Steam Cleaning; Technical Data - Black & Decker FSM1616 Instructions

ENGLISH
Always vacuum or sweep the floor before using the steam
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mop.
The easiest way to use the appliance is to tilt the handle
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to a 45º 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 pre-treat with a mild detergent and some water before
using the steam mop.

Steam Cleaning

Place a cleaning pad (6) on the floor with the velcro 'loop'
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side facing up.
Lightly press the steam mop down onto the cleaning pad
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(6).
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 steam operate button (2). After a few seconds,
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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
sanitized/cleaned.
Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the surface to
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thoroughly steam clean each section.
When you have finished using the steam mop, return
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the handle (4) to the upright position, making sure that it
is supported and turn it 'OFF'. Wait until the steam mop
cools down (approximately five minutes).
Caution! It is important to monitor the water level in the water
tank (3). To refill the water tank and continue to sanitize/
clean stand the mop upright making sure that the handle is
supported and turn the steam mop 'OFF'. Unplug the unit from
the electrical wall outlet, remove and refill the water tank (3).
Caution! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for any period of time. Always place the steam mop
with the handle (4) supported in the upright position when
stationary and make sure the steam mop is turned off when
not in use.
After use (Fig. F)
Turn the steam mop 'OFF'. turn the steam operation
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button (2) to off and then press the ON/OFF button (1).
Wait until the steam mop cools down.
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Unplug the steam mop from the electrical wall outlet.
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Empty the water tank.
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remove the cleaning pad (6) and wash it ready for next
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use.
Clip the supply cable around the cable tidy hooks (7 and
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8)
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(Original instructions)
There is a hanging bracket (10a) built into the hand grip
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(9) which allows your steam mop to be hung from a
suitable hook on the wall. Always ensure that your wall
hook is capable of supporting the weight of the steam mop
safely.

Technical Data

FM1616
(Type 1)
Voltage V 230
ac
Power W 1600
Tank
ml 350
Capacity
Weight kg 2.3
Troubleshooting
If your appliance seems not to operate properly, follow the
instructions below. If this does not solve the problem, please
contact your local BLACK+DECKER repair agent.
Problem Step
1.
The steam mop is not
turning on
2.
3.
4.
The steam mop is not
producing steam
5.
6.
The steam mop is
producing too
much steam during
use.
7.
The steam mop is
producing too
little steam during
use.
8.
The steam mop stops
producing steam
during use
9.
The steam mop stops
producing too little
steam during use
BDS1616R
(Type 1)
230
1600
350
2.3
Possible solution
Check the unit is
plugged in at the wall
socket.
Check the unit is
switched on using the
ON/OFF switch (1)
Check the fuse in the
plug.
Check the water tank
(3) is full and correctly
fitted.
NOTE: When first filled
or after running dry it
can take up to 45
seconds for steam to
be produced.
Check the steam
generation button is in
the ON position.
The steam mop has 3
settings. Vary
thumbwheel control dial
(10) to reduce the
amount of steam being
produced.
The steam mop has 3
settings. Vary
thumbwheel control dial
(10) to increase the
amount of steam being
produced.
Check step 1, then 2,
then 3.
Check step 4, then 2,
then 3