Black & Decker BDH1855SM Instruction Manual page 9

Do not store with a wet pad as this can damage your floor. always place the steam mop
with the handle (4) in the upright position when stationary and make sure the steam mop is
turned off when not in use.
• Always vacuum or sweep the floor before using the steam mop.
• The easiest way to use the steam mop 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 them with a mild detergent and some
water before using the steam mop.
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• Place a cleaning pad (6) on the floor with the 'hook & loop' side facing up.
• lightly press it down onto the cleaning pad.
• Plug the steam mop electric cord into the outlet.
• Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15 seconds for the steam mop to heat up.
• Press the smartselect
• Pulling the handle tube back will activate the steam pump. After a few seconds steam
will start to come out of the steam head.
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If the system has been run dry it may take up to 30 seconds to prime the
system on first use.
• It takes a few seconds for steam to enter the cleaning pad. The steam mop will now
glide easily over the surface to be sanitized/cleaned.
• Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the floor to thoroughly steam clean each section.
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During use you may turn off the steam pump by returning the handle to the
upright position, this convenient feature will allow you to put the steam mop down for a
short time so that you may move items of furniture, then continue cleaning without the
need to switch the appliance off.
• When you have finished using the steam mop, return the handle tube to the upright
position and turn it 'OFF', and wait until the steam mop cools down (approximately five
minutes).
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To effectively sanitize an area, the lift and
reach head with microfiber pad must be used.
• Remove the hand-held steam cleaner (3) from the
steam mop body (11).
• Attach the required accessory.
• Plug hand-held steam cleaner electric cord into the outlet.
• Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15
seconds for the hand-held steam cleaner to heat up.
• Lift the lock off (24) and pull the trigger switch (25)to activate the steam pump. After a
few seconds steam will start to come out of the accessory.
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During use you may turn off the steam pump by returning the handle to the
upright position, this convenient feature will allow you to put the steam mop down for a
short time so that you may move items of furniture, then continue cleaning without the
need to switch the appliance off.
• When you have finished using the hand held steam cleaner, release the trigger switch
and turn it 'OFF.' Wait until it cools (approximately five minutes) before reattaching to
steam mop body.
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• Return the handle tube (4) to the upright position and turn the
steam mop 'OFF'.
• Wait until the steam mop cools down. (approximately five
minutes)
• Unplug the steam mop from the wall outlet.
• Empty the water tank (3).
• Remove the hand-held unit and empty the water tank.
• Remove the cleaning pad (6) and wash it so that it is ready for the
next use. (Take care to follow the wash care instructions printed
on the cleaning pad).
• Wrap the electric cord around the cord hooks (26 & 27).
button (2) until the required setting is reached.
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