Care and Maintenance
If you consistently use demineralized or distilled water, cleaning the tank is unnecessary.
Rinsing Out the Steam Cleaner
Normally, a periodic rinse of your steam cleaner will free it from deposits. This is recommended every 10-15 tankfulls, to free up any scale deposits from the tank. Fill the boiler with 20 oz. of water and shake the cleaner vigorously. Tilt the cleaner upside down to empty the boiler of water and any scale deposits.
Descaling Your Steam Cleaner
If the tap water in you area contains a high level of calcium deposits and you have been using tap water to do your steam cleaning, you should descale your unit after 10-15 tankfulls.
To Descale the Steam Cleaner
Step 1: Unplug the steam cleaner from the power source before you descale the boiler. Allow to cool.
Step 2: Fill the boiler with 1 part vinegar and 5 parts water and leave overnight or for a period of approximately 8 hours. Do not screw the safety/filler cap onto the steam cleaner while you are descaling the boiler.
Do not use the steam cleaner while descaling solution is inside the boiler.
Step 3: After the period of soaking, turn the steam cleaner upside down to empty solution from the boiler. Due to the fact that a small amount of solution will be left in the boiler, it is necessary to rinse the boiler out with clean water 2 or 3 times. Your steam cleaner is now ready for use.
Note: When storing your unit, always drain any residual water in the boiler and do not tighten the safety filler cap onto the unit. Always leave the safety filler cap loose on the unit when not in use.
Water
•Use tap water for all your cleaning needs.
•However, if you live in an area with hard water, use de-mineralized / 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 with a towel 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.
•Use a towel to wipe dirt as soon as possible, otherwise it will dry and re-adhere to the surface.
Components
On/Off Switch: The unit is “On” when the switch is in the “Pushed down” position. The light on the On/Off switch will illuminate when the unit is on. The unit is “Off” when the switch is in its “Up” position.
Heating Light (red): This light will illuminate when the unit is heating up the water.
Steam Ready Light (green): When this light is “On”, it indicates that the steam is ready to use.
Pressure Gauge: This helps you to
monitor the steam pressure in the unit as you are working.
CAUTION: Read the instructions for “Filling the Water Tank” before opening the Safety Cap.
CAUTION: Always unplug before
filling. ALLOW UNIT TO COOL
FOR FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES BEFORE REFILLING.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT add cleaning solutions, scented perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to the boiler in this appliance. Use tap water or distilled/purified water if the tap water in your area is very hard.
Assembly of Casters
The casters for your new steam cleaner are packed and shipped unassembled. To assemble the casters to the base of the steam cleaner, simply insert the caster stems onto one of the four (4) posts on the base and push downward with the palm of your hand. Repeat for the next three (3) casters.
Filling or Refilling Your Steam Cleaner With Water
IMPORTANT: Always insure that the unit is “UNPLUGGED” from the wall receptacle prior to initial filling or re-filling the water tank and has been allowed to cool for 15 minutes. Never attempt to fill this unit under a water tap, always use the filling funnel provided.
Step 1: Before refilling the steam cleaner, make sure that the unit is NOT plugged in and has been allowed to cool for fifteen (15) minutes.
Step 2: Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet and press the steam switch on the
hand grip to the “ON” position to vent any residual steam that is in the boiler. (Fig 1)
Step 3: Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet and turn the steam switch on the hand grip to the “OFF” position. (Fig. 1)
Step 4: Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Slowly turn the safety filler cap counter clockwise until it is removed.
Step 5: Place the funnel in the tank opening as illustrated in Fig. 2. For optimum
steam, it is recommended that no more than 84 US fluid ounces of water be added to a dry unit.
Do Not Overfill.
Step 6: Replace the
Safety Filler Cap.
WARNING: Allow unit to cool for
15 minutes before refilling. Fig. 2 When refilling the steam
cleaner while the boiler is still hot, there
is a risk that water will squirt back during filling and cause scalding. Extreme care should be taken when refilling the unit. Use caution when opening the Safety/Filler Cap as cap may become hot during use and escaping steam can cause scalding.
Step 7: Connect desired attachments onto the flexible steam hose.
Step 8: Plug the unit into a standard (120 volt, grounded) wall receptacle. Allow approximately 15 minutes for vapor to reach its working temperature and pressure. The green ready light will illuminate when the unit is ready for use. Always point nozzle outlet in a safe direction.
NOTE: When the steam cleaner has run out of water, steam output will cease.
