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necessary to remove the water and clean the container. Follow
the steps for care and cleaning.
FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER
(PRIOR TO PLUGGING IN THE APPLIANCE)
Remove the water container with the handle and turn upside
down. Unscrew the valve in the center of the base. Fill container
by holding container under a source of running cold water until
the container is filled to the desired level. Do not overfill. Screw
the valve cap onto the water container and return the container
to the upright position. Place the water container onto the base
and make certain it is seated properly in the cavity.
DO NOT FILL THE CONTAINER WITH HOT WATER
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAMER
cord wrap hook
removable 2.5 liter
water tank with
integrated came
handle
removable double
insulated hose
collapsable pole
T - nozzle
• 80 minutes steam time
• up to 1500 watts powerful
steam generation
• 60 seconds fast heat-up
OPERATING THE STEAMER
1. Make sure all hose connections are secure and tight.
2. Make sure the rod is fully assembled and the hose is not
twisted or kinked.
3. Plug the power cord into a normal electrical outlet.
4. Turn the switch to the "I" position or "II" position for high or
low steam rate.
5. The indicator will light to indicate when power is on.
6. Steam will be produced from the nozzle in about one minute.
Caution: Hose will be hot when in use. Avoid prolonged
contact
.
7. Should the water container run out of water, the unit with
automatically turn on and off, cycling the indicator lamp on
and off.
8. Switch off the unit for end of use or refilling the water
container for reoperation.
CLEANING AND STORING
1. Turn the switch to the "OFF" position and unplug from the
power source.
2. Wait for the steamer to cool completely for at least 30
minutes.
3. Unplug power cord and gently wrap abound built-in cord wrap
for storage.
4. Remove the steamer hose.
5. Remove the water container from unit, unscrew valve and
empty unused contents. Allow to air dry.
6. Remove excess water from the reservoir by lifting the unit and
pouring into a sink.
7. Replace water container.
8. Store the unit.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES
During operation, the steamer hose may gurgle.
This is a normal result of condensation collection
inside the hose. Simply lift the handle upward
until the hose is extended to its full height. The
gurgling will stop when the excess moisture
inside the hose has had a chance to drain back
into the base.
DECALCIFICATION
If the appliance begins to produce steam more slowly than usual,
stops producing steam and then starts again, or if the low water
indicator light illuminate even when the water tank is full , you
may need to decalcify your steamer.
Decalcification refers to removing the calcium deposits which
form over time on the metal parts of the steamer.
For best performance, decalcify the unit from time to time .The
frequency depends upon the hardness of the water used and
frequency of use.
To decalcify, fill the water tank with a solution of 1/3 white vinegar
and 2/3 water and replace the tank into its cavity in the steamer
housing. Place the attachment head over a sink and switch the
steamer to ‘II’ run until half the amout has steamed(1 liter). Turn
the steamer to the ‘OFF’ positon, unplug from electrical outlet,
and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
Unscrew the drain hole cap on the base, and than place the main
unit at normal operation position, insert the water tank into the
base that water will drain out from the drain hole and bringing
with limescale. Finally, fastened up the drain hole cap.
Repeat the above procedure as many times as necessary until a
normal steam rate returns, usually 2-3 times. With each repeated
cycle, use a fresh solution of vinegar and water. Run one cycle
of fresh, cold water after the completion of decalcification before
using the steamer again to steam garments.
HOW TO STEAM
Grasp the steam nozzle with the steam jets facing away from
you. Begin at the bottom of the fabric to allow the steam to rise
inside and outside, removing wrinkles, slowly move the nozzle
from the bottom to the top of the fabric. Remove the nozzle from
the garment and smooth the fabric with your free hand. Some
fabrics are best steamed on the underside of the material. This
will allow the fibers of the fabric to relax, eliminating wrinkles.
NOTE:
Test fabric for color fastness in an inconspicuous spot.
Drape linens, towels, handkerchiefs and napkins over a rod or
place on a towel rack, Heavier fabrics may require repeated
steaming. Repeat as necessary with practice, you will gain
speed and efficiency, You will soon learn which fabrics require
multiple steam applications.
Do not directly touch velvet or silk with the steam head.
Always steam with hose in upright position, so any
condensation is free to flow back into the steamer.
If you steam with hose not upright, condensation will collect
inside the hose. This will cause gurgling and some water
droplets to form near the steam jets on the handle. To avoid
this, frequently lift the steam handle upward until the hose is
extended to its full height.
TO STEAM DRAPES
Wash and dry drapes as directed according to fabric type. Re-
hang drapes and steam drapes when in place.
TROUBLE
-
SHOOTING THE STEAMER
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Steamer fails to
heat
S t e a m e r n o t
plugged in
Plug into electrical outlet
No steam
Water level is low
Turn switch to "OFF"
and refill water container
Water drips from
nozzle
Condensation in
hose
Hold the hose vertically
and allow water to drain
back into unit
Nozzle gurgles
Condensation in
hose
Hold the hose vertically
and allow water to drain
back into unit
Poor steam
performance
S t e a m e r n o t
plugged in
Plug into electrical outlet
Note: Minerals in water will vary in different areas. To insure
continued operation of the steamer, never store without
cleaning and removing excess water from the reservoir
and water container.