Your BLACK+DECKERTM FSMH1300FX steam mop has been
designed for sanitising and cleaning sealed hardwood, sealed
laminate, linoleum, vinyl, ceramic tile, stone and marble oors.
This appliance is intended for indoor household use only.
Safety Instructions
Warning!Read all Safety,
Maintenance, Service' manual
t
carefully before operating
this appliance. Read all of this
manual carefully before operat-
ing this appliance.
Labels on appliance
The following pictograms along with the
date code are shown on the appliance.
CAUTION Hot Steam
Do not leave unsupervised
with young children
Hand wash only
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. AutoselectTM dial
3. Hand held steam unit handle
4. Filler cap
5. Water tank
6. Interface
7. Floor extension release button
8. Floor extension
9. Floor cleaning head
10. Cleaning pad
11. Cleaning pad removal tab
12. Accessory attachment hose
13. Angle brush accessory (for use on hard to remove
stains)
14. Brush accessory (for use on tiles / grout)
15. Squeegee accessory (for use on shower screens /
glass / mirrors / clothing / upholstery)
16. Squeegee sock
Assembly
Warning! Before attempting any of the following in-
structions, make sure that the appliance is switched
@
off and unplugged and the appliance is cold and
does not contain any water.
Attaching the oor extension to the oor cleaning head
(Fig. A)
u Push the oor extension (8) rmly into the oor cleaning
head (9) making sure it clicks securely into place.
Attaching the hand held hand held steam unit to the oor
extension (Fig. B)
u Push the hand held hand held steam unit rmly onto the
oor extension (8) making sure it sits correctly over the
interface (6) and clicks securely into place.
Warning! Inspect the seal between the connection point
on the hand held steam cleaner and the oor extrension (8)
before each use. If the seal malfunctions or is damaged,
please contact your nearest authorised repair agent. Do not
use the appliance.
Removing the hand held steam unit
u Push the release button (7) on the oor extension (8) and
lift the hand held steam unit off the interface (6).
Attaching a cleaning pad (Fig. C)
Replacement cleaning pads are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer :- (cat no. FSMP20-XJ).
u Place a cleaning pad (10) on the oor with the velcro 'loop'
side facing up.
u Lightly press the steam mop down onto the cleaning pad
(10).
Caution! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for any period of time. Always place the steam mop
supported in the upright position when stationary and make
sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.
Removing a cleaning pad
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 steam mop to the upright position and turn the
steam mop 'OFF'.
u Wait until the steam mop cools down (approximately 5
minutes).
u Lift the steam mop away from the cleaning pad freeing it
from the velcro fastening by putting weight on the cleaning
pad removal tab (11).
Caution! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for any period of time.
Always place the steam mop supported in the upright position
when stationary and make sure the steam mop is turned off
when not in use.
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Filling the water tank (Fig. D)
Note! Fill the water tank with clean tap water (Do not use any
additives or chemicals).
Note! In areas of hard water, the use of de-ionised water is
recommended.
u Open the ller cap (4) by ipping it up.
u Fill the water tank with water (Do not use any additives or
chemicals).
Warning! When lling, maintain in a horizontal position.
Warning! Your water tank has a 0.5 litre capacity. Do not over
ll the tank.
u Close the ller cap (4).
Note! Ensure the ller cap is rmly secured.
Use
Important! This unit will kill 99.9% of bacteria and germs
when used in accordance with the instructions in this manual
and with the micro bre pads tted and a continuous run time
of 90 seconds.
Switching on and off (Fig. F)
u To switch the appliance on, press the ON/Off switch (1).
It takes approximately 15 seconds for the steam mop to
heat up.
u To switch the appliance off, press the ON/Off switch (1).
Caution! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for any period of time.
Always place the steam mop supported 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. E)
This steam mop is tted with an AutoselectTM dial (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 turning the Autoselect
required setting is selected.
SettingMopHand held
Wood/
Laminate
Stone/Marble
Tiles/VinylLow temperature steam for heavy grime
The steam mop will select the correct volume of steam
required for your particular cleaning operation.
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TM
dial (2) until the
High temperature steam for windows
Note: Always check you are using the correct setting before
using your steam mop.
Attaching the hose and accessories to the hand
held steam cleaner
Warning! Inspect the seal between the connection point on
the hand held steam cleaner and the steam hose (12) before
each use. If the seal malfunctions or is damaged, please
contact your nearest authorised repair agent. Do not use the
appliance.
Attaching the hose (Fig. H)
u Press the steam hose release button (17) on the steam
hose (12).
u Connect the steam hose (12) to the hand held steam
cleaner and release the steam hose release button (17)
making sure it clicks into place.
Important! Ensure that the steam hose (12) is securely
connected to the hand held steam cleaner. If steam escapes
from the joint, the hose is incorrectly tted. Switch off, allow
the unit to cool then remove and ret the hose.
Attaching accessories (Fig I)
u Align the lugs on the steam nozzle (12) with the recesses
on the accessory.
u Press the accessory onto the steam nozzle and twist anti-
clockwise until the accessory clicks into place.
Important! All accessories must be attached to the steam
hose (12) for use.
Removing the hose and accessories
Warning! The steam hose (12), Steam nozzle and
accessories become hot during use. Allow the unit and all
accessories to cool before attempting to remove.
Removing an accessory
u Twist the accessory clockwise then pull away from the
hose (12).
Removing the hose
u Press the steam hose release button (17) on the steam
hose (12) and pull away from the hand held steam unit.
Hints for optimum use
General
Caution: Never use the steam mop without rst attaching a
cleaning pad.
u Always vacuum or sweep the oor before using the steam
mop.
u The easiest way to use the appliance is to tilt the unit to
a 45º angle and clean slowly, covering a small area at a
time.
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u Use water only with no additives or chemicals with your
steam mop. To remove stubborn stains from vinyl or
linoleum oors, you can pre-treat with a mild detergent
and some water before using the steam mop.
Steam Cleaning with the mop
u Fit hand steam cleaner to the oor extension (8)
u Place a cleaning pad (10) on the oor with the velcro 'loop'
side facing up.
u Lightly press the steam mop down onto the cleaning pad
(10).
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 Turn the Autoselect
TM
dial (2) until the required setting is
reached. 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
sanitized/cleaned.
u Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the surface to
thoroughly steam clean each section.
u When you have nished using the steam mop, return
the handle (8) to the upright position, making sure that it
is supported and turn it 'OFF'. Wait until the steam mop
cools down (approximately ve minutes).
Caution! It is important to monitor the water level in the water
tank. To rell the water tank and continue to sanitize/clean
stand the mop upright making sure that it is supported and
turn the steam mop 'OFF'. Unplug the unit from the electrical
wall outlet, and rell the water tank.
Caution! Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any
surface for any period of time. Always place the steam mop
supported in the upright position when stationary and make
sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use.
After use
u Turn the Autoselect
u Wait until the steam mop cools down.
u Unplug the steam mop from the electrical wall outlet.
u Empty the water tank.
u remove the cleaning pad (10) and wash it ready for next
TM
dial (2) to the OFF position.
use (take care to follow the wash care instructions printed
on the cleaning pad).
Accessories
The performance of your appliance depends on the accessory
used. BLACK+DECKER accessories are engineered to high
quality standards and designed to enhance the performance
of your appliance. By using these accessories you will get the
very best from your equipment.
Hand held steam cleaning
Warning! Only use in a horizontal position.
u Attach the required accessory.
u Connect the hand held steam cleaner to the mains.
u Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15
seconds for the steam mop to heat up.
u Turn the Autoselect
TM
dial (2) until the required setting is
reached. 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 When you have nished using the hand held steam
cleaner turn the AutoselectTM dial (2) to the OFF position.
Turn the unit OFF by pressing the ON/OFF button (1) and
disconnect from the mains supply. Wait until the unit cools
down before storing (approximately ve minutes).
Technical Data
FSMH1300FX
VoltageV
PowerW1300
Tank
Capacity
Weightkg2.4
ac
ml500
230
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.
ProblemStepPossible solution
The steam mop is not
turning on
The steam mop is not
producing steam
The steam mop stops
producing steam
during use
The steam mop is
producing too much
steam during use
The steam mop is
producing too little
steam during use
Where can I get further
information/
accessories
1.Check the unit is plugged in at the wall
socket.
2.Check the unit is switched on using the
ON/OFF switch (1)
3.Check the fuse in the plug.
4.The steam mop will only produce steam if
the hand held steam cleaner (5) is
correctly docked into the main body (11)
or the steam hose is tted or the
AutoselectTM is turned to ON
5.Check that the water tank is full. Note:
When rst lled or after running dry it can
take up to 45 seconds for steam to be
produced.
6.Check steps 1, then 2, then 3
7.Check steps 4, then 5, then 3
8.Turn the AutoselectTM dial (2)
anti-clockwise to reduce the amount of
steam being produced
9.Turn the AutoselectTM dial (2) clockwise to
increase the amount of steam being
produced