Nilfisk-ALTO 520 manual Technical data

					STEAMTEC 520
Below we have listed some examples of applications:						english
Floors	Tiles, stone fl oors, plastic		Marble: Never clean marble directly with the floor nozzle without a
Walls	fl oors, linoleum		cloth. It may be necessary to clean marble floors several times to
			completely remove old cleaning agents and grease stains. Select a
			low steam setting for this cleaning job. You can increase it as required.
			Tiles and ceramic floors: Black marks form in the crevices as a result of
			water and cleaning agents. Dust and other remains collect there. For daily
			cleaning stretch a fresh, clean cloth over the floor nozzle and secure it with
			the fastening clamps. Slide the floor nozzle gently over the floor. To use
			all of the cloth as far as possible, you can move it on the floor nozzle or
Walls	Tiles, washable wallpaper
			reverse it. If the dirt is stubborn, you may clean the floor directly with the
			fold out brush without a cloth. The bristles loosen the dirt from the crevices
			and remove it. Subsequently, cover the floor nozzle with a cloth again and
			wipe over the floor again.
Window	Windows, shop windows,		Window panes: Use the window nozzle. Apply steam from top to bottom.
cleaning	mirrors		Scrape the rubber strip over the glass without steam in order to remove the
			condensed water. Make sideways movements from top to bottom in order
			to avoid marks.
			CAUTION In winter the front sides of the windows must be preheated. Hold
			the nozzle 5-10 cm in front of the pane and allow the heat to act. Select a
			low steam setting for inside cleaning of the windows. A high steam setting
			can be used for outside cleaning.
Upholstery	Furniture, cars, boats		Fit the floor nozzle directly on to the steam gun and use it with a clean
			white cotton cloth. Work using quick steam spurts so that the fabric does
			not become soaked. Treat stubborn stains with patience. Carefully steam
			one particular spot for not longer than one minute. Then wait five minutes
			and repeat the cleaning. Make circular movements, sideways and back and
			forth movements so that steam penetrates into all upper layers of the fabric.
			Finish the cleaning by brushing the fabric in one direction to give the fabric
			an even appearance.
Textiles	Curtains, shower curtains,		The cleaner is excellently suited to smooth folds in clothes. It is sufficient
	freshening of outer cloth-		to steam the fabric from a certain distance. The steam smoothes the folds
	ing, stain removal		without soaking the fabric as other steam devices for fabrics do.
Sanitary	Fittings, baths, shower cu-		To clean a bath or shower, use the round brush to clean the rails of shower
installations	bicles and partitions, WCs,		cubicles and other parts that are difficult to access or very dirty. The win-
	sauna, kitchens1)		dow wiper is very efficient to clean areas covered with tiles.
			To clean sanitary installations, use the jet nozzle with or without the round
Kitchen fi t-	Grills1) , extractors1) ,
tings	kitchen cabinets, oven ac-		brush. Use a sponge or kitchen paper to remove excessive moisture and
			remaining dirt.
	cessories
Furniture	Window frames, furniture,		Blinds: Use the small round nylon brush. Move the brush so long over the
	decorative beams, lamps1),		surface until steam penetrates it.
	chimney bricks, blinds,		Blinds made of PVC must be treated quickly with steam. In the case of
	glass cabinets		blinds made of fabric, test the material beforehand for colour fastness.
Cars	Dashboards, upholstery,		To clean the inside of your car, use the floor brush with a cloth for uphol-
	door hinges, wheel rims		stery and other parts and follow the instructions for domestic cleaning. Do
	Aluminium/steel		not use the brush without a cloth when you clean leather parts. For hub
			caps it is best to use the jet nozzle with the round brush attachment.
Bicycles,	Frames, wheel rims,
motorbikes	spokes, saddles
1) Do not use the steam jet to clean switches, sockets, controllers, etc. and other electrical parts on electrical cleaners.
Technical data
Voltage		220/240 V ; 50/60 Hz		Tank volume	2 l
Fuse		10 A		Max. temperature	142 °C
Power consumption		1450 W		Working pressure	3.8 bar
Type of protection (splash		IP X4
water protected)

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