BLACK & DECKER FSS1600 User Manual [fr]

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FSS1600

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker steam cleaner has been designed for
sanitising and cleaning tiles, work tops, kitchen surfaces and
bathroom surfaces. This appliance is intended for indoor
household use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! Read all safety warnings and all

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u Read all of this manual carefully before using the appli-

u The intended use is described in this manual. The use of

u Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

u Do not direct steam at people, animals, electrical appli-

u Do not expose to rain.
u Do not immerse the appliance in water.
u Do not leave the appliance unattended.
u Do not leave the appliance connected to an electrical

u Never pull the power lead to disconnect the appliance

u Do not handle steam cleaner with wet hands.
u Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close

u Do not use appliance in an enclosed space lled with

u Check the type of oor with the manufacturer.
u Do not use on leather, wax polished furniture or oors,

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, re 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 re, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.

ance.

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.

ances or electrical outlets.

outlet when not in use.

from the socket. Keep the appliance lead away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.

door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or expose
cord to heated surfaces.

vapour given off by oil-base paint thinner, some moth­proong substances, ammable dust, or other explosive
or toxic vapours.

synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate, steam-sensitive
materials.

Warning! Do not use on unsealed wood or

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unsealed laminate oors. On surfaces that have
been treated with wax or some no wax oors, 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 oor
manufacturer.

u Never put descaling, aromatic, alcoholic or detergent

products into the steam cleaner, as this may damage it or
make it unsafe for use.

u 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.)

u 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.

u 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.

u Steam may escape from the appliance during use.
u Care should be taken when using this appliance. DO NOT

touch any parts which may become hot during use.

u If steam is observed escaping from the body of the hand

held steam cleaner, switch off and disconnect the unit
from the manis supply, allow to cool. Contact your nearest
authorised repair agent. Do not continue to use the appli­ance..

After use

u Unplug the appliance and allow to cool before cleaning.
u When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry

place.

u Children should not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

u Unplug the appliance and allow to cool before performing

any maintenance or repairs.

u 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.

u Regularly check the power lead for damage.
u Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defec-

tive.

u Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced

by an authorized repair agent.

u Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than

those specied in this manual.

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Safety of others

u 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.

u 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:

u Injuries caused by touching any moving parts.
u Injuries caused by touching any hot parts.
u Injuries caused when changing any parts or accessories.
u 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.

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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. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.

u 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

u A 3-core cable must be used as your appliance is

earthed and of Class 1 construction.

u 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. Lock off button

3. Trigger switch

4. Steam nozzle

5. Water tank

6. Filler cap

Accessories

This appliance includes some of the following accessories
others are available to purchase from the Black & Decker
website.
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 appliance.

Flexible hose and handle

For convienient use of all accessories.

Variable stem jet nozzle

For higher pressure steam bursts, twist to change
the spray pattern of the steam burst.

Small brush (Blue)

For cleaning bathrooms.

Small brush (Orange)

For cleaning kitchens.

Small brush (Green)

For cleaning toilets.

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Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user

must read the instruction manual.

Warning! Danger of scalding.

Large Squeegee

For cleaning galss doors and windows.
Warning! Do not use the window squeegee on cold
glass. It may cause the glass to break.

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Detail tile cleaner

For cleaning grouted areas between tiles.

Large scrub brush cleaner with scraper

For cleaning heavily soiled object such as BBQ's.

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 hose and accessories (Fig. A & B)

Warning! Inspect the seal (7) on the steam nozzle (4) and

hose (8) before each use. If the seal is missing or damaged
then please contact your nearest authorised repair agent. Do
not use the appliance.

Attaching the hose (Fig. A)

u Press in the clips (9) on either side of the hose (8).
u Press the hose (8) onto the steam nozzle (4) and release

the clips (9).
Important! Ensure that the hose (8) is securely fastened
before using the hand held steeam cleaner. If steam escapes
from the joint then the hose is not correctly t, allow the unit to
cool then remove and re-t the hose.

Attaching the variable steam jet nozzle (Fig. B)

u Press in the clips (11) on either side of the variable steam

jet nozzle (12).

u Press the variable steam jet nozzle onto the steam nozzle

(4) or the hose (8) and release the clips (11).
Important! Ensure that the variable steam jet nozzle (12) is
securely fastened before using the hand held steeam cleaner.
If steam escapes from the joint then the variable steam jet
nozzle is not correctly t, allow the unit to cool then remove
and re-t the variable steam jet nozzle.

Attaching other accessories (Fig. A)

u Align the lugs on the hose (8) with the recesses on the

accessory.

u Press the accessory (10) onto the hose (8) and twist anti-

clockwise untill the accessory clicks into place.
Note! The variable steam jet nozzle may be used without the
hose by tting them directly to steam nozzle. All other acces­sories must be connected to the hose for use.

Removing the hose and accessories(Fig. A & B)

Warning! The Steam nozzle, variable steam jet nozzle, hose

and accessories become hot during use. Allow the unit and all
accessories to cool before removing any accessories.

Removing an accessory (Fig. A)

u Twist the accessory (10) clockwise then pull away from

the hose (8).

Removinging the hose (Fig. A)

u Press in the clips (9) on either side of the hose (8) and pull

away from the steam nozzle (4).

Removing the variable steam jet nozzle (Fig. B)

u Press in the clips (11) on either side of the vaiable steam

jet nozzle (12) and pull away from the steam nozzle (4).

Filling the water tank (Fig. C)

This Steam cleaner 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 Switch off the unit and disconnect from the mains supply.
u Open the ller cap (6) by ipping it down.
u Using the jug, ll the water tank (5) with water.

Warning! Your water tank has a 0.35 litre capacity.

u Re-t the ller cap (6).

Note: Ensure the ller cap is rmly secured.

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 hand held steam

cleaner to heat up.
Note: When the hand held steam cleaner is rst turned on
the water reservoir will glow red. Once the hand held steam
cleaner is ready to use the water reservoir will glow blue.

u Lift the lock off switch (2) and pull the trigger switch (3).

After a few seconds steam will be produced.

u To switch the appliance off, release the trigger switch (3)

then press the ON/OFF button (1).
Caution! Always empty the hand held steam cleaner after
use.
Caution! Steam may continue to be produced for a short time
after the trigger switch (3) is released, this is normal. Switch
off and allow the unit to cool before removing any accessories.

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Hints for optimum use

General

u For optiaml cleaning results never use the hand held

steam cleaner without rst attaching an accessory.

u Do not use chemical cleaners with your hand held steam

cleaner. 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.

Hand held steam cleaning

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 hand held steam cleaner to heat up.

u Lift the lock off (2) and pull the trigger switch (3) to activate

the steam pump. After a few seconds steam will start to

come out of the accessory.
Note: During use you may turn off the steam pump by releas­ing the trigger switch, this convenient feature will allow you to
place the hand held steam cleaner down 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 nished using the hand held steam

cleaner, release the trigger switch (3), turn it ‘OFF’and dis-

connect from the mains supply. Wait until the steam mop

cools down before storing. (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,
turn the hand held steam cleaner ‘OFF’. Unplug the unit from
the electrical wall outlet, rell the water tank (5).

After use

u Unplug the hand held steam cleaner from the electrical

wall outlet.

u Allow the hand held steam cleaner to cool completely.

(approximately ve minutes)

u Empty the water tank (5).
u Remove the accessories and store in the storage bag

provided.

u Inspect the seal (7) on the steam nozzle (4) and hose (8)

before each use. If the seal is missing or damaged then
please contact your nearest authorised repair agent. Do
not use the appliance.

Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)

If a new mains plug needs to be tted:

u Safely dispose of the old plug.
u Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new

plug.

u Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
u Connect the green/yellow lead to the earth terminal.

Warning! Follow the tting instructions supplied with good
quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13A.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be

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disposed of with normal household waste.

Should you nd one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avail­able for separate collection.

Separate collection of used products and packaging

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allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent environ­mental pollution and reduces the demand for raw
materials.

Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec­trical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or
by the retailer when you purchase a new product.

Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.

Maintenance and cleaning

Your Black & Decker corded appliance has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a minimum of main­tenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon
proper appliance care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning on
corded appliances switch off and unplug the appliance.

u Wipe your appliance over using a soft damp cloth.
u For stubborn marks you can use a mild solution of soap

and water to dampen your cloth.

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You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker ofce at
the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com