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English-6
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet and let it cool down completely.
2. Do not immerse unit or any of its parts in water. The only part that can be washed
with water is the water tank and its cap (if needed).
3. Remove water tank and dispose of water.
4. Remove any lint that might get trapped on the bristle brush.
5. Wipe unit and nozzle faceplate with a damp smooth cloth
6. To dispose of any remaining water inside the unit, remove the rod and the hose and
take unit to the sink. Remove the water tank. Remove drainage plug located under
the unit by unscrewing it counterclockwise and dispose of any remaining water
through the drain. CAUTION: ENSURE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED.
7. NOZZLE CERAMIC FACEPLATE: Residue on the Nozzle Ceramic Faceplate can be
wiped off with a cloth soaked in a solution of water and vinegar.
8. REMOVABLE WATER TANK: Empty any water that remains in the water tank.
Rinse the water tank with fresh water several times.
9. HOUSING: The housing can be cleaned with a moist cloth and then wiped dry. Other
than the recommended cleaning, no further user maintenance should be necessary.
If for any reason your Garment Steamer should require repairs, do not try to fix it
yourself. Send it to an Oster Authorized Service Center.
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM
POTENTIAL CAUSE
SOLUTION
Unit is no working
• Electric circuit breaker is down
or unit is not connected to a
working outlet.
• Make sure unit is properly plugged in to
a working outlet.
• If unit still does not work, take it to the
nearest Authorized Oster
®
Service
Center for examination and repair.
Hose is making a loud
noise and low steam is
being generated
• Hose might be bent or kinked
blocking the steam flow during
operation.
• Straighten hose and let steam flow back
freely.
Water is dripping from /
through the nozzle
• You are not steaming in an
upright position.
• The nozzle is damaged.
• Ensure to use the nozzle in an upright
position.
• Take unit to an Authorized Oster
®
Service Center to have the nozzle
replaced.
Water and steam is
dripping between hose
connector and hose
receptacle
• Hose is not tightly attached.
• Sealing ring is damaged.
• Screw in connector tightly to the hose
receptacle.
• Take unit to an Authorized Oster
®
Service Center to replace the sealing
ring.
Water is flowing out of
the water tank
• Water tank is broken/cracked or
has a hole.
• Take unit to an Authorized Oster
®
Service Center to replace the water tank
for a new one.
Water inside tank is hot • Water pipe is clogged.
• Clean up the deposits.
Steam flow is lower
than usual
• Low pressure is being
generated due to low voltage.
• Water tube is clogged.
• Check electric circuit.
• Clean up the deposits.
No steam is being
released, but power
indicator light is on
• Steam generator is broken.
• Some electronic component
may be broken.
• Take unit to an Authorized Oster
®
Service Center for examination and
repair.