Auto Select - Black & Decker FSM1610 Original Instructions Manual

Removing the carpet glider (Fig. G) (FSM1620 Only)
Caution! Always wear suitable shoes when changing the
carpet glider on your steam mop. Do not wear slippers or
open toed footwear.
Return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the
u
steam mop 'OFF'.
Place the steam mop on the resting mat and wait until it
u
cools down. (approximately five minutes)
Place the front of your shoe onto the carpet glider removal
u
tab (15) and press down firmly.
Lift the steam mop up off the carpet glider (11).
u
Caution! Always place the steam mop on the resting mat (7)
with the handle (4) 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
To switch the appliance on, press the ON/OFF button (1).
u
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.
To switch the appliance off, press the ON/OFF button (1).
u
Caution! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for any period of time. Always place the steam mop on
the resting mat (7) with the handle (4) 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
TM
This steam mop is fitted with an Autoselect
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 follow-
TM
ing 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.
Hints for optimum use
General
Caution! Never use the steam mop without first attaching a
cleaning pad.
u
u
u
u
Steam cleaning
u
u
u
u
u
u
u
Note: When first filled or after running dry it can take up to 45
seconds for steam to be produced.
u
dial (2) which
TM
u
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 place the steam mop on the resting mat for
a short time so that you may move items of furniture, then
continue cleaning without the need to switch the appliance off.
u
(Original instructions)
During use you can use the cable management clip (10) to
keep your cable out of the way of the work area..
Always vacuum or sweep the floor before using the steam
mop.
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.
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.
Place a cleaning pad (6) on the floor with the 'hook & loop'
side facing up.
Raise the steam mop off the resting mat (7) and lightly
press it down onto the cleaning pad (6).
Place the steam mop on the resting mat.
Connect the steam mop to the mains.
Turn the Autoselect dial (2) to the required setting.
TM
Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15
seconds for the steam mop to heat up.
Pulling the handle (4) back will activate the steam pump.
After a few seconds steam will start to come out of the
steam head.
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.
Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the floor to
thoroughly steam clean each section.
When you have finished using the steam mop, return the
handle (4) to the upright position and turn it 'OFF', place it
on the resting mat (7) and wait until the steam mop cools
down. (approximately five minutes)
ENGLISH
5