Steam Cleaner with Wheels Model Number SC-389 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1300 886 649 info@tempo.org N13275
Contents 01 Warranty Details 02 Welcome 03 General Safety Instructions 06 Product Overview 08 Getting Started 10 Instructions 15 Other Useful Information 18 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice
Steam Cleaner with Wheels Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. 31 YEAR WARRANTY
Welcome Congratulations on choosing to buy a Stirling product. All products brought to you by Stirling are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. 2
General Safety Instructions Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance. Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an electrical appliance, including the following: Electrical safety and cord handling Voltage: Make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the appliance rating label and your outlet socket is earthed. Do not immerse: To protect against fire and electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or the appliance itself in water or other liquid, or expose the electrical connections to water. Power cord: The cord as well as any extension cord required should be run in such a way that there will be no risk of anyone pulling it inadvertently or tripping over it. Protect the power cord: Do not kink, bend, squash, strain or damage the power cord and protect it from sharp edges and heat. Do not let it touch hot surfaces. Damage: Before using the appliance, check to make sure that it is in undamaged and safe to operate. In particular, check the power cord. Do not use if damaged: Do not pick up or operate the appliance if the power supply cord, plug or housing is damaged. Do not use the appliance after it malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Damaged cord or plug: A damaged cord or plug must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. In case of damage, contact our after sales support line to arrange return or repair of the damaged product. Disconnect: Before cleaning, maintenance or moving the appliance, or when it is not in use, make sure to switch off the appliance and unplug the power plug. Do not pull on the cord: Switch off the power at the outlet and then gently pull on the plug only to unplug it. Do not pull on the cord. 3
General Safety Instructions (Cont.) Usage conditions and restrictions Household use only: This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not use it for anything other than its intended purpose, and only use it as described in these operating instructions. Accessories: Only use the appliance with the accessories provided by the manufacturer. Improper installation and the use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury and/or damage to the unit. Adult use only: This appliance should only be operated by adults who have been instructed in the use of the device or have proven their ability to use it. Usage restriction: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children: This appliance is not a toy. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Safe usage Changing accessories: Always unplug the device from the power point before changing accessories. Water use: Do not fill the water tank with anything else but tap water. Do not use perfumed, aromatic or flammable substances, alcohol, cleaning agents, petrol, paint thinner, acetone, acids, solvents or any other substances because these can damage the device and create an explosion hazard. Hard water areas: In hard water areas we recommend using distilled water to prevent the build-up of lime deposits. Do not block openings: Never stick any objects in the openings. Do not use the device if the openings are blocked. Do not point at people: Never point the device at persons, pets or plants, and only use it on surfaces or objects that can withstand high temperatures. Use with caution: When using the device, watch out for third parties, especially children. Avoid skin contact: The high temperatures generated by the steam cleaner can cause serious injuries and burns. Avoid skin contact with the appliance during use. 4
General Safety Instructions (Cont.) Do not incline: When operating the device, NEVER tip it in any direction by more than 45 from its vertical axis. CAUTION: Do not open the valve during use. Dry after use: Before restarting the appliance, it must be completely dry. Stoves: When cleaning electric appliances such as stoves and the like, always make sure that they are unplugged (circuit breaker switched off). Harmful substances: Do not steam any materials that contain asbestos or any other harmful substances. Electrical equipment: Do not use the appliance for cleaning electrical equipment (such as electric heaters, lamps, hair dryers and other electrical equipment) if the steam comes into direct contact with wiring and switches. After cooling, the steam could cause an electrical fault in such equipment. Unattended: Never leave the device unattended during operation, and always keep it out of reach of children. Cool down after use: After switching the device off, steam can still be released. It is therefore important to let the device cool down for at least five minutes after unplugging and before storing it. Do not use faulty equipment: Never use the device if there are indications that it is not working properly. Call the after sales support line for advice. Storage: Protect the device from rain; store it in a cool and dry place. Repairs and service: All repairs and service work, including replacing the power cord, may only be conducted by an authorised electrician. Otherwise, you may risk damaging the unit and voiding your warranty. In case of damage or malfunction, contact our after sales support line for advice. RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. See your electrician for professional advice. 5
Product Overview The appliance 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 1 9 Internal accessory compartment [A] 10 Components 1 Steam connection 2 Steam regulator 3 Red operating control light 4 Green control light (steam status) 5 On/off switch 6 Safety locking cap (tank cover) 7 Housing 8 Housing release flaps 9 Wheels 10 Attachment holder (for storage) 6
Product Overview (Cont.) Accessories 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 11 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 24 27 28 29 Components (cont.) 11 Steam pressure knob 12 Steam pressure lock 13 Steam nozzle 14 Extension tubes 15 Steam gun 16 Funnel 17 Measuring beaker 18 Glass cleaning attachment 19 Textile brush 20 Accessory adaptor 21 Floor attachment connector 22 Concentrator nozzle 23 Connection/release knob 24 Holding clips 25 Floor attachment 26 Round brush cloth 27 Round brushes 28 45º nozzles 29 Cleaning cloth 7
Getting Started Before first use Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure your new steam cleaner is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach. Unwind the cord to its full length and inspect it for damage. Do not use the appliance if the appliance or its cord have been damaged or are not working properly. In case of damage, contact our after sales support line for advice. Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating principles of the steam cleaner. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the previous pages. The numbers in square brackets throughout the manual are the part numbers as indicated on pages 6-7. Before assembly, ensure the appliance is disconnected from the power supply. Filling the water tank Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the mains supply. Press the safety locking cap [6] downwards and turn it counterclockwise to open the tank (see A1, below). A1 Measure the volume of water in the measuring beaker [17] and pour it into the appliance using the funnel [16] the tank holds a maximum of 1.6 litres. Then close the water tank by pressing the safety locking cap downwards and turning it clockwise as far as it will go. See page 14 for instructions for filling the water tank during operation. 8
Getting Started (Cont.) Setting up the steam cleaner To use the steam cleaner, with or without any special attachment, the flexible hose at the end of the steam gun must be securely connected to the steam connection on the appliance housing. Connect the flexible hose end of the steam gun [15] to the steam connection [1] on the appliance housing until it engages with an audible clicking noise (see A2, below left). To remove the steam gun, press the two side snappers and pull it out (see A3, below right). A2 A3 Connect the mains lead to the power supply and switch on the appliance by pressing the on/off switch [5]. The red operating indicator [3] will light up (see A4, below left). When the green steam control light comes on, the appliance is ready and you can attach the accessories. How each accessory is fitted to the appliance, and how to use it, is explained in the instructions section starting on the next page. Some of the accessories are housed in the accessory compartment [A]. To open this compartment, press down the housing release flaps [8] and lift up the top section of the appliance by the handle (see A5, below right). A4 A5 9
Instructions Basic usage principles Steam gun [15] The appliance has a steam pressure lock [12] on the steam gun [15] to prevent it being activated accidentally. Press the steam pressure lock and the steam pressure knob [11] will be locked; press it again to release the lock and you can use the steam pressure knob again (see A6, below). A6 Press the steam pressure knob [11]. The steam pressure lock [12] must be released as you do so. If you are using the appliance for the first time, or if you have not used it for a long time, some drops of water may be emitted. This is only the water that has condensed in the pipes. In this case, direct the steam jet at a cloth and press and hold the steam pressure knob until no more water is emitted. To increase the steam volume being emitted, turn the steam regulator [2] counterclockwise. To reduce the steam volume, turn it clockwise (see A7, below). A7 10
Instructions (Cont.) Extension tubes [14] Use any of the three extension tubes [14] to extend the steam gun [15] for cleaning the floor, or cleaning surfaces high up. Attach the tube to the steam nozzle [13] until it engages with an audible clicking noise. Then attach the next extension tube to the one that is currently attached, if necessary (see A8, below left). To remove the extension tube, press the connection/release knob [23] to release it and pull off the tube (see A9, below right). A8 A9 Using the attachments Accessory adaptor [20] Some accessories do not fit directly onto the steam nozzle and must be connected to the accessory adaptor [20], which can be attached straight to the steam nozzle [13] or, if required, to the extension tubes [14]. Attach the adaptor until it engages with an audible clicking noise (see A10, below). A10 The following attachments require use of the accessory adaptor: the round brushes [27], concentrator nozzle [22] and the 45 nozzles [28]. 11
Instructions (Cont.) Round brushes [27] and 45 nozzles [28] These small accessories are designed for cleaning areas with difficult access, such as corners, edges, roller shutters etc. The round brush with brass scouring bristles is for removing stubborn stains, rust or coatings from floors and rough surfaces. It is not suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces! Use a round brush with plastic bristles for cleaning sensitive surfaces, and with the brush cloth [26] attached to dry surfaces that have been steam cleaned. Attach these accessories with pressure either to the accessory adaptor [20] or to the concentrator nozzle [22]. Concentrator nozzle [22] The textile brush [19], glass cleaning attachment [18], round brushes [27], and the 45 nozzles [28] can be connected to the concentrator nozzle. Attach the concentrator nozzle [22] using the mark on the accessory adaptor [20] and turn it through 90 clockwise (see A11, right). A11 Textile brush [19] The textile brush [19] is designed for cleaning curtains, carpets, upholstery, etc. Attach the textile brush [19] with pressure to the concentrator nozzle [22], aligning the marked arrows (see A12, right). A12 12
Instructions (Cont.) Cleaning floors and walls Floor attachment connector [21] The floor attachment connector [21] can be attached straight to the steam nozzle [13] or, if required, to the extension tubes [14]. It is required for use with the floor attachment [25], as described below. Attach the attachment connector until you hear it click into place. Floor attachment [25] This floor accessory is designed for cleaning floors and washable walls. It can be used with or without the cleaning cloth [29]. Holding the round end of the attachment connector [21] upwards so that the hose connector points downwards, place the round end of the attachment connector in the opening in the floor attachment [25] until both parts engage. Turn the attachment connector through 180 upwards (see A13, below). Cleaning cloth [29] The cleaning cloth [29] must be clipped to the floor attachment. It is designed for cleaning sensitive surfaces such as wood or parquet, or for drying cleaned surfaces. Place the cleaning cloth on a flat surface. Place the floor attachment [25] in the centre of the cleaning cloth [29]. Secure the cloth to both sides of the floor attachment with the two holding clips [24] (see A14, below right). A13 A14 13
Instructions (Cont.) Cleaning windows, tiles and mirrors Glass cleaning attachment [18] The glass cleaning attachment is suitable for cleaning windows, tiles, mirrors and ceramic surfaces. Place the lug on the textile brush [19] in the hooks on the glass cleaning attachment [18] and press the textile brush downwards until the lug engages with an audible clicking noise (see A15, right). A15 A16 To remove the glass cleaning attachment, pull the lug forwards and lift up the textile brush (see A16, right). Window cleaning Spray steam evenly onto the window from a distance of approximately 20cm. IMPORTANT! Glass surfaces can crack if they are exposed to excessive heat. Therefore spray the steam onto the surface from a distance of 20-25cm initially and reduce this distance later to 15cm, if necessary. Turn off the steam and wipe off the moisture using the rubber squeegee on the glass cleaning attachment, moving it from top to bottom. Wipe off the rubber squeegee and dry the bottom frame of the window after every cleaning operation. Filling the water tank during operation Switch off the appliance by pressing the on/off switch [5]. Ensure that the red operating control light [3] is no longer lit and disconnect the mains lead from the power supply. Release the steam pressure by pressing the steam pressure knob [11]. Slowly press the safety locking cap [6] downwards and turn it counterclockwise so that the remaining steam can escape from the water tank. Wait for a few minutes and then, using the funnel [16], top up the water to a maximum of 1.6 litres. Close the water tank by pressing the safety locking cap [6] downwards and turning it clockwise as far as it will go. 14
Other Useful Information Cleaning the steam cleaner Before cleaning the steam cleaner in any way, disconnect the appliance from the power supply, release the pressure and wait until the appliance has cooled down completely. We recommend cleaning the water tank after it has been filled at least five times. To do this: 1. Fill the tank with tap water using the measuring beaker and funnel. 2. Shake it up vigorously and empty it out. 3. Repeat the process two to three times. 4. Use a damp cloth to clean the plastic parts. Do not use cleaning products, solvents or sharp objects for this purpose. Descaling the appliance If you live in a hard water area, you may also have to remove any lime deposits in the water tank every six months or so. To do this: 1. Use the measuring beaker and funnel to fill the water tank with a solution of 25% vinegar and 75% water, or with a special descaling solution prepared according to the packet instructions. 2. Leave the solution to work for approximately 30 minutes, or as specified. Then shake the tank vigorously and empty it. Repeat, if necessary. Storage The appliance can be stored in two positions. Horizontal (with the floor attachment connector [21] only): Place the lug of the connector in the attachment holder [10] at the back of the appliance (see A17, below left). Vertical: Stand up the appliance and pull out the holder on the base. The extension tubes [14] can now be attached (see A18, below right). NOTE: Before storing the appliance, always empty the tank and leave the main unit to dry completely with the water tank open. A17 A18 15
Other Useful Information (Cont.) Troubleshooting guide Problem Cause Solution Water is emitted from the steam gun or other accessories. When the steam pressure knob is pressed, no steam is emitted although the appliance is plugged in. Steam is escaping through the safety locking cap. The safety locking cap is difficult to open. There are strange noises when the on/off switch is pressed. The green control light is not lit. The pipes and connections are cold and the steam is condensing before being emitted. The appliance is at an angle. The on/off switch is switched off (red operating control light is not lit). The water tank is empty. The safety locking cap is not locked correctly. The safety valve has tripped. There is still steam in the water tank. There is still steam in the appliance from the last time it was used. The appliance is cold. Wait until the green control light is lit. Press and hold the steam pressure knob and wait until the pipes and connections reach operating temperature. Set the appliance straight. Press the on/off switch (red operating control light will be lit). Wait until the green control light is also lit. Fill up the water tank. Turn the safety locking cap to fully lock it. Contact the after sales support line for advice. Press the steam pressure knob to allow the steam to escape. Press the steam pressure knob to allow the steam to escape. This is normal and will stop after a few minutes. 16
Other Useful Information (Cont.) Technical specifications Voltage: 220V-240V ~ 50Hz Wattage: 1800W max. Tank capacity: 1600ml Pressure: 3 bar Responsible disposal At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of inappropriately. Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling. Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area. 17
Steam Cleaner with Wheels Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair. You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process. Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on 1300 886 649 or write to us at: Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN 70 106 100 252 PO BOX 6056 Frenchs Forest, Sydney, Australia NSW 2086 Telephone: 1300 886 649 (Aust) - Fax: (02) 9975 2688 Tempo Help Desk: 1300 886 649 (Aust) (Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30am to 06:00pm EST) Email: info@tempo.org 3 YEAR WARRANTY