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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Removing the carpet glider (Fig. G)
Caution!
Always wear suitable shoes when changing the
cleaning pad on your steam mop. Do not wear slippers or
open toed footwear.
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Return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the
steam mop 'OFF'.
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Wait until the steam mop cools down (approximately 5
minutes).
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Place the front of your shoe onto the carpet glider removal
tab (15) and press down firmly.
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Lift the steam mop up off the carpet glider (8).
Caution!
Always place your steam mop with the handle (4)
supported in the upright position when stationary and make
sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.
The Delta Head (Fig. H)
This Steam Mop incorporates a built in delta head which
enables you to access into tight corners and narrow gaps.
Caution!
Always wear suitable shoes when accessing the
delta head on your steam mop. Do not wear slippers or open
toed footwear.
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Return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the
steam mop 'OFF'.
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Wait until the steam mop cools down (approximately 5
minutes).
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Place the front of your shoe onto the steam head removal
tab (17) and press down gently.
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Lift the delta head (16) up off the steam head (5).
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Fit the delta head cleaning pad to the bottom of the delta
head.
Note:
Remove the cleaning pad before re-fitting the delta
head to the steam head.
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To refit the delta head, place the tip of the delta head into
the steam head then press down firmly ensuring that the
delta head clicks into place.
Caution!
Always place your steam mop with the handle (4)
supported 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
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To 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.
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To 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 with the handle (4) supported 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.
Autoselect™ Technology
This steam mop is fitted with an Autoselect™ dial (2) which
shows various cleaning applications. They are used to select
the correct operating mode for your particular cleaning opera-
tion.
Using the Autoselect™ dial (2), choose from one of the
following applications:
Wood/Laminate
Stone/Marble
Tiles/Vinyl
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. For convenience the steam mop will
remember the last setting you chose.
Steam burst (Fig. I)
The steam mop is equipped with a steam burst button to aid in
the removal of stubborn marks and stains.
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During use, press the steam burst button (20) to apply
extra cleaning power.
Note:
The steam burst will last for 10 seconds then the steam
mop will return to the chosen setting.
Hints for optimum use
General
Caution!
Never use the steam mop without first attaching a
cleaning pad.
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During use you can use the cable management clip (11) to
keep your cable out of the way of the work area.
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Always vacuum or sweep the floor before using the steam
mop.
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The easiest way to use the appliance is to tilt the handle
to a 45º angle and clean slowly, covering a small area at a
time.
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Do 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.