Operation; Switching On/Off - Black & Decker HSMC1300FX Instruction Manual

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WARNING: Your water tank has a 0.5 litre capacity.
Do not over fill the tank.
nOTE: Ensure the filler cap is firmly secured.
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OPERATION


CAUTION: For floor use only; do not use the unit
upside down.

Switching on/off

nOTE: It takes approximately 15 seconds for the steam
mop to heat up.
• To switch the appliance on, press the ON/OFF button
then turn the SmartSelect
• To switch the appliance off, turn the SmartSelect
off, then press the ON/OFF button.
nOTE: Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for any period of time. Do not store with a wet pad
as this can damage your floor. Make sure the steam mop is
turned off and unplugged when not in use.
nOTE: Always empty the water tank after use.
SmartSelect Dial
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The steam mop is equipped with a SmartSelect
which shows various hard surface cleaning applications. To
change the application, turn the SmartSelect
correct operating mode for your particular hard floor surface
is selected.
nOTE: The dial has an "off" position. There will be no steam
flow when the dial is turned to this position
nOTiCE: For garments and carpet, set the dial to the
Wood/Laminate setting.
nOTE: Do not use on any unsealed hard floor surfaces.
Additionally, on surfaces that have been treated with wax
or some no wax floors, the sheen may be removed by
the heat and steam action. It is always recommended to
test an isolated area of the surface to be cleaned before
proceeding. We also recommend that you check the use
and care instructions from the floor manufacturer.
Using the SmartSelect dial, choose from one of the
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following applications. The steam mop will select the
correct volume of steam required for your particular
cleaning operation.
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.dial 3 to the desired setting.
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.dial to
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dial 3
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dial until the
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Steam Mop cleaning
1. Place a cleaning pad
loop' side facing up.
2. Lightly press it down onto the cleaning pad.
3. Plug the steam mop electric cord into the outlet.
4. Press the ON/OFF button
seconds for the steam mop to heat up.
5. Turn the SmartSelect
activate the steam pump. After a few seconds steam
will start to come out of the steam floor head at the rate
corresponding to the SmartSelect Dial setting..
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nOTE: If the system has been run dry it may take up to 30
seconds to prime the system on first use.
nOTE: 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.
6. Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the floor to
thoroughly steam clean each section.
7. When you have finished using the steam mop, turn the
SmartSelect
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until the steam mop cools down (approximately five
minutes).
Steam Glove

WARNING: Always use the steam glove as shown in
figure I, with your hand inside the protective glove.

WARNING: Never attempt to use the steam glove by
gripping it externally as shown in figure J. This will
result in scalding.

WARNING: Avoid using the steam glove in tight
corners as shown in figure K.

WARNING: Should a problem occur during use, use
the quick release tab
glove from your hand as shown in figure L.
Figure I
18 on the floor with the 'hook &
. It takes approximately 15
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dial 3 to the desired setting to
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dial to off, unplug the steam mop, and wait
12 to quickly remove the steam