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2.0 Operating instructions GB
2.1 Operation and control facilities
l Steam regulation knob (3). Infinitely variable
adjustment. Turning to (+) higher steam pres-
sure, turning to (-) lower steam pressure.
l Start/stop button for steam cleaner (4): Button
with orange lamp turns on the steam cleaner
(orange light on). Button without light turns off
the steam cleaner (orange light out).
l Control light for start of cleaning (5): Green
lamp. Light turns on when the cleaner is ready
for use.
l Start/stop button for steam (6): Button with
orange lamp allows steam for the spray handle
(orange light on). Button without light shuts off
steam (orange light out).
l Control lamp for water filling (7): Orange lamp
which turns on when a re-fill of water is required.
l Pressure gauge (9) (only STC 3000): Shows the
steam pressure.
l Release with lock (11). When the release is
activated, steam is coming out. The release
features a lock, which prevents activation of the
release.
2.2 Water filling
Only use water without impurities. Cold as well as
hot water may be used. The steam cleaner must be
in horizontal position during the filling.
WARNING! The steam cleaner must not be connect-
ed to the power supply during the filling of water.
Water filling - cold machine
1. Unscrew the water filling cap (2) by pressing the
cap while turning it round.
2. Place the enclosed funnel (20) in the filler hole.
3. Fill up with water as occasion requires.
However, do not overfill the boiler. NOTE: The
water level may fall due to air in the boiler, but
do
not
replenish.
4. Screw the cap on again by pressing it down
while turning it round.
Water filling - hot machine
WARNING! If the steam cleaner is hot, it is very
important to follow the procedure below:
1. Disconnect the steam cleaner on the start/stop
button (4).
2. Activate the trigger of the spray handle, until no
more steam comes out (the start button for
steam (6) must be activated).
3. Disconnect the plug from the socket.
4.
Carefully
loosen the water filler cap (2), as sur-
plus steam may come out. Do not remove the
cap until no more steam oozes out.
5. Wait at least 15 minutes before replenishing with
water. If you add water earlier, it may strike back
when hitting the hot boiler.
6. Follow items 2-4 in section 2.2 Water filling -
cold machine.
2.3 Attachment of hose
1. Open the flap for the hose connector (8) and
insert the hose.
Make sure that the split pin comes into place.
You will hear a small click.
2. Attach the required tool (see section 2.7).
2.4 Mains power connection
1. Uncoil the cable completely and plug it in.
2.5 Starting up
1. Check that the steam cleaner is in horizontal
position as the water in the boiler must be in
contact with the heating element.
2. Activate the start/stop button (4). An orange light
will turn on indicating that the steam cleaner has
been started and is heating the water.
3. Wait until the steam cleaner has heated the
water completely. When the green lamp (5)
(orange light) turns on, the steam cleaner is
ready for use.
When the boiler is full, it will take approximately
10-15 minutes until the water has in the boiler
has been heated. The heating time will be
shorter if you use hot water or if the boiler is not
completely full.
4. If required empty the hose of condensed water
in the following way:
4.1 Adjust the steam regulation knob (3) to max.
steam (+).
4.2 Press the start/stop button for steam (6).
The steam supply is connected when the
orange light in the button turns on.
4.3 Activate the trigger of the spray handle and
hold the nozzle against a cloth to catch any
condensed water.
WARNING! Do not get too close to the steam jet
as you may scald yourself.
It may be necessary to empty the hose of
condensed water when the cleaner is started up
or after a long break.
5. Note! Always make a test on a hidden spot to
find out whether cleaning with the steam
cleaner discolours or causes any damage to
the surface, which is to be cleaned. If you are
in doubt, ask the distributor of the product in
question.
