This steamer is intended for
household use only and NOT for
commercial or industrial use.
• Only use the steamer indoors and
keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose
clothing away from moving parts
and openings whilst using
the steamer.
• This steamer can be used by
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
steamer. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
performed by children without
supervision
• Please refer to oor manufacturer’s
care recommendations before use,
and test your ooring/carpet/rugs
by running the steamer over a small
hidden area, if no pile distortion or
no damage occurs continue
cleaning. Not suitable for use on
wax polished oors or furniture,
acrylic surfaces and synthetic,
velvet or steam/water sensitive
materials
• This steamer should not be used to
clean electrical appliances such as
microwaves, televisions and
electrical heating systems etc.
• Only Dirt Devil recommended
cloths and accessories should
be used with this steamer. This
steamer is a water only product,
using detergents will invalidate the
guarantee.
• Don’t touch any hot areas/
accessories on your steamer.
It’s normal for the steamer and
accessories to heat up during use,
always allow them to cool down
before handling.
• Don’t leave the steamer turned on
when unattended.
• Don’t use the steamer if it has been
dropped, damaged, immersed in
water or left outdoors.
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DON'TS
• Don’t run over the power cord or
use steamer if the power cord or
plug is damaged. Please contact
our Customer Care Line.
• Don’t handle the plug or use the
steamer with wet hands. Don’t pull
or carry the steamer by the power
cord.
• Don’t use the power cord as a
handle, don’t pull the power cord
around corners or sharp edges or
close a door over the power cord.
WARNING
DON'TS CONTINUE D...
• Don’t unplug the steamer by pulling
on the power cord.
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages
with sharp objects as this may
cause damage to the steamer,
remove blockages only as
instructed in this guide.
• Don’t aim the steamer at people,
animals, plants and electrical
components or wires. Never
DO'S
• Always ll the water tank with
water only. Never add perfume,
stain remover or products
containing alcohol. Filling the water
tank with hot or boiling water will
damage the steamer and invalidate
the guarantee.
• Always vacuum your carpets
thoroughly and ensure hard oor
areas are free from grit and debris
before using your steamer.
• Always unplug the steamer and
allow to cool before carrying out
any maintenance.
• Turn off all controls on the steamer
before disconnecting or
connecting the power cord, after
use always wrap the power cord
around the cord clips.
touch the steam jet (there is a risk
of scalding).
• Don’t use the steamer with
incorrect voltage as this may result
in damage or injury to the user. The
correct voltage is listed on the
ratings label.
• Don’t use the steamer to clean or
refresh any items of clothing that
are still being worn on the body.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug
with a British 13amp fuse. Always
protect the power cord from
heated surfaces and open ames.
• Use only CE approved 13amp
extension cords, non-approved
extension cords can overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange
the extension cord as it could be a
trip hazard.
• Store the steamer in a cool, dry
area away from children. Before
storing the steamer please make
sure the water tank is thoroughly
clean and empty.
• Take extra care when cleaning on
the stairs.
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HI. WElCOm E.
Congrats on purchasing your new MULTI
FUNCTION STEAM CLEANER. Inside, you’ll find
everything you want to know from tools to how to.
So what are you waiting for? LET’S GO.
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TAB lE OF
CONTE NTS
Let's talk safety 3
Overview 6
Before use 8
Assembly 9
How to 10
Care & Maintenance 16
Troubleshooting 16
Guarantee 19
5
Handle
Quick cord
release hook
Handle release button
Handheld handle
Handheld steam
trigger (hidden)
On / off and steam
control dial
Power indicator
Water tank cap
Water tank (Part of unit)
The steamer head gets very hot during use. Always switch off the
steamer before emptying the water tank or changing the cleaning
pads/accessories.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEANING
1. Test for colour fastness in a small hidden area of upholstery/fabric to
check for colour removal before use.
2. When using the steamer, basic safety precautions should always be
observed.
3. Don’t aim the steamer at people, animals, plants and electrical components
or wires. Never touch the steam jet or floorhead from a short distance
(there is a risk of scalding).
4. The steamer is equipped with a thermostat and a thermal cut-out. If for any
reason the steamer overheats it will switch off. If this happens turn off and
unplug the steamer, allow to cool for at least 2 to 4 hours and re-try.
5. Don’t use hot or boiling water to fill or clean water tank.
IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer's care recommendations before use and test the
steamer on a hidden area of flooring/surface to begin with.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR STEAMER
BEFORE USE / ASSEmBlY
Push the main body
down into the
fl oorhead until it clicks
into place.
Push the handle into
main body until it
clicks into place.
YOU R
MULTI FUNCTION
STEAM CLEANER IS
READY TO CLEAN!
Stand the steamer
upright by pushing the
main body forward to
lock into position.
NEED HELP?
Go to www.DirtDevil.co.uk or
contact our Customer Service
Department at 0330 026 2626
(Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm)
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FILL THE WATER TANK
1. Remove fl oorhead and
handle and place steamer on
fl at surface. Twist water tank
cap anti clockwise and lift
to remove.
2. Do not fi ll directly from tap
or over sink. Keep steamer
on fl at surface. Use the
measuring jug and fi ll the
tank with 330ml (2 x 165ml)
of fi ltered water.
3. Replace cap, align tabs
and twist clockwise to
tighten.
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CLEAN HARD FLOORS
HOW TO
1. Place the microfi bre pad
on the fl oor white side facing
up. Place the fl oorhead onto
microfi bre pad making sure
the microfi bre pad covers the
entire fl oorhead.
TIP: Product needs to be
assembled after fi lling the tank.
Attach the fl oorhead and handle
before cleaning fl oors.
4. Place foot onto the
fl oorhead and pull handle
backwards to recline.
2. Plug into mains, turn dial
to ‘ON’; the amber light will
illuminate to indicate power
on. The steamer will be ready
after approximately
30 seconds.
5. Move the steamer slowly
backwards and forwards
across the fl oor paying
particular attention to high
traffi c areas.
3. To steam your fl oors twist
the steam control dial to
desired setting. Steam is
activated automatically. Take
care when changing settings
during cleaning.
6. Turn dial to ‘OFF’ position
and allow steamer to cool,
the amber light will switch off.
Hold corner of pad down with
your foot and lift steamer to
peel away.
IMPORTANT: Never use the steamer without a cleaning pad attached to the fl oorhead.
IMPORTANT: Never leave the steamer on one spot for an extended period of time or with a damp or
wet microfi bre pad attached as this may damage the fl oor surface.
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7
USE THE MACHINE AS A HANDHELD
1. Push handle release
button and lift handle to
remove.
4. Plug into mains, turn the
dial to ‘ON’ position. The
amber light will illuminate
to indicate power on. The
steamer will be ready after
approximately 30 seconds.
2. Press accessory release
button and lift steamer to
release fl oorhead.
5. Twist the steam control dial
to desired setting.
3. Push concentration nozzle
into steamer until it clicks
into place.
6. To produce steam squeeze
the trigger in short bursts.
Don’t hold the trigger
continuously to prevent over
wetting.
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ATTACH THE ACCESSORIES
ATTACH THE BRUSHES
1. Small tools can be attached via the
concentration nozzle. Push together to click
into position and secure.
ATTACH THE ACCESSORY HOSE
CAUTION
Always allow tools and accessories to cool down before removing.
HOW TO
1. Push the accessory
connector onto the
steamer nozzle until it
clicks into place.
5. Line up accessory
with concentration
nozzle, twist and push
to lock into place.
2. Line up hose
with the accessory
connector, twist and
push to lock into place.
6. Adjust the steam
control dial to switch
On/Off and for
adjusting steam control.
3. Line up concentration
nozzle with the hose,
twist and push to lock
into place.
7. To produce steam,
squeeze the steam
trigger.
4. Choose an
accessory.
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7
USE THE ACCESSORIES
CAUTION
Always allow tools and accessories to cool down before removing.
CONCENTRATION NOZZLE
Use to remove soap scum in
baths and shower enclosures
and to clean heavily soiled
areas in kitchens.
UTILITY HEAD AND PAD
Attach utility pad to utility
head for use on upholstery
and clothes. Do not use
detergent on fabrics and
upholstery.
SMALL BRUSH
Ideal for any surface from
tiles, sinks, toilets and oven
tops.
SQUEEGEE
Great for leaving your
windows, tiles and mirrors
gleaming.
GROUT BRUSH
Lifts embedded dirt from in
between tiles.
METAL BRUSH
Strong metal bristles to lift
resilient grime from tough
surfaces. Use when deep
cleaning your oven, wire
racks or BBQ to make light
work of diffi cult cleaning
tasks. Not for use on soft or
delicate surfaces or material/
upholstery.
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USE ON CARPETS
REFRESHING CARPETS
CAUTION
Always switch OFF the steamer when fi tting and removing the
microfi bre cleaning pads.
HOW TO
1. Place the microfi bre
pad on the fl oor
white side facing up.
Place steamer onto
pad making sure the
entire pad covers the
fl oorhead.
5. Place your foot on
fl oorhead and pull
handle backwards to
recline.
2. With microfi bre
pad attached, push
steamer into front
of the carpet glider,
then place back of
the fl oorhead into
the clip. The carpet
glider should only be
used when refreshing
carpets.
6. Move the steamer
slowly backwards
and forwards across
the carpet paying
particular attention
to high traffi c areas.
3. Plug into mains, turn
dial to ‘ON’ position,
the amber light will
illuminate to indicate
power on.
7. To release the
carpet glider, place
your foot on clip
and push down. Lift
steamer to remove.
4.Twist the steam
control dial to
desired setting.
Steam is activated
automatically. Take
care when changing
settings during
cleaning.
IMPORTANT: Take care removing carpet glider with foot. Make sure steamer is OFF and
has cooled down.
IMPORTANT: Always allow the steamer to fully cool down before removing the microfi bre
cleaning pad.
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7
EMPTYING THE WATER TANK
1. Remove fl oorhead and
handle and place steamer on
fl at surface. Twist water tank
cap anti clockwise and lift to
remove.
IMPORTANT: Don’t use bleach or fabric softener when washing the microfi bre cleaning pad.
IMPORTANT: Never remove the water tank cap with the product upright as water could leak out –
always remove the fl oorhead and handle and place handheld on a fl at surface before removing the
water tank cap.
2. Empty any excess water
over the sink.
CLEANING THE MICROFIBRE/
UTILITY CLEANING PAD
40C
MAX
24hr
The microfi bre/utility cleaning pads are machine washable
(Max 40C) allow to fully dry before use.
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CLEARING BLOCKAGES
IMPORTANT: Turn dial on steamer to ‘OFF’ position, switch off at mains and unplug safely.
Allow to fully cool down before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
CARE & mAI NTE NANCE
1. Push the fl oorhead release
button and lift the main body
from the fl oorhead to remove.
Also remove the handle.
2. Use a small thin object
such as a paper clip to insert
into the nozzle and
clear any blockage.
3. To clear a blockage in
the fl oorhead, remove the
microfi bre pad from the
fl oorhead, insert a small
thin object, such as a paper
clip, into the steam holes to
remove any blockage.
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7
Problem
Solution
Is there an
accessory missing?
Why does my
steamer have no
power?
Why is the steamer
not producing
steam?
Why won’t the
microfibre pad pick
up dirt?
Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the
part is included with your steamer.
Check the on/off control dial position.
Check the amber light is illuminated.
The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace
with a British 13amp fuse.
There may be no water in water tank, check the water tank has
water.
Check the water tank cap is securely fitted onto the water tank.
The water may not yet be at temperature. The steamer will take
approximately 30 seconds to heat up.
Steam path may be blocked. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
Check steam control dial has been turned to ‘on’.
Water tank level may be low, refill with water.
The microfibre pad may already be saturated or dirty.
Wash the microfibre cleaning pad, go to ‘Taking care of your
machine’.
NOTE:
If you were unable to solve the problem using the information in the table above, please contact
our Customer Service (UK) 0330 026 2626.
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LIMITED
GUARANTEE
It’s quick and easy to register for your free 1 year guarantee
online at www.DirtDevil.co.uk.
Please retain your original receipt for proof of purchase.
Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the
product before calling.
TROUBlESHOOTINg / gUARANTEE
719
Call our Customer
Service Department at
0330 026 2626
EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Ltd trading as Dirt Devil, hereby on our own
responsibility, declare that the DDS04-E01/DDS04-P01 series is manufactured in compliance with the following
Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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