Fantom Vacuum FC905 User Manual

Model FC905

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Your FANTOM Steam Cleaner is warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase when
utilized for normal household use by the original purchaser only. The included
Warranty Registration Card must be filled out and returned within 10 days of
purchase. This is essential for your Warranty to be effective should any problem
arise with this product.

Should any defect covered by the terms of the limited warranty be discovered
within one year, contact FANTOM customer service at 1 [phone] for
information on returning the appliance and accessories.
Proof of purchase date and $12.95 for handling and return packing/shipping
charges must be included.*

The liability of under this warranty is limited solely to the cost of the replacement
parts or the complete unit at our option. LABOUR CHARGES ARE NOT
INCLUDED.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit
that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This Limited
Warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, negligent handling, or
damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit (by any common
carrier).

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all
other legal and/or conventional warranties. The responsibility of FANTOM if any,
is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of
the limited warranty. In no event is FANTOM liable for incidental or consequential
damages of any nature whatsoever. Some States/Provinces do not permit the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may
not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state or
province to province.

*Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to attach
tag to item before packing with your name, complete address and phone number
with note giving purchase information, model number and what you believe is the
problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in
shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package
“ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly striving to improve

our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to
change without notice.

HAND HELD STEAM CLEANER

OWNER’S MANUAL
Model FC905

120V., 60Hz., 1600 Watts

Printed in Turkey

FANTOM

Tel.: [phone]

www.fantom.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.

When using your Hand Held Steam Cleaner, basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using your
Hand Held Steam Cleaner.

2. Use the system only for its intended use.

3. To protect against a risk of electric shock,
do not immerse any part of the system in
water or other liquids.

4. Never yank cord to disconnect from
outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.

5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
Let the system cool completely before
putting away or before opening the water
tank (removing the safety cap) . Wrap
power cord loosely around your system
when storing.

6. Always disconnect system from electrical
outlet when filling or emptying water tank
and when not in use.

7. Do not operate the system with a damaged
cord or plug, or if the appliance or any other
part of the system has been dropped or
damaged. To avoid the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble or attempt to
repair the Hand Held Steam Cleaner.
Return the system to FANTOM
(see warranty) for examination and repair.

Incorrect re-assembly or repair can cause
a risk of electrical shock or injury to persons
when the Hand Held Steam Cleaner is
used.

8. Close supervision is necessary for any
appliance being used by or near children.
Do not leave the system unattended while
connected.

9. Burns can occur from touching hot metal
parts, hot water or steam. Do not turn
upside down as there may be hot water in
the unit. Never direct steam at any person.
The steam is very hot and can cause burns.

10. Do not operate in the presence of
explosive and/or flammable fumes.

11. This appliance is intended only for
household use. Follow all user instructions
in this manual.

12. Never use any chemicals or substance
other than tap water in the machine. Use of
chemicals may damage the machine. Use
of chemicals will automatically void your
warranty.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:

• Do not leave the Hand Held Steam Cleaner
plugged in when unattended. Unplug the
electrical cord when not in use and before
servicing or refilling water tank.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children, pets or plants.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use
only manufacturer’s recommended
accessories.

• Do not pull cord, use cord as a handle, close
a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.

• Do not use extension cords or outlets with
inadequate current carrying capacity.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or steam cleaner with wet
hands or operate without shoes.

• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked.

• Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry
area.

• Keep your work area well lit.

• When in use, never turn the appliance over

or on its side. Never direct steam towards
people, animals or plants.

• Do not immerse the steam cleaner into water
or other liquids. Always unplug the power
cord from the electrical socket when filling the
steam cleaner.

• Do NOT

perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to
the water used in this appliance as this
may damage the unit or make it unsafe for
use. Use regular tap water or distilled/purified

water if the tap water in your area is very hard.

• When using the steam cleaner, please note
that the force and the heat of the steam may
damage certain surfaces or textiles. Always
test on a small, concealed area of the material
that you are steam cleaning. i.e. painted wood
or leather can be bleached with hot steam;
glossy plastic can be dulled, fabrics such as
acrylic, velvet and linen can react sensitively
to the temperature of the steam.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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Rev. 01/04

Blinds

Use the detail brush to clean blinds.
Move the brush over the surface, allowing
enough time for the vapor to penetrate.
Work quickly on PVC blinds. Test for
color fastness on fabric blinds before
using.

Refrigerator

- Use the angle
concentrator/brush adapter alone to blow
away dirt in the ice machine and on door
seals. The vapor will not dry out or crack
the seals as chemicals often do. Can
openers and other kitchen equipment can
be easily cleaned with the detail brush to
get into all the nooks and crannies.
To clean microwaves

or other small
appliances use the detail brush for small
areas.

Note:

When cleaning small electrical
appliances always unplug them from outlet
before cleaning.

Upholstery

Use the floor brush attached directly to
the hand grip with a clean white terry
cloth towel. Use fast, light strokes, avoid
getting the fabric wet. Be patient with
stubborn spots; work on a spot gently for
no more than a minute at a time, then
wait five minutes for the area to dry and
repeat. Use circular movements or back­and-forth and side-to-side movements to
get all sides of surface fibers. Finish with
a brushing in one direction that will give
the fabric a uniform appearance.

CAUTION: Always determine the

color-fastness of any fabric-especially
with reds or blues - by taking a clean,
moist, warm towel and gently rubbing a
small area as far down on the back or
other out of the way place on the
furniture as possible. If color comes off
on the towel, you may need to have the
piece dry cleaned.

Exterior Areas

To clean inside your car, use the floor
brush with a terry cloth towel attached to
clean upholstery and interior areas just as
in the home. You should not expose the
bristles to leather - use only the brush with
the terry cloth towel attached. For
detailing the wheels, use the concentrator
nozzle and the detail brush. Exterior
windows are cleaned best by applying the
vapor with the concentrator nozzle and
following with a paper towel.
To clean bicycles, use the detail brush.
To clean equipment, use the detail brush,
depending on the surface area.

Wood, Vinyl and Marble Floors

Use the floor brush with a terry cloth
attached. Move the brush across the floor
as if you are mopping. When the towel is
soiled, you can turn the towel over or
replace it with a clean towel. If you are
working on a very dirty area, you can move
the brush over the area slowly, several
times. If it is a wood floor, move fast to
avoid heat or moisture buildup in the wood.
By cleaning with the towel over the brush,
you will not affect the shine on the floor.
To Strip Wax: Use floor brush for open
areas; detail brush for corners or tight areas

- no towel, slow strokes. Work a small area
at a time - remove the emulsified wax from
the floor. When all of the wax has been
stripped, immediately clean the floor and
brushes with water before residue has a
chance to harden on them. Go back over
the stripped area with the floor brush with a
towel to remove any remaining residue
before waxing.
To Clean Waxed Floors: Wrap clean towel
around the floor brush, brush quickly. This
will cause the dirt to be removed but not the
wax.
Vinyl Floors: Do not allow heat to buildup
in any kind of vinyl, since it can soften it
enough to affect its texture. Work fast on
vinyl.
Tile Floors: Use the angle
concentrator/brush adapter with the detail
brush attached to an extension. Have the
floor brush with cloth attached ready as
well. Clean the grout between the tiles with
the detail brush. Remove the detail brush
and attach the floor brush, move the brush
across the floor to clean the tile and remove
excess moisture and residue. For areas of
tile that are very dirty, remove the towel and
agitate with the brush. Do not let the area
dry before you wipe it up.

Note

: When using the steam cleaner,
please note that the force and the heat of
the steam may damage certain surfaces or
textiles. Always test on a small, concealed
area of the material that you are steam
cleaning. i.e. painted wood or leather can
be bleached with hot steam; glossy plastic
can be dulled, fabrics such as acrylic,
velvet and linen can react sensitively to the
temperature of the steam.

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