Black & Decker KX3300 User Manual

KX3300

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(Original instructions)

Intended use

Your Black & Decker wallpaper stripper has been designed
for stripping wallpaper. This product is intended for household
use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appli-

ances, basic safety precautions, including the

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

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

ance.

u 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.

u Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

u Always check that the power supply corresponds to the

voltage on the rating plate.

u Make sure that the mains socket is earthed. The manu-

facturer and dealer cannot accept responsibility for any
problems caused by incorrect wiring.

u Always unplug the appliance before lling the boiler

reservoir.

u Use a Residual Current Device (RCD) protected supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

u Always take care when using the appliance.
u Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not

in use, before tting or removing parts and before clean­ing.

u Do not remove the ller cap while the unit is operating.

Switch off and allow the appliance to cool for 2 minutes
before removing the cap.

u Do not leave the unit unattended when switched on.
u Liquid or steam must not be directed towards equipment

containing electrical components.

u Never submerge the unit in water or other liquids or pour

water over the unit.

u Only use clean tap water.
u Never overll the water tank past the MAX indicator

(maximum 4 litres/7 pints).

u Make sure that the boiler is placed on a safe and at

surface. Do not tip the boiler as there is a risk of water
entering the hose.

u Never pull the unit by the hose or electric cable.
u Keep the cable away from heat and sharp edges.

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u Do not place the boiler higher than ground level e.g. on a

step ladder or table.

u Never block the safety valves on the top of the boiler.
u The boiler and the steam plate become hot during use.

Always hold the steam plate and the boiler by the handles
provided.

u Never detach the hose while the unit is switched on. Allow

to cool down for 10 minutes.

u Do not allow the hose to become kinked or blocked by de-

bris. In the event of a hose blockage remove the plug from
the wall socket. If the blockage can not be removed, return
the unit to your nearest Black & Decker service centre.

u When removing wallpaper from the ceiling, be careful of

condensation collecting in the steam plate. Empty the
steam plate regularly and never use directly above your
head as hot water may drip.

u After use, allow the unit to cool down for 10 minutes

before emptying and storing. Always store upright in a dry
place.

u When using a ladder always work at comfortable heights

and be careful not to overreach.

u Do not stand on the wallpaper stripper.
u Never replace the boiler ller cap with a non Black &

Decker part. If this should be lost, return the unit to your
nearest Black & Decker service centre.

u If you are using an extension lead it must be rated at a

minimum of 13 amps and fully unwound. Do not operate
with a lead rated at less than 13 amps as this will cause
the cable to overheat. The extension lead used must be a
‘3 wired-earthed’ extension cable.

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 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.

Safety devices

u Incorporated in the body of the boiler is a pressure release

valve. This will allow steam and some hot water to be
emitted should there be excess pressure in the boiler. This
could be caused by a blocked hose or overll condition.
In the event of this happening, remove the plug from the
wall socket and allow to cool before investigating. Do
not, under any circumstances, allow this valve to become

blocked.
Note: Under normal use there may be small amounts of
steam and water emitted from this valve.

u The ller cap includes a vacuum release valve which

allows air to be taken into the unit if a vacuum is created.

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u The hose has a double wall to reduce the surface tem-

perature.

u Your unit is tted with an overheat protection device (ther-

mal cut-out) which will operate if the unit boils dry. Switch
off, allow the unit to cool for 2 minutes and rell with water,
preferably hot. The cut-out will automatically reset and
steam will be produced within 5 to 10 minutes.

u You should not allow the unit to be tilted as this may result

in the overheat protection (thermal cut-out) operating lead­ing to excessive re-set times.

u In the event of the steam pipe becoming blocked and

excess pressure is evident, remove the plug from the
electric supply. Do not try to open the ller cap until the
unit has been allowed to cool for 2 minutes otherwise
an interlock device will be activated inside the cap. The
interlock device will reset itself once the unit has cooled
thus allowing the cap to be removed.

After use

u Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before

leaving the appliance unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

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

place. Children should not have access to stored appli­ances.

(Original instructions)

Never pull the unit by the hose.

Never use the steam plate directly above your
head as hot water may drip.

Do not leave the unit unattended when switched
on.

The steam plate becomes hot during use. Always
hold the steam plate by the handle provided.

Danger of scalding, do not direct steam at
persons, animals or anything which can be
damaged.

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Do not place the unit at an angle, do not use the
unit on stairs.

Inspection and 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 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 authorised repair agent.

u Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of dam-

age, ageing and wear.

u Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or

mains plug is damaged or defective.

u If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or

defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent
in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply
cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

u Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than

those specied in this manual.

Labels

The following safety labels are found on your appliance.

Never pull the unit by the electric cable.

The unit must be kept level at all times.

Warning symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Read all of this manual carefully before using your
appliance.

Always wear protective gloves.

Always wear eye protection.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Surfaces may become hot during use and during
the cool down period.

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(Original instructions)

Electrical safety

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

Extension cables & class 1 product

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

and of class 1 construction.

Features

1. Boiler carrying handle

2. Pressure relief valve

3. Boiler reservoir

4. Water level indication

5. Hose

6. Steam plate

7. Filler cap

Assembly

Fitting the hose (g. A and B)

u Screw one end of the hose (5) to the hose connector on

the boiler tank. Check that the hose has been connected
properly.

u Connect the other end of the hose (5) to the steam plate.

Check that the hose has been connected properly.

Use

Surfaces may become hot in use. The ller cap
may be hot during use and during the cool down
period.

Initial lling of the boiler reservoir (g. C)

Warning! Make sure that the appliance is unplugged.

u Unscrew and remove the ller cap (7).

Note: When lling the boiler, use clean tap water only.

u Fill the boiler reservoir (3) with water. Do not overll the

reservoir past the MAX indicator (maximum 4 litres).

u Replace the boiler ller cap (7), do not overtighten.
u Plug the mains plug into the power supply.

Relling the boiler reservoir

u Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
u Wait at least 2 minutes for the water to cool and the pres-

sure to decrease before removing the boiler ller cap (7).
Warning! The ller cap may be hot during use and during the
cool down period.

u Unscrew and remove the ller cap (7).
u Fill the boiler reservoir (3) with clean tap water. Do not

overll the reservoir past the MAX indicator (maximum 4

litres).

u Replace the boiler ller cap (7), do not overtighten.
u Plug the mains plug into the power supply.

Using the wallpaper stripper (g. E)

u Check the state of your plaster before you start work

as high temperature steam can loosen weak, porous or

poorly bonded plaster. Plaster is also loosened more read-

ily in areas of cracks, holes or if the steam plate is held in

one position for too long.

u You may be able to detect if you have weak plaster by

tapping a few areas of the walls with your knuckles. If this

produces a hollow sound, we recommend proceeding only

with extreme care.

u In all cases test out the wallpaper stripper on a small area,

about 100 cm2 , before starting work properly.

u If at any stage nishing plaster is loosened or you hear a

crack, do not continue. The wallpaper stripper is safe for

drywall/plaster board surfaces.

u Due to the heat generated by this product, it is possible

that certain surfaces, ie. carpets, soft furniture, table tops,

cabinets etc., could be marked or damaged. To prevent

this, ensure a wooden board or other barrier is placed

under the boiler to prevent the heat damaging the surface.

Dust sheets or newspapers are not adequate for this

purpose.

u For best results, remove wallpaper with a scraper. Scrape

off wallpaper in a downward direction (g. F).

u Always wear protection when removing wallpaper from the

ceiling. Be careful of condensation collecting in the steam

plate as hot water may drip (g. G and H). Empty the

steam plate regularly and never use directly above your

head.

u Always place the steam plate in a suitable container when

left unattended, even for a few seconds, and keep the

steam plate facing away from you when in use (g. I and

J).

Reaching temperature (g. D)

u Depending upon the temperature of the water used to ll

the reservoir (3), the appliance will take between 6 and 11
minutes to start producing steam.

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Storage

u Allow the appliance to cool for at least 10 minutes.
u Empty the appliance.
u Store the appliance upright in a dry place.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Warning! Before performing any maintenance, switch off and

unplug the appliance and allow it to cool.
Occasionally rinse the boiler with tap water until it runs clear.

Do not use chemical additives.

Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/tool has been
designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

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: 13 A.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.

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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 allows materials to be recycled and used again.

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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.

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

Technical data

KX3300 (Type 2)

Voltage V

Power imput W

Boiler Capacity I

Weight

AC

kg 2.55

230

2400

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Guarantee

Black & Decker is condent of the quality of its products and
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade
Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24
months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees
to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair
wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum
inconvenience to the customer unless:

u The product has been used for trade, professional or hire

purposes;

u The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
u The product has sustained damage through foreign

objects, substances or accidents;

u Repairs have been attempted by persons other than

authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. 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 after­sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com

Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to register
your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up to date
on new products and special offers. Further information on the
Black & Decker brand and our range of products is available
at www.blackanddecker.co.uk

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KX3300

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Nur die aufgefuerten teile sind lieferbar

Reparation partielle - Seules les pieces indiquees sont disponibles

Supporto parziale - Sono disponibili soltanto le parti evidenziate

Solo estan disponibles las peizas listadas

So se encontram disponiveis as pecas listadas

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zijn beschikbaar

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