Euro-Pro EP924H - Manual (Page 9)

TIPS ON HOW TO USE YOUR STEAM CLEANER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wood, Vinyl and Marble Floors
Use the Steam Pocket ™ to clean wood,
vinyl and marble floors. 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. One of
the great advantages of using our
Steam Pocket™ is that your floor will dry
faster than if you used a mop or other
floor cleaning device. It is normal that
some moisture may be left behind
depending on how quickly you move the
Steam Pocket™ across the floor and the
relative heat and humidity of the room.
Be sure to move quickly and steadily
over wood, linoleum and vinyl flooring to
avoid damaging the surface and
removing wax.
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 build
up 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. Have the Steam
Pocket™ ready as well. Clean the grout
between the tiles with the bristle brush.
Remove the concentrator and bristle
brush and attach the hose and Steam
Pocket™. Move the Steam Pocket™
across the floor to clean the tile and
remove excess moisture and residue.
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.
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Fig. 13
Care & Maintenance of the Steam
Pocket Towel
Due to the unique cleaning ability of this
cloth, proper care of your microfiber towel is
required to ensure long life and continued
cleaning ability.
• The first thing you should do when
you get a new microfiber towel is to
wash and dry it. During the manufacturing
process the fabric has a tendency to
become flat as it picks up contaminants
from the air and machinery. There will
also be a number of loose threads that,
while they cause no harm, can be
annoying the first time you use the towel.
• To clean the towel, simply wash it in your
washing machine using the warm water
setting.
Attaching the Steam Pocket Towel
to the Frame
1. Slide the steam
pocket towel over
the steam pocket
frame. (Fig. 11)
2. Bring the towel all
the way to the top
of the steam
pocket frame.
(Fig. 12)
3. Bring the velcro strips
that are on the
back side of the
steam pocket towel
over the steam pocket
frame and attach to
the inside of the
front side of the
steam pocket towel.
(Fig. 13)
WARNING: Always insure the
unit is “UNPLUGGED” from the
wall receptacle prior to attaching
or removing accessories.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
• Always wash your towels separately from
other fabrics. They have a tendency to
pick up lint and other particles from other
fabrics and the next time you use your
towel, this lint will transfer to the surface
being cleaned.
• ONLY USE LIQUID DETERGENTS, never
use dry detergents as many times the
granules do not fully dissolve and become
trapped in the towel. This can scratch the
surface that you are cleaning.
• NEVER USE BLEACH OR FABRIC
SOFTENERS! Bleach will damage the
microfiber fabric and fabric softeners
deposit a coating on the microfiber fabric
that will not allow the cloth to clean
efficiently.
• Air dry the towel. Do not put in a clothes
dryer as high heat will cause the towel to
shrink and the microfibers to break down.
• If you wash your towel on a regular basis
and don’t let them get too dirty, they will
last much longer. As with any fabric, dirt
particles, grease and other contaminants
can cause the fibers to break down,
therefore regular cleaning will help
preserve your microfiber towels.
• As you use the microfiber towel, you will
notice that sometimes a thread will loosen
or pull out. This is normal and you should
NEVER PULL AT THE LOOSE THREAD!
Pulling the thread can cause the weave to
come undone. Instead, simply trim the
thread with a pair of sharp scissors.
Fig. 10
NOTE: If not already assembled, fit the
steam pocket frame with the angle
adapter onto the extension tube.
Step 2. If the angle adapter is not
attached to the steam pocket
frame, attach as follows: Hold
the steam pocket frame in one
hand and the
angle adapter in the
other. Insert the
angle adapter
stem into the
opening of the
steam pocket
frame as shown in Fig. 10. Note
that the flat on the nozzle must
face toward the side of the
frame with the brass pin. Once
inserted, rotate it 90°.
Step 3. Insert the electrical power cord
into the outlet. Heating time is
approximately 8-10 minutes with
cold water. Filling the steam
generator with hot water will
shorten the heat up time.
NOTE: When replacing the steam
pocket towel, make sure that it has
been allowed to cool before removing
or attaching a new steam pocket towel.
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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