DWJ528 - Steam cleaner BESTRON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DWJ528 BESTRON

Congratulations with the purchase of your steam cleaner, that will enable you to remove grease, limescale and similar with the greatest of ease. The steam cleaner is supplied complete with a window wiper and a range of other accessories.

Safety Instructions

General

• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• Use solely accessories recommended by the supplier. The use of other accessories may result in damage to the appliance, thereby creating hazards for the user.
• 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 should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.

Electricity and heat

• Verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the appliance before use.
• Make sure the socket into which you plug the appliance is earthed.
• Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Always remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling on the plug, not the power cord.
• Check the appliance's power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified service department.
• Certain parts of the appliance can become hot. Do not touch them, as you may burn yourself.
• The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby preventing the risk of fire. Make sure that the appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with flammable material. The appliance must not be covered.
• Make sure that the appliance and the power cord do not come in contact with sources of heat, such as a hot hob or naked flame.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.

During use

• Never immerse the appliance, the plug or the power cord in water or other liquid.
• Never leave the appliance unsupervised whilst it is switched on.
• When using your steam cleaner never direct it towards yourself, other people, animals, or plants. The hot steam can cause burns.
• Do not use the appliance uninterrupted for too long a period. This increases the risk of an accident.
• When using the steam cleaner never direct it at wall sockets, electric wiring, or appliances containing electric components, such as the interior of an oven.
• Always allow accessories to cool down before changing tools.
• Never hold your hand in front of the steam nozzle.
• Only use the steam cleaner in upright position.
• Never stand the steam cleaner directly next to a heater or oven.
• Never stand or sit on the steam cleaner.

• Never direct the steam at one point for too long.
• Do not use the appliance to clean materials that are not suitable for steam cleaning, such as leather, synthetics, upholstery, or waxed floors. When in doubt test the steam cleaner on a small section of material that is not readily seen.
• Always use clean drinking water to fill the appliance. Do not use additives, such as cleaning agents or deodorants. This could damage the appliance.
• Never use the appliance without water. Top up the water reservoir in good time. The appliance will also heat up without water in the reservoir. This could damage the appliance.
• After you have used the appliance it will continue to emit steam for about 10 seconds. This is normal, since the tube still contains some steam (water) that will now escape.
• Make sure you do not become caught up in the power cord.
• Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.
• Never use the appliance in a humid room.
• Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately. Do not use the appliance any more.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly after use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
• Once you have finished cleaning, empty any water remaining in the reservoir.
• Never open the pressure cap while using the steam cleaner, because it can be hot and under pressure on. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully.

Operation

General

The appliance is intended only for domestic use, not for professional use.

Figure 1 Features

1. Steam gun
2. Extending tubes
3. Floor brush
4. Hose
5. Accessory compartment
6. Power light
7. Steam control light
8. On/Off switch
9. Handle
10. Pressure cap

11. Steam trigger

12. Kids-safety button

13. Housing
14. Window wiper
15. Large round brush
16. Small round brush
17. Adapters
18. Curved nozzle
19. Funnel
20. Measuring cup
21. Cleaning cloth
22. Power cord and plug

Before use for the first time

Remove the vacuum cleaner from the packaging, and remove all packaging materials.

Use

Filling the tank with water

1. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
2. Unscrew the pressure cap (10) on the water tank by turning it anticlockwise, and remove the cap.
3. Fill the water tank with maximum 1.5 litres water (enough for 1hour steaming) with the help of the measuring cup (20) and funnel (19) (see figure 2). We recommend that you use distilled water to prevent lime deposits in the steam boiler. The use of hot water reduces the power consumption.
4. Fit the pressure cap onto the water tank.
5. Fasten the pressure cap by turning it clockwise.
6. Dry the exterior of the water tank with a dry cloth.

Figure 2 Filling the tank with water

Fitting the accessories

All accessory parts are provided with a locking mechanism. To this end, the locking plug is to be " clicked" into the appropriate opening. To release the accessory, just press the locking part and pull it out. Should this prove to be difficult we would recommend that you coat the parts with a little grease.

PLEASE NOTE

The accessories get hot when cleaning for a long time! You should be aware of this, especially when changing accessories while cleaning.

Floor brush (3)

For cleaning larger areas such as carpets or floor coverings.

The floor nozzle can be used with or without cloth. However, sensitive surfaces should be cleaned with cloth. Press the spring clips down to fit the cloth and then release the spring clips (see figure 3).

Figure 3 Fitting the parts together

Curved nozzle (18)

The angled steam nozzle can be used to clean in corners and difficult places, such as smaller spaces as toilets and wash basins.

Round brushes (15,16)

The round-brushes can be used to clean very dirty areas or uneven hard surfaces, for example such as pointing, the cooker etc.

Note Sensitive surfaces: Do not clean them with the nylon nozzle. This could damage the surface.

Window wiper (14)

The window wiper can be used to clean large glass surfaces such as window panels and mirrors.

PLEASE NOTE!

Warm up such glass panels in winter by pre-steaming at a distance of 30~cm with a little steam before starting to clean.

Steam cleaning

1. Fill the water tank with water (see 'Filling the tank with water').

2. Fit the appropriate accessory (see 'Fitting the accessories').

3. Put the plug into the wall socket

4. Press the on/off switch (8).

5. The appliance will heat up (± 10 minutes), the power light (6) and steam control light (7) illuminates.

6. The appliance is ready for use once the steam control light extinguishes.

7. During cleaning the steam control light illuminates and extinguishes variable. This is normal because the appliance frequently heats up automatically in the meantime. Stop with cleaning at this moment to prevent hot water will come out. So the appliance can build up the pressure (takes 40 seconds max.).

8. Press the steam switch (11) on the steam gun. Steam will escape as long as the steam switch is pressed down. Just release the steam switch to stop.

9. The amount of steam can be adjusted as required by means of the steam switch.

Less steam: Just press down steam switch slightly
- More steam: Completely press down steam switch.

Remark: The steam gun is provided with a kids-safety button (12). If the lock is pushed down to the full extent the steam switch will be locked. The lock prevents unintentional discharge of steam when the appliance is not being used properly by other persons or children.

Remark You can use the appliance continuously, without pressing the steam trigger all the time. Press the steam trigger and put the safety lock on "off/lock".

1. Move the appliance backwards and forwards over the object to clean it. For optimum results keep the cloud of steam close to the surface; this will offer the steam most chance to penetrate the dirt.
2. When you have finished, put the appliance down where the steam will not contact any surfaces and allow the last steam to escape.
3. Remove the plug from the wall socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely.

Refilling the water tank

When the appliance stops steaming, the water tank may be empty. Now proceed as follows:

1. Switch off the appliance with the on/off switch (8).
2. Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down for at least 5 minutes..
3. Press the steam trigger (11) and discharge the remaining steam.
4. Unscrew the pressure cap (10) and fill with fresh water (Max. 1,5L).

Caution! If you have been working with the appliance up to now, the water tank will still be hot. In this case slowly and carefully fill with water. The water could splash out of the tank.

1. Fasten the pressure cap by turning it clockwise.
2. Put the plug into the wall socket and switch the appliance on with the on/off switch.

Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning

1. Remove the plug from the wall socket.
2. Allow the appliance to cool down completely.
3. Clean the exterior of the appliance and the accessories with a damp cloth and a little washing-up liquid.
4. Clean the cleaning cloth in a washing machine ('Cottons' program, 40^ .)
5. Store the handheld steam cleaner.

PLEASE NOTE

• Never immerse the appliance, plug or power cord in water.
• Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the appliance.

Technical information

Type:

DWJ5280

Output:

1500W

Power supply:

230V\~50Hz

The environment

Dispose of packaging material, such as plastic and boxes, in the appropriate waste containers.

When this product reaches the end of its useful life do not dispose of it by putting it in a dustbin; hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electrical and electronic equipment. Please refer to the symbols on the product, the user's instructions or the packaging.

The materials can be re-used as indicated. Your help in the re-use, recycling or other means of making use of old electrical equipment will make an important contribution to the protection of the environment.

Contact your municipality for the address of the appropriate collection point in your neighbourhood.

Warranty terms

The importer guarantees the appliance against defects caused by manufacturing and/or material faults for 60 months from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions.

1. No charges will be made for labour costs or materials during the warranty period. Any repairs carried out during the warranty period do not extend the warranty period.

2. The importer automatically becomes the owner of any faulty parts that he replaces or a faulty appliance (in the event of replacement of the appliance).

3. All claims submitted under warranty must be accompanied by the original bill of sale.

4. Claims under warranty must be submitted to the dealer where the appliance was purchased or to the importer.

5. The warranty is issued solely to the first purchaser and cannot be transferred.

6. The warranty does not cover damage caused by:

a. Accidents, incorrect use, wear and/or neglect.

b. Faulty installation and/or use in a manner contravening the prevailing legal, technical or safety regulations.

c. Connection to a mains voltage other than the voltage specified on the type plate.

d. Unauthorized modifications.

e. Repairs carried out by third parties.

f. Careless transport, i.e. without suitable packaging materials or protection.

1. No claims may be made under this warranty for:

a. Losses incurred during transport.

b. The removal or changing of the appliance's serial number.

1. The guarantee does not cover power cords, lamps or glass parts.

2. No claims can be submitted under this warranty for damage other than the repair or replacement of faulty parts. The importer can never be held responsible for any consequential loss or damage or any other consequences, resulting either directly or indirectly from the appliance supplied by the importer.

3. In case of claims under guarantee you can contact your dealer where the appliance is purchased. Bestron offers you also the possibility to send the appliance directly to our Service Department. Do not send your appliance without consulting us. The package may be refused and any any costs will be for your account. Please contact the Service Department and they will tell you how to pack and send the appliance.

4. This appliance is not suitable for professional use.

Service

If a fault should occur please contact the BESTRON service department:

THE NETHERLANDS:

BESTRON NEDERLAND BV

BESTRON SERVICE

Moeskampweg 20

5222 AW's-Hertogenbosch

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Internet: www.bestron.com

CE Declaration of conformity

This product conforms to the essential requirements of the following EU safety directives:

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

R. Neyman

Quality control

DWJ5280

v 090523-05