Black & Decker Fsm1600 Instruction Manual
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FSM1600
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Intended use
Your Black & Decker steam mop has been designed for
sanitising and cleaning sealed hardwood, sealed laminate,
linoleum, vinyl, ceramic tile, stone and marble floors and for
refreshing carpets. This appliance is intended for indoor
household use only.
Safety instructions
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the
following, should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before using the appli-
ance.
The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Do not direct steam at people, animals, electrical appli-
ances or electrical outlets.
Do not expose to rain.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Do not leave the appliance unattended.
Do not leave the appliance connected to an electrical
outlet when not in use.
Never pull the power lead to disconnect the appliance
from the socket. Keep the appliance lead away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
Do not handle steam cleaner with wet hands.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close
door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or expose
cord to heated surfaces.
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapour given off by oil-base paint thinner, some mothproofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive
or toxic vapours.
Check the type of floor with the manufacturer.
Do not use on leather, wax polished furniture or floors,
synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate, steam-sensitive
materials.
Warning! Do not use on unsealed wood or
unsealed laminate floors. On surfaces that have
been treated with wax or some no wax floors, the
sheen may be removed by the heat and steam
action. It is always recommended to test an
isolated area of the surface to be cleaned before
proceeding. We also recommend that you check
the use and care instructions from the floor
manufacturer.
Never put descaling, aromatic, alcoholic or detergent
products into the steam cleaner, as this may damage it or
make it unsafe for use.
If the home circuit breaker activates while using the steam
function, discontinue product use immediately and contact
the customer support centre. (Beware of the risk of electrical shock.)
The appliance emits very hot steam to sanitize the area of
use. This means that the steam head, cleaning pads and
carpet attachment get very hot during use.
Caution! Always wear suitable shoes when using your
steam mop and when changing the accessories on your
steam mop. Do not wear slippers or open toed footwear.
The lid may become hot during use.
Steam may escape from the appliance during use.
Care should be taken when using this appliance. DO NOT
touch any parts which may become hot during use.
Switch the appliance off and return the handle to the
upright position before removing the cap from the water
tank.
For floor use only; do not use the unit upside down. This
appliance is intended for indoor household use only.
After use
Unplug the appliance and allow to cool before cleaning.
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
Inspection and repairs
Unplug the appliance and allow to cool before performing
any maintenance or repairs.
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Regularly check the power lead for damage.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defec-
tive.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
by an authorized repair agent.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
those specified in this manual.
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Safety of others
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
Injuries caused by touching any moving parts.
Injuries caused by touching any hot parts.
Injuries caused when changing any parts or accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use of the appliance. When
using any appliance for prolonged periods ensure you
take regular breaks.
Electrical safety
Warning! This product must be earthed.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Power plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker
Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Extension cables & Class 1 product
A 3-core cable must be used as your appliance is
earthed and of Class 1 construction.
Up to 30m (100 ft) can be used without loss of power.
Labels on the appliance
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. ON/Off switch
2. AutoselectTM dial
3. Water tank
4. Handle
5. Steam Head
6. Cleaning pad
7. Resting mat
8. Carpet glider
9. Jug
Assembly
Warning! Before attempting any of the following operations,
make sure that the appliance is switched off and unplugged
and that the appliance is cold and does not contain any water.
Attaching the handle (Fig. A & B)
Slide the hand grip (10) into the top end of the handle (4)
until it clicks into place.
Slide the bottom end of the handle (4) into the top end of
the steam mop body (11) until it clicks into place.
The handle can be removed from the Steam mop body for
easy storage by pressing the handle tube release button
(12) and pulling the handle (4) out of the steam mop body
(11).
Attaching the steam head (Fig. C)
Slide the bottom end of the steam mop body (11) onto the
steam head (5) until it clicks into place.
The steam head can be removed from the Steam mop
body by pressing the steam head release button (13) and
pulling the steam mop body (11) off the steam head (5).
Attaching a cleaning pad (Fig. D)
Replacement cleaning pads are available from your Black &
Decker dealer (cat. no. FSMP20-XJ).
Place a cleaning pad (6) on the floor with the ‘hook & loop’
side facing up.
Lightly press the steam mop down onto the cleaning pad
(6).
Caution! Always place your steam mop on the resting mat (7)
with the handle (4) in the upright position when stationary and
make sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user
must read the instruction manual.
Warning! Danger of scalding.
Removing a cleaning pad (Fig. E)
Caution! Always wear suitable shoes when changing the
cleaning pad on your steam mop. Do not wear slippers or
open toed footwear.
Return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the
steam mop ‘OFF’.
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Place the steam mop on the resting mat and wait until it
cools down. (approximately five minutes)
Place the front of your shoe onto the cleaning pad removal
tab (14) and press down firmly.
Lift the steam mop up off the cleaning pad.
Caution! Always place the steam mop on the resting mat (7)
with the handle (4) in the upright position when stationary and
make sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.
Attaching the carpet glider (Fig. F)
Place carpet glider on the floor.
Lightly press the steam mop down onto the carpet glider
(8) until it clicks into place.
Caution! Always place the steam mop on the resting mat (7)
with the handle (4) in the upright position when stationary and
make sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.
Removing the carpet glider (Fig. G)
Caution! Always wear suitable shoes when changing the
carpet glider on your steam mop. Do not wear slippers or
open toed footwear.
Return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the
steam mop ‘OFF’.
Place the steam mop on the resting mat and wait until it
cools down. (approximately five minutes)
Place the front of your shoe onto the carpet glider removal
tab (15) and press down firmly.
Lift the steam mop up off the carpet glider (8).
Caution! Always place the steam mop on the resting mat (7)
with the handle (4) in the upright position when stationary and
make sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.
Use
Switching on and off
To switch the appliance on, press the ON/OFF button (1).
It takes approximately 15 seconds for the steam mop to
heat up.
Note: When the steam mop is first turned on the water reservoir will glow red. Once the steam mop is ready to use the
water reservoir will glow blue.
To switch the appliance off, press the ON/OFF button (1).
Caution! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for any period of time. Always place the steam mop on
the resting mat (7) with the handle (4) in the upright position
when stationary and make sure the steam mop is turned off
when not in use.
Caution! Always empty the steam mop after use.
AutoselectTM Technology
This steam mop is fitted with an Autoselect
shows various cleaning applications. They are used to select
the correct operating mode for your particular cleaning operation.
Using the AutoselectTM dial (2), choose from one of the following applications:
Wood/Laminate
Stone/Marble
Tiles/Vinyl
TM
dial (2) which
Filling the water tank (Fig. H, I & J)
This Steam Mop incorporates an anti-calc system to help
prolong the life of the system.
Note: Fill the water tank with clean tap water.
Note: In areas of very hard water, the use of de-ionised water
is recommended.
Ensure that the appliance is switched off and the power
cord is disconnected from the mains.
Place the steam mop on the resting mat (7) with the
handle (4) in the upright position.
Remove the filler cap (16) by turning it anti-clockwise.
Fill the tank (3) with water.
Warning!Your tank has a 0.5 litre capacity. Do not fill the tank
above the Max fill mark.
Fit the filler cap (16) by turning it firmly clockwise.
Note: When not in use, the jug may be clipped to the handle
for convenient storage (Fig. J)
Note: Ensure the filler cap is firmly secured. Incorrect fitting of
the filler cap will prevent the steam mop from starting.
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The steam mop will select the correct volume of steam
required for your particular cleaning operation.
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
mop.
The easiest way to use the machine is to tilt the handle to
a 45˚ angle and clean slowly, covering a small area at a
time.
Do not use chemical cleaners with your 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.
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