Tower Hobbies THS10 Operator's manual

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
T134000
THS10 Handheld
Steam Cleaner

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GREAT BRITISH DESIGN, INNOVATION
AND EXCELLENCE SINCE 1912
Since the turn of the 20th century, Tower has been
designing, developing and manufacturing housewares and
small appliances used by millions of households throughout
the UK and beyond. During the 1960s, the rise in popularity
of pressure cooking saw Tower become the UK’s largest
producer of pressure cookers, right through into the late
1980s. In recent years the Tower brand has been reborn with
an exciting and varied range of housewares and electrical
appliances that have quickly reinstated the brand’s richly
deserved status as a household name.
Visit
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
for more fantastic products.

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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this appliance from the
Tower range.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
appliance for your own safety.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free use.
There are many benefits to using a Tower Handheld
Steam Cleaner:
• 1050W of power helps keep the germs at bay
• Generous 250ml capacity
• 10 Minutes of continuous steam
• Heats up in 3 minutes
• 3 Metre Cable
• Lightweight design
• 9 Accessories included
1. Specifications
Components and
structure
2. Technical Data
3. Important Safety
Information
4. Before First Use
5. Using your Appliance
6. Troubleshooting
7. Recycling
8. Cleaning & Care
9. Wiring Safety
10. Warranty Information
11. Your Receipt
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Handheld Steamer
Flexible Hose
Fabric Steamer
Long Nozzle Adaptor
Angled Nozzle
Squeegee
Nylon Brush
Funnel
Measuring Cup
Microfibre Cloth for
the Fabric Steamer
1. Microfibre Cloth for the Fabric
Steamer
2. Squeegee
3. Measuring cup
4. Funnel
5. Fabric steamer
6. Flexible hose
7. Angled nozzle
8. Long nozzle adaptor
9. Nylon brush
10. Short spray nozzle
11. Safety cap
12. Steam button
13. Power indicator
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
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Description: Handheld Steam Cleaner
Model: T134000
Input: 220-240V ~50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 900 - 1050W
Steam pressure: 2.6-3.2 bar
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in
accordance with the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
2009/125/EC Eco-Design of Energy Related Products.
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
2 - Technical Data:
Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the Tower
Customer Support Team: [phone].
Some spare parts may be ordered from the Tower website.
Your warranty becomes void should you decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Guarantee for spare parts:
The spares and accessories are guaranteed for 1 year from date of purchase.
The main body and housing are guaranteed for the extended free warranty subject
to registration.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must
be returned to the place of purchase within 12 months from the date of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

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Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance.
3 - Important Safety Information:
• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged,
stop using the appliance
immediately and
seek advice from the
manufacturer, its service
agent or a similarly
qualied person.
• DO NOT let the cord hang
over the edge of a table
or counter or let it come
into contact with any hot
surfaces.
• DO NOT carry the
appliance by the power
cord.
• DO NOT use any
extension cord with this
appliance.
• DO NOT pull the plug out
by the cord as this may
damage the plug and/or
the cable.
• Switch off at the wall
socket then remove the
plug from the socket
when not in use or before
cleaning.
• Switch off and unplug
before tting or removing
tools/ attachments, after
use and before cleaning.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children.
• Children should not play
with the appliance.
• 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.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance should not
be undertaken by children
without supervision.

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• Take care when any
appliance is used near
pets.
• DO NOT use this product
for anything other than its
intended use.
• DO NOT immerse cords,
plugs or any part of the
appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• DO NOT use the
appliance outdoors.
• Use only manufacturer’s
recommended
accessories.
• DO NOT pull cord, use
cord as a handle, close a
door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or
corners.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the
Customer Support Team:
[phone]

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1. Remove the product from the box.
2. Remove any packaging from the product.
3. Please retain all packaging until you have checked and counted all the parts
and the contents against the parts list.
4. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
Filling the tank with water:
1. To use this handheld steamer, start by filling up the water tank.
2. To access the water tank, remove the safety cap at the top of the unit by
turning it counter-clockwise to loosen it. Once it has come fully loose, pull it
away from the body of the unit and set it to one side.
3. Place the included funnel on the water tank opening and use the included
measuring cup to carefully pour water into the tank. Be careful not to put in
more water than necessary, to avoid waste.
4. Once the water tank has been filled with the required quantity of water,
replace the safety cap and turn it clockwise to tighten and secure the water
inside the tank.
Turning the Unit On and Off:
1. When the unit has been filled with water, plug it into the mains. The LED
indicator at the side of the unit will light up amber to indicate the unit has
been plugged in and is heating up.
2. When the unit has reached the correct temperature for steaming, the amber
LED indicator on the side of the unit will go out. This indicates the unit is ready
for normal use.
Note: The unit will typically take 3- 5 minutes to heat up.
3. When the unit has heated up and is ready to use, push the On/Off switch on
the handle to the On position and press down on the steam trigger to begin
steaming. Steam will emit from the nozzle to indicate the unit has been turned
on.
4. Release the switch and de-press the trigger at any time to stop steaming. The
switch will automatically return to the Off position and steam will stop emitting
from the nozzle to indicate the unit has been turned off.
4 - Before First Use
5 - Using Your Appliance

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Using the Accessories:
This unit comes complete with a variety of accessories, for added versatility when
steaming.
The full list of attachable accessories included with the unit is as follows:
Extension hose For added reach when cleaning large garments or carpeting.
Fabric steaming tool For everyday garment steaming.
Microfibre cloth For use with the fabric steaming tool.
Long nozzle attachment For disinfecting and sterilising garments.
Nylon brush To remove stains from clothing.
Squeegee To clean glass surfaces.
Angled nozzle For steaming at hard-to-reach angles.
Funnel For use when filling up the water tank.
Measuring cup For accurate measuring when filling up the water tank.
6 - Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The steamer is not working.
• Make sure the unit is plugged into the mains.
• Make sure the LED indicator at the side of the unit is not lit
up. If this indicator is lit up, the unit is still heating up. Wait
until the LED indicator has turned off before attempting to
use the unit.
The steamer is on and hot but no
steam is coming out
• Make sure the On/Off switch is pushed to the On position and
the steam trigger is being pressed down.
The steamer is taking too long to
heat up.
• The unit may need de-scaling. Follow the de-scaling
instructions in the Cleaning and Care section of this manual
to de-scale the steamer.

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Cleaning The Outside and Base Unit:
1. Remove the plug from the mains socket and allow the appliance to cool down
before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse the unit or plug/power cord in water or any other liquid.
3. Clean the outside of the appliance by wiping it with a damp cloth. A little
detergent can be added if needed.
4. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, any form of strong solvents or abrasive
cleaning agents to clean the appliance, as they may damage the outside
surfaces.
WARNING: Never pour liquid cleaners for eliminating calcium into the water tank.
De-Scaling:
IMPORTANT! Failure to de-scale your steamer may invalidate your guarantee.
If you do not de-scale your steamer regularly, the build-up of limescale may result
in the following:
• The unit taking longer to heat up.
• Damage to the heating element.
To Minimise Scale Build-Up:
• Empty the unit of water after each use.
• Do not allow water to stand in the unit overnight.
• Use filtered water instead of tap water to help reduce limescale build up.
8 - Cleaning & Care
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic
rubbish. You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like
this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to
information about the recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of
electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must
be recycled, rather than taken to landfill.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site
for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.
7 - Recycling

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How To De-Scale:
• Any regular de-scaling agent may be used, provided the relevant instructions
are observed. To avoid spillage, DO NOT overfill the unit if the de-scaling agent
causes the water to foam.
• To clean the unit thoroughly of any de-calcification residue; let it go through
several heating-up cycles using clean water with each cycle. Rinse the unit with
clean water afterwards.
• It is advisable to remove limescale deposits from the unit at regular intervals.
Removing Limescale Build-up:
If using a cleaning solution make sure to follow the instructions.
Natural Cleaning Method for Limescale Removal:
• Fill the unit with equal parts water and vinegar (white wine vinegar, cider
vinegar or lemon juice work particularly well). Allow the unit to heat up (pay
attention that the contents do not boil over) and let it stand for 30-40 minutes.
• When finished empty the unit and rinse it with water.
• The unit should now be free from limescale and ready to be used again.
Storing the Unit:
When not using the unit for extended periods of time, store it in a cool, dry place,
preferably inside its original packaging.
WARNING:
Do not immerse any electrical part of the appliance in water
such as motor units or plugs.
Please see cleaning section for further instructions.

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9 - Wiring Safety for UK Use Only
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, please proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are labelled in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Green/Yellow [EARTH]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire labelled blue is the neutral and
must be connected to the terminal marked
[N].
The wire labelled brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked
[L].
The wire labelled green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the
letter [E].
On no account must either the brown or
the blue wire be connected to the [EARTH]
terminal.
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be tted with a fuse of the
same rating already tted and conforming to
BS 1362 and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who
will be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug.
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug tted to the mains lead and
should the fuse need replacing, you must
use an ASTA approved one (conforming to
BS 1362 of the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician
who will be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug - disconnect
it from the mains - then cut it off of the mains
lead and immediately dispose of it in a safe
manner. Never attempt to reuse the plug
or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a
danger of an electric shock.
FUSE
Earth
(Green/Yellow)
Fuse
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
WARNING:
This appliance MUST be earthed!

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This product is guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials
of workmanship, the faulty products must
be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion
of the retailer.
The Following Conditions Apply:
• The product must be returned to the
retailer with proof of purchase or a
receipt.
• The product must be installed and
used in accordance with the
instructions contained in this
instruction guide.
• It must be used only for domestic
purposes.
• It does not cover wear and tear,
cosmetic damage, misuse or
consumable parts.
• Tower has limited liability for incidental
or consequential loss or damage.
This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire
only.
The standard one year guarantee is only
extended to the maximum available for
each particular product upon registration
of the product within 28 days of purchase.
If you do not register the product with us
within the 28 day period, your product is
guaranteed for 1 year only.
To validate your extended warranty, please
visit www.towerhousewares.co.uk and
register with us online.
Please note that length of extended
warranty offered is dependent on product
type and that each qualifying product
needs to be registered individually in order
to extend its warranty past the standard
1 year.
Extended warranty is only valid with proof
of purchase or receipt.
As a thank you for purchasing
one of our fantastic products,
we are offering you an extra
2 years peace of mind in
addition to your 1 year
guarantee.
To receive your extra 2 year
guarantee, register your
appliance online within 28
days of purchase by visiting
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
10 - Warranty

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Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.
11 - Your Receipt

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Notes

thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years. As a thank you for
purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are offering you an extra
2 years peace of mind.
*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee, register your appliance online
within 28 days of purchase by visiting:
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Customer Support Team:
[phone]
1019.V2
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk