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TIPS ON HOW TO USE YOUR
SYSTEM
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 600m1. of water and
shake the cleaner vigorously. Tilt the cleaner
upside down to empty the boiler of water and any
scale deposits.
Descalinq 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
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Use tap water for all your cleaning needs.
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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
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For vertical surfaces. wipe with a towel from the
top down, in this way the dirty water will not soil
surfaces already cleaned.
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Avoid changing brushes back and forth while
cleaning.
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Start with the smallest brush to clean tight spots
and corners first.
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Use a towel to wipe dirt as soon as possible,
otherwise it will dry and re-adhere to the
surface.
TIPS ON HOW TO USE YOUR
SYSTEM
Wood, Vinyl and Marble Floors
Use the Floor Brush. Move the Floor Brush across
the floor as if you are mopping. When one side of
the towel is soiled, turn the steam pocket frame and
use the other side. If you are working on a very
dirty area, you can move the steam pocket over
the area slowly, several times. If it is a wood floor,
move fast to avoid heat or moisture buildup in the
wood.
T o C l e a n W a x e d F l o o r s : U s e t h e Floor
Brush with quick strokes. This will cause the dirt
to be removed but not 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 fast on vinyl.
Tile Floors: Use the concentrator with the bristle
brush attached to an extension. Have the Floor
Brush ready as well. Clean the grout between the
tiles with the bristle brush. Remove the bristle brush
and attach the Floor Brush, move the Floor
Brush across the floor to clean the tile and
remove excess moisture and residue. Do not let
the area dry before you wipe with a towel.
Spot Cleaning (Carpets)
Use the concentrator with or without the bristle
brush. Move slowly over the soiled area, allowing the
steam to penetrate. Agitate with bristle brush or
clean towel. Dab the spot with the towel (do not rub).
Repeat as necessary to remove stain. V a c u u m
o n l y a f t e r t h e c a r p e t h a s completely dried.
Always test color fastness of carpet in an
inconspicuous area before cleaning. If your
steam cleaner fails to remove stubborn stains a
commercially available carpet shampoo may be
required. Do NOT add cleaning solutions, scented
perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to the water
