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  • Page 1

    Important! Read all instr uctions carefull y , and k eep for future reference. STEAM-IT ™ All Pur pose Steam W and STEAM100 User’ s Guide 53439-01 REV A[...]

  • Page 2

    Thank Y ou for purchasing an Oreck Steam-It ™ All Purpose Steam W and! This state of the ar t steam wand will help you ha ve a cleaner, healthier home. At Oreck, w e understand that our customers are unique and expect superior service. T o meet your needs, w e offer dif ferent customer service options to work with your lifestyle and preferences. [...]

  • Page 3

    3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! General Warnings When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should al wa ys be follow ed , including the follo wing: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS STEAM CLEANER WARNING! T o reduce the risk of f ir e , electric shock, or injury: • Do not lea ve the steam cleaner unattended when plugged in. Unp[...]

  • Page 4

    • Do not touch any hot areas on the steam cleaner . It is nor mal for the steam cleaner to heat up during operation. • Do not use the steam cleaner to treat any item of clothing w hile being w or n on the body . • The force and heat of the steam ma y hav e an adverse effect on some materials. Al wa ys test the steamer on a small concealed are[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Product Components & Accessories P ar ts E NGLISH 1 Steam Regulator 2 Control Switches 3 Water T ank Cap 4 Water T ank 5 Lock Button 6 Powerhead 7 T owel Grips 8 Brush Slides 9 Cord Wrap 10 Lower Handle 11 Power Cord 12 Cor d Dump 13 Squeegee 14 Utility T ool 15 Deflector Nozzle 16 Floor Cloth 17 Utility Cloth 18 Spot Brush 19 Nozzle Brush 20[...]

  • Page 6

    Operating Instructions 1. Place the steam cleaner in a horizontal position and remo ve the water tank cap. Use the funnel pro vided to slo wly f ill the 1 liter water tank with clean w ater . Replace the cap securely . 2. Inser t the pow er plug into an electrical outlet. Make sure the steam cleaner is switched of f. 3. Press the ON/OFF switch loca[...]

  • Page 7

    Operation ENGLISH 7 Cleaning Surface/Steam Setting Refer ence Carpet Cleaning When cleaning car pets and rugs, leav e the steam regulator control set to “maximum. ” Alw ays test the steamer on a small surface area to determine if it is suitable for treatment with the steam cleaner . Use slow backw ard strok es and lift the po w erhead slightly [...]

  • Page 8

    E NGLISH 8 Operation Stub born Stains F or remo ving stubbor n stains or embedded grime on hard surf aces, fold and attach the cloth lea ving the brushes under neath the po werhead visible. Mo ve the brush sliders so that the brushes appear under neath the po wer- head. Mo ve the brushes backwards and forwards o ver the selected area. NO TE: Do not[...]

  • Page 9

    Squeegee F or cleaning glass and mir ror panels. Use the squeegee at a very lo w steam flo w . Achieve this b y adjusting the steam regulator . A cloth can be used to wipe the blade and remo ve excess w ater during usage when cool. F or small windo w panels, remo ve the squeegee tool and spra y the steam directly onto the surface. Use the squeegee [...]

  • Page 10

    Mainte- nance ENGLISH 10 After Each Use NO TE: When you ha ve f inished steam cleaning, ensure that both the po wer s witch and steam switch are turned off and that the plug is remo ved from the electrical outlet. Let the unit cool and then empty any remaining w ater from the tank by unscrewing the w ater tank cap and turning the steam cleaner upsi[...]

  • Page 11

    T roub le- shooting ENGLISH If the follo wing troubleshooting tips do not resolve the prob lem please contact Oreck Customer Service. U .S.: 1-800-989-3535 Canada: 1-888-676-7325 IMPOR T ANT! Al wa ys unplug and allow the steam cleaner to cool do wn before conducting any troub leshooting. See safety warnings. 11 P P r r o o b b l l e e m m C C a a [...]

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    W ar ranty ENGLISH ORECK MANUF ACTURING COMP ANY : (Oreck gi ves you the follo wing limited warranty for this product only if it w as originally purchased for use, not resale, from Oreck or an Oreck Authorized Retail Dealer .) Oreck will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original purchaser , an y par t which is found to be defecti ve in mat[...]