Black & Decker FSMH1300FX Mode D'emploi page 9

Setting Mop
Wood/
Laminate
Tiles/Vinyl
Stone/
Marble
The steam mop will select the correct volume of steam
required for your particular cleaning operation.
Note: Always check you are using the correct setting before
using your steam mop.
Attaching the hose and accessories to the hand
held steam cleaner
Warning! Inspect the seal between the connection point on
the hand held steam cleaner and the steam hose (12) before
each use. If the seal malfunctions or is damaged, please
contact your nearest authorised repair agent. Do not use the
appliance.
Attaching the hose (Fig. H)
Press the steam hose release button (17) on the steam
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hose (12).
Connect the steam hose (12) to the hand held steam
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cleaner and release the steam hose release button (17)
making sure it clicks into place.
Important! Ensure that the steam hose (12) is securely
connected to the hand held steam cleaner. If steam escapes
from the joint, the hose is incorrectly fitted. Switch off, allow
the unit to cool then remove and refit the hose.
Warning! The unit should be switched off before the hose is
fitted.
Attaching accessories (Fig I)
Align the lugs on the steam nozzle (12) with the recesses
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on the accessory.
Press the accessory onto the steam nozzle and twist anti-
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clockwise until the accessory clicks into place.
Important! All accessories must be attached to the steam
hose (12) for use.
Removing the hose and accessories
Warning! The steam hose (12), Steam nozzle and
accessories become hot during use. Allow the unit and all
accessories to cool before attempting to remove.
Removing an accessory
Twist the accessory clockwise then pull away from the
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hose (12).
Hand held
Low steam flow

Medium steam flow
 
High steam flow
  
(Original instructions)
Removing the hose
Press the steam hose release button (17) on the steam
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hose (12) and pull away from the hand held steam unit.
Hints for optimum use
General
Caution: Never use the steam mop without first attaching a
cleaning pad.
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 unit to
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a 45º angle and clean slowly, covering a small area at a
time.
Use water only with no additives or chemicals with your
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steam mop. To 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 with the mop
Fit hand steam cleaner to the floor extension (8)
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Place a cleaning pad (10) 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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(10).
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.
dial (2) until the required setting is
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Turn the Autoselect
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reached. 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
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 (8) 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. To refill the water tank and continue to sanitize/clean
stand the mop upright making sure that it is supported and
turn the steam mop 'OFF'. Unplug the unit from the electrical
wall outlet, and refill the water tank.
Caution! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for any period of time. Always place the steam mop
supported in the upright position when stationary and make
sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.
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