Hotpoint SM S15 CAW UK User manual

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en GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Thisappliancemustnotbeusedbychildren.
• Keeptheapplianceanditscordoutofreachofchildren.
• Thisappliancecanbeusedbychildrenagedfrom8yearsandabove
andpersonswithreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilitiesor
lackofexperienceandknowledgeiftheyhavebeengivensupervision
orinstructionconcerninguseoftheapplianceinasafewayandunder-
standthehazardsinvolved.
• Theequipmentwasdesignedforhouseholdandsimilarusessuchas
in:
-staffkitchenareasinshops,ofcesandotherworkenvironments;
-farmhouses;
-hotels,motelsandotherresidentialenvironmentsbytheguests;
-bed&breakfast-typeenvironments.
• Supervisechildrentopreventthemfromplayingwiththeappliance.
• Turnunitoffandunplugfromsocketwhennotinuse,beforeputting
onortakingoffparts,andbeforecleaning.Todisconnect,turnunitoff,
graspplug,andpulloutfromwallsocket.Neverpulloncord.
• Donotoperateanyappliancewithadamagedcordorplugorafterthe
appliancemalfunctionsorhasbeendamagedinanymanner.Return
theappliancetoanauthorizedservicefacilityforexamination,repair,or
electricalormechanicaladjustment.
• Donotleavetheapplianceunattendedwhileitisrunning.

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The voltage of your system must match the
voltage of the appliance (230/240 V). Any
connection error could cause irreversible damage
to the appliance and void its warranty.
• Neverusethepowercordtomoveorcarrythe
appliancearound.
• Afteruse,disconnecttheplugfromtheelectrical
socketandrewindthepowercord.
• Donotunplugbypullingonpowercord.
• Do not bend the power cord and keep it away
from sharp edges or corners to avoid any
damage.
• Neverleaveorusetheapplianceoverorclose
to ames, ovens, ammable materials or other
sourcesofheat.
• Shouldyoususpectafailure,immediatelyunplug
itfromtheelectricalsocket.
• Donotleavethe appliancein theopen airand
exposedtoinclementweatherconditions.
DANGER OF BURN.
Please use caution when using the steam mop.
The steam emitted from the steam mop is very
hot.
The hot steam settles as moisture lm on the
cleaned surface. Until this lm is dry, there is
a risk of slipping and falling.
- Do not enter cleaned surfaces until they are dry.
- Be careful when cleaning stairs.
• Foryoursafety,allrepairsormaintenanceope-
rations on the appliance must be carried out
exclusivelybyHotpoint’sauthorisedstaff.
• Themanufacturershallassumenoresponsibility
incaseofdamageresultingfromanyimproper
useoftheappliance.
• Donotforciblypushtheplugintothesocket.
• Do not use extension cords or sockets with
inadequatelength.
Please use onlymanufacturer’s
recommended accessories.
• Thefollowinguseareforbidden:
-asroomhumidierorasheater
-onsurfacesthatcomeincontactwithfood
-on walls, counters, windows and above
headpositions
-withoutcleaningthepad
-outdoors
• Toprotectagainstariskofreorelectricshock,
pleasenote:
A) Donotimmersethesteammopintowater
oranyotherliquids.
B) Donothandleplugorsteammopwithwet
handsoroperateappliancewithoutshoes.
DESCRIPTION OF THE
APPLIANCE
1. Cleaninghead
2. LEDlight
3. Watertank
4. Watertankcover
5. Powercord
6. Telescopictubehousing
7. Telescopichandleunlockingbutton
8. Lowercord-rewindingsupport
9. Telescopichandle
10. Telescopichandlelever
11. Cordclip
12. UppertelescopichandlewithPVCrubber
handle
13. Upperquickreleasecord-rewindingsupport
14. Handle
15. MetalPlate
16. EverydayPad
17. ScrubberPad*
18. TerryPad*
19. ThinDusterPad*
20. Carpetglider
21. Fillingjug
*notincluded
Wesupplyafullrangeofconsumablesandacces-
soriestokeepyouproductfuncioningefciently
throughoutitslife.
Thereplacement/alternativepadscanbepurchased
onourwebsitehttp://parts.hotpoint.co.uk/shop/or
throughthcontactcentreon03448225225.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Hotpoint’s Floor Care. Thank you
for purchasing our steam mop. We recommend
registering this product on www.hotpoint.co.uk to
make sure you are entitled to all the benets made
availablebyHotpoint’sCustomerService.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Before you begin using the appliance, it is
important that you carefully read these
instructions and keep them for further reference.
The safety features of your steam mop comply with
thetechnicalspecicationsandregulationsinforce.
Do not use the appliance for any use other than its
intendeduse.Anyimproperusecouldcausedamage
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Your steam mop is designed to clean hard
oor surfaces that will withstand high heat.
Do not use on unsealed wood or unglazed cera-
mic oors. On surfaces that have been treated
with wax or some no wax oors, the sheen may be
removed by the heat and steam action. It is always
recommended to test an isolated area of the surfa-
ce to be cleaned before proceeding. We also re-
commend that you check the use and care in-
structions from the oor manufacturer.
BEFORE USE
The product will be inspected through many
testingprocessbeforeproductionandsellingto
make sure the best quality. So it is normal that you
nd drops in the water tank when you opening the
package.
Assembling (A)
Assemblethesteammopasfollows:
1. Fitthetelescopichandle(9)intoitshousing(6).
Pushuntilyouheartheclick.
2. Adjustthelengthofthehandle(14)operatingon
thelever(10).
3. Putthecleaningpadontheoorwiththeback
side(thesidewithcarelabel)facingup.Pickup
thesteammopandpressonthecleaningpad.
USING THE STEAM MOP (B - C)
Do not use the steam mop without the pad
because the appliance and the oor could
get damaged.
Before pouring water into the tank, please
disconnect the power.
1. Openthewatertankcover
2. Usethellingjug(21)tollthewatertank(3).
Pleasedonotoverll.
The “MAX” level on the lling jug (21)
corresponds to the maximum capacity of the
watertank(250ml).
To unsure a safety use of the product, don’t
put any chemical agent when pouring water
into the tank.
In order to prolong the life of the product we
recommend mixing tap water with
demineralised water according to the following
table.
C) To avoid circuit overload, do not operate
anotherapplianceonthesamesocket.
D) Donottrytodisassemblyorrepairtheap-
pliance.Incorrectreassemblycancausea
riskofelectricalshockorinjurytopersons
whentheapplianceisused.
E) Do not point mop head towards electri-
cal devices, mains, cables, etc. or inside
ovens. During cleaning keep sufcient di-
stancefromsocketsthatareinstalledinthe
oor.
• Keepyourworkareawelllighted.
• Useonlyonat,horizontalsurfaces.
• Makesurethatnopartofthebodyiseverposi-
tionedunderneaththemophead.
• Close attention is necessary when used by or
nearchildren,petsorplants.
• When in use, never turn the appliance over or
onitsside.Neverdirectsteamtowardspeople,
animalsorplants.
• Donotcleansurfacesthatarecontaminatedby
substanceshazardoustohealth.Thehotsteam
canreleasethesesubstances.
• Donotputanyobjectsintoopenings.Donotuse
withanyopeningthatisblocked.
• Donotputhandsorfeetunderthesteammop.
Theunitgetsveryhot.
• Do not use the appliance to clean pressurized
containersorcontainerswithunknowncontent.
Thereisariskofruptureorexplosion.
• Pleaseaddcleaningpadbeforeusingtheunit.
• Do not use the appliance if the water tank is
empty.
• Do not add boiling water, 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.
• Carefullyremovethemicrobrecleaningpadim-
mediatelyafteryouhaveunpluggedandallowed
thesteammoptocool(about3-5minutes).
• Always unplug before cleaning the appliance,
then use dry/wet pad to clean. Do not use al-
cohol,benzeneorthinnerstocleantheapplian-
ce,toavoiddamageoutlook.
• Storesteammopindoorsinacoolanddryplace.
• Do not store unit with damp or wet microbre
cleaningpadattached.Residualmoistureonthe
cleaning pad can cause odours or even mould
growth.
• When cleaning, never remain on one spot too
long.Thismaydamagethesurface.
• Ensureproperventilationduringandafterwork.

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8. To switch off the unit unplug the cord from the
socket.
9. Let the unit cool down for 3-5 minutes on the
carpetgliderbeforestorage.
The product is hot and the pad wet after the
usage. Be careful to not damage delicate o-
ors.
10. Wrapthecable.
11. Removethecleaningpad.
Do not store with a wet pad attached.
12. Wipethemetalplatewithasoft,drycloth.
13. Push the button (7) to unlock the telescopic
hanle(9).
14. Shortenthe telescopichandleoperating on the
lever(10)foraneasierstorage.
Empty the water tank before storage if you
do not use it for a long period.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning or maintaining the
appliance, make sure it has been unplugged
from the electrical socket. Do not use aggressive
substances or abrasive materials to clean the
appliance, its internal parts and attachments.
Make sure the appliance is thoroughly dry
before using again.
Cleaning the appliance
Use a dry or slightly damp soft cloth to clean the
plasticpartsandthetelescopichandle.
Donotuseanysharporscouringcleansersorhard
brushes.
Pad cleaning (D)
We recommend changing the “everyday pad”
(16)atleastonceamonthandtheotherpads
(17,18,19)atleastevery3months.
1. Beforetherstuse,machinewashthepadand
linedry.
2. We recommend washing your microbre
cleaning pad separately from other fabrics to
avoidpickinguplint.
3. Useonlyliquiddetergent.Donotuseanyfabric
softenersorbleach.Linedry.Donottumbledry.
Donotiron.
Waterhardness Proportion
[tapwater:demineralisedwater]
Soft 1:0
Medium 1:1
Hard 0:1
Soft
Medium
Hard
3. Pressandclosethewatertankcover(4)tightly.
4. Pullandtwistthequickreleasecordholder(13)
to unwrap the power cord completely. Put the
powercordintothecordclip(11).
Beforeyouplugtheapplianceintoanelectrical
socket, we recommend unwinding the entire
powercordtoavoidanyoverheatinganddamage.
Itcouldbeusefultosweeporvacuumsurface
rst.
5. Put cleaning pad underneath and place the
cleaninghead(1)onit.
6. Plugtheapplianceintoanelectricalsocket(220-
240V) to turn on the appliance. The LED light
(2)turnson.
Before operating the appliance, wait until the
productheatsup(20sec).
7. Movetheapplianceasaregularmop.Assoon
astheapplianceismoved,steamisproduced.
Theproductonlyreleasessteamwhenmoving,
to avoid too much steam releasing onto the
oorthishelpstonotdamagedelicateooring(such
asparquetoors).Whencleaningdelicatesurfacesit
is recommended to move the product slowly, this
avoidstheoorbecomessoaked.Toremovestubborn
stains it is recommended to move the steam mop
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4. If there are loose threads on the microbre
cleaning pad carefully cut the thread with
scissors.Donotpullonthemorcutatthebase.
Maintenance of the metal plate
After using the appliance, the plate is hot.
Let it cool down 3-5 minutes before
proceeding with cleaning.
Only use special cleaners to avoid damaging
the aluminum plate.
Use a special cleanser to clean the metal plate
(15). Follow the instructions on the product label
of the cleanser.
ACCESSORIES
Everyday Pad (16)
This pad is designed for everyday cleaning on all
typesofoor.Itdriesquicklyafterwashing.
Scrubber Pad (17)
Thispadisespeciallydesignedtoeliminatethetou-
gheststains.Itdriesquicklyafterwashingandisvery
resistant.Werecommendittocleankitchenoors.
Terry Pad (18)
Thispadisabletoeliminatethestubbornmarkseven
ondelicatesurfacesandisveryresistant.Werecom-
mendedittocleanbathroomtiles.
Thin Duster Pad (19)
Thispadisabletocatchthedust:youcanuseitto
sweeptheoorbeforecleaningitwiththesteammop.
Werecommenditforlightcleaningandeverydaycle-
aning,especiallyforparquet.
Carpet Glider (E)
The carpet glider (20) allows using the product on
carpetforcleaningandsanitizing.Placetheunitwith
the accessory cloth installed carpet and move it to
operateit.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Model Rated
Voltage
Frequency Rated
Power
Tank
Capacity
SMS15CAWUK 230/240V~ 50Hz 1550W 250ml
Performance
standard
ENIEC60335-1:2012;
EN60335-2-10:2002+A12008;
EN60335-2-54:2008+A11:2012;
EN55014-1:2006+A1;2009+2011;
EN55014-2:1977+A1:2001+A22008
EN61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A
2N61000-3-3:2013
GUARANTEE
12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee
Thiscerticateofguaranteerepresentstheguarantee(“Guarantee”he-
reinafter)offeredbyIndesitCompanyUKLimitedwithregisteredofce
atPeterboroughPE29JBinrelationtoproductspurchasedintheUnited
KingdomandIndesitIrelandLimitedwithregisteredofceinDublin9,
IrelandforproductspurchasedintheRepublicofIreland.ThisGuaran-
teedoesnotaffectyourstatutoryrights.
Your product has the benet of our manufacturer’s Guarantee, which
coverstheproductfortwelvemonthsfromthedateofpurchase.
This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your product
isproventobedefectivebecauseofeitherworkmanshipormaterials,
wewill,atourdiscretion,eitherrepairorreplacetheproductatnocost
toyou.
ThisGuaranteeissubjecttothefollowingconditions:
• Documentaryproofoforiginalpurchasedateisprovided.
• Cosmeticdamagemustbereportedwithin14daysfromthedate
ofpurchase.
• Theproducthasbeeninstalledandoperatedcorrectlyandinac-
cordancewithouroperatingandmaintenanceinstructions.
• Theproductisusedonlyontheelectricitysupplyprintedonthe
ratingplate.
• Theproducthasbeenusedfornormaldomesticpurposesonly.
• Theproducthasnotbeenaltered,serviced,maintained,disman-
tled, or otherwise interfered with by any person not authorised
byus.
• Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed
agent.
• Anypartsremovedduringrepairworkoranyproductthatisre-
placedbecomeourproperty.
• TheproductisusedintheUnitedKingdomorRepublicofIreland.
TheGuaranteedoesnotcover:
• Damageresultingfromtransportation,improperuse,neglector
interferenceorasaresultofimproperinstallation.
• Accidental damage, this includes but is not limited to, damage
whichoccursasaresultofanexternalaction.
• Replacementofanyconsumableitemoraccessory.Theseinclu-
debutarenotlimitedto:
• plugs,cables,lightbulbs,hoses,brushes,coversandlters.
• Replacementofanyremovablepartsmadeofglassorplastic.

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After Sales Service
No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint product during the
courseofitsworkinglifethanus–themanufacturer.
Essential Contact Information
Advice Line
Wehaveadedicatedteamwhocanprovidefreeadviceandassistance
withyourproductifyouexperienceanytechnicaldifculties.Simplycall
ourHotpointService Hotlineon03448240 055 (Republic of Ireland
0818 904 041)fortelephoneassistance.
Please note:
Our advisors will require the following information:
Modelnumber:
Serialnumber:
This information is available on the service label sticked on the back
coverofthisusermanual.
STEAM MOP SM S15 CAW UK
S/N YMMDDXXXX 00878870000
Model number
Serial number
Consumables and Accessories
Wesupplya fullrange ofconsumables andaccessories tokeepyour
productfunctioningefcientlythroughoutitslife.
UK: 03448 225 225
Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413
www.hotpoint.co.uk
Recycling and Disposal Information
AspartofHotpoint’scontinuedcommitmenttohelpingtheenvironment,
Hotpointreservestherighttousequality,recycledcomponentstokeep
downcustomercostsandminimisematerialwastage.
Pleasedisposeofpackagingandoldproductscarefully.
Register your new product and get a second year FREE!
Wewant to give you additional benetsofownershipofyourproduct
andofferyouanadditionalfree1yearguaranteewhenyouregisteryour
productwithHotpointwithin28daysofpurchase.Ifyoudonotregister
yourproductwithHotpointwithin28days,yourproductisguaranteed
for1yearonly.
To activate your 2 year guarantee register with us online at www.
hotpoint.co.uk.Pleasenotethatthe2yearguaranteeisonlyavailablein
UKandIrelandandissubjecttothesameconditionsasthe1yearGua-
rantee.Pleaserefertothecerticateofguaranteeformoreinformation.
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
The European Directive 2012/19/UE on Waste Electrical
andElectronicEquipment(WEEE),requiresthatoldhou-
seholdelectricalappliancesmustnotbedisposedofinthe
normalunsortedmunicipalwastestream.
Oldappliancesmustbecollectedseparatelyinordertoop-
timisetherecoveryandrecyclingofthematerialstheycon-
tainandreducetheimpactonhumanhealthandtheenvi
ronment.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the packaging
reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of
theapplianceit mustbeseparatelycollected. Consumers
shouldcontacttheirlocalauthorityorretailerforinformation
concerningthecorrectdisposaloftheiroldappliance.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible causes / Solutions
Steam mop does not switch on • Check whether the plug is securely plugged into the electrical
socketornot.
• Checkyourfuseorbreaker.
• Checkiftheledison.
Steam mop can not generate
steam
• Checkwhetherthereiswaterintothewatertank.
• Thesteamtemperatureisnotenoughhigh.Afterpluggingin,wait
20sectoheatup.
• Thesteamrateiscontrolledbythemovementfrequency.Tryto
movetheproductalittlefasterontheoor.
Steam mop leaves water on the
oor
• Checktoseeifthecleaningpadistoowet.
• Thesteamtemperatureisnotenoughhigh.Afterpluggingin,wait
20sectoheatup.
Floors are too cloudy, streaky or
spotty after steaming
• Thecleaningpadmightbedirty.Turnofftheproductdisconnecting
thepowercordandchangethecleaningpad.
• Ifyouwashthecleaningpadwithpowerdetergent,thepowermay
stayinthepad.Pleasewashthepadwithliquiddetergent.
• Ifyouneedtocleantheareawithstubbornstains,pleasespreada
chemicaldetergentontheoorandthencleanitwithsteammop.
• Theremayberesiduesontheoorafteryoucleantheareawith
chemicaldetergent.Pleasecleantheooragainwithsteammop.
Steam mop is hard to push • Makesurethecleaningpadiscorrectlyattached.
• Check to see if the pad is excessively dirty. If so, replace the
cleaningpad.
The metal plate is not glossy • Clean the metal plate following the instructions on this user
manual.
• Removethe damppadcloth and drythe metal plateaftereach
use.

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