SDM 1500 B2 - Nettoyeur à vapeur SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SDM 1500 B2 SILVERCREST

Introduction Information concerning these operating instructions Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important information on safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, familiarise yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the specified areas of application. Please also pass on these operating instructions to any future owner. Copyright This documentation is protected by copyright. Any copying or reproduction, including in the form of extracts, or any reproduction of images (even in a modified state), is permitted only with the written authorisation of the manufacturer. Intended use This appliance is intended exclusively for cleaning indoor floors. The appliance is not intended for any other purpose, nor for use beyond the scope described. The appliance is not intended for use in commercial or industrial environments. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by failure to observe these instructions, improper use or repairs, unauthorised modifications or the use of unapproved replacement parts. The operator bears sole liability.GB

 21 ■ SDM 1500 D2 Safety instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! ► Connect the appliance only to mains power sockets supplying a mains power voltage of 220 – 240V ∼, 50/60 Hz. ► In the event of operating malfunctions, and before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the plug from the mains power socket. ► To disconnect the power cable, always pull the plug from the socket, do not pull the power cable itself. ► Do not kink or crush the power cable, and route the cable so that it cannot be stepped on or tripped over. ► To avoid risks, arrange for defective plugs and/or power cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department. ► Make sure that the power cable does not become wet or damp during use. Route the cable in such a way that it cannot be crushed or damaged. ► To prevent risks, stop using the appliance immediately if it is damaged. ► Disconnect the appliance from the mains power socket before filling it with water, changing accessories or cleaning it. Use the appliance only in dry indoor areas, not outdoors. ► Never submerse the appliance in water or other liquids! ► Never aim the steam jet directly at electrical appliances or equipment which contains electrical components, such as the interior of ovens. ► Operate the appliance only with dry hands and never without shoes (i.e. not barefoot). This will help reduce the effect of an electric shock in the event of a malfunction. ► Never aim the appliance at moisture-sensitive objects.■ 22 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! ► This appliance may be used by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they are under supervision or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks. Children must not use the appliance as a plaything. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised. WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! ► Some parts of the appliance may become hot during use! There is a risk of scalding! ► Allow the accessories used to cool down before dismantling them. ► Use only the original accessory parts for this appliance. Other accessories may not meet the safety requirements. ► The appliance may not be used if it has been dropped, if there are any obvious signs of physical damage or if it is leaking. ► The appliance must be kept out of the reach of children if it is switched on or is cooling down. ► Never direct the steam at people or animals. Hot steam can cause serious injuries! ► Always pull the plug out of the power socket during each break in use, as well as after use and before any cleaning. RISK OF BURNS! Caution! Hot surface! This symbol warns you about escaping steam. Please follow the safety instructions!GB

 23 ■ SDM 1500 D2 CAUTION! MATERIAL DAMAGE! ► Use the appliance only on floors made of marble, stone, tile, parquet flooring or hardwood that have been treated and are impervious to water. ► Never use the appliance … – … on untreated or permeable floors, – … on glass surfaces, – … on soft plastic surfaces, – … on floors that have been treated with wax, – … on carpets with wool content. ► Always comply with the cleaning instructions of the carpet manufacturer. Before cleaning, check also whether the carpet is suitable for steam cleaning. Use the appliance only on parquet floors if they have been hard-sealed. ► Do not leave the appliance standing on wooden floors for any length of time while it is switched on. This might cause the wood to swell. ► Do not operate the appliance with an empty water tank. Otherwise, the pump could run dry and overheat. ► Do not use an external timer switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance. ► Do not fill the water tank with any cleaning agents or other additives. ► Never leave the appliance unattended during operation. ► Do not use the appliance outdoors. ► Ensure that the appliance, the power cable and the plug do not come into contact with heat sources such as hotplates or naked flames.■ 24 

Operating components Figure A: 1 “Handle” release button 2 Carrying handle 3 Main unit 4 Connection nozzle 5 Steam foot 6 Pad (white) 7 Filter 8 Water tank 9 “Water tank” release button 0 POWER control lamp q Red control lamp “high steam level” w Green control lamp “low steam level” e MODE button r “Steam” button Figure B: t Notch z Upper cable hook u On/off switch i Lower cable hook Figure C: o Pad (blue) p Carpet ring a Carpet ring release aidGB

 25 ■ SDM 1500 D2 Unpacking and installation Safety instructions WARNING! During the first use of the appliance there is a risk of injury and/or damage to property! To avoid risks, observe the following safety instructions: ► Do not allow children to play with packaging materials. There is a risk of suffocation. Package contents and transport inspection The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard (see fold-out page): ● Main unit ● Steam foot ● Carpet cleaning ring ● 2 pads (blue and white) ● Operating instructions NOTE ► Check the package for completeness and for signs of visible damage. ► If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result of defective packaging or during transport, contact the service hotline (see section Service). Unpacking ♦ Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the box. ♦ Remove all packaging materials and any films and labels.■ 26 

Disposal of packaging materials The packaging materials have been selected for their environmental friendliness and ease of disposal and are therefore recyclable. Dispose of packaging materials that are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations. Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings: 1–7: Plastics, 20–22: Paper and cardboard, 80–98: Composites. Assembling the appliance ♦ Push the main unit 3 onto the connection nozzle 4 on the steam foot 5 and press the main unit 3 down until the round catch clicks into place. ♦ Select the appropriate pad 6/o for the surface being cleaned: – the blue pad o for carpets and sensitive surfaces, such as parquet flooring, – the white pad 6 for more robust surfaces, such as tiled floors. ♦ Attach a pad 6/o from below onto the steam foot 5. NOTE ► If you intend to clean carpeting with the steam mop, fit the blue pad o and place the steam foot 5 on the carpet ringp. Ensure that the carpet ring unlocking aid a is in line with the connection nozzle 4. Push the steam foot 5 onto the carpet ring p so that it clicks audibly into place. This will allow the blue pado to glide over the carpet. ► To remove the carpet ring p, press your foot onto the carpet ring release aid a and pull the steam foot 5 carefully off the carpet ring p.GB

 27 ■ SDM 1500 D2 Handling and operation This section provides you with important information on handling and using the appliance. Filling with water CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE! ► Never operate the appliance without water in the water tank 8! The pump could overheat and be damaged! ► Do not fill the water tank 8 with any cleaning agents or other additives.

1) Push the “Water tank” release button 9 upwards and simultaneously

remove the water tank 8.

2) Turn the water tank 8 and unscrew the cap.

3) Fill the water tank 8 with tap water up to the MAX mark.

NOTE If the mains water in your location is rated as hard, it is recommended that you mix the mains water with some distilled water. Otherwise, the jets for the steam blast function could calcify (become blocked) prematurely. To extend the optimal steam blast function, mix mains water with distilled water according to the table: Water hardness Ratio of distilled water to tap water very soft/soft 0 medium 1:1 hard 2:1 very hard 3:1 The water hardness level can be queried at your local water works.

4) Attach and hand-tighten the clamp.

5) Turn the water tank 8 around again and place it back onto the main unit 3:

First fit the lower part into the main unit 3 and then flip the top part into the device. Push it firmly into place so that the water tank 8 audibly clicks into place and sits firmly on the main unit 3.■ 28 

Operation CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!

If you are not sure whether the floor is suitable for cleaning, please carry out a tolerance test using a concealed part of the floor. ► Always comply with the cleaning instructions of the carpet manufacturer. Before cleaning, check also whether the carpet is suitable for steam cleaning. ► Never use the appliance without a pad 6/o on the steam foot 5. Otherwise the floor could get scratched! ► Use the carpet ring p only for cleaning carpets. Do not use the carpet ring p to clean hard floors. ► Never operate the appliance without water in the water tank 8! The pump could overheat and be damaged! NOTE ► Before you clean the floor with the steam mop, we recommend that you vacuum the floor to remove any loose particles of dirt. Once the appliance is assembled and filled with water:

1) Flip the handle upwards so that the “Handle” release button 1 clicks into

2) If not already done: Completely unwind the power cable from the cable

hooks z/i. To facilitate the unwinding of the cable, you can flip down the upper cable hook z by pulling it out a little and turning it at the same time.

3) Run the cable through the notch t on the rear of the handle so that the

cable does not hang down into the working area.

4) Insert the plug into the mains power socket.

5) Set the on/off switch u to “I”. The on/off switch u lights up, the red

POWER control lamp 0 flashes. As soon as the appliance has warmed up (after approx. 25 seconds), the red POWER control lamp 0 lights up continuously.

6) Use the MODE button e to select the desired level of steam generation:

– Press 1 x: low steam level, green control lamp w lights up. – Press 2 x: high steam level, red control lamp q lights up. – Press 3 x: no steam, standby, POWER control lamp 0 lights up.GB

We recommend the high steam level especially for moisture- and heat-resistant floor coverings, such as tiles. ► We recommend the low steam level especially for moisture- and heat-sensitive floor coverings, such as parquet flooring.

7) Press the “Steam” button r. The appliance starts generating steam and,

after a short time, steam is emitted through the pad 6/o.

8) Wipe over the desired area.

NOTE ► Once the water tank 8 has been pumped empty, the pump will continue running a little while until the empty water tank 8 is indicated by the simultaneous flashing of the red control lamp q, the green control lamp w and POWER control lamp 0. If the water tank 8 becomes empty during use: – Press the “Steam” button r again to stop steam production. – Set the on/off switch u to “O”. – Remove the water tank 8, fill it and replace the water tank 8 as described in the section “Filling with water”. – Set the on/off switch u to “I”. – Select the desired steam level as described above and press the “Steam” button r.

9) When you are finished treating all of the surfaces, press the “Steam”

button r to stop steam production.

10) Set the on/off switch u to “O”. The POWER control lamp 0 goes out.

11) Remove the power plug from the mains power socket.

NOTE ► If you see streaks on the floor after cleaning with the appliance, this may be due to the previously used cleaning fluids. Simply clean the floor again using the steam mop. The smears should now be gone.■ 30 

1) Allow the appliance to cool down.

2) Remove the pad 6/o.

3) Remove the water tank 8 from the appliance and empty it.

4) Pull the upper cable hook z out a little and turn it back upwards.

Wind the cable back around the two cable hooks z/i. Fix the end of the power cable using the cable clip located on the cable. Cleaning and care RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! ► Always remove the mains power plug before cleaning the appliance! WARNING! RISK OF INJURY! ► Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it. Risk of burns!

CAUTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE

► When cleaning the surfaces use neither abrasive or chemical cleaners, nor sharp or scratchy objects. ■ Empty the water tank 8 after every use. ■ After each use, remove the pad 6/o from the steam foot 5 and wash it out. ■ Note the following washing instructions when you wash the pad 6/o in the washing machine: Wash at max. 60°C Do not bleach Do not tumble dry Do not iron ■ If necessary, wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. For stubborn soiling use a mild detergent on the cloth.GB

 31 ■ SDM 1500 D2 Maintenance/changing the filter After 4 – 6 months or approximately 100 cleaning cycles (one cycle corresponds to one water tank filling), you will need to change the filter 7. Please contact our Service Department for replacement filters. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! ► Before changing the filter 7, always pull out the mains plug!

1) To remove the filter 7, first remove the water tank 8 from the appliance.

2) Pull the filter 7 upwards out of the appliance.

Troubleshooting Programme Possible causes Possible solutions The appliance is not working. The plug is not connected. Connect the appliance to a mains power socket. The appliance produces no steam. The "Steam" button r has not been pressed. Press the "Steam" button r. There is no water in the water tank 8. Fill the water tank 8 with tap water. The filter 7 is blocked. Change the filter 7. No steam setting has been selected. Use the MODE button e to select the desired level of steam. The pump makes unusually loud noises. There is no water in the water tank 8. Fill the water tank 8 with tap water. A whitish edge forms on the floor when the appliance stops briefly during operation. Lime has collected. Wipe the limescale away with a damp cloth. If necessary, add a little descaler onto the cloth.■ 32 

Storage ■ Fold the handle by pressing the “Handle” release button 1. ■ Pull the upper cable hook z out a little and turn it back upwards. Wind the cable back around the two cable hooks z/i. ■ Carry the appliance using the carrying handle 2. ■ Store the appliance in a dry and dust-free location. Disposal Under no circumstances should you dispose of the appliance with the normal household waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU-WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Dispose of the appliance via an approved waste disposal company or your municipal waste disposal facility. Please observe applicable regulations. Please contact your waste disposal facility if you are in any doubt. Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product. The product is recyclable, subject to extended producer responsibility and is collected separately. Appendix Technical data Voltage supply 220 – 240 V ∼ (alternating current), 50/60 Hz Power consumption 1370 –1630 W Protection rating IPX4 (Protected against water splashes from any direction.)GB

 33 ■ SDM 1500 D2 Information on the pads 6/o Material composition White pad 6: 100% polyester Blue pad o: 80% polyester, 20% cotton Wash at max. 60°C Do not bleach Do not tumble dry Do not iron Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty Dear Customer, This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below. Warranty conditions The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase. If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion). This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred. If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period. Warranty period and statutory claims for defects The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.■ 34 

Scope of the warranty This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guidelines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery. The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches, batteries or parts made of glass. The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided. This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications / repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres. Warranty claim procedure To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions: ■ Please have the till receipt and the item number (e.g. IAN12345) available as proof of purchase. ■ You will find the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product. ■ If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail. ■ You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred. You can download these instructions along with many other manuals, product videos and installation software at www.lidl-service.com. This QR code will take you directly to the Lidl service page (www.lidl-service.com) where you can open your operating instructions by entering the item number (IAN) 123456.GB

Ordering spare parts You can order the following replacement parts for product SDM 1500 D2: ► 2 x Replacement pad (blue and white) ► 1 x Filter Order the replacement parts via the Service Hotline (see section Service) or simply visit our website at www.kompernass.com. NOTE ► Have the IAN number of the appliance ready (can be found on the cover of these operating instructions) when you place your order.FR