Lakeland 46565 User manual

Model: 46565
STEAM MOP
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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LAKELAND STEAM MOP
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Steam Mop.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
The Steam Mop glides across sealed hard oors and tiles to leave surfaces deep
cleaned, sanitised and almost instantly dry. Easy-to-use, with a quick heat up in
18 seconds, removable water tank and 20g per minute of steam. Removable,
machine washable, microbre oor pad for easy cleaning.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same
excellent quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded
the company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

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CONTENTS
Product features............................................................................................................................4-5
Safety precautions ........................................................................................................................6-7
Assembling your Steam Mop and using for the rst time ................................................... 8-9
Instructions for use...................................................................................................................10-12
Frequently asked questions ......................................................................................................... 13
Care and cleaning........................................................................................................................... 14
Technical information................................................................................................................... 15
Electrical connections ................................................................................................................... 15
Recycling your electricals ............................................................................................................. 15

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1. Control panel
2. Cord holder
3. Aluminium handle
4. Display panel
5. Removable water tank
6. Main unit
7. Steam mop head
8. Microbre oor pad
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Steam Descaling
Tile Marble
Wooden
Floor
Display panel
c. Steam indicator icon
d. Power on/off icon
e. Descaling mode icon
f. Marble oor mode icon
g. Wooden oor mode icon
h. Ceramic tile oor mode icon
Control panel
a. Power button
b. Toggle button
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d
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b
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PRODUCT FEATURES

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CONTROL PANEL ICONS
ON/OFF BUTTON
Double press in quick succession and the product will start working, the default setting is
ceramic tile mode.
Press the on/off and the product will stop working, entering standby mode.
TOGGLE BUTTON
Press the toggle button to cycle between the tile, wooden oor and marble
modes.
DISPLAY PANEL ICONS
STANDBY MODE
After the device is plugged in, the display panel will illuminate once and then the
on/off icon in the middle will ash red, indicating that the appliance is powered on.
POWER-ON MODE
The on/off icon and the Lakeland logo are illuminated, the appliance is ready to use.
STEAM MODE
When the appliance is up to temperature the steam icon will be on continuously and
illuminated white. Press the toggle button to enter the setting required.
CERAMIC TILE FLOOR MODE (shows as Tile)
If in the tile mode the tile icon will be illuminated white.
WOODEN FLOOR MODE
If in the wooden oor mode the wooden oor icon will be illuminated white.
MARBLE MODE
If in the marble mode the marble icon will be illuminated white.
DESCALING MODE
When the product detects the time set by the program, the descaling icon will
illuminate red continuosly, indicating that there is scale inside the product, which needs
to be cleaned. When cleaning, the descaling icon will illuminate and ash red.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for
future reference. Always follow these safety precautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.
• 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 understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed
from the appliance before the rst use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use
if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance
develops a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100 or
[email protected]
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact the Lakeland customer
care team on 015394 88100 or [email protected]
• Always use the appliance on a dry surface and not in rooms with a high humidity.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to “off” and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against re, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
appliance in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a bed, kitchen table or worktop, where
it may be pulled by children, or tripped over.
• For indoor use only and not in bathrooms.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for mopping as described within the instructions.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.
• To avoid injury or possible re, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Not recommended to be used with a plug in timer switch.
• An earthed extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable
should be at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the
edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

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• WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies and
children. These bags are not toys.
• Do not direct steam towards any surfaces which should not come into contact with water,
such as equipment containing electrical components, such as the interior of the oven.
• Only use the Steam Mop on at horizontal surfaces. Do not use on vertical walls, counters
or windows.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when plugged in.
• Do not use on unsealed wood or unglazed ceramic oors. This Steam Mop can damage
some oor surfaces, including those that have been treated with wax, it will remove
the sheen. Always test an isolated area of the surface to be cleaned before proceeding.
Always check the use and care instructions from the oor manufacturer.
• Do not use on leather, waxed furniture or oors, unsealed hardwood or parquet oors
synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate, steam sensitive materials.
• Do not use the appliance in high temperature, strong magnetic eld and humid air.
• When in use, NEVER turn the appliance over or on its side. NEVER direct steam towards
people, animals or plants.
• NEVER leave the Steam Mop on any surface for any period of time with a damp or wet
oor pad attached, this will damage your oors.
• Do not block the steam outlet, nor place it on the soft surface that may block the steam
outlet, and keep the steam outlet free of sundries or hair.
• Do not insert anything into the opening. Do not operate the appliance if the opening is
blocked. Allow the appliance to cool completely before removing parts or cleaning.
• Do not use it in enclosed spaces lled with paint thinners, mosquito repellent spray,
ammable particles, or other explosive or toxic gases.
• Do not use Steam Mop without microbre oor pad attached.
• Take extreme care when using this Steam Mop to clean stairs.
• Do not use the appliance on very cold glass surfaces.
• In order to prevent accidents, be aware when using this product that the surface will be
temporarily wet and therefore slippery. Be careful when walking on it. The steam base is
very hot. Do not touch it with your hands or touch the steam near the steam base.
WARNING: Surfaces marked with this symbol will
be extremely hot during use and stay hot after use.
The steam emitted from this Steam Mop is hot and will
scald and burn, and possible injury could occur.
The appliance will continue to emit steam for a few
seconds after it has been switched off.
Use caution when using this Steam Mop, direct steam
away from hands and feet.
Allow the appliance to cool completely before touching,
handling, moving or storing.

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ASSEMBLING YOUR STEAM MOP AND USING FOR
THE FIRST TIME
• Unpack the Steam Mop and remove all the packaging materials.
• Do not insert the plug into an electrical socket or turn on the Steam Mop until you
have fully assembled it.
• Insert the handle into the main unit as shown
making sure that the locator button lines up with the
two small holes on the reverse of the main unit and
clicks into place.
• To remove the handle, insert a ne pin into the rst
small hole on the back of the main unit, push the pin in
while removing the handle by lifting it upwards.
• Place the microbre oor pad on the oor with the
fastener strips facing upwards.
• Align the Steam Mop head with the microbre
oor pad making sure that the hook and loop
fasteners secure the microbre oor pad in place.
• Push the Steam Mop head rmly down on to the
microbre oor pad.
Do not use the Steam Mop without the microbre
oor pad attached.
• Wrap the power cord around the cord storage hooks and slot the end into the cord
holder.

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FILLING THE WATER TANK
• The rst time you use the Steam Mop, you may nd water droplets in the water tank,
this is a result of quality checks during production and does not constitute a defect or
used appliance.
• Make sure the Steam Mop is not plugged in before you ll the water tank.
• The water tank holds up to 440ml.
• Hold the water tank handle and take out the water tank.
• Open the water tank cover and ll the water tank with
clean water and then replace the cover.
• Insert the lled water tank in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
• Do not use this appliance if there is not enough water
in the water tank, only use water with this Steam Mop.
• Do not add hot water, cleaning solutions, perfumes, oils,
vinegar, starch, or other chemicals to the water. This will
damage the appliance and it will be unsafe for use.
• If you live in a hard water area, use distilled water in your
Steam Mop.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• For better results, sweep or vacuum your oors before using the Steam Mop.
• The Steam Mop is safe on all sealed hard oor surfaces like laminate, bamboo, vinyl,
hardwood, marble, tile and stone.
WARNING:
Your Steam Mop is for cleaning hard oor surfaces that will withstand high heat. You
can use the Steam Mop to clean laminate oors, as long as there are no gaps where
moisture can penetrate. Do not use on unsealed wood or unglazed ceramic oors.
This Steam Mop can damage some oor surfaces, including those that have been
treated with wax, it will remove the sheen. Do not use on leather, waxed polished
furniture, synthetic fabrics, soft plastic, wooden furniture, velvet or other delicate,
steam sensitive materials.
Always test an isolated area of the surface to be cleaned before proceeding, check
for no ripples or moisture penetration. Always check the use and care instructions
from the oor manufacturer.
• Follow the instructions in ‘Using your Steam Mop for the rst time’ to set up the
Steam Mop and make sure the water tank is lled. Always check the oor pad
for wear before use, to avoid damaging your oor.
• Only use the Steam Mop on at horizontal surfaces. Do not use on vertical walls,
counters or windows.
• Rotate the top cord storage hook 180° to release
the power cord.
TIP: Slot the power cord into the cord holder to
keep it clear when mopping.

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1. Place the Steam Mop in an upright position, the head will lock into position so it
remains upright and then ll the water tank.
2. Plug in and switch on the Steam Mop at the socket. All the lights on the display
panel will illuminate and ash once.
3. On the display panel the on/off icon will illuminate and ash red, the appliance
is in standby mode.
4. Press the on/off button twice in quick succession on the control panel to
switch on.
5. The
steam icon will illuminate red and ash until it has reached temperate, then
it will illuminate white and remain on. The Steam Mop is ready to use.
6. The default setting is ceramic tile oor (shows as tile).
7. To switch between the types of oor settings press the toggle button to cycle
through the settings, if you keep pressing the toggle button it will loop round in
a circle.
8. Take the mop by the handle and use your foot to release the head from the locked
upright position.
9. Slowly slide the Steam Mop head back and forth over the oor.
10. Never apply steam to one area for more than 10 seconds, this can damage
your oor.
11. Should you wish to enter into standby mode at any stage, press the
on/off button.
12. When the steam icon ashes white, the water tank is low or empty and needs
relling. The appliance will automatically enter standby mode
13. Press the on/off button to turn the Steam Mop off and switch off and unplug at
the socket before relling.
14. When you have nished cleaning the oor, turn off and unplug at the socket and
empty the water tank.
15. Never leave the Steam Mop on any surface for any period of time with a damp or
wet oor pad attached, this will damage your oors.
16. When the mop has been switched off, if stood upright water may still come from
the head. This can damage oors. Ensure any excess water is removed.
17. Wait until the appliance has fully cooled before removing the microbre oor pad.
18. Remove the microbre oor pad after use by simply pulling it off the head once the
appliance has fully cooled down.

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LOW WATER TANK
1. When the system detects that there is no water in the water tank, the steam mode
icon
ashes white. After about 10 seconds, it will automatically power off.
2. Switch off and unplug at the socket and rell the water tank.
DESCALING
• When the product detects descaling is required, the descaling icon on the display
panel illuminates.
• When the descaling icon is on, please clean the product according to the method
shown below to avoid affecting the service life and normal operation of the appliance.
• After the cleaning is completed, the descaling icon goes out, the appliance enters
the standby mode and the program set time is cleared.
DESCALING METHOD
1. Put water mixed with white vinegar at a ratio of approximately 1:2 (about 300ml)
into the water tank. Long press the togglebutton for about 3 seconds, and the
product will automatically enter the descaling mode. During cleaning, the Lakeland
logo and on/off icon will be illuminated and the descaling icon will ash.
After descaling, it will enter the standby mode.
2. Fill the water tank with clean water and use the descaling mode again to avoid
vinegar residue.
3. During descaling, the appliance will emit a strong vinegar smell, which is a normal
and it is recommended this procedure is done in an open well ventilated place.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION Why does the handle and main unit not t together or lock into place?
ANSWER Twist the handle until it ts directly into the opening and locks into place.
QUESTION Why is the appliance not working and the LEDs not illuminating?
ANSWER The appliance may not be plugged in and switched on at the socket.
Check you have pressed the on/off button.
If the LEDs are not illuminating, try a different plug socket.
QUESTION Why is the Steam Mop not producing steam?
ANSWER Check that the on/off button has been pressed and the on/off icon
and Lakeland logo are illuminated.
QUESTION Why is the Steam Mop leaving water on the oor?
ANSWER The microbre oor pad may be too wet. Unplug your Steam Mop, allow to
cool and remove the microbre oor pad to let it dry.
QUESTION Why is the Steam Mop leaving a white spot on the oor?
ANSWER Your Steam Mop has been left standing on the oor with a damp or
wet microbre oor pad. If you are in a hard water area, you may want to
switch to distilled water.
QUESTION Why are my oors cloudy, streaky or spotty after steaming?
ANSWER The microbre oor pad might be dirty, clean the pad.
If you washed the microbre oor pad with powder detergent it might have
residue left on it. Wash it again with liquid detergent.
If you are cleaning in a kitchen area where there might be a build-up of
grease, use a de-greasing agent such as an all-purpose cleaner or dish
soap and paper towels to clean the area rst.
You might have left the mop in the same spot for too long.

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CARE AND CLEANING
• Unplug the Steam Mop and let it cool completely before cleaning or removing the
microbre oor pad.
• After every use, remove and empty the water tank.
• Never immerse the appliance and power cord in water or any other liquid, or touch
with wet hands.
• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
• Do not store the appliance with a damp or wet microbre oor pad attached.
• The oor pad will be very hot after use. Wait for the cloth to cool completely before
removing.
• The microbre pad is machine washable up to 60°C. Use liquid detergent only and
wash separately from other fabrics. Do not bleach or use fabric conditioner, iron or
dry clean. Tumble dry on low.
• To clean the outer surfaces of the Steam Mop, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry
thoroughly before storing.
• Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners, they will damage the steam mop.
• Wind the power cord loosely around the cord
storage hooks and secure on the cord holder.
Never wrap it tightly around the product.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• Voltage: 220-240V.
• Power: 1300W.
• Frequency: 50-60Hz.
• Flex length approx.500cm (197”).
• Product weight: 2.2kg
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The appliance is tted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in
all homes tted with sockets to current specications.
CHANGING THE 13 AMP FUSE
Use a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are
unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualied electrician.
Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the
cover must be retted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.
If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop.
RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires
UK distributors to maximise separate collection and environmentally friendly
processing of WEEE.
UK distributors (including retailers) are required to provide a system which
allows all customers buying new electrical equipment the opportunity to
recycle their old items free of charge.
As a responsible retailer, we have met these requirements by offering all
customers buying new electrical and electronic equipment free take-back
of their old electricals on a like-for-like basis.

Lakeland
Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ
Tel: [phone] lakeland.co.uk
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