Advanced Vapor Technologies 2300 steam vapor system OWNER'S MANUAL

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Advanced Vapor Technologies
OWNER'S MANUAL
STEAM, VAPOR SYSTEM
LADY BUG
MODEL NO. 2300
2300 (USA)
STEAM VAPOR SYSTEM
USER INSTRUCTIONS ©
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| DESCRIPTION & NOMENCLATURE ¿e
1.1 STEAM CLEANER DESCRIPTION xO
1.2 ACCESSORIES ©
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & ESR OPERATION OF SYSTEM
J BEFORE OPERATING THE.SYSTEM >
3.1 FILLING WIT WATER Y
3.2 ATTACH THE FLEXIBLE STEAM HOSE >
3.3 USING THÉACCESSORIES >
“OPERATING THE SYSTEM O
4. ICELECTRICAL CONNECTION Qo
USEFUL ADVICE AS
Na END OF STEAM OPERATION
5 CARE 8 MAINTENANCE
5.1 CARE neón
5.2 DRAINING & DESCALING
5.3 CALLING‘FOR SERVICE
6 STEAMIRÓN OPTION
/ WABRÁNTY
5 TECHNICAL DATA
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TECHNICAL DATA DESCRIPTION
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Voltage: 120Vac, 60HZ
Power Use: 1500 Watts Steam Vapor System Description
Solenoid Valve: One, 22VA —
120 V 60Hz
Normally closed 8
Hose Switch Voltage: 5 Volt
Boiler Material: steel AISh. 304 5
Boiler Capacity: 2.1 liters (Nominal)
Reservoir Tank Capacity: 1.3 liters
Functional Pressure Regulation: 4.0 bars 6
Safety Thermostat Cutout: 2; 1 manual reset
1 auto reset
Over Pressure Safety Release Valve: Yes, independent
hydraulic
Low Water Indicator: Yes, light and buzzer
Boiler Insulation: Yes, form fitting 7 _
Injection Pump: 41W, 120V/60Hz 3
Electric Impulse
Weight: 16.5 pounds 10
Special Classification: IPX4 splash proof
COMPONENTS
1. Carry handle 6. Pressure gauge
2. Water tank cap 7. Steam hose socket
3. ON/OFF switch 8. Power cord and plug
4, Steam ready indicator light 9. Casters
5. No water indicator light 10. Hinged cover on hose socket
This household appliance for generating steam permits cleaning without the need to use any
chemicals. It is hygienic and environmentally friendly. High temperature steam removes dirt
and kills bacteria as well as dust mites. It can be used on all kinds Of surfaces : ceramic floor
tiles, stone floors, parquet flooring, vinyl floors, carpets, rugs, wooden ceilings, wall paper,
windows, mirrors, sanitary ware, taps, cooking surfaces, ovens; grills, radiators, window and
door frames, furniture, fireplaces, cars, seats etc. Steam can be generated continuously by
refilling the water tank. This appliance is designed and intended to be used as a domestic
steam vapor system suitable for house cleaning. ета Пе unit for any other purpose must be
considered improper and, therefore, dangerouss=tnder no circumstances can the manufac-
turer be held liable for damages arising from.the‘improper, erroneous or unreasonable use of
the appliance.
HOT STEAM CAN CAUSE DAMAGE. Please read these instructions carefully and un-
derstand the safety instructions before use.
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TERMS OF W NTY
1 2 Accessories г /
STANDARD ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORI SPARE PARTS e
ia — le components inside the steam generator. To avoid a od
There are no user s
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must be carried out authorised by technicians.
TERMS TY Ny
| 1. The nerator Is warranty for a period of one year from the date pr If validated by a dat-
E eceipt issued by the authorized dealer. Please take a moment ete the enclosed Warran-
tration card and mail it to the address shown. The receipt a ty certificate must both be
ced if technical assistance is required. +
By Warranty we mean the free replacement or repair of any ouponens with a proven manufacturing de-
fect. Certain items are not covered by the warranty by f their use. Please review your warranty
form so that you are able to make use of it should t rise.
. In the event of irreparable or repeated cote may be replaced on the express and final
judgement of the manufacturer. The war new appliance will continue until the expiration of the
original contract.
. This warranty does not cover all Ca are found to be defective as the result of negligence or incor-
rect use (non-observance 0 os ctions for use), incorrect installation or maintenance, maintenance
carried out by unauthoriz ns, damage during trasport or during circumstances that cannot be
proved to be fault of th cturer. This warranty does not cover installation or connection to an in-
maintenance described in the instruction leaflet.
correct power A
. Incorrect ise n -domestic use of the steam generator may render this warranty void.
. The manufacturer may not be held liable for any damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of this
— — appliance to persons, property or pets in the event of non-observance of the instructions described in the
1. Rectangular brush 19. Triangular pad instruction leaflet and relative papers, with particular regard to the installation, use and maintenance of
2. Triangular brush 20. Jet-nozzle extension $
3, Window cleaner with 25 cm wiper & 21. Aromatherapy tool the appliance.
4. Window cleaner with 35 cm wiper 22. Triangular brush with red polyester bristles :
5. Black wallpaper remover Q 29 Iron ho O This product is manufactured to comply with the UL Standard 499 and C 22.2 No.64-M91.
6. Small black round brush 6 30 mm with ep: vester bristles — 24. Grey jet-nozzle O |
7. Medium black round brush 0 38 mm wit polyester bristles — 25. Iron rest
8. Drainage tool 26. Medium black round brush @ 38 mm with black brass fies ©
9. Extension tube (2 pieces) 27. Medium black round brush @ 38 mm with steel
10. Black jet-nozzle O 28. Medium grey round brush @ 38 mm with bra
ith handgrip
11. Towel 29. Medium grey round brush @ 38 mm wi
12. Steamhose 30. Medium grey round brush @ 38 mm wi
13. Funnel 31. Small black round brush @ 30 m
teel bristles
32. Small black round brush 8 30 |
14. Plumber Г 33. Small grey round brush @ 3 mi brass bristles
15. ama sh Y 60 mm with black polyester bristles 34. Small grey round brush steel bristles
16. und brush @ 60 mm with red polyester bristles 35. Small grey round brush with black polyester bristles
LF allpaper remover 36. Clothes brush OS |
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The professional steam iron accessory can be used with this steam generator when connected via the iron
steam hose and plug.
Setting the ironing temperature
The iron is thermostatically controlled and the indicator light will go off when the.selected ironing tempera-
ture has been reached, continue ironing even when this light comes back On The element is continuously
switched on and off by the thermostat to maintain the selected temperature.
First check that the fabric is suitable to be ironed. A label can usually be found on the fabric (see table). Al-
ways follow the instructions on the label.
If there are no instructions on the fabric, but you know the type of fabric, follow the instructions in the table.
If the type of fabric is not known, start at the coolest setting and gradually increase to find the most suitable
ironing temperature. Test a small piece of the fabric that will not be visible when it is worn or in use.
Setting | Temperature °C (Approxi ate) — Steam Examples of Fabrics
| MIN OFF 4 Y No o
В | COOL 55/60 + No ) Acrylics, Triacetates, Polyester 4
| ее WARM 90/160 Yes Nylon, Silk, Wool, Wool/Nylon mixture N /
‘ui. | HOT 1304140 Yes Cotton, Linen, Viscose, Polyester/Cotton mixture _ |
MAX VERY.HOT 175/185 Yes Cotton, Linen {A > “
Textile Care labels
The following symbols will be found on the care labels that refer to washingeironing, drying and dry cleaning
of most garments. The dot settings on the control dial of your iron correspond with these symbols.
Do not iron
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & RULES FOR OPERATION OF SYSTEM
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CAREFULLY rep Hie SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THESE INSTRUCT
T INFORMATION FOR THE SAFE ASSEMBLY, USE AND MAIN
STEAM GENERA
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1. (Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
2... After removing the packaging, check that the steam generator 1S.undamaged. If in any doubt, do not
use the appliance but contact a service agent. The packaging material must be kept out of the reach of
children, as it could be a health safety risk to them.
3. Before connecting the steam generator to the electricity supply check that the voltage on the rating la-
bel is the same as the electric power supply. The fating label is located on the underside of the steam
generator body (See fig. 1). CAUTION: To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high
wattage appliance on the same circuit.
4. This appliance must only be used inaccordance with these instructions as a steam generator with
cleaning accessories for domestic ‘use to clean household carpets, flooring, walls, upholstery, tiles,
windows, fabrics. The optional dron accessory is only intended for ironing household garments and
fabrics. The manufacturer cannot'de liable for any damage arising from improper, incorrect or unrea-
sonable use of this steam generator or the optional iron. CAUTION: The user is solely responsible for
ensuring that the item to.be cleaned will not be damaged/discolored by subjecting it to steam at
temperatures of 230° F; that prudent use of the iron as it relates to temperatures and fabric type,
is solely the responsability of the user. Please see Section 6, Steam Iron Option.
D. WARNING!
There are no user serviceable components inside this appliance, all maintenance MUST be car-
ried out only by authorised service personnel.
When using your steam generator, basic safety precautions should always be practiced, including the
following:
- This steam generator MUST be grounded.
- never use extension cords without a ground or safety listings (UL, ETL, etc), rated at 15 amperes.
- never use the appliance barefooted;
- never aim the steam at people or animals (See fig. 2);
- never aim the steam at electrical switches, socket outlets or any electrical appliances;
- never “unplug” or “plug in” the appliance with the power switch imthe 'on' position;
- never pull the power cord or the appliance itself to unplugithe.power cord from the electrical supply;
- never allow the power cord to rub against sharp edges; donot trap the cord between doors, window
or drawers;
- always check that the power cord and plug are-in good condition before use (See fig. 3);
- protect the power cord from heat, steam and oil’
- never allow children to operate this appliance (See fig. 4);
- never allow inexperienced users to operate.this appliance without supervision:
- never leave the steam generatog unattended when switched on or when plugged into electrical
supply(See fig. 5);
- never leave the appliance unprotected from the weather (sun, ice, rain, frost, etc) (See fig. 6);
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| o C a) Drain clean water tank C к
_ mensa “do is оо O b) Drain boiler by removin mm hexagon drain nut replace drain nut.
- naver overtil the water tank (See fig 8); O c) Mix approx. 1 & 1/2 ou f tartaric acid in 1 quart of water. O
- never direct the steam at the steam generator body or steam hose. ©)” d) Pour this solution into clean water tank - replace cap. O
- never use any accessory that is damaged - danger of scalding: e) Connect the p to the electrical outlet and switch on the steam generator. <
- never put the steam generator away while it is still hot, wait until à eat for 2 hours and then use the product for a few minutes.
ompletely cooled down; f) Allow the ©
- never steam leather or synthetic velvet; x g) Switc roduct and unplug from the electrical outlet and allow 4
- only fill or top off the tank with clean clear, potable tap "Ga | | h) a water tank and rinse. Drain the boiler, replace the drain nut A
aned will not be damaged/discolored ) оси g the water tank, the product is ready for use.
- always check, in an inconspicuous area, that the item
ith the boiler empty of water, the pump will run longer an er tank should be refilled
electricity supply before filling the tank ; Gen ply pump -
down.
not to overtighten.
by using steam at 230%:
- always turn the system ofi and remove the p! using. See 4.1 for proper operation after draining th
with water:
- always keep the steam generator away fro ources such as fires, radiators, direct sunlight, etc. NG | | OS
6. D the st t d high t t tak t to touch f th Dd 3 E AAA
. During use the steam generator pro ry high temperatures; take care not to touch any of the
is jets from the dodo yo vis ? , ©) Before calling a Service Engineer run through the follow list.
= | | = 1. 15 there a working electricity supply to the stea ? Check with another electrical appliance.
7. Always unplug the power офор e electrical supply: | «© 2. Is the steam generator ON/OFF switch ON and the li
| ora dino the bol < | 3. Is the steam ready light ON and/or is the b êfer s unding?
- before cleaning the o. SV 4. Is the no water light blinking on when ra runs out of water?
- when interruptin even for short periods. O 5. Is the pressure gauge in the orange © en the “ready light” is on?
ÉL соо ted jef safety val ted inside th MUST b 6. Is the flexible hose correctly con |
| ydrau ak rated pressure relief safety valve is fitted inside the app o e re- 7. Are the extension tubes/a correctly connected?
placed y Thorised service personnel with an identical vave to preven hazard. If there is any doubt call the d service personnel for advice, they may be able to assist over the phone.
9, enerator is fitted with a high temperature safety cut-out only be reset or re-
A ith an identical component by only authorised service "А, event a safety hazard. CO
10.
STEAM IRON OPTION
he event of a breakdown and/or malfunction unplug the power cord from the electrical socket and
do not tamper with the steam generator. Contact the authorised service personnel for advice or repair.
Any tampering with this appliance voids the warrantee and could create a serious safety hazard.
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11. Ifthe power cord on this appliance is d ed, it must be replaced by authorised service personnel to
prevent a safety hazaro. X The professional steam iron accessory can be used with this steam generator roc via the iron
12. Each time the steam generat heats up from a cold condition, the air inside the appliance prevents O steam hose and plug.
steam being delivered immediately. When the steam ready light (comp. #4) turns green, set the steam © O
regulation knob to maxi en) yr and press push- -button under pistol grip, for a few sec- e Setting the ironing temperature
ture has been reached, continue ironing even when this light
hen the selected ironing tempera-
s back on. The element is continuously
13. Electrical or ele ppliances (computers-TV-radio-lights-telephones-etc) must never
with steam uld cause damage or create a safety hazard, even if these are n d de switched on and off by the thermostat to maintain the se
the electn ly (See fig. 9). |
| First check that the fabric is suitable to be ironed. A an usually be found on the fabric (see table). Al-
14. etergents, perfumes or any other chemical substances in the wa (See fig. 10), ways follow the instructions on the label.
> tion of products indicated in Section 5. If there are no instructions on the fabric, but he type of fabric, follow the instructions in the table.
1 the tank with only clean, clear, potable water. Use the funne e care not to overfill. f the type of fabric is not known, start at est setting and gradually increase to find the most suitable
& efit tank cap. E roning temperature. Test a small piec abric that will not be visible when it is worn or in use.
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Wrap a cloth around the brush when cleaning fabrics. Both of these brushes can be used directly connected
to the hand grip, or in conjunction with either one or both extension tubes.
To clean inaccessible areas, use a small round brush fitted to a nozzle (accessory. #10).
Car hub caps can be cleaned with direct contact, but keep to a distance of 5-10 inches away from car tyres.
Always use a soft cloth to remove oil or tar stains from car paint after softening the tar with steam, do not use
a brush.
If cleaning delicate items (e.g. plants) keep the nozzle at a distance 0f"15+20 inches away from the leaves.
Avoid direct contact between the steam and the leaves (See fig. 20).
End of steam operation
Push the lower half of the ON/OFF switch on the steant generator, the upper half of the switch will ‘pop’ out
and the light will go out, the appliance is now OFF.<Unplug from the socket outlet. Allow to cool for approx-
imately 30 minutes. Remove the flexible hose/extension tubes if this assists storage. Any water remaining in
the steam generator can be left for 1 - 3 months: However, if the storage area can go below freezing the
product MUST be drained when the wateris.completely cold, as serious damage to the product and/or a
safety hazard could result.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
> Care instruction
Always switch off and unplug the steam generator before carrying out any mainte- No 21
nance. Never use any abrasive or chemical substances on the appliance or in the -
water (apart from the possible occasional descalent).
£. Draining and descaling
1) Empty all water from the steam generater when COMPLETELY COLD every 1 - 3
months. Empty the water from the Water tank by removing the tank cap and
pouring water into sink. Turn the generator on it's side to reveal the 20 mm hexagonal drain nut located in
the center of the underside,
Remove the drain nut with drairage tool (See fig. 21). After draining, replace the drain nut.Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Please see 4:1 for using your steam generator after draining the boiler.
2) The steam generator does not require frequent descaling. However, if the product is used-frequently, par-
ticularly in‘hard water areas, we recommend that descaling be carried out more oftemaThis can be done
by either using a proprietary descaler providing the manufacturers instructions forthe.ehemical descalent
are carefully followed or as follows:
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WATER TANK %
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BEFORE OPERATING THE SYSTEM
E. | Filling with water
Before connecting to the electricity supply socket outlet, untwist the cap and fill the tank.via the funnel with clean
clear, potable water (take care not to overfill). Most ordinary household tap water may be used. If you have extreme-
ly hard water, (over 180 ppm) consider using de-mineralized water to achieve better result and extend the useful life
of the steam generator. DO NOT use water processed through a home “softening” system as it contains minerals
harmful to your steam generator. Replace the cap (see pict. A). An acoustic alarm (beeper) and a low water light
(comp.#5) will operate to indicate when the water tank requires re-filling.
'«. Attach the flexible steam hose
Lift the hinged cover on the lower front of the steam generator {comp.#10) and fit the hose connector into the hose
socket (comp.#7) by depressing the red button and pushing firmly home until a ‘click’ is heard indicating that the
hose plug is correctly connected (See fig. 11). Theshose*MUST be properly connected, otherwise the solenoid valve
will not operate and thus steam cannot be delivered through the hose or attachments. To work safely and correctly
the steam hose MUST be fully connected to.bothithe steam outlet A" and the 5 volt electric control B (See fig. 12).
A control switch is incorporated in the steam hose hand grip a push button on the underside of the handle grip that
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MUST be held ON to electrically open the solenoid steam delivery valve and, on the top of the handle grip, a knob that
can be rotated to adjust the volume of steam (See fig. 13).
Using the accessories
The hand grip incorporates a connector suitable for fitting a variety of accessongs and extension tubes to suit the
cleaning application. To connect tubes or nozzles to the hand grip slide the accessory towards the hand grip (See fig.
14). In order to easily remove an accessory, slide only the red button in the direction of the embossed arrow, without
forcing accessory itself. (See 10.15).
CAUTION: Ensure that all tubes and/or accessories are firmly attached to each other. Poor connections can re-
sult in scalding ! All accessory brushes have holes to allow steam flow at 230°F - do not let the steam contact
skin - danger of scalding !
Both the rectangular and the triangular floor cleaning brushes incorporate molded clamps with ‘teeth’ to hold the floor
cloth - be careful when opening or closing these clampsa(See fig. 16). The rectangular and the triangular brushes
(Accessory 1 & 2) can either freely rotate or be locked th one position by sliding the red locking tab into the recess-
located on the neck of the accessory. The windew:cleaning nozzle incorporates a squeegee and is only suitable for
use on windows or large mirrors. The round brushes are
for cleaning very dirty small spots.
CAUTION: Before using any of theround brushes, ensure
that the bristles are suitable for the surface of concern and
will not cause any damage to the surface to be cleaned.
CAUTION: Make sure all the attachments required for
your first cleaning job are completly and correctly
connected.
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OPERATINGTHE SYSTEM
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Electrical connection
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A TRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS APPLIANCE MUS PERLY GROUNDED.
The wires in the power cord are/colared in accordance with the following code:
White = NEUTRAL
Black = LOAD OR EVE
Green = GROUND
Check that the voltage shown on the rating label, located on the underside of the steam generator, is the
same as the supply voltage (See fig.17).
Check that the ON/OFF switch (comp.#3), located next to the flexible hose socketoan the Steam generator, is
п the OFF position (upper half of switch projecting).
Connect the power cord plug to the electrical socket outlet (See fig. 18)... Push in the upper half of the
ON/OFE switch: the light in the switch will illuminate to indicate that the appliance is switched ON (See fig.
19). The steam boiler is automatically supplied with water via an electronically controlled pump. It is quite
normal to hear noises during operation of the steam generator.
Note: Every time the steam generator heats up from cold conditions, the air inside the appliance prevents
steam being delivered immediately. When the steam readyrlight-(comp.#4) turns green set the pistol grip
steam rotary control knob to the maximum (open) position and press and hold the push-button steam deliv-
ery switch located on the hose hand grip for a few seconds.
This will expel this air through the attached accessories.
Wait until the STEAM READY indicator light turns green; before starting to use the appliance to achieve maximum
benefit.
Before changing any accessories, brushes, nozzles, hoses or tubes the steam supply push button, on the
underside of the flexible hose hand grip, MUST be OFF. Make sure that the ‘new’ accessory is correctly at-
tached before pressing and holding‘the'steam supply push button in the ON position.
Useful advice
Before cleaning any fabricsensure that the steam will not cause damage, shrinkage or discoloration by testing
on an inconspiedqus part of the fabric. Always adjust the steam regulator to suit the surface/fabric to be
cleaned.
Use the rectangular brush without a cloth for stubborn dirt on ceramic floor tiles. Loosen the dirt directly with
the bristles and then only use the cloth to remove the residue.
Clean windows and large mirrors with the window tool that is fitted with a rubber squeegee attachment for
drying the surface. If the panes are frozen, hold the window tool approximately 20.inches from the glass with
the regulator set to the minimum steam setting, and move quickly across the glass. DO NOT use on cracked
or pitted glass panes. Use the extension tubes to clean areas that cannot be‘easily reached. Use the rectan-
gular brush complete with a cloth fitted to clean carpets, rugs, parquet and hard floor surfaces. If the rectan-
gular brush is too large, use the triangular brush particularly on chairs, sofas, mattresses, corners, etc. Wrap
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