User manual PHILIPS HR6641

[. . . ] When in doubt, try out on a section which does not catch the eye. If you unscrew the filling cap while the steam tank is still under pressure, steam will escape from the special holes in the cap. If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by Philips or their service representative, as special tools and/or parts are required. Always keep a watchful eye on the appliance when it is switched on. [. . . ] Initially there will be some condensation (drops of water). Let steam escape freely during the first few seconds until only fine steam is produced. When steam cleaning with maximum steam output, it is advisable to interrupt steaming from time to time. During operation the steam tank heating element wil be switched on automatically from time to time (orange pilot light comes on), alhough steam is still available. - Fix a dry and clean cloth to the large brush nozzle using the special clamps (fig. - As soon as steam comes out, let the nozzle with the steaming cloth glide across the surface you wish to clean (fig. The results will be better if you do not crush down the hairs of the brush. - Treat vulnerable surfaces lightly and with a double cloth fixed to the nozzle. - collect the dirty water with the rubber strip of the large nozzle (fig. After use - Switch the appliance off by pressing the On/Off switch I . - Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. - To prevent corrosion inside the steam cleaner: make sure that the filling cap is screwed tightly when storing the appliance. - First place the brush nozzle without steaming cloth on to the surface you wish to clean, so that the steam and the brush have maximum 24 effect on the dirt (fig 22). Removing soluted dirt To remove soluted dirt you can: - fix a steaming cloth to the brush nozzle (fig. First try out the effect of steam cleaning on a section which does not catch the eye. Steam cleaning will make stains disappear from your carpets and will freshen them up. If a carpet is seriously stained, the first steam cleaning treatment will take some extra time (and steaming cloths). However, if you steam clean the carpet regularly this will prevent the dirt from setting so that cleaning will be quicker and easier. - Treat the carpet as described in section "Normal cleaning with a steaming cloth". Make sure that you always use a clean 28 section of the steaming cloth. The steam will blow the dirt into the cloth. Keep the "Turbo" nozzle moving to prevent overheating of the fibres. [. . . ] Descaling agents which contain sulphuric and citric acid are most effective and are safe for the steam tank. In general, they are available at shops where electrical domestic appliances are sold and at druggist stores. Instead of a descaling agent you can also use a mixture of half a litre of water and half a glassful of white vinegar. Especially in this case ensure that the appliance is not hot! [. . . ]