Operating instructions cont – Shark SC505 User Manual

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Tips On How To Use Your Steam
Cleaner

Water

•

Use tap water for all your cleaning

needs.

•

However, if you live in an area with

hard water, use demineralized/

distilled water when steaming light

colored fabrics to eliminate the

possibility of hard water stains.

IMPORTANT:

Do NOT add cleaning

solutions, scented perfumes, oils or any

other chemicals to the water used in

this appliance. Use tap water or

distilled/purified water if the tap

water in your area is very hard.
Efficient Work

• For vertical surfaces, wipe

always from the top down, in

this way the dirty water will not

soil surfaces already cleaned.

•

Avoid changing brushes back

and forth while cleaning. Start

with the smallest brush to clean

tight spots and corners first.

• Wipe dirt as soon as possible,

otherwise it will dry and re-

adhere to the surface.

Hints
The Portable Shark Steam Cleaner

has many uses many of which will not

be mentioned in this owner's manual.

This is meant only to give you a

general idea of what can be achieved

with the unit. However, the ways in

which to use the units and the

brushes are in most cases universal.

It is most helpful to always have

the micro fiber cloth or a terry cloth

towel or paper towel ready to use

for removal of moisture and

residue. 100% white cotton towels

work best.

You can clean the brushes with your

steam cleaner. When cleaning the

detail brush, use a pair of pliers to

hold the brush or place in the basket

of your dishwasher.

Note: Wipe immediately before the

cleaned area dries. When cleaning

the oven, use the detail brush to clean

around the elements, drip trays,

cracks, crevices, and hard to reach

areas.

Cleaning the Concentrator Nozzles:
Your steamer should not normally require

cleaning, however, should you notice a

marked decrease in steam output it may be

necessary to remove mineral deposit build-

up from the concentrator nozzle orifice.

First ensure that there is water in the tank.

If tank is empty, fill with water, (we

recommend using purified or demineralized

water), then re-start unit noting whether

steam output is normal. If steam output is

still low, follow these cleaning instructions:

1. Unplug steam cleaner from wall outlet.

2. Use a small diameter stiff metal wire

such as a straightened metal paperclip

and carefully insert the end of the wire

into the concentrator nozzle orifice.

3. Move wire back and forth several

times to remove any deposits.

4. Reconnect appliance to power outlet,

switch on and note steam output.

5. If steam performance does not

improve, repeat steps #1 through #4.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Using the detachable

shoulder strap allows

for greater freedom of

movement when both

hands are needed for

various cleaning tasks.

To attach the shoulder

strap to the steam

cleaner, simply

snap the shoulder

strap hooks onto the

connecting rings on the

unit body. When using

the steam cleaner

with the shoulder strap,

avoid rocking or tilting

the unit excessively as

this may cause water to

enter the hose and be

discharged along with the steam.

Paper clip

5. Place the corner under the cloth

holder as shown in Fig. D.

Fig. D

6. Place the towel around the brush,

and repeat folding the towel as shown

in Fig. E. When folding the towel,

leave some slack. Do not pull tightly

around the brush, leave some

looseness.

Open

Fig. E

CAUTION: This appliance must be

unplugged from the electrical outlet and

allowed to cool down before performing

any cleaning or maintenance tasks on

the unit.

•

Let the appliance cool down

completely before cleaning or storing.

•

Depress the trigger before opening

the safety cap in order to release any

residual pressure in the boiler.

•

Empty all water from the water tank

after each use.

•

Store in a dry, cool place.

•

A periodic rinse of your steam cleaner

will free it from deposits. This is

recommended every 10-15 tankfulls

to free up any scale deposits. Fill the

boiler with water and shake

vigorously. Tilt the cleaner upside

down to empty the boiler of water and

any scale deposits.

Care & Maintenance

Attaching a Towel to the Floor
Brush

(cont.)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.

Window, Glass Surfaces and Mirrors
Use the window squeegee. Work with the

steam on using top to bottom movements.

Use the squeegee with the steam to clear

the water from the glass. To do this without

leaving streaks, use lateral movements

from the top to the bottom of the surface.

Fiberglass or Stainless Steel Surfaces
Use the detail brush. Slowly move the

brush over the surface to be cleaned.

The steam will emulsify the dirt and

grease on the surface. Follow behind

with a 100% cotton towel to remove

excess moisture and residue.

Tip: An old idea for polishing stainless

steel is to wipe it down with seltzer soda

water after it is cleaned.

Soap Scum
Soap scum dissolves almost immediately

under a combination of heat and

moisture. Rinse the surface with a small

amount of water afterwards.

Note: Soap scum sometimes will develop

a hard surface from waterborne minerals.

If this is the case, use the detail brush to

break up this surface - or spray or wipe

first with lemon, vinegar or seltzer soda

water to soften the minerals.

Moving too slowly can dry out the soap

scum and cause it to granulate on the

surface. The surface will have a gritty

feel. If this happens, apply vapor to the

surface with the detail brush again and re-

clean.
Bathroom Areas
To clean the bathtub or shower area, use

the detail brush for grout, shower door

tracks, hard to get areas and heavily

soiled areas. The window squeegee will

be the most efficient way to clean the rest

of the area. Allow plenty of time for the

heat to penetrate the surface. This is

especially helpful in the shower area if

there is tile or grout.

To clean sanitary fixtures, use

concentrator nozzle with or without detail

brush.

To clean the sink and faucets, use detail

brush.