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Instant Steamer – Model IS2000
USER INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
Thank you for purchasing an Earlex Instant Steam Cleaning Kit. In order to obtain the best results
from this product, please read these instructions & make a special note of the Safety Rules before
commencing any work.
EARLEX LTD. WILL ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IF USED
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES THAN THOSE DETAILED HEREIN
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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CONTENTS Important Information Check that your Steam Caddy is complete 3 Safety Rules 4 Safety Precautions 4 Steam Cleaning Delicate materials 4 About your Earlex Steam Caddy 5 Features Guide 7 Preparing your Steam Caddy for use 8 Using the main attachments 9 Using the mini attachments 11 Getting started 12 Cleaning & maintenance 13 Storing the unit 13 Trouble Shooting 14 Spare parts 14 Mains connection 15 Guarantee 16 BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUR EARLEX STEAM CADDY IS C
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OPENING THE CARTON When you open the carton, you will see a plain brown carton containing the Caddy unit, which has the 4 main attachments stowed inside and 2 Extension Tubes. This carton is on top of another plain brown carton, which contains the Boiler Unit, which has a recess in its underside where the three Mini Attachments are stored. The Hose and Handle and the Mains Lead are attached to the Boiler Unit. Check the list below to ensure your Steam Caddy is complete. a e f 2 j l i g c k h d
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SAFETY RULES l Keep equipment away from children and pets. l If using the unit on stairs or at a height, always ensure that it has been properly blocked to prevent it falling off. l Steam is produced at 100˚C. Be careful, wear protective clothing and protect your hands with heat resistant gloves or mitts. l Never point the steam at anyone. l Never use unit outside when raining. l Do not overfill water tank. l Do not stand on the unit or the hose. l Do not pull the unit by the Mains Lead, onl
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ABOUT YOUR EARLEX STEAM CADDY INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Earlex Steam Caddy. It is a totally unique steam cleaning system unlike any other currently available. It enables the user to complete numerous cleaning and other tasks around the home, in the garden and in the car. We hope you will use the Earlex Steam Caddy often to save you time, enhance the look of your home and keep it spotlessly clean. The really unique aspect of the Steam Caddy is that you get three products in one
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The Earlex Steam Caddy is an extremely useful tool. It will remove traffic film from windows, clean venetian blinds and defrost freezers (check with freezer manufacturer). Outside of the home the Earlex Steam Caddy can be used to clean the barbecue, the deck of your lawnmower, sterilise soil and clean the interior of your car. THREE STEAM CLEANERS IN ONE Choosing how to use your Steam Caddy The Steam Caddy is unique in that it can be used in three distinctly different ways. As a hand held clean
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FEATURES GUIDE Refer to the following drawing & descriptions when reading this instruction leaflet. 1 Boiler Unit 18 Caddy 2 Holster 19 Location for Extension Tube Button 3 On/Off Mains Switch 20 Extension Tube Release Button 4 “Heating Up” Neon Indicator 21 Hose & Mains Cable Retainer 5 “Steam Ready” Neon Indicator 22 Plug Storage Recess 6 Shoulder Strap Popper Release 23 Socket for location of Extension Tubes for 7 Water Tank Lid Clothing Attachment Rest 8 Water Tank 24 Boiler Release Latch
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PREPARING YOUR STEAM CADDY FOR USE Fitting the Boiler Unit (1) to the Caddy (18) Slide the Boiler into the centre of the Caddy until the yellow boiler release latch (24) locks into place. To remove, press the boiler release latch down and slide the Boiler backwards. Storing the Handle (11), Hose (10) & Mains Cable (17) With the Steam Handle uncoiled in front of the unit take the Mains Cable, and coil it tightly around the base of the Boiler above the steam hose outlet so 1 1 that after 4 /2 t
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USING THE MAIN ATTACHMENTS Floor Cleaner (27) Some carpets have stain resistant treatments, which may be affected by steam cleaning. Try cleaning a small area of carpet that is normally unseen, then allow 24 hours to check whether there have been any unusual effects on the carpet, e.g white streaks. If this happens DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE – Check with your carpet supplier for further advice. On wax treated surfaces and floors the sheen may be removed by steam. Do not use on unsealed wood as this
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Uses for your Floor Cleaner The Floor Cleaner can be used on many types of surfaces such as ceramic, marble, linoleum, stone, parquet etc. Be especially careful with parquet – older oak floors are very tough but on some newer floors steam may cause the blocks to swell. Always take advice from the manufacturer of the floor covering before proceeding to use steam. One useful point to note is that steam will cause animal hairs, that have collected on floors and fabrics to roll into easily removable
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Fitting the Bonnet (32) to the Upholstery Cleaner (29) Take the Bonnet, place it on a flat surface with the strings at the top and the nap facing outwards and place the Upholstery Cleaner in the middle. Pull the string until the Bonnet fits tightly to the Upholstery Cleaner, and tie with a bow. When cleaning upholstery you will need to glide the head across the material in the same way as when using the Floor Cleaner. The bonnets will need to be replaced as they become dirty. Used bonnets can be
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USING THE MINI ATTACHMENTS The 3 Mini Attachments are stored in a recess underneath the boiler, for easy selection of the tool required. The 3 attachments supplied are:- a) Scraper Nozzle (15) b) Brush Nozzle (16) c) Jet Nozzle (14) a b c WARNING: THESE MINI ATTACHMENTS RUN VERY HOT IN USE. When changing the Mini Attachments, always use a cloth when holding the attachment to prevent burning your hands. Check attachments on a regular basis for any debris/scale build up. The Mini Attachments are
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Switch the Steam Caddy on With the tank filled with water, plug the steamer into a mains socket and press the red ON/OFF mains switch (3) and this will illuminate to show the power is on. The amber “Heating Up” neon Indicator (4) will also light up. After approximately 30 – 60 seconds the green “Steam Ready” neon Indicator (5) will light up to tell you that the unit is ready to use and instant steam is available. Steam Release Button (13) To deliver instant steam just press the Steam Release But
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DE-SCALING The information below, only applies in hard water areas or where some lime scale is evident. To keep your Earlex Steam Caddy “boiler” working at its best, you will need to use a de-scaling solution to reduce the effects of “lime scale” build up within the boiler. Proprietary de-scaling products can be used, however, they need to be clearly marked that they are suitable for Kettles, Coffee Makers, Steam Irons etc. We would also recommend that you use a liquid de-scaler to prevent any p
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TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION Unit fails to boil Not switched on Check that mains is switched on and the switch on the unit has also been operated - Push button will illuminate Fuse has blown Check fuse in plug and any extension lead that is in use Accessories fall off Not properly fitted Review fitting instructions.See page 8 Water spitting out Too much water in tank Reduce the water level Initial ejection at warm up Press steam release button for initial discharge until steam is p
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IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT OUR HELPLINE ON Tel: 01483 454666 Fax: 01483 454548 email: enquiries@earlex.co.uk Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 18:00 (Except Bank Holidays) MAINS CONNECTION Your unit has been supplied with a non re-wireable plug fitted to the mains lead. A non re-wireable plug is easily identified because it has a fuse holder set in its base. Please read the following safety instructions, which refer to the use of a non re-wireable plug. 1) If the
