Instant Steamer ­ Model IS2000 USER INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE Thank you for purchasing an Earlex Instant Steam Cleaning Kit. In order to obtain the best results from this product, please read these instructions & make a special note of the Safety Rules before commencing any work. EARLEX LTD. WILL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IF USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES THAN THOSE DETAILED HEREIN RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONTENTS Important Information Check that your Steam Caddy is complete Safety Rules Safety Precautions Steam Cleaning Delicate materials About your Earlex Steam Caddy Features Guide Preparing your Steam Caddy for use Using the main attachments Using the mini attachments Getting started Cleaning & maintenance Storing the unit Trouble Shooting Spare parts Mains connection Guarantee 3 4 4 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 16 BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUR EARLEX STEAM CADDY IS COMPLETE. HELPLINE NUMBER - 01483 454666. CALL FIRST IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM 2 OPENING THE CARTON When you open the carton, you will see a plain brown carton containing the Caddy unit, which has the 4 main attachments stowed inside and 2 Extension Tubes. This carton is on top of another plain brown carton, which contains the Boiler Unit, which has a recess in its underside where the three Mini Attachments are stored. The Hose and Handle and the Mains Lead are attached to the Boiler Unit. Check the list below to ensure your Steam Caddy is complete. a e f 2 l j g i c 1 h b d k 3 COMPONENT LIST a) Boiler Unit b) Jet Nozzle * c) Brush Nozzle * d) Scraper Nozzle * *These 3 tools are stored in a recess, in the underside of the boiler unit as illustrated in 2 e) Caddy Unit f) 2 x Extension Tubes g) Floor Cleaner ** h) Floor Cleaner Bonnet ** i) Window/Tile Cleaner ** j) Upholstery Cleaner/Clothes Steamer ** k) Upholstery Cleaner/Clothes Steamer Bonnet ** l) Clothing Attachment Rest ** **These 6 items are stored in the caddy as illustrated in 3 m)Instruction Manual (item not shown) n) Quick Reference Guide (item not shown) Should any of these components be missing please phone our helpline and we will arrange immediate despatch of replacements. HELPLINE NUMBER - 01483 454666. CALL FIRST IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM 3 SAFETY RULES G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Keep equipment away from children and pets. If using the unit on stairs or at a height, always ensure that it has been properly blocked to prevent it falling off. Steam is produced at 100°C. Be careful, wear protective clothing and protect your hands with heat resistant gloves or mitts. Never point the steam at anyone. Never use unit outside when raining. Do not overfill water tank. Do not stand on the unit or the hose. Do not pull the unit by the Mains Lead, only by the Hose. Do not allow water or steam to enter light switches or power points. Do not leave unit unattended. Use only standard tap water. Never add detergents or chemicals for cleaning. Extreme care must be taken when using in bathrooms. Always be aware of electrocution from stored water in baths or sinks. It is recommended that a RCD (residual current device) rated at 30mA is fitted into the mains supply socket for added protection against electric shock. Use only genuine Earlex replacement parts, unless otherwise stated. Never direct steam towards equipment that contains electrical components. CAUTION STEAM IS HOT! Please be aware that steam is produced at 100°C ­ so be careful, wear protective clothing and protect your hands with heat resistant gloves or mitts. Be aware that during use, condensing steam will result in a small amount of hot water dripping from the attachments. Take extra care when cleaning with the attachments at higher levels, eg cleaning windows or tiles. When used for removing creases from clothes or curtains avoid water marks from dripping water by wiping the attachments occasionally with a dry cloth. The exposed parts of the Steam Caddy that become hot in use, and which the user is likely to touch in use, are coloured RED as an extra warning. Never touch these parts when the unit is in use. Any part of the Steam Caddy may be hotter than you expect, so always take extra care during or after use. You will see this symbol the presence of steam. above the Steam Release button on the handle, to warn you about Quality control checks in our factory may result in a very small residue of water in the steam hose of the Steam Caddy. This is due to steam cooling in the hose. When you switch the unit on for the first time (and every time thereafter) and before the Steam Ready light comes on, there may be a short jet of hot water or steam ejected from the end of the tool, before or immediately after the Steam Button is pressed. Drain this water into a container, until only steam is produced, before starting your cleaning task. Only submerge the end of the handle nozzle when descaling. Never submerge at any other time, with or without attachments fitted. Cooling steam will draw water up into the hose. USING STEAM ON DELICATE MATERIALS Always check the suitability of materials before steam cleaning. Steam is being generated at 100°C. Do not use on any surfaces that cannot withstand this temperature e.g. Draylon®, velour, delicate fabrics etc. Always test a small area of the material ­ preferably a portion that is normally unseen ­ and allow it to dry before starting the full cleaning task. Do not soak materials being cleaned. Only a light application of steam is required. We do not recommend using this product on self adhesive vinyl tiles. HELPLINE NUMBER - 01483 454666. CALL FIRST IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM 4 ABOUT YOUR EARLEX STEAM CADDY INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Earlex Steam Caddy. It is a totally unique steam cleaning system unlike any other currently available. It enables the user to complete numerous cleaning and other tasks around the home, in the garden and in the car. We hope you will use the Earlex Steam Caddy often to save you time, enhance the look of your home and keep it spotlessly clean. The really unique aspect of the Steam Caddy is that you get three products in one. A hand held steamer, a floor mounted steamer and an upholstery/clothes steamer. THE POWER & HYGIENE OF STEAM The Steam Caddy will clean most surfaces and materials using only the power of steam. No chemicals, detergents or cleaning fluids are required. This not only helps to protect the environment but also saves the money normally spent on traditional cleaning products. The action of steam also removes any traces of powder or liquid cleaners previously used. Using the heat and power of steam, the Earlex Steam Caddy is extremely effective in maintaining hygiene around your home. In the kitchen and bathroom, on carpets, and upholstery the action of steam can kill off many common bacteria. E-coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are among the bacteria that the Steam Caddy can banish from all your living areas and give you peace of mind that your home is as clean as it can be. WHERE TO USE YOUR STEAM CLEANER The Earlex Steam Caddy can be used around your home to clean, brighten and restore the pile in your carpets. Even tiled, stone and sealed hard wood floors can be cleaned to make them look almost new. Clean and refresh the colour of your soft furnishings and upholstery, and remove unwanted creases and wrinkles from your clothes and curtains. The Steam Caddy has been cleverly designed to convert, very simply, to a clothes steamer that gives very professional results. With the instant steam availability and fast assembly as a garment steamer this means you can use this product regularly to keep your clothes looking their best. In the kitchen and bathroom the Earlex Steam Caddy will both clean and sanitise. Cleaning around taps, toilets, all sanitary ware and tiles, will both improve the looks and ensure these areas are truly sanitised. Ceramic tiles will sparkle when soap deposits are removed, mirrors too will look like new. Removing burnt and caked on deposits from cookers becomes an easy task. HELPLINE NUMBER - 01483 454666. CALL FIRST IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM 5 The Earlex Steam Caddy is an extremely useful tool. It will remove traffic film from windows, clean venetian blinds and defrost freezers (check with freezer manufacturer). Outside of the home the Earlex Steam Caddy can be used to clean the barbecue, the deck of your lawnmower, sterilise soil and clean the interior of your car. THREE STEAM CLEANERS IN ONE Choosing how to use your Steam Caddy The Steam Caddy is unique in that it can be used in three distinctly different ways. As a hand held cleaning tool with the Boiler Unit carried over your shoulder. When cleaning around the bathroom, some kitchen areas and some windows, it is likely this will be the best way to use the Steam Caddy. Or, with the Boiler fixed to the wheeled Caddy, free to be pulled behind you on the floor as you work. If cleaning flooring, for example, it will definitely be easier to use with the Caddy on the floor. Or, as a clothes steamer. The Steam Caddy quickly converts to allow you to steam and clean your clothes in a professional way. As you experiment with different jobs you will soon discover which way is best for you. GET TO KNOW YOUR STEAM CLEANER The Steam Caddy is designed for fast action and is ready for use in less than a minute. It is supplied with a range of different tools for different jobs. Take a little time to get to know these tools and how they can best be used for your cleaning jobs. Where towelling bonnets are supplied with some of the tools, dirt will be absorbed by the towelling material, which is washable and can be replaced as necessary. Packs of replacement bonnets are available from Earlex Limited or you can make your own from Terry Towelling. HELPLINE NUMBER - 01483 454666. CALL FIRST IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM 6 FEATURES GUIDE Refer to the following drawing & descriptions when reading this instruction leaflet. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Boiler Unit Holster On/Off Mains Switch "Heating Up" Neon Indicator "Steam Ready" Neon Indicator Shoulder Strap Popper Release Water Tank Lid Water Tank Drip Aperture Steam Hose Handle Handle Release Button Steam Release Button Jet Nozzle Scraper Nozzle Brush Nozzle Mains Cable 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Caddy Location for Extension Tube Button Extension Tube Release Button Hose & Mains Cable Retainer Plug Storage Recess Socket for location of Extension Tubes for Clothing Attachment Rest Boiler Release Latch Extension Tubes Attachment Connection Floor Cleaner Window/Tile Cleaner Upholstery Cleaner/Clothes steamer Clothing Attachment Rest Floor Cleaner Bonnet Upholstery Cleaner/Clothes Steamer Bonnet Shoulder Strap HELPLINE NUMBER - 01483 454666. CALL FIRST IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM 7 PREPARING YOUR STEAM CADDY FOR USE Fitting the Boiler Unit (1) to the Caddy (18) Slide the Boiler into the centre of the Caddy until the yellow boiler release latch (24) locks into place. To remove, press the boiler release latch down and slide the Boiler backwards. Storing the Handle (11), Hose (10) & Mains Cable (17) With the Steam Handle uncoiled in front of the unit take the Mains Cable, and coil it tightly around the base of the Boiler above the steam hose outlet so that after 41/2 turns the plug can be stored in the front recess (22). Then coil the hose 11/2 turns until the Handle parks into its Holster (2). Press down the Handle Release Button (12) and push the Handle into the Holster so that the release button locks into its location. To remove, simply depress the release button and withdraw the Handle. Storing and removing Extension Tubes (25) Slide the Extension Tubes into the front of the Caddy, button end first and slide the tubes through the Caddy until the Release Button (20) aligns and fits into the location (19). To remove, simply depress the release button and withdraw the Extension Tube. Note: It will be easier to do this when the main attachments are not stored in the Caddy. Using the Shoulder Strap (33) The Strap is used for the hand held function to enable the user to carry the Boiler unit over the shoulder. To unfasten the strap, release the popper (6) and pull the strap out at the front end of the Boiler until it is fully extended. The Boiler Unit can now be hung over your shoulder. Fitting the Extension Tubes & Attachments There are 3 Main Attachments (27, 28, 29), 3 Mini Attachments (14, 15, 16), 2 Extension Tubes and a Clothing Attachment Rest (30) to use with your Steam Caddy, depending on the job you want to do. All attachments are fitted either to the Extension Tubes or directly to the Handle, which ever is most suitable for the task in hand. G G The Main Attachments and the Extension Tubes fit over the release button. The Mini Attachments push tightly over just the front po ...