Black & Decker FSMH16151 Carpet Cleaner User Manual


 
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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
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 (10) 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 rst lled or after running dry it can take up to 45
seconds for steam to be produced.
Autoselect
TM
Technology (Fig. I)
This steam mop is tted with an Autoselect
TM
button (6)
which shows various cleaning applications. They are used to
select the correct operating mode for your particular cleaning
operation.
Using Autoselect
TM
, choose from one of the following applica-
tions by pressing the autoselect button (6) until the required
setting is selected:
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.
u During use, press the steam burst button (25) to apply
extra cleaning power.
Note: The steam burst will last for 10 seconds then the steam
mop will return to the chosen setting.
Switching on and off (Hand held steam cleaner)
(Fig. M)
u To switch the appliance on, press the ON/OFF button (1).
It takes approximately 15 seconds for the hand held steam
cleaner to heat up.
Note: When the hand held steam cleaner is rst turned on
the water reservoir will glow red. Once the hand held steam
cleaner is ready to use the water reservoir will glow blue.
u Lift the lock off switch (2) and pull the trigger switch (3).
After a few seconds steam will be produced.
u To switch the appliance off, release the trigger switch (3)
then press the ON/OFF button (1).
Caution! Always empty the hand held steam cleaner after
use.
Caution! Steam may continue to be produced for a short time
after the trigger switch (3) is released, this is normal. Switch
off and allow the unit to cool before removing any accessories.
Hints for optimum use
General
Caution! Never use the steam mop without rst attaching a
cleaning pad.
u During steam mop use you can use the cable manage-
ment clip (17) to keep your cable out of the way of the
work area..
u Always vacuum or sweep the oor before using the steam
mop.
u The easiest way to use the machine is to tilt the handle to
a 45˚ angle and clean slowly, covering a small area at a
time.
u Do not use chemical cleaners with your steam mop. To
remove stubborn stains from vinyl or linoleum oors, you
can use the steam burst button to apply extra steam to
the area or pre-treat with a mild detergent and some water
before using the steam mop.
Steam cleaning with the mop
u Fit hand held steam cleaner (5) to the steam mop body
(9).
u Place a cleaning pad (12) on the oor with the ‘hook &
loop’ side facing up.
u Lightly press the steam mop down onto the cleaning pad
(12).
u Connect the steam mop to the mains.
u Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15
seconds for the steam mop to heat up.
u Press the Autoselect
TM
button (6) till the required setting is
reached.
u Pulling the handle (10) back will activate the steam pump.
After a few seconds steam will start to come out of the
steam head.
Note: When rst lled or after running dry it can take up to 45
seconds for steam to be produced.
u It takes a few seconds for steam to enter the cleaning pad.
The steam mop will now glide easily over the surface to be
sanitised/cleaned.
u Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the oor to
thoroughly steam clean each section.
Note: During use you may turn off the steam pump by return-
ing the handle to the upright position, this convenient feature
will allow you to leave the steam mop for a short time so that
you may move items of furniture, then continue cleaning
without the need to switch the appliance off.