SDB 1500 A1 - Steam cleaner SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SDB 1500 A1 SILVERCREST

Connecting lead with mains plug

Blue pad for soft floors

Release lever for water tank

Cable winder, pivotable

Attachment for carpet cleaning

Felt for pad attachment

BEFORE USE. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! Please pass on these instructions along with the item.

SMALL CHILDREN! Never leave children unattended with the packaging material. The packaging material represents a danger of suf- focation. Children frequently underestimate the dangers. Always keep children away from the packaging material. Always keep toddlers and children away from the device in order to mini- mise danger.

SHOCK! Before connecting the device check that the mains voltage corresponds to the values specified on the type plate of the device. Use of extension cables not specified by the manufacturer can lead to damage and acci- dents. Do not use extension cables or plugs with insufficient current capacities. The device must be connected to an earthed socket. Never immerse the device in water or other liquids. Do not use the device with wet hands or when bare foot. Risk of fire, electric shock and injury when us- ing with accessories not recommended by the manufacturer or with accessories not delivered with the product. Only use accessories included in the scope of delivery or accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket when you do not intend to use the device for an extended period, if there is a storm and before you clean it. Children older than 8 years old and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or persons lacking the necessary ex- perience or knowledge of how to operate the device, may only use the device under supervi- sion and once they have been instructed in how to use the device safely and have been made to understand the related dangers in doing so. Do not allow children to play with the device. The cleaning to be undertaken by the user, as well as any maintenance work, may not be completed by children without su- pervision. In order to avoid potential hazards, please en- sure that the device does not take up any flam- mable or combustible liquids, or any hot ashes. Do not use the device in closed rooms or in close proximity to fumes from oil based paints, solvents, waterproofing agents, combustible dusts or any other harmful or explosive vapours. Keep objects, clothing, hair, fingers and other body parts away from moving parts and the openings of the turbo brush

with water before using the device. Always disconnect the mains plug

from the socket before topping up with water. Only switch on the device when you are ready at the site for its use. If you should leave this site, even for the brief- est time, always ensure you switch off the device and disconnect the mains plug

from the socket. Ensure that the cable does not present a tripping hazard. RISK OF BURNS! Do not touch the metallic parts of the device, the hot water or the steam during operation or immediately after operation as this could result in burns. Never direct the jet of steam in the direction of body parts, pets, plants or delicate objects. Risk of scalding! Keep the device away from flammable materi- als, e.g. drapes, curtains, etc. 114903_silv_Dampfbesen SDB 1500 A1_content_DE_AT_CH.indd 39 09.06.15 08:5540 GB Safety notices Do not leave the device on the floor during or after operation. Never direct the jet of steam in the direction of other devices which contain electrical compo- nents (e.g. the inside of an oven). Remove the plug from the socket when remov- ing the pad

from the steam jet. Wait for at least 5 minutes until the steam base

have been allowed to cool. If the mains power cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac- turer or its service department, or a similarly qualified person to prevent hazards. If the plug or mains lead needs to be replaced, always have the work performed by the manufacturer or its service centre. This will ensure the safety of the device. Do not use any other high-consumers of power (heaters, irons, radiators) on the same circuit. Risk of overloading! Do not place the warm parts of the device onto the power cable. Never pull the plug attached to the mains cable

from the socket. The mains cable

may not come into contact with sharp objects or sharp edges. Ensure that you do not run over the mains cable with the device while it is switched on. Otherwise there is a risk of injury. Please ensure that the mains cable

does not come into contact with warm parts. Do not pull the device by the mains cable

from the socket when there is a storm. Never wrap the mains cable

around your hand when the device is connected to the mains. ATTENTION! DANGER OF MATERIAL DAMAGE! Do not use the device for cleaning natural wood, water-permeable wood, soft plastics, wooden objects and leather products. Do not use the device on glass surfaces. Do not use the device is the pad

is worn. Risk of damage or scratching to the floor! The device may not be used without a filter

completely prior to use. Use of extension cables not specified by the manufacturer can lead to damage and accidents. Never use the device without water as the pump may otherwise burn through. Check the water level in the water tank

regularly. Do not use sparkling water (with added carbon dioxide). In cases of particularly hard water (with a water hardness of more than 2 mmol / l), use a mixture of 50 % tap water and 50 % distilled water. Do not add any vinegar, descaling agent or other perfumed substances to the water tank

from the plug before stowing away the device. Wait un- til the device has completely cooled and empty the water tank

Never use or leave the device standing outdoors. Possible modifications to the device which have not been expressly permitted by the manufac- turer can compromise the safety of the device and lead to the warranty becoming void. Do not use the steam broom on glass as the hot steam can cause the glass to break. For your own safety, check the device for dam- age before each use. Cease use immediately in the case of damage until the device can be repaired by a specialist. Do not take the device apart or try to repair damage yourself. Contact the customer service team or a specialist. Never concentrate the steam on one point for too long. Do not insert anything into the openings/jets of the device and ensure that these do not become blocked. 114903_silv_Dampfbesen SDB 1500 A1_content_DE_AT_CH.indd 40 09.06.15 08:5541 GB Before Initial Use / Start-up Before Initial Use Attaching the steam broom Remove the device from the packaging. Attach the motor body

(Fig. A). Tighten both parts together using the retaining screw

and a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. B). ATTENTION! Check the seating of the retain- ing screw

regularly. Otherwise the steam base

may detach itself from the device. Press the handle release button

until it clicks into place on the motor body

(refer to Fig. C and Fig. D). Preparing the steam broom Unroll the mains cable

completely. You can lower the pivotable cable winder

to make this easier. Pull the release lever of the water tank

upward in the direction shown by the arrow (Fig. E) and remove the water tank

over and remove the seal (Fig. F). Fill the water tank

to the lower edge of the thread with cold tap water (Fig. G). Screw the seal back on without using too much force. ATTENTION! In cases of particularly hard water (with a water hardness of more than 2 mmol / l), use a mixture of 50 % tap water and 50 % distilled water. Re-insert the water tank

into the device and ensure that the water tank valve is correctly seated on the filter inlet (Fig H). Then click the water tank

into the appropriate position and check for the correct seating. Start-up Note: You can only use the turbo broom

, the steam function or both functions at the same time. However, we recommend that you use the two functions after one another and first use the turbo broom

to remove dust from the floor. Only activate the steam function thereafter. Note: There is a groove below the handle into which you can clamp the mains cable so that it does not hang in the way during operation. Switching the turbo brush on/off Press the ON/OFF switch

to switch on the turbo brush

be- gins to rotate and removes dirt and dust from the floor, and collects it in the dust collector

during this process. The steam base

could tip over or the dust collector

could fall down. Risk of injury! Press the ON/OFF button

again to switch off the turbo brush

Using the steam function Only use the device in well-ventilated rooms. Remove the plug from the socket. Use the blue pad

for soft floors and the white pad

for hard floors. Place the pad

under the steam base

onto the relevant felt attachment

(Fig. J). ATTENTION! Ensure that the water tank is full to prevent operation without water - otherwise the pump could burn through. ATTENTION! Similarly check before use that all objects and surfaces to be cleaned are heat resistant and/or compatible. We recommend that you follow the care instructions of the man- ufacturer, particularly for treated terracotta and wooden floors. Conduct a test on an area which is not easily visible or on a sample piece. ATTENTION! There is a risk that a white edge may develop on the floor if the device is allowed to rest in the same spot for an ex- tended duration during operation. This edge is not indicative of damage! You can remove it 114903_silv_Dampfbesen SDB 1500 A1_content_DE_AT_CH.indd 41 09.06.15 08:5542 GB Start-up with a standard commercially available descal- ing agent or with a little vinegar. Insert the plug into an earthed socket. When the function display

lights up, the device is switched on and the boiler has begun to heat up. Hoover the floor to be cleaned before you start to generate steam. Start to generate steam by pressing the steam button

! Risk of damage and scratching to the floor. The pad

is available at authorised service centres. Press the steam button

again to stop the steam function. ATTENTION! RISK OF BURNS! Take care when removing the pad

does not tip over. Remove the plug from the socket. Wait for at least 5 minutes until the steam base

have been allowed to cool. Changing the pads If you change from a hard floor to a soft floor when cleaning, you should also change the pad

Remove the plug from the socket. Wait for at least 5 minutes until the steam base

have been allowed to cool. ATTENTION! RISK OF BURNS! Take care when removing the pad

is not knocked over. Remove the pad

under the steam base

onto the relevant felt attachment

lights up, the de- vice is switched on and the boiler has begun to heat up. You can now start steam operation. Filling the water tank during operation If the water in the water tank

runs out, press the steam button

to discontinue steam pro- duction. Remove the plug from the socket and remove - as previously described - the water tank

with cold, still water. In cases of particularly hard water (with a water hardness of more than 2 mmol / l), use a mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled water. Re-insert the water tanks - as previously described - and continue steam operation. Using accessories for carpet cleaning ATTENTION! This attachment is only suitable for cleaning carpets and soft surfaces. Do not use the attachment on hard surfaces. Ensure that the pad

under the steam base

is attached to the appropriate felt attachments

Place the attachment

with the flat side on the floor. Attach the device to the attachment

(fig. K). The device is now ready for carpet cleaning. Ending operation Press the steam button

to cease steam production. Remove the mains cable

from the socket. Empty the water tank completely

to avoid a build-up of limescale caused by standing water. ATTENTION! Wait for at least 5 minutes until the steam base

have been allowed to cool! Risk of burns! Remove the pad

around the cable winder

Press the handle release button

downwards vertically until it clicks into place (Fig. M). Place the motor body

in an upright position (Fig. N). ATTENTION! The hinge between the steam base

must click into place to ensure that the device can stand upright in a stable fashion. Cleaning and Maintenance ATTENTION! Unplug the mains plug

from the socket before cleaning the device. Allow the device to cool for several minutes before cleaning. ATTENTION! Never immerse the device in water or other liquids! Risk of electric shock/ short circuit. ATTENTION! Check the condition of the mains cable

after each use. If this should become damaged, take it to an appropriate service centre to be replaced by a specialist. Do not use any abrasives and/or solvents for cleaning the device as this could damage the plastic parts. Do not fill any vinegar, descaling agents or other perfumed substances into the tank. Doing so will void the guarantee. Clean the plastic parts on the device with a damp, non-abrasive cloth and dry it with a dry, non-abrasive cloth. Rinse out the water tank from time to time with fresh water and empty it thereafter. Wash the washable pad

as per the instruc- tions on the label. Remove the dust container

by unhooking this from the bottom of the device and pulling it upwards (fig. P). Clean the turbo brush

by removing the dust accumu- lated (Fig. Q). Reattach the brush protector

by hooking it onto the corresponding notches on the underside of the device and clicking it into place on the top of the device. Keep the device in a cool, dry location and out of the reach of children. We recommend that you keep the original packaging in a safe place. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage which occurs through sending in the item to customer ser- vices in the incorrect packaging. Replacing the filter Note: The filter

must be replaced every 4–6 months or 100 cleaning cycles (one cycle denotes use of a full water tank). Remove the mains plug

from the socket when doing so. Wait until the hot parts have cooled. Remove the water tank

by lifting it upward paral- lel to the motor body

Replace the filter with a new one and check that it is seated correctly (Fig. R). Put the water tank

back in place. Troubleshooting ATTENTION! In cases of malfunction and electrical damage, turn the device off immedi- ately. Unplug the mains plug

from the socket and wait until the device has cooled. 114903_silv_Dampfbesen SDB 1500 A1_content_DE_AT_CH.indd 43 09.06.15 08:5544 GB Cleaning and Maintenance Problems Causes Solution Function display

not connected. Check that the mains plug

plugged in correctly. Check that the cable is supplied with power. Please try plugging the mains plug

into an- other socket. Should the problem still persist, please consult one of the afore mentioned service centres (refer to "Service" chapter). No steam comes out of the steam jets

has not been pressed. Press the steam button

The device is not ready for operation. Press the steam button

for approximately 30 seconds. If no steam is produced after this time, please consult one of the afore mentioned service centres (refer to "Service" chapter). No water in the water tank

. Fill the water tank

to the lower edge of the thread. Water tank

has not been correctly inserted. Remove the water tank

and put it in again. Check that it is seated correctly. The steam vents may be blocked by limescale. Please consult one of the afore mentioned service centres (refer to "Service" chapter). Sudden increase in the volume coming from the pump No water in the water tank

Switch off the device and fill the water tank

with water. Water tank

has not been correctly inserted. Remove the water tank

and put it in again. Check that it is seated correctly. Water is flowing from the steam jets

Possible residual condensation in the steam tube Press the steam button

until no more steam comes out. Place a cloth under the device to ensure that the floor does not become wet. If water continues to flow from the device, switch off the device. Wait for at least 5 minutes until the steam base

have been allowed to cool. Try again. The turbo brush

does not turn The ON/OFF button

has not been pressed. Press the ON/OFF button

firmly. Should the problem still persist, please consult one of the afore mentioned service centres (refer to "Service" chapter). 114903_silv_Dampfbesen SDB 1500 A1_content_DE_AT_CH.indd 44 09.06.15 08:5545 GB Disposal / Warranty Disposal The product packaging is made from recyclable materials. Please dispose of these in an environmentally friendly way and ensure that they are sorted into the appropriate collection bins. Old, disused devices may not be disposed of in normal household waste! At the end of its service lime, the device must be disposed of in a way according to EC Directive 2012 / 19 / EU. Doing so ensures that the reusable materials contained in the device can be used and that the disposal does not burden the environment. You can hand in your old device at a collection site for electrical waste or a recycling centre. For further information please consult your local recycling company or municipal administration. Warranty Dear customer, This appliance has a warranty of 3 years (or an agreed warranty) from the date of purchase. In the event of product defects, you have legal rights against the retailer of this product. Your statutory rights are not limited in any way by our warranty detailed below. Warranty terms The warranty period begins on the date of pur- chase. Please retain the original receipt safely. This document is required as your proof of purchase. Should this device show any fault in materials or manufacture within three years (or the agreed war- ranty period) from the date of purchase, we will re- pair or replace it - at our discretion - free of charge to you. This warranty is conditional on the defective device and the receipt of purchase being presented within the three year warranty period (or the agreed warranty period), and that there is a brief written description of the nature of the defect and of the date it arose. If the defect is covered by our warranty, we will return the repaired device or replacement thereof. A repair or exchange of the device does not extend a new warranty period. Warranty period and statutory claims for defects The warranty period will not be extended by repairs made under warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts. Any damage or defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immedi- ately after unpacking the appliance. Repairs made after the expiration of the warranty period are subject to payment. Extent of warranty The appliance has been manufactured to strict quality guidelines and meticulously examined be- fore delivery. The warranty applies to faults in ma- terial or manufacture. This warranty does not apply to product parts which are subject to normal wear and tear and can be regarded as wearing parts, or for damage to breakable parts, e.g., switch, re- chargeable batteries, or parts which are made of glass, or parts damaged in transport. This warranty becomes void if the device has been damaged or improperly used or maintained. All instructions pro- vided in the instructions for use must be followed strictly to constitute proper use of the product. Purposes and practices which the operating instruc- tions warn of or advise against must be avoided without fail. This product is intended for private, non-commercial use only. Any incorrect or improper use of the device, use of force and changes not performed by our authorised service branch will void the warranty. Procedure in the case of warranty Please follow the instructions below to ensure quick processing of your claim:

• Please have your receipt and the item number (IAN 114903) ready as your proof of purchase when enquiring about your product. 114903_silv_Dampfbesen SDB 1500 A1_content_DE_AT_CH.indd 45 09.06.15 08:5546 GB Warranty / Service / Declaration of Conformity

• Please take the product number from the type plate or from the title page of your operating instructions (bottom left).

• In the event of malfunctions or other defects, please first contact the afore mentioned service department by phone or e-mail.

• You can send a product, which has first been registered as defective, postage free to the address given to you by the service department, enclosing the purchase slip (receipt) and written details of the fault and the date it occurred.

• Pack your defective device carefully before sending it back to the service department. Service Service address:

Jaleno Europe Limited Roe Head House Far Common Road Mirfield West Yorkshire WF14 0DQ England Telephone hotline: