Sylvania ZQ012-A User manual

MPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Definitions
henever used, the following symbol and terms identify safety and property
damage messages and designate a level of hazard seriousness.
-Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Italertsyoutopotentialpersonalinjury
hazards.Obeyallsafetymessagesthatfollowthissymboltoavoidpossible
injuryordeath.
DANGER –Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation, which, ifnot
avoided, willresultindeath orseriousinjury.Usageofthissignalwordis
limitedtothemostextremesituations.
WARNNG –Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation, which, ifnot
avoided, couldresultindeathorserious injury.
CAUTON –Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation, which, ifnotavoided,
mayresultinminor/moderateinjury.
NOTCE –Addressespracticesnotrelatedtopersonalinjury,suchasproduct
and/orpropertydamage.
Always follow basic safety precautions when using electrical products, especially
when children are present.
READ ALL NSTRUCT ONS BEFORE USE.
WARNNG-- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or serious personal
injury:
•Keepthis productout ofthereachofchildrenandpets.Thisproductisnot
intendedforusebychildren.Extracautionand closesupervisionarenecessary
whenusinganyappliancenearchildren.
•Alwaysensuretheproductisunpluggedfromtheelectricaloutlet, isallowedto
cool,andpressureis releasedbeforefilling/refillingwithwater,assembling,
disassembling, relocating,orcleaningit.
•Donotleavetheproductunattendedwhileitis inuse.
•Alwaysunplugtheproductfromtheelectricaloutletwhennotinuse.

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•Contentsunderpressure;donotopentheWaterTankCapwhileoperatingthe
productoruntilallpressurehasbeenreleased.
•Ensuretheproductisproperlyassembledbeforeuse.
•Usecaretoavoidsteamburns;donotpointtheproductatoruseitonpeopleor
animals.
•Donotplugorunplugtheproductinto/fromtheelectricaloutletwithawet
hand.
•Donotusetheproductonsmallkitchenappliances (forexample,toaster,
blender,coffeemaker)orhouseholdappliances (forexample,computer,TV,
stereo)withexposedelectricalcomponentsorwhereexposuretomoistureor
heatcoulddamagetheproductorcauseelectricshock.
•Keeptheproductawayfromcombustibleliquidssuchasgasoline.
•EnsuretheWaterTankandattachmentopeningsarefree ofblockages (e.g.,dust,
lint,orhair)beforeeachuse.
•DonotsubmergetheWaterTank,PowerCord, orPlugofthisproductinwater
orotherliquidsand donotexposethePowerCordorPlugtowaterorother
liquids.
•Donottouchhotsurfaces.TheWaterTankandattachmentswillbecomehot
duringuse;alwaysusetheHandletoholdtheproduct.
•Todisconnectfromanelectricaloutlet,pulldirectlyonthePlug;donotpullon
thePowerCord.
•DonotoperatetheproductwithanemptyWaterTank.
•Donotuseattachmentsoraccessoriesnotsoldorrecommendedbytheproduct
manufacturer.
•Avoidtheuseofanextensioncordbecausetheextensioncordmayoverheat
and increasetheriskoffire.However,ifanextensioncordmustbeused,the
markedelectricalratingofthecordsetorextensioncordshouldbeatleastas
greatastheelectricalratingoftheproduct(seeElectricalSpecificationssection).
•Toprovidecontinuedprotectionagainstriskofelectricshock,connectto
properlygroundedoutletsonly.
•Toavoidcircuitoverloadwhenusingthisproduct,donotoperateanotherhigh
wattageproductonthesameelectricalcircuit.
•DonotcarrytheproductbythePowerCord.AlwaysusetheHandle.
•NevercloseadooronthePowerCordorpullthePowerCordaround sharp
edgesorcorners.

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•KeepthePowerCordawayfromheatedsurfaces;neverapplysteamoverthe
PowerCord.
•Donotputanystress onthePowerCordwhereitconnects totheproduct,as
thePowerCordcouldfrayandbreak.
•DonotoperatetheproductifithasadamagedorcutPowerCordorPlug, if
wiresareexposed,ifitmalfunctions, iftheWaterTankhas beendroppedin
water,orifthePowerCordorPlughasbeenexposedtowater.
•Thisproducthasnouser-serviceableparts.Donotattempt toexamineorrepair
thisproductyourself.Onlyqualifiedservicepersonnelshouldperformany
servicing;taketheproducttotheappliancerepairshopofyourchoicefor
inspectionandrepair.
CAUTON-- To reduce the risk of personal injury:
•Thisproductis intendedsolelyfornon-commercial,non-industrial, household
useinindoorcleaningofheat-resistant surfaces(forexample,stovetops, ovens,
refrigerators, bathroomandkitchentiles, windows, and fabrics).Donotuse
outdoorsorforanyotherpurposethanintended.
•Donotplacetheproductonsurfaces(forexample,carpets)thatmaybe
damagedbyheatormoisture.
•Duringuse,keepallattachments, excepttheSqueegee,atleast10 inches (25.4
cm)fromglass surfacestoprevent shattering.
•DonotallowthePowerCordtohang(forexample,overtheedgeofatableor
counter)whereitmaybetrippedover.
WARNNG: Thisproductisequippedwith a3-prong
groundingpinplugtoreducetheriskofelectricshock.This
plugwillfitintoagroundedoutletonlyoneway.Thisisa
safety feature.Neverusetheplugwith anextensioncord
unless youcanfullyinserttheplugintotheextensioncord.
Donotaltertheplug.Donotattempttodefeatthesafety
purposeofthegroundingplug.
SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
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Parts
1. IndicatorLight
2. WaterTank
3. Spout
4. WaterTankCap
5. SteamTrigger
6. Handle
7. PowerCord
8. MeasuringCup
9. ExtensionHose
10. SteamNozzle
11. Three BrushNozzles
12. AngledNozzle
13. SurfaceNozzle
14. WindowSqueegee
15. CleaningCloth
To Assemble and Use
WARNNG: DonotopentheWaterTankCapwhileoperatingtheproductoruntil
all pressurehasbeenreleased.
NOTE: This product uses a thermostat to maintain proper operating temperature and
to keep it from overheating.
1. Ensuretheproductisunpluggedfrom theelectricaloutletand placetheWater
Tankonaflat,level,stablesurface.
2. PourwaterintotheMeasuringCupup tothelinelabeled“220ml -MAX”(about
oneCup).
CAUTON: DonotfilltheMeasuringCupoverthemaximum toavoid
overfillingtheWaterTank.
NOTCE: Donotuseany decalcifiers, aromatics, alcohol, orcleaningagentsin
thisproduct;usewateronly.

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3. PushdowntheWaterTankCapand turncounterclockwisetoremove.
4. Empty theMeasuringCup intotheWaterTank,andthenreplacetheWaterTank
Capby turningitclockwiseuntiltherubberringundertheCapcontactsthe
metalringontopoftheTank.AgapwillremainbetweentheCapand theWater
Tank,and theCapcanstillbeturned.
5. Connectthedesiredattachmentasfollows:
•SteamNozzle (forgeneralpurposecleaning):
Alignthetabs intheendoftheSteamNozzle
with thenotchesintheSpoutoftheWater
Tank.FirmlypushtheendoftheSteam
NozzleintotheSpout,aligningthearrowon
theSteamNozzlewith theunlockedsymbol
“ ” ontheSpout oftheWaterTank(see
Fig.1a).PushtheSteam Nozzleinwhile
turningitclockwiseuntilthearrowonthe
SteamNozzlealignswiththelockedsymbol
“” ontheSpout oftheWaterTank(seeFig.
1b).
NOTE: This Nozzle can also be connected to
the Extension Hose. Attach the Extension Hose to the ater Tank in the
same manner as the Steam Nozzle, and then connect the Steam Nozzle to
the Hose.
•BrushorAngledNozzle (forspotcleaningrugsandcarpets, tilegrout,and
hard-to-reachareassuchastoilets, faucets, andcrevices):
First,attachtheSteamNozzle(seeFig.1aand 1b).Then,alignthearrowon
theendoftheBrush/AngledNozzlewith thetabneartheendoftheSteam
Nozzle,andfirmlypushtheBrush/AngledNozzleontotheSteamNozzle.

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•SurfaceNozzle (forusewith Extension
Hoseonly):
a. Alignthetabs intheendofthe
ExtensionHosewiththenotches in
theSpoutoftheWaterTank.Firmly
pushtheendoftheExtensionHose
intotheSpout,aligningthearrowon
theExtensionHosewiththeunlocked
symbol“ ” ontheSpoutofthe
WaterTank(seeFig.2a).Pushthe
ExtensionHoseinwhileturningit
clockwiseuntilthearrowonthe
ExtensionHosealignswiththelocked
symbol“ ” ontheSpoutofthe
WaterTank(seeFig.2b).
b. Alignthetabs intheendoftheSurfaceNozzlewith thenotchesinthe
end oftheExtensionHose.
Firmlypushtheend ofthe
SurfaceNozzleintotheSpout,
aligningthearrowonthe
SurfaceNozzlewiththe
unlockedsymbol“ ”on
theExtensionHose(seeFig.
3a).PushtheSurfaceNozzle
inwhileturningitclockwise
untilthearrowonthe
SurfaceNozzlealignswith
thelockedsymbol“ ” on
theExtensionHose(seeFig.3b).
•CleaningCloth (forcleaninglarge, flatsurfacesorremovingclothing
wrinkles):
a. AttachtheExtensionHoseandSurfaceNozzleas instructedinthe
SurfaceNozzlesubsection.
b. PlacetheCleaningCloth overthefront oftheSurfaceNozzle.
•WindowSqueegee (forcleaningtheinteriorofwindows, mirrors, and
showerdoors):

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a. AttachtheExtensionHoseandSurfaceNozzleas instructedinthe
SurfaceNozzlesubsection.
b. Hook thesmalltabsonthebottomoftheWindowSqueegeeintothe
slotsonthebottomoftheSurfaceNozzle,andthenpushthetopofthe
NozzleundertheLockingTabnearthetopoftheSqueegee.
6. PlugthePowerCordintoastandard120-voltACelectricaloutlet.TheIndicator
Lightwillilluminatefor2-3minutesindicatingthattheproductisgenerating
steam.Whentheproductis readytouse,theIndicatorLightwillshut off.
NOTE: During use, the Indicator Light will cycle on and off when the product
reheats to maintain the steaming temperature.
7. HoldtheWaterTanklevelorslightlytilted,asneeded,holdtheattachment
about oneinchfromthearea/itemtobecleaned,andpress theSteamTriggerto
applysteamtoasmall,inconspicuousareaasatest.
CAUTON: DonottilttheWaterTankmorethana45° angle;otherwise,the
productmayleakhotwater.
CAUTON: Keepallattachments, except theSqueegee,atleast10 inches(25
cm)fromglass surfacestoprevent shattering.
NOTCE: Ensureareas/itemstobecleanedaresuitedforsteamcleaning,and
movetheattachment inacontinuousbackandforth motion.
NOTE: Except when cleaning glass surfaces, steam will lose pressure and heat
efficiency if the attachment is held more than one inch away from the area/item
to be cleaned.
8. ContinuecleaningbypressingandholdingtheSteamTrigger.
9. TorefilltheWaterTank:
a. Unplugtheproductfromtheelectricaloutlet,allowittocoolforfive
minutes, holddowntheSteamTriggeruntilno steamdischarges fromthe
attachment.HolddowntheSteam Triggerwhilepushingdown andtwisting
theWaterTankCapcounterclockwiseandscrewingcounterclockwiseto
removeit.
WARNNG: DonotopentheWaterTankCapwhileoperatingthe
productoruntilallpressurehasbeenreleased.
b. RepeatSteps2-4, reconnecttheplug,and thenwaitfortheIndicatorLight
toturnoffagain.
10. Afteruse,unplugtheproductfromtheelectricaloutlet, allowittocoolforfive
minutes, and holddowntheSteam Triggeruntilno steamdischargesfromthe
attachment.

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WARNNG: Always unplugtheproductwhenitis notinuseoris left
unattended.
11. Holddown theSteamTrigger,pushdownandtwisttheWaterTankCap
counterclockwiseandscrewcounterclockwisetoremoveit, and thenpourout
any remainingwater.
Changing Attachments:
WARNNG: Alwaysunplugtheproductfromtheelectricaloutlet,allowittocool
forfiveminutes, andreleaseallpressurebeforeremovingattachments.
1. Unplugtheproductfromtheelectricaloutlet,allowittocoolforfiveminutes,
and thenholddown theSteamTriggeruntilno steamdischarges fromthe
attachment.
2. HoldtheSteamTriggerdownand pushtheWaterTankCapdown whiletwisting
itcounterclockwiseandscrewingcounterclockwisetoremoveit.Thiswill
releaseanyremainingpressure.
3. Removetheattachmentasfollows:
•BrushorAngledNozzle:Firmlypull
theNozzlefromtheSteam Nozzle.
•SteamNozzleorExtensionHose:
FirmlypushtheNozzle/Hosein, turn
theNozzle/Hosecounterclockwise
(see Fig.4a)untilthearrowonthe
Nozzle/Hosealignswiththeunlocked
symbol“ ” ontheSpout,andthen
pullitfromtheSpout.
NOTE: If the Steam Nozzle is
connected to the Extension Hose, turn
the Nozzle counterclockwise (see Fig.
4b) until the arrow on the Steam
Nozzle aligns with the unlocked
symbol “ ” on the Extension Hose,
slightly twist it, and then pull it from the Extension Hose.
•CleaningCloth:PulltheCleaningClothfromaround theSurfaceNozzle.
•WindowSqueegee:PushuptheLockingTabnearthetopoftheSqueegee,
and unhookthesmalltabs fromtheSurfaceNozzle.

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•SurfaceNozzle:TurntheSurfaceNozzlecounterclockwiseuntilthearrow
alignswiththeunlockedsymbol“ ” ontheExtensionHose,slightlytwist
it,andthenpullitfromtheExtensionHose.
4. Followtheinstructionsunderthe“ToAssembleandUse” sectiontoconnecta
differentattachment.
5. Afterconnectingtheattachment, replacetheWaterTankCapandreconnectthe
plug.
Care and Maintenance
WARNNG: Always unplugtheproductfrom theelectricaloutlet,allowittocool
forfiveminutes, andholddowntheSteamTriggertoreleaseallpressurebefore
cleaning.
•RinsetheWaterTankandallowittoair-drythoroughlyaftereachuse.
WARNNG: DonotimmersetheWaterTankinwaterorotherliquids.
NOTCE: Donotusevinegar,decalcifiers, abrasivecleaners, orscouringpads
tocleanany partoftheproduct.
•PeriodicallyexaminetheExtensionHosefordamages (e.g.,cracks, splits).If
hoseis damaged,discontinueuseoftheproduct.
•Thisproducthasnouser-serviceableparts.Onlyqualifiedservicepersonnel
shouldperform anyservicing;taketheproducttotheappliancerepairshopof
yourchoiceforinspectionandrepair.
•Storetheproductinacool,dryplace.
Electrical Specifications
Voltage Frequency Wattage Amperage
120VAC 60Hz 1000W 8.33A