Shark SC618 Owner's Manual page 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Tips On How To Use Your Steam
Cleaner
Water
• Use tap water for all your cleaning
needs.
• If you live in an area with hard water,
use demineralized/distilled water
when steaming light colored fabrics
to eliminate the possibility of hard
water stains.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT add cleaning
solutions, scented perfumes, oils or any
other chemicals to the water used in this
appliance. Use tap water or
distilled/purified water if the tap water
in your area is very hard.
Efficient Work
• For vertical surfaces, wipe always
from the top down, in this way the
dirty water will not soil surfaces
already cleaned.
• Avoid changing brushes back and
forth while cleaning. Start with the
smallest brush to clean tight spots
and corners first.
• Wipe dirt as soon as possible,
otherwise it will dry and re-adhere
to the surface.
Hints
The Steam Bottle has many uses
many of which will not be mentioned
in this owner's manual. This is meant
only to give you a general idea of
what can be achieved with the unit.
However, the ways in which to use the
units and the brushes are in most
cases universal. It is most helpful to
always have a terry cloth towel or
paper towel ready to use for removal
of moisture and residue. 100% white
cotton towels work best.
You can clean the brushes with your
steam cleaner. When cleaning the
brushes, use a pair of pliers to hold
the brushes or place in the basket of
your dishwasher.
Note: Wipe immediately before the
cleaned area dries. When cleaning
the oven, use the nylon detail brush to
clean around the elements, drip trays,
crevices, and hard to reach areas.
Care & Maintenance
CAUTION:
This appliance
must be unplugged from the
electrical outlet before performing any
cleaning or maintenance tasks on the
unit.
• Let the appliance cool down
completely before cleaning or storing.
• Empty all water from the water tank
after each use.
• Store in a dry, cool place with the
filling hole open.
• A periodic rinse of your steam cleaner
will free it from deposits. This is
recommended every 10 tankfulls
to free up any scale deposits. Fill the
water tank with water and shake
vigorously. Drain water.
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USAGE SUGGESTIONS FOR STEAM BOTTLE
Window, Glass Surfaces and Mirrors
Use the squeegee. Work with the vapor jet
using top to bottom movements. Use the
squeegee to clear the water from the glass.
To do this without leaving streaks, use
lateral movements from the top to the
bottom of the surface. Do not use on cold
glass.
CAUTION:
When cleaning
windows, always avoid any
sudden changes in temperature to
prevent glass breakage or cracks.
Fiberglass or Stainless Steel Surfaces
Use the nylon detail brush. Slowly move
the brush over the surface to be cleaned.
The vapor will emulsify the dirt and
grease on the surface. Follow behind
with the cloth towel over the brush to
remove excess moisture and residue.
Tip: An old idea for polishing stainless
steel is to wipe it down with seltzer soda
water after it is cleaned.
Bathroom Areas
To clean the bathtub or shower area, use
the nylon detail brush for grout, shower
door tracks, hard to get areas and heavily
soiled areas. The squeegee will be the
most efficient way to clean the rest of the
area. Allow plenty of time for the heat to
penetrate the surface. This is especially
helpful in the shower area if there is tile or
grout.
To clean sanitary fixtures, use
concentrator nozzle with or without nylon
bristle brush. Use a towel to wipe up
excess moisture and residue.
To clean the sink and faucets, use nylon
detail brush.
Soap Scum
Soap scum dissolves almost immediately
under a combination of heat and
moisture. Rinse the surface with a small
amount of water afterwards or go back
over it once more with a cloth towel.
Note: Soap scum sometimes will develop
a hard surface from waterborne minerals.
If this is the case, use the nylon detail
brush to break up this surface - or spray
or wipe first with lemon, vinegar or seltzer
soda water to soften the minerals.
Moving too slowly can dry out the soap
scum and cause it to granulate on the
surface. The surface will have a gritty
feel. If this happens, apply vapor to the
surface with the nylon bristle brush again
and re-clean.
Blinds
Use the nylon detail brush to clean blinds.
Move the brush over the surface, allowing
enough time for the vapor to penetrate.
Work quickly on PVC blinds. Test for
color fastness on fabric blinds before
using.
Refrigerator
Use the concentrator nozzle alone to blow
away dirt in the ice machine and on door
seals. The vapor will not dry out or crack
the seals as chemicals often do. Can
openers and other kitchen equipment can
be easily cleaned with the nylon detail
brush on the concentrator nozzle to get
into all the nooks and crannies.
To clean microwaves or other small
appliances use the nylon detail brush for
small areas. Do not inject steam into the
vent openings of the product.
CAUTION
: When cleaning small
electrical appliances always unplug
them from outlet before cleaning.
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