Thermostar Dry Steam Cleaner Operating & Maintenance Manual
Operating &
Maintenance Manual
Dry Steam Cleaner
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Dear Thermostar Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Thermostar Dry Steam Cleaner. This unique cleaning system
is exclusively available through direct distribution and
allows you to not only clean your home faster, more effi ciently and more cost-effectively, but also protect your
valuable furniture and other interior items since there is
no need to use chemicals.
This user guide illustrates how to use your Thermostar
Dry Steam Cleaner correctly and in the most effi cient
way in a few easy steps.
Allow yourself to be surprised at how effectively and effi ciently your new Thermostar operates. Soon it will become
an integral part of your household.
Please read the user guide carefully before operating
the machine. Please also note the safety instructions
given in the guide.
We hope you enjoy your new Thermostar!
Products for life
We sometimes think that we own nature – the truth
is that we are only a part of it. And the way we treat
nature will directly affect our children! We at Thermostar believe that waste should be prevented whenever
possible. And with this cleaning system we have found
a solution that is ecologically practical and makes good
economic sense. Because products for life are only
purchased once and disposed of once.
The Thermostar dry steam cleaner is not available in
the conventional retail or wholesale markets. It offers
outstanding quality standards as well as extraordinary
guarantees – and therefore it just doesn’t compare to
any other commercially available product.
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DRY STEAM
What is dry
steam?
Commonly available steam cleaners generally work at
low pressure (approx. 43 to 58 psi / 3 to 4 bar) and,
therefore, at low temperatures. This creates a very
wet steam with low cleaning capacity which can damage wood surfaces, for example. This is the reason
why many such appliances often end up in the basement and are only rarely used.
Many manufacturers therefore offer steam vacuum
cleaners that suction excessive moisture directly during the cleaning process. This results in the appliances being larger and their hoses being thicker and heavier. Numerous market analyses show that household
appliances will only be used on a regular basis if they
are light, small and convenient. Furthermore, these
appliances will only function when the steam is not too
hot and/or wet – which is contrary to one of the basic
rules of effective steam cleaning: because less heat
means less cleaning capacity. The terms dry steam,
micro steam or heat cleaning are used in describing
appliances that operate with high temperatures and
pressures (beginning at approx. 320° F and approx.
87 psi / 6 bar pressure).
Larger heating elements and comprehensive safety
features are generally necessary in order to generate
more heat and pressure. The appliances are therefore
larger and more cumbersome. Thanks to the extraordinarily powerful AKU-THERM-COMPACT heating
system used in the Thermostar, it is possible to generate a very high working pressure of up to 116 psi
/ 8 bar even in relatively small boilers. The result is an
enormously powerful appliance which is practical in
size and suitable for every household.
The major advantage of cleaning with dry steam
is that fabrics and other surfaces do not become
wet but only slightly damp. The high temperatures and speed at which the steam is discharged
removes dirt and dust from its carriers. The high
temperature of the steam therefore has a “releasing” effect. The hot steam particles penetrate
the materials, liquefy the dirt and then draw it out
from the carrier. The speed at which the steam
is discharged is also a crucial factor here: higher the steam pressure, higher is the speed at
which it is discharged and therefore the force of
the steam.
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Safety
regulations
SAFETY
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The manufacturer is not liable for damages arising
from improper or incorrect use.
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Do not direct the steam/hot water jet towards peo-
ple or animals. Do not touch the jet directly – risk
of severe burns!
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The Thermostar is equipped with a pressure gauge
which allows you to regulate the pressure and
maintain a preset level (see “rated pressure” given
on the technical label of the appliance). If steam is
leaking from the lower part of the appliance, the
appliance may not be functioning properly and the
safety valve is limiting the pressure within the boiler.
In this case we strongly recommend that you stop
using the appliance, immediately disconnect the
power supply and contact the customer service
department.
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Do not use the appliance if the power cord or other
major components such as safety devices, highpressure hoses or the handle/pistol grip are damaged.
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The Thermostar is equipped with a “solids dischar-
ge” warning system. If “CALC” appears on the
display, it is time to clean the boiler (see “Maintenance”). Remove the discharge cover only if the
appliance has been turned off for a minimum of 5
hours (with the power cord disconnected).
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This appliance is not intended to be used by child-
ren or people with restricted physical, sensory or
mental abilities or without suffi cient experience
and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety or have received
instruction from this person as to how Thermostar
is used. Children should be supervised to ensure
they are not playing with the appliance.
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High-pressure hoses, accessories and connec-
tions are necessary to safely operate the appliance. Only use those hoses, accessories and connections recommended by the manufacturer.
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CAUTION: Before using brushes, always check
them to avoid damaging any surfaces. The steam
generated by the steam generator is very hot. It
is therefore always necessary to test it on a small
surface area. Wooden surfaces and silicone joints
should only be treated with a minimum amount of
steam and then immediately dried using a microfi bre cloth.
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When using an extension cord, the plug and so-
cket must be completely waterproof. Unsuitable
extension cords can be hazardous.
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Never leave the optional iron unattended if it is con-
nected to the power supply. Any alteration to the
appliance releases the manufacturer from all liabilities.
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The data for hand-arm vibration with respect to
this appliance is less than 2.5 m/s2 and is therefore
not given here.
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GENERAL INFORMATION / CONTENT
Table of
Technical data
Look at the technical label on the machine
Features
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Stainless steel boiler (10-year warranty!)
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Integrated fan for cooling the electronic
system
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Self-decalcifying heating element (expansi-
on during heating process causes calcium
deposits to fall off). The capacity of these
elements is four times greater than equivalent spiral heating elements (28 instead of 7
W/cm2 on average). They have a very long
service life and can be replaced contrary to
most spiral heating elements.
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Self-decalcifying electromechanical fl oat (with
TrueTemp Technology for constantly high
steam temperature)
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24 x 7: Constant steam – 2 tank systems
allow continuous operation
Environmental
All packaging materials can be recycled.
The packaging should not be treated as
household waste but instead be taken to respective collection sites.
Appliances that are no longer used contain
precious, recyclable materials and should
therefore be taken to appropriate collection
sites. Electrical and electronic appliances,
batteries, oil and similar substances may not
be disposed of in the environment. Please
separate the waste when disposing it.
Substances such as motor oil, heating oil,
gasoline or diesel fuel may not be disposed
of in the natural environment. Please protect
the soil and dispose of the used oil according
to the environmental regulations.
CAUTION!
Steam ...
Risk of burning
CAUTION!
Please read the
user guide
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
KEEP IT FOR LATER REFERENCE AND PASS IT ON
TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS OF THIS APPLIANCE. IT
IS ESSENTIAL TO READ THE SAFETY STANDARDS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING THE APPLIANCE
FOR THE FIRST TIME. NOTIFY YOUR AUTHORIZED
DEALER IMMEDIATELY IN CASE OF ANY DAMAGE
CAUSED DURING TRANSPORTATION.
Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
What is dry steam? ........................................................................ 3
Safety regulations ........................................................................... 4
Component index ............................................................................ 6
Keypad functions .............................................................................. 8
Steam generator maintenance ...................................... 9
Operating hours counter ........................................................ 9
Operating instructions ................................................................ 9
Using the Thermostar
micro steam
......................................................................................... 12
Iron (optional) ...................................................................................... 16
Steam mop (optional) ............................................................. 16
Manual;
Instructions for use
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