Black & Decker FSS1600-XE User Manual

www.blackanddecker.com.au

FSS1600-XE

Australia

New Zealand

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(Original instructions)

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

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Warning! Read all
safety warnings and
all instructions.

Failure to

Using your appliance

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follow the warnings and instruc­tions listed below may result in

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electric shock, re and/or seri­ous injury.

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Warning!

powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the

When using mains-

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following, should always be fol­lowed to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock, personal injury
and material damage.

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Read all of this manual carefully be-

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fore using the appliance.

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The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory

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or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance

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other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.

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Retain this manual for future refer­ence.

Do not direct steam at people, ani­mals, electrical appliances 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 lled with vapour given off by
oil-base paint thinner, some moth­proong substances, ammable dust,
or other explosive or toxic vapours.
Check the type of oor with the manu­facturer.
Do not use on leather, wax polished
furniture or oors, synthetic fabrics,
velvet or other delicate, steam-sensi­tive materials.

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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

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Unplug the appliance and allow to cool
before cleaning.

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When not in use, the appliance should
be stored in a dry place.

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Children should not have access to
stored appliances.

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Warning!

unsealed wood or unsealed

Do not use on

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.

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Never put descaling, aromatic, alco­holic or detergent products into the
steam cleaner, as this may damage it
or make it unsafe for use.

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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.)

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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.

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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.

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Steam may escape from the appliance
during use.

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Care should be taken when using this

Inspection and repairs

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Unplug the appliance and allow to cool
before performing any maintenance or
repairs.

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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.

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Regularly check the power lead for
damage.

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Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.

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Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorized
repair agent.

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Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specied in
this manual.

appliance. DO NOT touch any parts
which may become hot during use.

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Safety of others

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This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and

Electrical safety

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persons with reduced physical, sen­sory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

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Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

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.

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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.

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:

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Injuries caused by touching any mov-

Extension cables & Class 1
product

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A 3-core cable must be used as your
appliance is earthed and of Class 1
construction.

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Up to 30m (100 ft) can be used without
loss of power.

Labels on the appliance

The following pictograms are shown on the tool:

ing parts.

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Injuries caused by touching any hot
parts.

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Injuries caused when changing any
parts or accessories.

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Injuries caused by prolonged use of
the appliance. When using any appli­ance for prolonged periods ensure you
take regular breaks.

Warning! This prod­uct must be earthed.
Always check that the
power supply corre­sponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.

Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user

must read the instruction manual.

Warning! Danger of scalding.

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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.

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.

Detail tile cleaner

For cleaning grouted areas between tiles.

Attaching the hose (Fig. A)

 Press in the clips (9) on either side of the hose (8).
 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

Attaching the variable steam jet nozzle (Fig. B)

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

jet nozzle (12).

 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

Attaching other accessories (Fig. A)

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

accessory.

 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

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sories 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)

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

the hose (8).

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.

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Removinging the hose (Fig. A)

 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)

 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.

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 Switch off the unit and disconnect from the mains supply.
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Warning! Your water tank has a 0.35 litre capacity.

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Note:

Use

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

Switching on and off

 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:

the water reservoir will glow red. Once the hand held steam
cleaner is ready to use the water reservoir will glow blue.

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

After a few seconds steam will be produced.

 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.

Hints for optimum use

General

 For optiaml cleaning results never use the hand held

 Do not use chemical cleaners with your hand held steam

cleaner. To remove stubborn stains from vinyl or linoleum

water before using the steam mop.

Hand held steam cleaning

 Attach the required accessory.
 Connect the hand held steam cleaner to the mains.
 Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15

seconds for the hand held steam cleaner to heat up.

 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.

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cleaner, release the trigger switch (3), turn it ‘OFF’and dis­connect from the mains supply. Wait until the steam mop

Caution! It is important to monitor the water level in the water

turn the hand held steam cleaner ‘OFF’. Unplug the unit from

After use

 Unplug the hand held steam cleaner from the electrical

wall outlet.

 Allow the hand held steam cleaner to cool completely.

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

provided.

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.

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

and water to dampen your cloth.

 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.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be

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disposed of with normal household waste.

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.

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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.

You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair

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

Technical data

FSS1600-XE

(Type 1)

Voltage V

Power W

Tank capacity ml

Weight kg 2.7

ac

230

1600

350

Australia & New Zealand

Stanley Black & Decker

82 Taryn Drive, Epping, VIC 3076 Australia

Tel.[phone] (Aust) or Tel. [phone] (NZ)

90589718 10/12

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