Black & Decker Fsm1630nd Instruction Manual

FSM1630ND

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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 oors and for
refreshing carpets. This appliance is intended for indoor
household use only.

Warning! Read all of the 'Safety, Maintenance,
Service' manual carefully before operating
this appliance.

Read all of this manual carefully before operating
the appliance.

Features

This appliance includes some or all of the following features.

1. ON/Off switch

2. AutoselectTM button

3. Removable water tank

4. Handle

5. Steam head

6. Steam head cleaning pad

7. Resting mat

8. Carpet glider

9. Bottom cable tidy hook

10. Top cable tidy hook

11. Cable management clip

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)

u Slide the bottom end of the handle (4) into the top end

of the steam mop body (12) until it clicks into place. The
arrow on the handle (4) should be aligned with the top of
the steam mop body (12).

Attaching the steam head (Fig. B)

u Slide the bottom end of the steam mop body (2) onto the

steam head (5) until it clicks into place.

u 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 (12) off the steam head (5).

Attaching the water jug (Fig. C)

u Clip the water jug (3) onto the handle (4).
u Slide the water jug (3) down into the Steam mop body

(12), ensure that the water jug is rmly seated.

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Attaching a cleaning pad (Fig. D)

Replacement cleaning pads are available from your Black &
Decker dealer:- (cat. no. FSMP20-XJ).

u Place a cleaning pad (6) on the oor with the ‘hook & loop’

side facing up.

u 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.

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.

u Return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the

steam mop ‘OFF’.

u Place the steam mop on the resting mat and wait until it

cools down. (approximately ve minutes)

u Place the front of your shoe onto the cleaning pad removal

tab (14) and press down rmly.

u 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.

Filling the water tank (Fig. F)

The water tank on your steam mop is removable for conven­ient and easy lling.
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.

u Remove the water tank (3).
u Open the ller cap (16) by pressing the release button

(17).

u Fill the water tank (3) with water.

Warning! Your water tank has a 0.5 litre capacity. Do not over
ll the tank.

u Re-t the ller cap (16).
u Re-t the water tank (3).

Note: Ensure the ller cap is rmly secured.
Note: Do not use chemical cleaners with your steam mop..

Attaching the carpet glider (Fig. G) (For use on
carpets only)

u Place carpet glider on the oor.
u Attach a cleaning pad to the unit.
u 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

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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.

u Return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the

steam mop ‘OFF’.

u Place the steam mop on the resting mat and wait until it

cools down. (approximately ve minutes)

u Place the front of your shoe onto the carpet glider removal

tab (15) and press down rmly.

u 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

Important! This unit will kill 99.9% of bacteria & germs when

used in accordance with this manual and with the micro bre
pad tted and a continuous run time of 90 seconds.

Switching on and off

u 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 rst turned on the water res­ervoir will glow red. Once the steam mop is ready to use the
water reservoir will glow blue.

u 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.
Note: When rst lled or after running dry it can take up to 45

seconds for steam to be produced.

AutoselectTM Technology (Fig. H)

This steam mop is tted with an AutoselectTM button (2)
which shows various cleaning applications. They are used to
select the correct operating mode for your particular cleaning
operation.
Using AutoselectTM , choose from one of the following applica­tions by pressing the autoselect button (2) until the required
setting is selected:

Wood/Laminate

Stone/Marble

Tiles/Vinyl

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. For convenience the steam mop will
remember the last setting you chose.

Steam burst (Fig. H)

The steam mop is equipped with a steam burst button to aid in
the removal of stubborn marks and stains.

u During use, press the steam burst button (18) to apply

extra cleaning power.
Note: The steam burst will last for 10 seconds then the steam
mop will return to the chosen setting.

Hints for optimum use

General
Caution! Never use the steam mop without rst attaching a

cleaning pad.

u During use you can use the cable management clip (11) to

keep your cable out of the way of the work area..

u Always vacuum or sweep the oor before using the steam

mop.

u 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.

u Do not use chemical cleaners with your steam mop. To

remove stubborn stains from vinyl or linoleum oors, you

can use the steam burst button to apply extra steam to

the area or pre-treat with a mild detergent and some water

before using the steam mop.

Steam cleaning

u Place a cleaning pad (6) on the oor with the ‘hook & loop’

side facing up.

u Raise the steam mop off the resting mat (7) and lightly

press it down onto the cleaning pad (6).

u Place the steam mop on the resting mat.
u Connect the steam mop to the mains.
u Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15

seconds for the steam mop to heat up.

u Press the Autoselect

reached.

TM

button (2) till the required setting is

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u Pulling the handle (4) back will activate the steam pump.

After a few seconds steam will start to come out of the

steam head.
Note: When rst lled or after running dry it can take up to 45
seconds for steam to be produced.

u It takes a few seconds for steam to enter the cleaning pad.

The steam mop will now glide easily over the surface to be

sanitised/cleaned.

u Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the oor to

thoroughly steam clean each section.
Note: During use you may turn off the steam pump by return­ing the handle to the upright position, this convenient feature
will allow you to place the steam mop on the resting mat for
a short time so that you may move items of furniture, then
continue cleaning without the need to switch the appliance off.

u When you have using the steam mop, return the handle

(4) to the upright position and turn it ‘OFF’, place it on the

resting mat (7) and wait until the steam mop cools down.

(approximately ve minutes)
Caution! It is important to monitor the water level in the water
tank. To rell the water tank and continue to sanitise/clean,
return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the steam
mop ‘OFF’. Unplug the unit from the electrical wall outlet,
remove and rell the water tank (3).
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.

Carpet refreshing

u Place a cleaning pad (6) on the oor with the ‘hook & loop’

side facing up.

u Raise the steam mop off the resting mat (7) and lightly

press it down onto the cleaning pad (6).

u Place the carpet glider (8) on the oor.
u Lightly press the steam mop down onto the carpet glider

(8) until it clicks into place.

u Place the steam mop on the resting mat. (7)
u Connect the steam mop to the mains.
u Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15

seconds for the steam mop to heat up.

u Press the Autoselect

TM

button (2) to the Wood/Laminate

setting.

u Pulling the handle (4) back will activate the steam pump.

After a few seconds steam will start to come out of the

steam head.
Note: When rst lled or after running dry it can take up to 45
seconds for steam to be produced.

u Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the carpet to

thoroughly refresh each section.
Note: During use you may turn off the steam pump by return-

ing the handle (4) to the upright position, this convenient
feature will allow you to place the steam mop on the resting
mat (7) so that you may move items of furniture with out the
need to switch the appliance off.

u When you have nished using the steam mop, return the

handle (4) to the upright position and turn it ‘OFF’, place it
on the resting mat (7) and wait until the steam mop cools

down. (approximately ve minutes)
Caution! It is important to monitor the water level in the water
tank. To rell the water tank and continue to sanitise/clean,
return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the steam
mop ‘OFF’. Unplug the unit from the electrical wall outlet,
remove and rell the water tank (3).
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.

After use (Fig. I & J)

u Return the handle (4) to the upright position and turn the

steam mop ‘OFF’,

u Place the steam mop on the resting mat (7) and wait until

the steam mop cools down. (approximately ve minutes)

u Unplug the steam mop from the electrical wall outlet.
u Empty the water tank (3).
u Remove the cleaning pad (6) and wash it ready for next

use. (Take care to follow the wash care instructions

printed on the cleaning pad).

u Wrap the supply cable around the cable tidy hooks (9 &

10).
Note: The top cable tidy hook (10) rotates to easily release
the cable ready for next use.

u Clip the supply cable onto itself using the cable tidy clip

(10) close to the plug.

u Place steam mop on the resting mat (7) for storage.

Note: With the handle (4) in the upright position, the cable
neatly wrapped around the cable tidy hooks (9 & 10) and
secured with the cable tidy clip (19) your steam mop will stand
on its own for storage. Alternatively there is a hanging bracket
(20) built into the hand grip (21) which will allow your steam

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mop to be hung from a suitable hook on the wall. Always
ensure that your wall hook is capable of supporting the weight
of the steam mop safely.

Technical data

FSM1630

(Type 1)

Voltage V

Power W

Tank capacity ml

Weight kg 3.4

ac

230

1600

500

Troubleshooting

If your appliance seems not to operate properly, follow the
instructions below. If this does not solve the problem, please
contact your local Black & Decker repair agent.

Problem Step Possible solutions

The steam mop is

not turning on.

The digital controls

do not light up.

The steam mop is

not producing

steam.

The digital controls

go out during use.

The steam mop

stops producing

steam during use.

Check the unit is plugged in at the wall

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socket.

Check the unit is switched on using the on/

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off switch (1).

3 Check the fuse in the plug.

Check that the handle (4) of the steam mop

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is pushed rmly into the steam mop body

(12). Check that the arrow on the handle is

ush with the top of the steam mop body

(12).

5 Check steps 1, then 2, then 3.

The steam mop will only produce steam

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once the handle is pulled back from the

upright position.

Check that the water tank (3) is full and

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correctly tted.

NOTE: When rst lled or after running dry it

can take up to 45 seconds for steam to be

produced.

Check that the Steam head (5) is rmly

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docked into the steam mop body (12).

9 Check steps 1, then 2, then 3.

10 Check steps 4, then 5, then 1, then 2, then 3

11 Check steps 6, then 7, then 8, then 4, then 3.

Problem Step Possible solutions

The steam mop is

producing too

much steam during

use.

The steam mop is

producing too little

steam during use.

Steam is escaping

from unexpected

areas of the unit.

Where can I get

further information

/ accessories for

my steam mop.

The steam mop has 3 settings. Press the

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autoselect button (2) to reduce the amount of

steam being produced.

Check that the steam burst button (18) has

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not been pressed.

The steam mop has 3 settings. Press the

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autoselect button (2) to increase the amount

of steam being produced.

Press the steam burst button (18) to

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temporarily increase the amount of steam.

Refer to the assembly chapter of the manual

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for correct tting instructions of all parts and

accessories.

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www.blackanddecker.ie/steammop

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