Maxima ATHENA 6, ATHENA 8 Use Manual
ATHENA
USE MANUAL
GENERAL CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION PAGE 04
SAFETY RULES AND CAUTIONS PAGE 05
DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE PAGE 06
MACHINE OPERATIONS PAGE 07
1st STEP: TANK FILLING PAGE 07
2nd STEP: LOWER DRUM FILLING PAGE 07
3rd STEP: TURNING ON PAGE 08
STEAM FUNCTION IN MANUAL MODE PAGE 09
BOILER WASHING PAGE 09
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STEP: HOSE CONNECTION PAGE 10
5th STEP: ACCESSORY STARTING PAGE 10
ACCESSORIES EQUIPPED WITH THE MACHINE PAGE 11
1 HANDLE WITH HOSE PAGE 12
2 MULTIFUNCTION BRUSH PAGE 12
2A FITTING FOR LIQUID SUCTION PAGE 12
2B FITTING FOR CARPETS PAGE 12
2C UNIVERSAL FITTING PAGE 12
3 250 MM. WINDOW CLEANER PAGE 13
4 150 MM. NOZZLE PAGE 13
4A WINDOW CLEANER FITTING PAGE 13
4B BRISTLE FITTING PAGE 13
5 STEAM NOZZLE ADAPTER PAGE 13
6 EXTENSIONS PAGE 13
7 TANK FILLING BOTTLE PAGE 13
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 14
MOTOR SUPPORT PAGE 14
FILTER AND SEPARATOR PAGE 14
SPONGE FILTER PAGE 15
TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 16
TECHNICAL SHEET PAGE 17
SAFETY PAGE 17
QUALITY AND SAFETY CHECK PAGE 18
WARRANTY COUPON PAGE 19
NOTES PAGE 20
SPARE O-RING PAGE 21
WARNING: Read the present manual before using the appliance.
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INTRODUCTION
WE THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS PRODUCT MADE IN ITALY.
ATHENA IS THE RESULT OF A CAREFUL SEARCH CARRIED OUT BY PEOPLE KEEN ON CLEAN AND
INNOVATION AND IT REPRESENTS THE NEWEST PRODUCT AMONG THE NEW-GENERATION MULTI-
FUNCTION DEVICES.
IT IS A SPECIAL, POWERFUL AND ECOLOGICAL MACHINE, IT DOESN’T NEED FILTERS OR BAGS TO
BE REPLACED PERIODICALLY AND EXPLOITS THE NATURAL PROPERTIES OF WATER TO ENSURE
MAXIMUM HYGIENE AND CLEANLINESS.
THANKS TO ITS SMALL OVERALL DIMENSION IT CAN BE HANDLED EASILY AND KEPT ANYWHERE.
WE RECOMMEND READING CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL TO DISCOVER ALL ATHENA FEATURES AND
POTENTIALITIES.
MOREOVER, WE RECOMMEND STRICTLY FOLLOWING THE ADVISES AND CAUTIONS FOR A COR-
RECT USE IN ORDER TO ENSURE VERY GOOD RESULTS AND SAFETY.
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SAFETY RULES AND CAUTIONS
• Do not open the safety plug when the boiler is on or when it is still under pressure.
• Do not fill the boiler tank with detergent or disinfecting products.
• Do not turn the device upside down (the solenoid valve may get clogged).
• Do not suck flammable materials, explosives, concrete, gypsum or any other material which
might create a dangerous mixture.
• If substances such as: wine, alcohol, ammonia, detergents or corrosive products are sucked, the
lower drum might be damaged. We recommend empting and rinsing it well.
• When suction is on level 5 (EXTRA POWER), use a proper ear protection.
• Make sure the surfaces and the parts to be cleaned can withstand the steam (at the beginning
we recommend using the steam on small surfaces).
• Do not use steam on velvet, satin and leather.
• Before connecting your device, check that the voltage corresponds to the one written on the
technical plate (220/230V).
• Do not use the appliance near people not wearing safety clothings.
WARNING: high power jets can be dangerous if used improperly. Never direct the jet towards
people, animals, electrically powered appliances or towards the appliance itself.
• Never direct the jet towards yourself or other people for cleaning clothes and shoes.
• Use this device only for the functions it is conceived for.
• Disconnect the power supply before carring out the maintenance operations.
• To disconnect the device, pull only the plug, never the cable.
• Be careful that the supply cable does not touch hot surfaces.
• Never use the device if the feeding cable or its other important parts are damaged for example,
safety devices, high pressure flexible tubes, handle with controls.
• To avoid any risks of being electrocuted, do not disassemble it.
• Avoid connecting more powerful household appliances to the same electric circuit.
• If an extension cable is needed, make sure it is provided with earth; the plug and the socket
must be watertight.
WARNING: unsuitable extension cables can be dangerous.
• Use an outlet provided with earth.
• Do not plunge the device into the water and do not use it in case of rain or snow.
• Do not sprinkle or wash the appliance.
• The appliance must be used neither by children nor by unskilled staff.
• Do not let the connected device be unguarded.
• Remember to disconnect the device before any cleaning or maintenance operation and at the
end of every use.
• Let the device cool down before putting it back.
• Empty and rinse the lower drum after any use.
• For any repair, take the device to an authorised technical service.
• To ensure the safety of the appliance, use original spare parts supplied or approved by the
manufacturer only. WARNING : hoses, accessories and connections are important for the safety
of the appliance; use parts recommended by the manufacturer only.
Any intervention carried out by non-authorised make the warranty forfeit.
The manufacturer is not to be held responsible for any failure due to incorrect use and maintenance.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
Front part
1. Opening to insert the hoses
2. Safety hook
3. Control panel
4. Steam adjusting knob
5. Boiler safety plug
6. Water tank plug
7. Upper cover
8. Handle
9. Lower drum
10. Closing hook
11. Wheels
Rear part
12. Filter cover
13. Feeding cable
14. Aeration cover.
15. Cord storage
16. Cord storage
16. Only for the plus version:
Detergent tank plug.
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MACHINE OPERATION
1st STEP: TANK FILLING
• Remove the plug (fig.1)
• Fill the tank with water by using the suitable bottle supplied (fig.2) and by respecting the
maximum capacity of the tank (any excessive water will be automatically discharged in the
lower drum)
• Put the plug again.
• When turning the equipment on or every time the boiler is emptied (e.g. for cleaning) fill the
boiler with water through the opening of the safety plug (fig. 3), then close it by screwing the
plug without pushing it too much to avoid damaging the seal.
NOTE: Use only the bottle supplied and avoid using any other object such as glasses and funnels
to fill the tank. It may be overfilled. DO NOT USE DISTILLED WATER.
2nd STEP: LOWER DRUM FILLING
• Unhook the closing device and lift the upper cover up (fig. 4)
• Fill the lower drum with about 2 litres of clean water (fig.5)
• Reposition the cover by paying attention to the drum level indicator. It must be in the front
part (fig.6)
IMPORTANT: to avoid motor damages during the suction check that the liquid contained in
the drum does not exceed the level indicated on the drum itself (MAX) (fig.6), otherwise we
recommend emptying the drum.
WARNING:
• Fill the lower drum only with water.
• Do not use fragrances-essential oils different from the ones approved by the
Manufacturer. They may damage the drum.
• Empty and wash the drum after each use.
• To clean the drum, use natural soap and rinse with abundant water.
FIG.2 FIG.3FIG.1
FIG.5FIG.3FIG.4 FIG.6
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3rd STEP: TURNING ON
• Connect the supply cable to a 220V plug provided with earth. Three red lights appear on
display “e”.
• For the vacuum cleaner function: press push button “B” and ad just the power by means of
keys +/-.
• For the steam function: press push button “a”, after about six minutes pilot light “d” lights up
and the device reaches the optimum working temperature and pressure. The steam must be
adjusted by means of the knob (fig.7) according to the surface to be treated. The temperature
remains displayed on the display. Once the other functions are selected, the display shows
them about 5 seconds.
• For the “electrical accessories” function: press push button “C”, the corresponding pilot light
lights up and the writing “aCC” appears on the display.
NOTE: when pilot light “f” signalling that the water is finished is on, the flashing writing “H2o”
appears on the display and in the meantime the steam delivery is stopped. In this case fill the tank
with water. (step 1).
LIST OF THE PANEL FUNCTIONS
A. Push button to turn the boiler on
B. Push button to start and adjust the motor (+/-)
C. Push button to start the electrical accessories
d. Pilot light signalling the steam is ready
e. Display
f. Pilot light signalling the water is finished
FIG.7
d A B e C f
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