyl floor without towels installed on the floor brush.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
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