Hints For Optimum Use; Steam Cleaning With The Mop; Carpet Refreshing - Black & Decker FSMH1621 Original Instructions Manual

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Hints for optimum use

General
Caution! Never use the steam mop without first attaching a
cleaning pad.
During steam mop use you can use the cable manage-
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ment clip (17) to keep your cable out of the way of the
work area..
Always vacuum or sweep the floor before using the steam
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mop.
The easiest way to use the machine is to tilt the handle to
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a 45˚ angle and clean slowly, covering a small area at a
time.
Do not use chemical cleaners with your steam mop. To
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remove stubborn stains from vinyl or linoleum floors, 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

Fit hand held steam cleaner (5) to the steam mop body
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(9).
Place a cleaning pad (12) on the floor with the 'hook &
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loop' side facing up.
Raise the steam mop off the resting mat (13) and lightly
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press it down onto the cleaning pad (12).
Place the steam mop on the resting mat.
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Connect the steam mop to the mains.
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Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15
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seconds for the steam mop to heat up.
Press the Autoselect button (6) till the required setting is
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reached.
Pulling the handle (10) back will activate the steam pump.
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After a few seconds steam will start to come out of the
steam head.
Note: When first filled or after running dry it can take up to 45
seconds for steam to be produced.
It takes a few seconds for steam to enter the cleaning pad.
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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
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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 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.
When you have finished using the steam mop, return the
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handle (10) to the upright position and turn it 'OFF', place
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(Original instructions)
it on the resting mat (13) and wait until the steam mop
cools down. (approximately five minutes)
Caution! It is important to monitor the water level in the water
tank. To refill the water tank and continue to sanitise/clean, re-
turn the handle (10) to the upright position and turn the steam
mop 'OFF'. Unplug the unit from the electrical wall outlet, refill
the water tank (8).
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 (13) with the handle (10) in the upright position
when stationary and make sure the steam mop is turned off
when not in use.

Carpet refreshing

Place a cleaning pad (12) on the floor with the 'hook &
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loop' side facing up.
Raise the steam mop off the resting mat (13) and lightly
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press it down onto the cleaning pad (12).
Place the carpet glider (14) on the floor.
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Lightly press the steam mop down onto the carpet glider
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(14) until it clicks into place.
Place the steam mop on the resting mat. (13)
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Connect the steam mop to the mains.
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Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15
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seconds for the steam mop to heat up.
Press the Autoselect button (6) to the Wood/Laminate
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setting.
Pulling the handle (10) back will activate the steam pump.
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After a few seconds steam will start to come out of the
steam head.
Note: When first filled or after running dry it can take up to 45
seconds for steam to be produced.
Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the carpet to
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thoroughly refresh each section.
Note: During use you may turn off the steam pump by return-
ing the handle (10) to the upright position, this convenient
feature will allow you to place the steam mop on the resting
mat (13) so that you may move items of furniture with out the
need to switch the appliance off.
When you have finished using the steam mop, return the
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handle (10) to the upright position and turn it 'OFF', place
it on the resting mat (13) and wait until the steam mop
cools down. (approximately five minutes)
Caution! If steam is observed escaping from the join between
the hand held steam cleaner and the steam mop body, switch
off and disconnect the unit from the mains supply. Allow to
cool. Remove the hand held steam cleaner from the steam
mop body. Inspect the seal (22) on the steam nozzle (4) and
hose (23) (fig. H). If the seal is missing or damaged then