Polti CIMEX ERADICATOR User Manual

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Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.

Dear Customer,

Cimex Eradicator provides an innovative and effective method to eliminate the problem of bed bugs. Laboratory
tests and field trials have shown that Cimex Eradicator treatment with dry saturated steam heated to 180° C is
able to eliminate 100% of eggs and larvae, as well as a high percentage of adult insects.
The special Steam Disinfector delivery device allows delivering steam at a temperature of up to 180° C.
Steam Disinfector is equipped with a controlled-expansion heat exchange device, Polti world patent, which
further heats the steam generated by the Cimex Eradicator boiler to the temperatures reported above. In this
way, eggs, larvae and insects die in a few seconds from heat shock. Upon delivery, steam is mixed with the sani­tising agent HPMED, a water-alcohol solution that can be delivered in the presence of people, which removes
bed bug odours.
On designing Cimex Eradicator, our team of experts have provided the device with special tools to make your
work safer and more efficient.

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• The water boiler is made of a stainless steel 18/10 which resists lime scale and corrosion and extends the

Cimex Eradicator is built according to IEC international standards, and it is therefore equipped with a valve, a sa­fety temperature switch and an additional temperature switch for extra protection against dry running. All compo­nents and accessories are built with high-quality, heat-resistant materials.

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STEAM DISINFECTOR DELIVERY DEVICE

M) HPMED bottle fitting

O) Delivery nozzle
Q) Locking tab

thank you for purchasing our product.

The Safety Cap - a unique Polti patent, prevents opening whilst any residual pressure remains in the system.

life of your appliance.

A) Accessory on/off switch
B) Patented Safety Cap
C) Carrying handle
D) Steam flow regulation control
E) Pressure indicator

F) Generator on/off switch

H) “Out of water” indicator light

I) Power supply cable

P) Central connector block with splash

proof cover

U) Lock-in aperture for central connector

J) Safety switch

K) Steam delivery push-button

L) Heating lamp

N) Spacer bracket / support

R) Connector assembly
S) Press down connector button

T) Monotube (steam - power cable)

ACCESSORIES

1) Straight extension accessory

2) HPMED disposable bottle

3) Wick

4) Curved extension accessory

5) Wheels

6) Brush

7) Filling bottle

8) Protective gloves

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

9) Steam gun

10) Extension tubes

11) Round brush

12) 120° accessory

13) Small brush

14) Large brush

15) Cotton cloths

16) Window squeegee tool

17) Spare washers for accessory connections

This appliance conforms with Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC) and Directive 2006/95/EC

(low voltage).

Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without prior
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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions carefully before using
the appliance.

• Any use which does not comply with these in­structions will invalidate the warranty.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Risk of electric shock and/or short circuit:

- The wiring system to which the appliance is
connected must always comply with the
laws in force.

- Before connecting the appliance, make sure
that the mains voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the data label of the
appliance and that the power outlet is con­nected to earth

- Always turn off the appliance at the on/off
switch before unplugging it.

- If the appliance is left unused, always dis­connect it from the mains. Never leave the
appliance unattended with the cable
plugged into the mains.

- Always make sure the appliance is un­plugged before performing maintenance
work of any kind.

- Do not pull the power cable out of the
socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid
damage to the socket.

- Do not allow the power cable to be twisted,
crushed, stretched, or come into contact
with sharp or hot surfaces.

- Do not use the appliance if the power cable or
other important parts are damaged. Instead,
contact an authorised Service Centre.

- Do not use electric extension leads that are
not authorized by the manufacturer, as they
may cause damage or fire.

- Never touch the appliance with wet hands
or feet with the cable plugged into the
mains.

- Do not use the appliance when barefoot.

- Do not use the appliance near washbasins,
bathtubs, showers or containers full of water.

- Never immerse the appliance, the cable or
the plugs in water or another liquid.

- Do not direct the steam jet at live electrical

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and/or electronic equipment or at the ap­pliance itself.

SAFETY WARNINGS:

Risk of injury and/or burns during

use of the appliance:

- Use of the appliance in places where there
is a danger of explosions is prohibited.

- Do not use the product with toxic sub­stances.

- Never let children or people who are not fa­miliar with how the appliance works use it.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

- In case of accidental fall of the appliance it
is necessary to have it checked by an au­thorized Polti Service Centre as the internal
safety features may have been affected.

- In case of breakdown or malfunction switch
off the appliance and never attempt to dis­assemble it, but refer to an authorized
Service Centre.

- This appliance is equipped with safety de­vices which are to be replaced only by a
suitably qualified technician.

- Before cleaning or storing the appliance,
always first ensure that it has cooled down
completely.

- Do not direct the steam jet at people, ani­mals or debris.

- High-pressure jets can be dangerous if used
improperly. Do not direct the steam jet at peo­ple, live electrical equipment or the appliance
itself.

- Never place your hands inside the jet of
steam.

ATTENTION:
Danger of burns!

Do not refill the tank while it is still hot, allow

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it to cool down for a few minutes before refill­ing.

- Keep your face away if you fill the boiler when
it is still hot, as a few drops of water can eva­porate on contact with the hot boiler, causing
a jet of steam.

- While refilling with water, switch off and di-

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sconnect the appliance from the mains.

- Do not empty the appliance when the water
inside the boiler is still hot.

- Do not try to unscrew the cap when the ap­pliance is in operation.

- Regularly check the status of the safety cap
and seal, replace with original parts as neces­sary.

- Do not use if the appliance has been drop­ped, has visible signs of damage or leaks.

- Make sure the safety cap is screwed on pro­perly, otherwise it may cause steam leaks.

without excessive force, and avoid using a
pointed object such as a pen.

- Do not wind the power cable around the ap­pliance, especially when the appliance is still
hot.

- To avoid prejudicing the safety of the ap­pliance when repairing or replacing accesso­ries, use only original spare parts.

- Let the appliance cool down before cleaning
it.

- Before storing the appliance, make sure that it
has completely cooled down.

WARNING: High tempera­ture. Danger of burns! Do not
touch the parts indicated on
the product

SAFETY WARNINGS

using the appliance:

- By nature, water contains magnesium, mine­ral salts and other deposits that favour the for­mation of scale. To prevent these deposits
from causing damage to the appliance, use

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KALSTOP FP 2003, a special natural desca-

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ling agent that removes scale. This allows

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avoiding scale formation and protecting the

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metal walls of the boiler. KALSTOP FP 2003

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can be found in small appliance stores and
Polti Service Centres. Alternatively, use a
50/50 mixture of tap water and demineralised
water.

- Never use distilled water or scented water.

- Do not put any detergent or chemical sub­stance in the boiler.

- We recommend you use original Polti

products only, as products of other
brands may not be suitable for use in
Polti products and could cause damage.

- Never leave the appliance exposed to
weathering.

- Do not place the appliance near a live ele­ment, an electric stove or any other source of
heat.

- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures
below 0° C and above 40° C.

- Press the buttons only with your finger,

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This appliance

a steam generator

scriptions and instructions contained in this ma­nual. Please read these instructions carefully
and keep them for future reference.

Polti S.p.A. declines liability for any dam­age or accident derived from any use of
this appliance which is not in conformity
with the instructions contained in this
booklet.

INFORMATION FOR USERS
Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment - WEEE): This product
complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC.

waste.

The user is responsible for taking the appli­ance to an appropriate collection facility at the
end of its useful lifespan or, if purchasing a re­placement, similar appliance, for leaving the
old one with the reseller at the time of the pur­chase.
Appropriate separate collection to permit re­cycling, treatment and environmentally com­patible disposal helps prevent negative im-

is intended for professional use as

, in accordance with the de-

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The crossed-out bin symbol on the
appliance means that at the end of
its useful lifespan, the product must
be disposed of separately from other

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pact on the environment and human health
and promotes recycling of the materials mak­ing up the product.

Unlawful disposal by the owner involves the
application of the administrative sanctions en­visaged by current legislation.

IIMMPPOORRTTAANNT

Before leaving our factory all our products are
rigorously tested. For this reason, your Cimex
Eradicator may contain some residual water
in the boiler from the testing.

HHPPMMEED

The characteristics of HPMEd make it the ideal aid
to the action of dry saturated steam at high tempe­ratures delivered by Cimex Eradicator.
Adding HPMED to the steam flow delivered by Ci­mex Eradicator allows the removal of eggs, orga­nic traces due to bed bug faeces and the complete
elimination of the characteristic bed bug odour
from surfaces.

Instructions for use: Fit the disposable bot­tle into the delivery device following the in­structions in paragraph “INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE”.

Switch on the machine following the manufactu­rer’s instructions. Once the system is ready, di­stribute the steam and HPMED. Mixed with the
steam, the product will normally dry within 30 se­conds to one minute, depending on the environ­mental conditions.

Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children. Do
not ingest. In case of contact with eyes, rinse
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

HPMED is a cleaning product for hard surfaces.
Contains <5% non-ionic surfactant. (EEC Reg.
648/2004)

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Before using Cimex Eradicator for the first
time assemble the pivoting wheels (5) as indi­cated in the fig. A.

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• Unscrew the safety cap (B) and fill the boiler
with 2 litres of water using the filler bottle (7)
(fig. 1).
Ordinary tap water may also be used.
However, since water contains limestone by
nature, which may cause scaling in the long
run, we recommend using a 50/50 mixture
of tap water and demineralised water. To
use tap water only and avoid scale forma­tion, we recommend the addition of special
natural descaling agent KALSTOP FP 2003.

• Carefully screw the cap back in fully (fig. 2).
Ensure that the safety cap (B) is correctly fa­stened. If not, steam could escape from the
opening.

• Plug the power lead (I) into a suitable socket
with an earth connection.

WARNING: Do NOT under any circum­stances put or leave the filler bottle in the wa­ter filling aperture of the appliance when the
appliance is connected to the mains electric­ity supply. Danger of burns!

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• Press down the generator on/off switch
(F) and the accessories on/off switch (A)
wich will light up together with the pres­sure indicator light (G).

• Wait until the steam pressure indicator light
(G) goes out. Cimex Eradicator is now ready
for use.

• Open the cover of the central connector
block(P); and insert the central connector
(R) pressing the connector button (S) and
taking care that the locking tab (Q) is cor­rectly positioned in the lock-in aperture (U)
on the block (fig. 3).

• Unscrew the cap of the disposable bottle
(2) (fig. 5).

• Insert the stopper (3) into the disposable
bottle (fig. 6), until it rests on the base of
the bottle, ensuring that it stays as straight
as possible (fig. 7).

• Screw the bottle into the bottle fitting,
taking care to ensure that the stopper en-

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ters the hole inside the fitting perfectly,
without bending (fig. 8).

WARNINGS:

•Do not screw the bottle to the gun
without the stopper.

•If no consumption of HPMED is seen du­ring use of the product, this means that
the stopper has not been inserted correc­tly, or has folded within the bottle.
Unscrew the bottle and repeat the inser­tion procedure, taking care to position it
correctly.

Do not refill the disposable bottle.

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• Wait until the heating lamp (L) turns off.

• Adjust the steam flow by turning the knob

(D) to medium. (see “Steam flow adjust­ment” section).

• Press the steam delivery push-button (K) so

that steam will be delivered through the deli­very device.

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tarily unguarded, move the safety switch (J) to
the off position. To continue steam delivery,
move the switch back to its original position.

The first burst of steam may contain some

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water droplets, due to imperfect thermic
stabilisation inside the flexible hose. We
would therefore advise that the first jet of
steam is played onto an old cloth until a
constant pressure of steam is obtained.

• During use, the delivery lamp (L) and the

steam pressure indicator light (G) will light up
and turn off. This indicates that the electrical
resistor is starting to work to keep the tempe­rature in the delivery device steady. This is a
normal occurrence, and it is therefore possi­ble to continue standard operations.

• BEFORE TREATING SURFACES, IT IS AD-

VISABLE TO DIRECT THE FIRST JET OF

STEAM ONTO A CLOTH OR DOWNWARDS
FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS
WITHOUT HOOKING UP THE FITTING FOR
THE DISPOSABLE BOTTLE (2). THIS WILL
ENABLE THE OPTIMUM TEMPERATURE
AND PRESSURE TO BE REACHED.

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Before treating delicate or unusual surfaces with
the steam system, consult the manufacturer’s in­structions and always carry out a test on a hidden
part or on a sample of the material.
Allow the steamed part to dry to make sure that
no changes in colour or deformations have oc­curred.

Direct the steam downwards for 2 seconds in
order to bring all the components of the ma­chine to their correct temperature, in order to
avoid condensation.

Bring the delivery device into a position perpendi­cular to the surface to be treated and keep it at the
distance provided by the spacer bracket / support
(N). Avoid direct contact in case of delicate material
(fig. 11).
Deliver the steam on a continuous movement,
using “brushing” movements to cover the surface
to be treated. In this way the flow of dry steam at
high temperatures will kill the bugs, devitalising
their eggs on all treated surfaces.
Cimex Eradicator delivers dry saturated steam at
high temperatures that will dry without leaving resi­dues within 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on
environmental conditions.
Before use, make sure that the treated material is
resistant to high temperatures.

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Cimex Eradicator are equipped with a steam
regulator control (D) (fig. 4). You can increase
the steam flow by turning the control in an
anti-clockwise direction. Turning it in a clock­wise direction reduces the steam flow.

PPRREESSSSUURREE IINNDDIICCAATTOORR

Cimex Eradicator is equipped with an indicator
(E) displaying operating pressure.

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’’’’WWAATTEERR OOUUTT’’’

The appliance is equipped with a safety cap,
which prevents opening of the generator as
long as there is any pressure remaining in­side. This is an important and indispensable
safety device, and it is necessary to follow
certain procedures when re-filling the tank.
Water out is notified by the indicator light (H)
and by an acoustic warning (if present) inside
the appliance. Whenever you have used up all
the water in the tank, follow the following pro­cedures:

• Switch off the machine at the generator

on/off switch (F).

• Operate the steam request switch (K) of

the Steam Disinfector until the steam flow
ceases.

• Switch OFF the accessory on/off switch

(A).

• Disconnect the power supply cable (I)

from the mains.

• Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented

safety cap (B).

• Wait for a few minutes to allow the gener-

ator tank to cool down.

• When cool, proceed to carefully refill the

tank as described in paragraph 1 of the
section “Preparation”. If refilling the gener­ator when not completely cooled, we rec­ommend that you carefully pour only very
small quantities of water at each pouring
into the tank, so as to avoid spitting from
the tank and cover exposed skin and face
whilst filling.

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To connect the accessories to the delivery de­vice, proceed as follows:

Straight extension accessory (1)
Curved extension accessory (4)

Bring the accessory chosen into line with the de­livery device nozzle (O) and rotate the acces­sory until it locks into place (fig. 9).
For normal treatments, use the straight extension
accessory (1).

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Use the curved extension accessory (4) to access
hard-to-reach points.

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When you have finished using the device, put it
away in a clean and dry place after disconnec­ting it from the power mains. Keep it away from
sources of heat and protect from the weather.

MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNC

Before carrying out any maintenance on the
device, always unplug it from the power
mains and allow it to cool down before pro­ceeding.

• For cleaning the outside of the device we re­commend using a damp cloth. Do not use sol­vents or detergents as these could damage
the surfaces.

• If the monotube is torn, it must be replaced by
an authorised service centre.

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Clean the delivery nozzle every 10-15 hours of
use.
Clean the delivery nozzle using the brush (6) in­cluded in the supply, sliding it inside the tube so
as to remove any residues of scaling in it (fig.10).

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OOPPTTIIOONNAALL AACCCCEESSSSOORRIIEES

Cimex Eradicator can turn into an excellent
green cleaning system, thanks to its optional ac­cessory kit.

PRECAUTIONS

• Before treating leather, special fabrics and
wood surfaces, consult the manufacturer’s in­structions and always carry out a test on a
hidden part or on a sample of the material. Al­low the steamed part to dry to make sure that
no changes in colour or deformations have
occurred.

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• Please pay careful attention when cleaning
wooden surfaces (furniture, doors, etc). and
treated terracotta flooring as prolonged use of
steam may damage the wax, polish or colour
of the surfaces to be cleaned. We therefore
recommend only steaming these surfaces for
short periods of time, or cleaning using a pre­viously steamed cloth.

• On particularly delicate surfaces (e.g. synthe­tic materials, lacquered surfaces etc.) it is re­commended to always cover the brushes with
a cloth and to use steam to a minimum.

• To clean glass surfaces in particularly cold
seasons, preheat the windows holding the
steam gun at a distance of about 50 cm from
the surface.

• To take care of your plants, we recommend
spraying them from a minimum distance of 50
cm.

TIPS

Here are some tips for using the steam control:

• Strong steam: to remove scale, stains, grease
and sanitise;

• Regular steam: for carpets, rugs, windows,

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• Gentle steam: to steam plants, clean delicate

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fabrics, wall coverings, sofas, etc.

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All Cimex Eradicator accessories can be con­nected directly to the steam gun or extension tu­bes as follows (fig. 12):

• Bring the locking button (10a) (on each ac-

cessory) to the OPEN position.

• Attach the desired accessory to the handle

or extension tube.

• Bring the button (10a) to the CLOSED posi-

tion.

• Check the strength of the connection.

To connect the flexible hose to Cimex Eradica­tor, follow the same procedure used for the con­nection of the Steam Disinfector.

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STEAM GUN (9)

The steam gun can be used directly on all
spots requiring a stronger, closer treatment
without connecting the brushes. The more re­sistant the stain, the closer you should hold
the gun, the steam pressure and temperature
being higher at the source. Always wipe with
a dry cloth (or a slightly abrasive sponge if the
spot is a difficult one to remove) after using
the gun. Steam gun is particularly efficient at:

• breaking down rug and carpet stains before
they are treated with the large brush;

• cleaning stainless steel surfaces, panes,
mirrors, enamelled surfaces;

• cleaning hard-to-reach corners, such as
stairs, window sills, door posts;

• cleaning cooking top knobs, taps bases

• cleaning window shutters, heaters, car inte­riors;

• spraying plants (from a distance);

• removing odours and creases from clothes.

To reach higher points, the steam gun can be
connected to one or both extension tubes.
The steam gun (9) has a safety switch (9b) that
prevents accidental start of steam delivery by
children or people unfamiliar with how the ap­pliance works.
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lever that controls steam delivery is locked
(fig.13b). If you were to leave the flex momenta­rily unattended while the appliance is running, it
is recommended to bring the safety switch to
the “OFF” position.
To start delivering, press button (9b) to “ON”
and turn the steam request command lever (9a)
(fig. 13a).

EXTENSION TUBES (10)

The two extension tubes are perfect for easy ac­cess to distant surfaces, from floors to ceilings.

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120° STEAM ACCESSORY (12)

The 120° accessory (which can be connected
directly to the gun or together with the exten­sion tubes) allows you to concentrate a pow­erful jet of steam to otherwise inaccessible lo­cations, such as radiators, door posts, sills
and shutters, as well as for sterilising toilet
bowls. It’s a very useful and indispensable
tool. Adding the round brush (11) you can clean
small surfaces.

SMALL BRUSH (13)

The small brush is used whenever the use of
the large brush is impossible or inconvenient.
The brush can be connected directly to the
steam gun or to one or two extension tubes.
The small brush can be used for:

• furnishing fabrics (after a few tests on hidden
parts);

• velvets and leathers (from a distance);

• car interiors, dirt-encrusted windscreen;

• small glass surfaces;

• tiles and other small surfaces.

To clean wood (frames, floors, etc..) do not
spray the surface directly, but cover the brush
(either large or small) with a cotton cloth folded
several times. To clean furniture, spray over a
dry cotton cloth and clean. The warm damp
cloth removes dust, dirt stains and static electri­city, so that the furniture stays clean longer
without the use of harmful products.

LARGE BRUSH (14)

To clean floors, place the brush on a clean dry
cloth and wipe back and forth without pressing.
When one side is dirty, turn the cloth. Use the
brush without cloth over dirty or scaled areas
and over tile joints making lateral movements to
lift the dirt
For difficult points and stains, use the steam gun
directly. Then wipe with the cloth over the points
treated. For vertical washable surfaces or
upholstery and ceilings, cover the brush with a
dry cloth and proceed as for the floor.
We recommend using a spongy cloth (e.g. old
bath towels).
To clean glass surfaces, wrap the brush in a lint­free cotton cloth, secure it with the relevant lever
hooks (14a), run it over the windows to de-

grease and remove all traces of detergent pro­ducts. Finish by steaming with the gun and
drying the surface. In very cold seasons,
preheat the windows holding the gun at 50 cm
from the surface before cleaning.
On all types of synthetic or wool floor/wall car­pets, as well as area rugs, Cimex Eradicator en­sures maximum hygiene, giving them back their
original appearance and brightening up the co­lours. Run the brush without cloth over the sur­face to make dirt rise to the surface, cover the
brush with a cotton cloth locking it in the relevant
lever hooks (14a), then wipe the surface again
to collect the dirt. Depending on the delicacy of
the carpet, fold the cloth twice or three times.
Proceed rapidly and without pressing over the
carpet, running the brush forward, backward
and sideways without pausing too long at the
same point. Treatment can be repeated as often
as you like, with no danger for the surfaces. The
drying is almost immediate.
If the carpet is very dirty or saturated with clea­ning products, do not to insist too much. Results
will be evident only after a few uses of Cimex
Eradicator.
To clean stubborn stains, before proceeding to
the above treatment, treat the stain directly with
the steam gun (at a distance of 5 to 10 cm) and
wipe vigorously with a cloth.

WINDOW SQUEEGEE TOOL (16)

The window squeegee tool allows you to
clean effectively and rapidly all glass surfaces
without using detergents. Your glass will re­main cleaner longer thanks to the absence of
the film normally left behind by chemical
cleaning products on which new dust and
grease can attach themselves. The accessory
is equipped with two spatulas : short spatula
(16a), long spatula (16b).
Cleaning glass is done in two stages:

• steaming the surface to be cleaned to dis­solve the dirt, using the steam command le­ver (9a);

• using the spatula to remove dirt, without ven­ting the steam.

To clean especially large glass surfaces, at-

tach the window squeegee tool to the exten­sion tubes (10).

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CIMEX ERADICATOR

SPARE SEALS FOR ACCESSORIES (17)

Regularly check the status of the coloured
washer located in the connector assembly
(R). If necessary, replace with the appropriate
spare part (17).
Carry out the same inspection on the connec­tion seals of the steam gun (9) and the exten­sion tubes (10).

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The accessories holder allows to fix the tube
with the brush mounted on it on the appliance
body.
Reposition on the appliance body: make the
groove on the back of the brush slide into the
guide of the accessories holder on the appli­ance (fig. 14).

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