Euro-Pro Shark S3300 Guide D'utilisation page 6

TIPS ON HOW TO USE YOUR SYSTEM
Care and Maintenance
If you consistently use demineralized or
distilled water, cleaning the tank is
unnecessary.
Rinsing Out the Steam Cleaner
Normally, a periodic rinse of your steam
cleaner will free it from deposits. This is
recommended every 10-15 tankfulls, to
free up any scale deposits from the tank.
Fill the boiler with 20 oz. of water and
shake the cleaner vigorously. Tilt the
cleaner upside down to empty the boiler
of water and any scale deposits.
Descaling Your Steam Cleaner
If the tap water in you area contains a
high level of calcium deposits and you
have been using tap water to do your
steam cleaning, you should descale your
unit after 10-15 tankfulls.
To Descale the Steam Cleaner
1. Unplug the steam cleaner from the
power source before you descale the
boiler. Allow to cool.
2. Fill the boiler with 1 part vinegar and
5 parts water and leave overnight or
for a period of approximately 8 hours.
Do not screw the safety/filler cap
onto the steam cleaner while you are
descaling the boiler. Do not use the
steam cleaner while descaling
solution is inside the boiler.
3. After the period of soaking, turn the
steam cleaner upside down to empty
solution from the boiler. Due to the
fact that a small amount of solution
will be left in the boiler, it is necessary
to rinse the boiler out with clean water
2 or 3 times. Your steam cleaner is
now ready for use.
Water
• Use tap water for all your cleaning
needs.
• However, if you live in an area with
hard water, use de-mineralized /
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 with a
towel 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.
• Use a towel to wipe dirt as soon as
possible, otherwise it will dry and
re-adhere to the surface.
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TIPS ON HOW TO USE YOUR SYSTEM
Wood, Vinyl and Marble Floors
Use the steam pocket. Move the steam
pocket across the floor as if you are
mopping. When one side of the towel is
soiled, turn the steam pocket frame and
use the other side. If you are working
on a very dirty area, you can move the
steam pocket over the area slowly,
several times. If it is a wood floor, move
fast to avoid heat or moisture buildup in
the wood.
To Clean Waxed Floors: Use the
steam pocket with quick strokes. This
will cause the dirt to be removed but not
the wax.
Vinyl Floors: Do not allow heat to
buildup in any kind of vinyl, since it can
soften it enough to affect its texture.
Work fast on vinyl.
Tile Floors: Use the concentrator with
the bristle brush attached to an
extension. Have the steam pocket
ready as well. Clean the grout between
the tiles with the bristle brush. Remove
the bristle brush and attach the steam
pocket, move the steam pocket across
the floor to clean the tile and remove
excess moisture and residue. Do not let
the area dry before you wipe with a
towel.
Spot Cleaning (Carpets)
Use the concentrator with or without the
bristle brush. Move slowly over the soiled
area, allowing the steam to penetrate.
Agitate with bristle brush or clean towel.
Dab the spot with the towel (do not rub).
Repeat as necessary to remove stain.
Vacuum only after the carpet has
completely dried.
Always test color fastness of carpet in an
inconspicuous area before cleaning.
If your steam cleaner fails to remove
stubborn stains a commercially available
carpet shampoo may be required. Do
NOT add cleaning solutions, scented
perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to
the water used in this appliance as this
may damage the unit or make it unsafe
for use.
CAUTION:
Always determine the color-
fastness of any fabric-especially with
reds or blues - by taking a clean, moist,
warm towel and gently rubbing a small
area as far down on the back or other out
of the way place on the furniture as
possible. If color comes off on the towel,
you may need to have the piece dry
cleaned.
Window, Glass Surfaces and Mirrors
Use the window squeegee. Work with
the vapor jet on using the top to bottom
movements. Use the squeegee with the
vapor off 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.
CAUTION:
When cleaning windows,
always avoid any sudden changes in
temperature to prevent glass breakage or
cracks.
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