• Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry area. • Keep your work area well lit. • When in use, never turn the appliance over or on its side. Never direct steam towards people, animals or plants. • Do notimmerse the steam cleaner into water or other liquids. Always unplug the power cord from the electrical socket when filling the steam cleaner. • Do NOTadd cleaning solutions, scented perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to the water used in this appliance as this may damage the unit or make it unsafe for use. Use regular tap water or distilled/purified water if the tap water in your area is very hard. • When using the steam cleaner, please note that the force and the heat of the steam may damage certain surfaces or textiles. Always test on a small, concealed area of the material that you are steam cleaning. i.e. painted wood or leather can be bleached with hot steam; glossy plastic can be dulled, fabrics such as acrylic, velvet and linen can react sensitively to the temperature of the steam. 1. Read all instructions before using your Hand Held Steam Cleaner. 2. Use the system only for its intended use. 3. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse any part of the system in water or other liquids. 4. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect. 5. Do notallow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let the system cool completely before putting away or before opening the water tank (removing the safety cap) . Wrap power cord loosely around your system when storing. 6. Always disconnect system from electrical outlet when filling or emptying water tank and when not in use. 7. Do notoperate the system with a damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance or any other part of the system has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the Hand Held Steam Cleaner. Return the system toFANTOM(see warranty) for examination and repair. Incorrect re-assembly or repair can cause a risk of electrical shock or injury to persons when the Hand Held Steam Cleaner is used. 8. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave the system unattended while connected. 9. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Do notturn upside down as there may be hot water in the unit. Never direct steam at any person. The steam is very hot and can cause burns. 10. Do notoperate in the presence of explosive and/ or flammable fumes. 11. This appliance is intended only for household use. Follow all user instructions in this manual. 12. Never use any chemicals or substance other than tap water in the machine. Use of chemicals may damage the machine. Use of chemicals will automatically void your warranty. 2 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS cont. 1. To avoid circuit overload, do notoperate another appliance on the same socket (circuit) 2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15 ampere 14 gage cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over. 3. Do notleave unattended when the system is connected to a power supply/electrical outlet. 9 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. Hints The FANTOM Hand Held 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 a 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 brush to clean around the elements, drip trays, cracks, crevices, and hard to areas. 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 nylon 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...