User manual EARLEX SS125

[. . . ] Never remove filler cap or detach hose whilst unit is operating. Never use outside when raining. G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Switch off and wait for 2 minutes before removing filler cap to refill boiler. Allow to cool completely before emptying boiler. Do not drag or try to move boiler by pulling either the hose or the mains lead. [. . . ] Connect mains lead from unit to power socket and switch on. lt can take up to 15 mins (approx. ) before steam is produced - depending on fill water quantity and temperature. Do not leave unattended and keep children & pets out of the room. 2 Just before full steam production a small amount of bubbling and water will occur at the steam plate. Beware of hot water discharge prior to steam emission. STRIPPING: Remember to check a small area first. Operation is simple for both right and left handed people. Simply hold the steam plate flat against the wallpaper for approx. Now move the plate to the spot immediately next to the one just steamed - from which the paper should now easily come away with a little help from a wallpaper scraper. Working this way should enable continuous paper removal although it may be necessary to steam for longer periods with some papers, or if not completely removed first time. Operate steamer until water level is low, then unplug unit and allow to cool for at least 2 minutes before removing filler cap - Beware of steam - and re-filling unit. When finished, allow to cool completely and empty unit. Always store unit empty. SAFETY CUT-OUT A safety cut-out is fitted to prevent overheating the element if the water boils low. If unit stops boiling during use this may be the cause. Wait for 2 minutes before removing filler cap then re-fill with water. The cut-out will self reset and steam be produced again within 5-15 minutes. The cut-out will not protect the element if a part filled unit is tilted during use in a way which enables part of the element to be out of the water for longer than 15-20 seconds. OTHER USES FOR THE STEAM PLATE Artex® Normally Artex® can be removed using the same method as for wallpaper although the steaming time will be longer. CAUTION: Some textured finishes may contain asbestos which may be hazardous to health and which are subject to licensing controls operated by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive). Vinyl Floor Tiles Vinyl floor tiles can also be removed if the plate is left long enough for the heat to penetrate the adhesive. Once the adhesive is hot it softens and the tile can be peeled from the floor. Sterilising Soil To sterilise soil in seed trays or greenhouses rake the soil to obtain a fine surface. Leave the steam plate on each section, for 2 to 2. 5 minutes which should ensure that the steam has penetrated through the surface. Killing Weeds Steam will kill weeds on paths and patios without the use of chemicals. You will need to steam the weeds for 1 to 1. 5 minutes in order to kill them. TROUBLE SHOOTING Unit Fails to Boil The unit has probably not been left for long enough to cool - refer to section on safety cut-out. Check the fuse in the plug is sound and is rated at 13 amps. [. . . ] Do not operate with a lead rated at less than 10 amps as this will cause premature failure of the element which is not covered by the guarantee. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol, or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months against faulty materials and workmanship. [. . . ]