AlbaChem Alba-STEAM User manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS –
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
When using your $OED&KHP steam station, basic safety precautions should always be
followed. Please read the following instructions carefully as they provide important
infor-mation concerning how to install, use and care for this product.
1. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance
in water.
2. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces.
3. Always allow the appliance to cool for at least thirty minutes before storing.
4. Always put the appliance in a secure place on a table or counter when using.
5. Do not move the appliance without unplugging it first.
6. Always disconnect the appliance from the outlet before filling with or removing water.
Be careful to avoid spilling water on the appliance when filling.
7. Use tap water or 50/50 tap/distilled water in the appliance. Do not use perfumed or
products containing alcohol in the appliance.
8. Always disconnect the appliance when not in use.
9. Do not use the appliance if the cord is damaged. Return the appliance or have the
cord repaired by the manufacturer, or their service agent.
10. Do not operate the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged. Do not disassemble
the appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock. Send it to an
authorized service center for repair.
11. Do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
12. This appliance must be grounded. Do not alter the plug or attempt to remove
this feature.
13. Be careful. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts or steam.
14. This appliance is not intended for use by young children.
15. While using the appliance, never unscrew or remove the cap (1) while the boiler is
under pressure.
16. Before removing the cap, make sure there’s no more steam in the steam chamber by
shutting the boiler switch (4) to the off position, and pressing the steam iron button
(7) to release all of the remaining steam.
17. To ensure your safety, the safety cap (1) and all other components must be replaced
with original parts only.
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LIGHT COMMERCIAL USE
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FEATURES
• Low water light indicator
• Auto shut-off thermostat protection
• Regular tap water or 50/50 tap/distilled water
• 50 p.s.i operating pressure
• Ceramic terminal block
• 12-gauge heavy-duty wiring
• Up to 4 hours of steam
IMPORTANT: When you want to dispose of the appliance, NEVER throw it in the garbage.
Instead, go to your closest recycling station or waste collection centre for subsequent
treatment. In this way, you will be contributing to looking after
the environment.
TECHNICAL DATA
Full aluminium-plated heating element at 800W –120V
Boiler power $OED67($0: 1000W
Working pressure $OED67($0: 3,5 bar
Tank nominal capacity of model $OED67($0: 2,5 Litres
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE AND USE
Remove the steam station from its packing and make sure all packing has been
removed (including the protective bags). Put the station on a flat and solid surface.
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Insert the wanEinto the flange on top of the boiler, tighten with
the side screw.
Unscrew the safety cap (1). Fill the boiler with a maximum of 8.45 cups (2 litres)of
wateU. Use the funnel supplied, making sure you do not over-fill the tank (you can
also use the water stick to determine the water level in thesteam tank).
Insert the plug into the electrical outlet; switch on the boiler (4) and steam button
(3). When the two button lights come on, the steam device and boiler are working.
Wait 10 minutes for the boiler to reach maximum pressure. Once it reaches 50 psi,
the unit is now ready to operate. NOTE: The red light on the boiler switch (4) will
turn on and off during use, indicating that the heating element is activated or not.
NOTE: When you call for steam for the first time (after having turned the boiler on)
you might notice a fast decrease in pressure. This is normal for the first time.
The steam station is ready for use.
This steam product is equipped with a low water warning light (5) and the thermo-
stat reset button (9 or 10). During operation, if the light comes on, it indicates that
the unit requires more water to operate. If this occurs, please follow these steps.
• Press the steam button to ensure there is no more steamin the boiler.
• Slowly open the pressure cap (1) and refill to the required level with warm water.
• Replace the cap, tighten and press the thermostat reset button (9 or 10), wait
for it to build up pressure again.
IMPORTANT
When you are finished using the boiler for the day, unscrew the fill cap one-turn on the
unit to release the steam/air from the tank. This will eliminate the vacuum that may cause
damage to the pressure gauge as well as the safety cap.
The boiler must be cleaned periodically and any sediment/mineral buildup removed
from inside the unit; otherwise, it may become clogged. The period between cleanings
depends on the frequency of use and the quality/hardness of the water used. If the unit
is in daily use with regular municipal tap water, we recommend a cleaning every two
weeks to a month.
TO CLEAN THE BOILER UNIT
Unplug the unit from the wall.
Disconnect the Whe steam gun from the boiler unit.
Add a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 5 parts water and pour inside the boiler
tank to capacity. Let the vinegar solution sit overnight.
Pick up the boiler unit and pour approximately half of the solution out of the boiler
tank. Vigorously shake/swirl the remaining solution around the tank to loosen and
pick up any softened sediment that may have accumulated inside. Pour the
remain-ing solution out of the tank. You may see bits of sediment and mineral
come out atthis point.
Rinse the tank with clean water until there is no smell of vinegar or any sediment
bits coming from inside the tank. NOTE: Sediment/mineral pieces can be blown
intothe solenoid valve or the steam nozzle during operation so it is important that
theyare not left in the tank after cleaning.
The unit is now ready for use.
WATER INSTRUCTIONS
Use tap water or 50/50 tap/distilled water in the appliance. Do not use perfume or prod-
ucts containing alcohol in the appliance.
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