Haan FS-50 User Manual

User Manual

Steam Cleaning

FLOOR
SANITIZER

FS-50/FS50+

The Fast, Easy Way
to Sanitize and
Clean Your Floors

for a Fresh and
Healthy Home!

®

Copyright ©2010 HAAN® Corporation

Notice

The information contained in this
document is subject to change
without notice.

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Corporation assumes no
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warranties of merchantability and
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for incidental or consequential damages
in connection with or arising out of the
furnishing, performance, or use of this
document and the program materials
which it describes.

Edition 1, June 2010
Printed in Korea/China
Product manufactured in Korea/China

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®

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®

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®

Corporation.

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Introduction

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Congratulations on purchasing the HAAN® FS-50 Steam
Cleaning Floor Sanitizer.

Step up to a cleaner, healthier home with the FS-50. Designed
with an ergonomic pistol grip handle and pole that’s
easier on your back, the FS-50 makes it simple to clean
and sanitize every sealed hard surface floor in your home
with the power of steam. HAAN

®

engineering takes regular

tap water and turns it into 212°F steam, killing up to

99.9% of E.coli, Salmonella and other common household
germs — without chemicals!

Turn it on, and in less than 3 minutes, you’ll have 20 min­utes of steam cleaning power, without needing to refill the
water tank. So you can clean all of your hard floors in one
quick session. Patented super-absorbent, multilayer Ultra­Microfiber cleaning pads are engineered to reduce friction
and dry floors instantly. Plus they feature a hook and loop
touchless attachment system and can be machine washed
to use time and time again.

Weighing less than 4 lbs. with a full tank of water, the

HAAN

®

Floor Sanitizer is engineered to outperform nearly

every steamer in any class. Using superior quality materials
and stringent manufacturing practices, HAAN

®

sets the

standard for durability and performance in steam cleaning.

Look for the HAAN

®

“steamlet” symbol in this manual for

Helpful HAAN

®

Hints that will help you make the most

of your new HAAN

®

FS-50 Steam Cleaning Floor Sanitizer.

Backed with a one-year limited warranty, your quality

HAAN

®

product is sure to give you years of dependability.
And our Customer Care representatives are available to
answer any of your questions about your new Steam
Cleaning Floor Sanitizer.

Thousands of HAAN

®

customers have already fallen in

love with the HAAN

®

FS-50 Steam Cleaning Floor Sanitizer.

We’re confident you will, too.

Thank you again for your purchase.

The HAAN® Team

Cleaning your floors has never been faster!

Important Safety Information

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Basic precautions should be observed when using an
electrical appliance, including the following:

1. Do not direct steam at people, animals, or electrical outlets.

2. Do not expose to rain or use outdoors. Store indoors.

3. Never leave your floor sanitizer in one spot on any
surface for any period of time. Always place on the
Floor Protector/Resting Mat and make sure that the
product is turned off.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance or troubleshooting.

5. Do not leave Floor Sanitizer unattended.

6. Do not leave the Floor Sanitizer connected to an
electrical outlet when not in use.

7. Do not service Floor Sanitizer when it is plugged in.

8. Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

9. Do not use Floor Sanitizer if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Call
Customer Service for instructions.

10. Do not handle Floor Sanitizer with wet hands.

11. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,
close door on cord, bend the cord excessively, pull cord
around sharp corners, place heavy objects on it or
expose cord to heated surfaces. If the power cord has
become knotted and/or worn, contact the service
center for a replacement power cord.

12. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by grasping
the plug, not the cord.

13. Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapor given off by oil-based paint thinner, some
moth-proofing substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapors. When in use, never turn the Floor
Sanitizer over on its side.

14. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Pay close attention
when used near children, pets or plants. Do not leave
your Floor Sanitizer unattended while plugged in.

15. Do not use on leather, wax-polished furniture or
floors, synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate,
steam-sensitive materials. It is recommended testing a
secluded section before using elswhere.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

!

i

!

IMPORTANT

Be sure to read ALL
instructions and warnings
before using your HAAN®
Floor Sanitizer.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS -
For household use only.
Any other use of this
appliance will void the
manufacturer’s warranty.

!

CAUTION

The FS-50 emits steam at
212˚F to sanitize the area
of use. This means that the
steam head, Ultra-Microfiber
Pads and Sanitizing Tray get
very hot during use. Care
should be taken when using
this appliance and DO NOT
touch the aforementioned
parts during use except in
the approved manner as
outlined in this manual.

Risk of electrical shock ­be sure to read and follow
all instructions and
warnings.

WARNING

16. Do not immerse in water or any other liquids.

17. Do not use for any purpose other than those described
in this User Manual. Use the product only for its intended
use and only as described in this manual.

18. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments
– use of attachments not provided or sold by HAAN®
may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

19. Never put any aromatic oils or perfumes, chemicals,
alcohol or detergent products into the steam cleaner,
except those approved by HAAN®. Non-approved additives
may damage the unit or make it unsafe for use.

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

21. Use ONLY on flat, horizontal surfaces. Do not use on walls
or windows. Extreme caution should be exercised when
using your Floor Sanitizer to clean stairs.

22. If the circuit breaker activates while using the steam
function, discontinue product use immediately and
contact the customer support center. (Beware of the
risk of electrical shock.)

23. Do not allow the product to be disassembled and/
or modified by anyone other than an authorized
service technician. (Doing so can result in fire and/
or electrical shock.) Contact Customer Care for
instructions for repairs.

24. Never use your Floor Sanitizer on hard-surface floors
without the Ultra-Microfiber Pad. The Carpet Tray
attachment must always be used on carpet and rugs.

Grounding Instructions:

The HAAN FS-50 must be connected to a grounded (3-prong)
wiring system. Grounding provides a safe path of least
resistance for electrical current, in the event the unit should
malfunction or break down thereby reducing the risk of elec­trical shock. The cord for this product has an equipment

-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do not plug it into
an outlet that is not properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you
aren’t sure if the outlet is properly grounded. If it will not
fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. This appliance is designed for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit and has a grounding attachment plug as
illustrated above. Make certain that the appliance is connected
to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No

plug adapter should be used with this appliance.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

DO NOT modify the plug.
Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a
risk of electrical shock.

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Grounded
Outlet

Grounded
Pin

!

WARNING

To avoid circuit overload,
DO NOT operate another
appliance on the same
electrical outlet (circuit).

!

!

CAUTION

DO NOT operate your Floor
Sanitizer if the power
indicator light flickers.
Contact the HAAN®
Customer Care Center at
the number
shown below.

Product Description

Steam Cleaning

FS-50

FLOOR
SANITIZER

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Carpet Tray (1; included
with FS-50+ )

Fill Cup (1)

1

2

3

4

5

6

9

11

Included Accessories:

Floor Protector/
Resting Mat (1)

14

15

7

4

13

12

Ultra-Microfiber
Pad (2)

12

10

8

1. Easy-Grip Handle - designed for easy cleaning.

2. Storage Hook - rotates 360˚ so it can be used to manage
the cord and then provide convenient, easy hanging
storage in closet or laundry room.

3. Power Cord Management System - keeps your pathway clear.

4. Pivoting Power Cord Wrap - releases cord with a
flick of the wrist.

5. Ergonomic Pole - adjusts for height, tight spaces
and easy storage. This ‘one-piece’ pole comes packaged
at lowest height setting.

6. Pole Connection - easily connects upper and lower
sections of the ergonomic pole

7. Power Cord with Flexible Cord Support - double-insulated
cord with a 3-prong plug complete with a Flexible Cord
support that strengthens cord connection.

8. Indicator Lights - GREEN Power Light illuminates when
unit is ON and RED Refill Light indicates when water
refill is needed.

9. Orange Power Button - for easy ON/OFF steam operation.

10. Thermal Indicator - turns from black to orange when
the FS-50 is ready to use.

11. Steam Head with 15 Powerful Steam Jets - spaced
perfectly to cover more floor in less time.

Make sure to check for the following accessories!

12. Standard Ultra-Microber Pad - (2) patented super-absorbent
Ultra-Microfiber Pads lock in dirt and leave floors dry to the
touch. Specially designed for ‘No-Touch’ attachment and removal.

13. Fill Cup (1) - makes it easy to put the right amount of
water in the tank.

14. Floor Protector/Resting Mat (1) - for use when heating
up your Floor Sanitizer or when taking a break from active
cleaning – place on the floor with the “bumpy” side facing up.

15. Carpet Tray (1; included with FS-50+) - easily attaches to
unit for sanitizing and refreshing carpeted areas and other
soft surfaces.

FEATURES:

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HELPFUL HAAN® HINT:

15 Powerful Steam Jets
are spaced perfectly to
cover more floor in less
time. Be assured you are
steam cleaning when
you push the machine
forward, as well as when
you are pulling it back.

HELPFUL HAAN

®

HINT:

To extend the life of your
Ultra-Microfiber Pads,
always place your unit
on the Floor Protector/
Resting Mat while the unit
heats up, and attach the
Ultra-Microfiber Pad when
the unit is ready to use.

HELPFUL HAAN® HINT:

Using the Floor Sanitizer
with the Carpet Tray will
not lift all set-in stains from
your carpet, but our patented
Ultra-Microfiber Pad may be
used to act as a “blotter” for
removing most fresh, wet
spills and stains.

Product Description

Assembling Your Floor Sanitizer

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1 2 3
Ready to Clean

To enable you to get the most
satisfaction from your FS-50
Floor Sanitizer, be sure to follow
the assembly and operating
instructions included in this
manual. Read this manual
thoroughly before assembling
your unit.

After unpacking the FS-50, identify
the product parts before assembling.
Pay specific attention to the product
descriptions to familiarize yourself
with all the parts of your FS-50
Floor Sanitizer. No additional tools
are needed to put the unit together. It
is quick and easy.

3

1

Insert the Easy Grip Handle onto the top end
of the silver upper ergonomic pole.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The upper pole has one
end that is indented and narrow. The narrow
end fits into the Pole Connection, NOT the
handle. See Fig under Step 2.

Align the indent in the pole to the ridge inside
the handle and the Locking Pin to the hole in
the handle. Hold the Locking Pin in, and slide
them together until the pin snaps into place.

Attach the upper pole once the handle
has been secured in place, to the lower
pole at the plastic connection. The narrow
end of the upper pole connects into the
plastic Pole Connection. Align the ridge to
the front and the Locking Pin to the hole in
the plastic Pole Connection, and while
holding the Locking Pin in, slide the poles
together until the pin snaps into place.

Easy Grip
Handle

Upper
Ergonomic
Pole

Lower
Ergonomic
Pole

Unit Head

Pole Base

Pole
Connection

Ridge
towards
the front

Locking
Pin in
place

Ridge
towards
the front

Locking
Pin in
place

Indented Narrow End ­Note the indented end
that fits into the Pole
Connection.

Wider End of
Upper Pole fits
into handle

2

Before Using Your Floor Sanitizer

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!

WARNING

Your Floor Sanitizer is designed to clean hard floor surfaces
that will withstand high heat. Do not use on unsealed wood
or unglazed ceramic floors. On surfaces that have been treated
with wax or some no-wax floors, 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 floor manufacturer.

HELPFUL HAAN

®

HINT:

Never leave the appliance
in one spot on any surface
for any period of time.
Always place your FS-50
Floor Sanitizer on the Floor
Protector/Resting Mat
when stationary, and make
sure the Floor Sanitizer is
turned off when not in use.

CAUTION

Use a grounded receptacle. Use only a heavy duty extension
cord rated for 15 amps minimum – DO NOT use an ordinary
extension cord. To provide continued protection against the
risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlet only.

This product is NOT for space heating purposes.

IMPORTANT

HELPFUL HAAN® HINT:

DO NOT add cleaning
solutions, scented perfumes,
oils or any other chemicals
to the water used in this
appliance except those
authorized by HAAN® and
then use only in the
described manner. While it
is acceptable to use regular
tap water, if the tap water
in your area is hard, we
recommend you use
distilled/purified water to
extend the life of your
appliance. Always empty
water from water tank
after use.

Always be sure that your Floor Sanitizer is UNPLUGGED from
the wall receptacle prior to filling the water tank.

Never use your FS-50 without a cleaning pad attached to the base.

.

The FS-50 emits steam at 212˚F to sanitize the area of use.
This means that the steam head, cleaning pads and Carpet
Tray get very hot during use. Care should be taken when
using this appliance and DO NOT touch the afore-mentioned
parts during use except in the approved manner as outlined in
this manual.

IMPORTANT

!

i

Be sure to read ALL instructions and warnings
before using your HAAN® Floor Sanitizer.

!

!

!

CAUTION