STEAMTEC 5 IH - Steam cleaner NILFISK - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Steam cleaner
Brand	NILFISK
Model	STEAMTEC 5 IH
Power supply	Mains 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz
Connected electrical power	1450 W
Tank volume	1.5 L
Working pressure	3 bar
Maximum steam temperature	132 °C
Protection	IP X4
Protection fuse	10 A
Intended use	Domestic, cleaning of surfaces resistant to temperature and humidity
Main functions	Steam cleaning for floors, walls, windows, fabrics, bathrooms, kitchen, car
Included accessories	Floor nozzle, window nozzle, round brush, spot jet nozzle, cloth, fixing bracket
Safety	Child safety lock on handle, locking during pauses; do not direct steam at people, animals or electrical installations
Maintenance	Use distilled water to extend lifespan; drain after use; clean nozzle regularly
Spare parts and repairability	Use exclusively original Nilfisk parts; maintenance by authorized service
Compliance	IEC/EN 60335-2-54, Low Voltage and EMC directives
Weight	Approx. 3.5 kg (estimated)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approx. 30 x 25 x 30 cm (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - STEAMTEC 5 IH NILFISK

What water should I use in the tank?

Use tap water or distilled water. Distilled water increases the longevity of the appliance. Never use cleaning agents, aromatic substances, solvents or other chemicals, as they can damage the appliance and be harmful to health.

Can I add cleaning products to the water?

No, it is strictly forbidden to add cleaning agents, aromatic substances, solvents or other chemicals. Only tap water or distilled water should be used to avoid damaging the appliance and posing a health risk.

How do I clean marble floors with this appliance?

Never clean marble directly with the floor nozzle without a cloth. Use a clean cloth over the nozzle and select a low steam level. For stubborn stains, multiple applications may be necessary. Avoid high temperature steam which could damage the surface.

How do I use the window nozzle?

Move the steam from top to bottom on the glass. To remove condensation water, run the rubber lip over the glass without steam, moving sideways from bottom to top. In winter, preheat the glass by holding the nozzle 5-10 cm away for a few seconds before cleaning.

Can the appliance be used on delicate fabrics?

Yes, but with caution. First test on a hidden area. Use the floor brush with a clean white cotton cloth. Work with short steam bursts to avoid soaking the fabric. For wrinkles, spray from a distance to smooth without wetting.

What should I do if the steam pressure drops?

Check the water level in the tank: if the tank is empty, refill it. Ensure the nozzle is not blocked. If the problem persists, clean the nozzle by directing the steam jet into a container and operating the lever to remove residues. If necessary, descale the appliance following the manufacturer's instructions.

How do I descale the appliance?

For descaling, preferably use distilled water. If you use tap water, limescale can accumulate. In case of performance loss, fill the tank with a mixture of water and white vinegar (1:1) and let it sit for a few hours. Then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Refer to the manual for specific procedures.

Is the appliance suitable for cleaning the inside of a car?

Yes, it is suitable for cleaning dashboards, upholstery, door hinges and rims. Use the floor brush with a cloth for upholstery. For leather seats, do not use the brush without a cloth. For rims, prefer the spot jet nozzle with the round brush attachment.

What safety precautions are essential?

Never direct the steam jet at people, animals or electrical installations. Do not clean live appliances. Ensure the child safety lock is engaged during pauses. Always unplug the appliance before any maintenance. Allow it to cool completely before storing. Use suitable extension cords (correct cable cross-section).

How do I store the appliance after use?

Turn off the appliance and unplug the power cord. Let it cool completely. Empty any remaining water from the tank. Store the appliance in a dry place, away from humidity and heat sources. Coil the power cord without bending it. Keep accessories within reach.

USER MANUAL STEAMTEC 5 IH NILFISK

Operating Instructions

Betriebsanleitung

Before using the steam cleaner, always read the operating instructions and keep

them readily available.

The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely (IEC/ EN 60335-1) (deviations for Australia and New Zealand).

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance (IEC/EN 60335-1) (deviations for Australia and New Zealand).

CAUTION:

Danger of scalding! The steam produced by the appliance can reach very high temperatures. Metal parts, water and hot steam can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with hot cleaner surfaces, emerging water and steam.

The use of the steam cleaner is subject to valid national regulations. Besides the operating instructions and the binding accident prevention regulations valid in the country of use, observe recognized regulations for safety and proper use.

Do not use any unsafe work techniques.

Before start-up

Before starting up the cleaner, check that it is in proper condition.

Do not switch the cleaner on if there is no water in the boiler.

Do not start the cleaner near explosive and/or easily flammable substances.

Use only tap water or distilled water to fill the boiler. Distilled water extends the service life of the cleaner. Cleaning agents, scents, solvents and other chemical substances may damage the cleaner and may be a risk to health.

Regularly check whether the steam hose and power cord are damaged or show signs of age. Only use the cleaner if the steam hose and power cord are intact.

Check the rated voltage of the steam cleaner before connecting it to the mains supply system. Ensure that the voltage shown on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage of the local mains power supply.

Never touch the plug and electrical cables with wet hands.

It is recommended that the steam cleaner should be connected via a residual current circuit breaker. This stops the supply of electricity if the leakage current to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or it has an earth tester circuit.

During use

Never leave the cleaner unsupervised when it is connected.

Never turn the cleaner over or tilt it while it is in operation.

Never use the cleaner when other people are nearby.

Place the cleaner as far away as possible from the object to be cleaned.

Do not leave the cleaner near to sources of heat (fire, radiators, heating fans or other equipment that radiates heat) and never cover the cleaner.

The steam jet can be dangerous if it is misused. Never direct the jet on to persons, animals, electrically powered equipment or the cleaner itself.

Filling aperture must not be opened during use.

Remove condensed water from the nozzle before starting up the cleaner and after every work break. To clean the nozzle, direct the steam jet into a tank or sink and actuate the steam lever on the steam gun. After cleaning the nozzle you can begin work again as normal.

CAUTION:

Materials containing asbestos and other hazardous substances should not be cleaned.

Do not use the steam jet to clean switches, sockets, controllers, etc. and other electrical parts on electrical cleaners.

Make sure that the child-proof lock is actuated on the handle during work breaks.

To prevent the cleaner from being used inadvertently during work breaks, switch off the cleaner and pull out the mains plug.

Allow the cleaner to cool down completely before storing it.

Store the cleaner in a dry place.

CAUTION!

Unsuitable extension cords can represent a source of danger. Always unwind cord from the reels completely to prevent the power cord overheating.

Extension cords are not recommended, however if necessary refer to the following recommendations:

Cord length m	Cross section
up to 20 m	ø1.5mm²	ø2.5mm²
20 to 50 m	ø2.5mm²	ø4.0mm²

Do not damage the power cord (e.g. by driving over it, pulling or crushing it).

Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug only (do not pull or tug the power cord).

Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.

CAUTION:

Never immerse the cleaner or its parts in or under water or other liquids. Risk of electric shock.

The cleaner may only be connected to a correctly installed plug socket.

Switching on the cleaner may cause voltage fluctuations. Voltage fluctuations should not occur if the impedance at the transfer point is less than 0.15 . If in doubt ask your local electricity supplier. Observe the latest edition of the IEC regulations.

Maintenance and repair

CAUTION!

Always remove the plug from the power supply before cleaning or carrying out maintenance work on the cleaner.

Carry out only the maintenance operations described in the operating instructions. Use only original Nilfisk spare parts.

The power cord must not differ from the version specified by the manufacturer and may only be replaced by a repair service centre authorised by the manufacturer.

Do not make technical modifications to the cleaner.

Do not make technical modifications to the cleaner.

Please contact your local authorized Nilfisk equipment distributor for all other maintenance or repair needs!

Accessories and spare parts

Use only the accessories supplied with the cleaner or specified in the operating manual. Use original Nilfisk-spare parts only. The use of other parts can adversely affect safety.

Recycling the steam cleaner

Make the old cleaner unusable immediately.

1. Unplug the cleaner and cut the power cord.
   Do not discard of electrical appliances with household waste.

As specified in European Directive 2002/96/EC on old electrical and electronic appliances, used electrical goods must be collected separately and recycled ecologically.

Contact your local authorities or your nearest dealer for further information.

Guarantee

Our general conditions of business are applicable with regard to the guarantee. Subject to change as a result of technical advances.

Tests and approvals

The cleaner has been approved in accordance with IEC/EN 60336-2-54.

Purpose

This cleaner is for domestic use only.

Only use the cleaner for the cleaning jobs described in the operating manual.

This cleaner is suitable for cleaning heat and moisture resistant surfaces.

Read the operating manuals for the machines and equipment that you clean as there may be limitations stated by the manufacturer. Do not use the cleaner for ovens, microwaves, deep freezers, refrigerators and other electrical equipment.

CAUTION:

In the case of heat and moisture sensitive materials, make a test on a concealed place first. Begin with a low steam setting and keep a minimum distance of 6cm . The high steam temperature/quantity may damage the object to be cleaned (e.g. varnished parquet, wood, wood ceilings, plaster, window frames, surface-treated wood, decorative beams, etc.).

Below we have listed some examples of applications:

Floors Walls	Tiles, stone floors, plastic floors, linoleum	Marble: Never clean marble directly with the floor nozzle without a cloth. It may be necessary to clean marble floors several times to completely remove old cleaning agents and grease stains. Select a low steam setting for this cleaning job. You can increase it as required. Tiles and ceramic floors: Black marks form in the crevices as a result of water and cleaning agents. Dust and other remains collect there. For daily cleaning stretch a fresh, clean cloth over the floor nozzle and secure it with the fastening clamps. Slide the floor nozzle gently over the floor. To use all of the cloth as far as possible, you can move it on the floor nozzle or reverse it. If the dirt is stubborn, you may clean the floor directly with the fold out brush without a cloth. The bristles loosen the dirt from the crevices and remove it. Subsequently, cover the floor nozzle with a cloth again and wipe over the floor again.
Wände	Tiles, washable wallpaper
Window cleaning	Windows, shop windows, mirrors	Window panes: Use the window nozzle. Apply steam from top to bottom. Scrape the rubber strip over the glass without steam in order to remove the condensed water. Make sideways movements from top to bottom in order to avoid marks. CAUTION In winter the front sides of the windows must be preheated. Hold the nozzle 5-10 cm in front of the pane and allow the heat to act. Se- lect a low steam setting for inside cleaning of the windows. A high steam setting can be used for outside cleaning.
Upholstery	Furniture, cars, boats	Fit the floor nozzle directly on to the steam gun and use it with a clean white cotton cloth. Work using quick steam spurts so that the fabric does not become soaked. Treat stubborn stains with patience. Carefully steam one particular spot for not longer than one minute. Then wait five minutes and repeat the cleaning. Make circular movements, sideways and back and forth movements so that steam penetrates into all upper layers of the fabric. Finish the cleaning by brushing the fabric in one direction to give the fabric an even appearance.
Textiles	Curtains, shower curtains, freshening of outer cloth- ing, stain removal	The cleaner is excellently suited to smooth folds in clothes. It is sufficient to steam the fabric from a certain distance. The steam smoothes the folds without soaking the fabric as other steam devices for fabrics do.
Sanitary installations	Fittings, baths, shower cu- bicles and partitions, WCs, sauna, kitchens 1)	To clean a bath or shower, use the round brush to clean the rails of show- er cubicles and other parts that are difficult to access or very dirty. The window wiper is very efficient to clean areas covered with tiles. To clean sanitary installations, use the jet nozzle with or without the round brush. Use a sponge or kitchen paper to remove excessive moisture and remaining dirt.
Kitchen fit- tings	Grills 1), extractors1), kitchen cabinets, oven ac- cessories
Furniture	Window frames, furniture, decorative beams, lamps1), chimney bricks, blinds, glass cabinets	Blinds: Use the small round nylon brush. Move the brush so long over the surface until steam penetrates it. Blinds made of PVC must be treated quickly with steam. In the case of blinds made of fabric, test the material beforehand for colour fastness.
Cars	Dashboards, upholstery, door hinges, wheel rims Aluminium/steel	To clean the inside of your car, use the floor brush with a cloth for uphol- stery and other parts and follow the instructions for domestic cleaning. Do not use the brush without a cloth when you clean leather parts. For hub caps it is best to use the jet nozzle with the round brush attachment.
Bicycles, motorbikes	Frames, wheel rims, spokes, saddles
1) Do not use the steam jet to clean switches, sockets, controllers, etc. and other electrical parts on electrical cleaners.

Technical data

Voltage	220/240 V ; 50/60 Hz	Tank volume	1,5 l
Fuse	10 A	Max. temperature	132 °C
Power consumption	1450 W	Working pressure	3 bar
Type of protection (splash water protected)	IP X4

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EC declaration of conformity

Nilfisk
Division of Nilfisk-Advar
Guido-Obderhof-Straf
D-89287 Bellenberg

Product:

Steam Cleaner

Model:

STEAMTEC 5 IH

Description:

220/240V；50/60Hz

The design of the appliance corresponds to the following pertinent regulations:

EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Applied harmonized standards:

EN 60335-2-54:2008, EN 60335-1:2002+A1
2004+A11:2004+A12:2006+A2:2006+A13:2008
EN 55014-1 (2006), EN 55014-2 (2001), EN 61000-3-2 (2006)

Applied national standards and technical specifications:

DIN EN 60335-2-54

Dipl.-Ing, Wolfgang Nieuwamp
Tests and approvals

Bellenberg, 25.06.2009

Directrices CE CEM 2004/108/EC

Supplementary techniques