Hand held steam cleaning
Attach the required accessory.
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Connect the hand held steam cleaner to the mains.
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Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15
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seconds for the hand held steam cleaner to heat up.
Lift the lock off (2) and pull the trigger switch (3) to activate
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the steam pump. After a few seconds steam will start to
come out of the accessory.
Note: When first filled or after running dry it can take up to 45
seconds for steam to be produced.
Note: During use you may turn off the steam pump by releas-
ing the trigger switch, this convenient feature will allow you to
place the hand held steam cleaner down for a short time so
that you may move items of furniture, then continue cleaning
without the need to switch the appliance off.
When you have finished using the hand held steam
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cleaner, release the trigger switch (3), turn it 'OFF' and
disconnect from the mains supply. Wait until the steam
mop cools down before storing. (approximately five
minutes)
Caution! It is important to monitor the water level in the water
tank. To refill the water tank and continue to sanitise/clean,
turn the hand held steam cleaner 'OFF'. Unplug the unit from
the electrical wall outlet, refill the water tank (8).
Caution! Steam may continue to be produced for a short time
after the trigger switch (3) is released, this is normal. Switch
off and allow the unit to cool before removing any accessories.
Accessories
The performance of your appliance depends on the accessory
used. Black & Decker accessories are engineered to high
quality standards and designed to enhance the performance
of your appliance. By using these accessories you will get the
very best from your appliance.
Technical data
Voltage
V
ac
Power
W
Tank capacity
ml
Weight
kg
FSMH1621D
(Type 1)
230
1600
350
3.6
(Original instructions)
Troubleshooting
If your appliance seems not to operate properly, follow the
instructions below. If this does not solve the problem, please
contact your local Black & Decker repair agent.
Problem
Step
Possible solutions
Check the unit is plugged in at the wall
The steam mop is
1
socket.
not turning on.
Check the unit is switched on using the on/
2
off switch (1).
3
Check the fuse in the plug.
Check that the handle (10) of the steam mop
The digital controls
4
is pushed firmly into the steam mop body (9).
do not light up.
Check that the arrow on the handle is flush
with the top of the steam mop body (9).
Check that the hand held steam cleaner (5)
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is firmly docked into the steam mop body (9).
6
Check steps 1, then 2, then 3.
The steam mop will only produce steam
The steam mop is
7
once the handle is pulled back from the
not producing
upright position.
steam.
8
Check that the water tank (8) is full.
NOTE: When first filled or after running dry it
can take up to 45 seconds for steam to be
produced.
Check that the Steam head (11) is firmly
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docked into the steam mop body (9).
10
Check steps 5, then 1, then 2, then 3.
The digital controls
11
Check steps 4, then 5, then 1, then 2, then 3
go out during use.
The steam mop
12
Check steps 7, then 8, then 9, then 5, then 3.
stops producing
steam during use.
The steam mop has 3 settings. Press the
The steam mop is
13
autoselect button (6) to reduce the amount of
producing too
steam being produced.
much steam during
use.
Check that the steam burst button (25) has
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not been pressed.
The steam mop has 3 settings. Press the
The steam mop is
15
autoselect button (6) to increase the amount
producing too little
of steam being produced.
steam during use.
Press the steam burst button (25) to
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temporarily increase the amount of steam.
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