Desiderio Auto F 299 Continuous Fill Steam and Vacuum Owner’s Manual

Desiderio Auto F 299 Continuous Fill Steam and Vacuum

INTRODUCTION

Text contained in this booklet has been accurately checked through. However, should any printing mistakes be found, you are kindly requested to inform the manufacturer. As part of our effort to constantly improve our products, we reserve the right to make amendments to and update this publication without prior notice. No part of this booklet may be reproduced in any way or form without the prior permission of the manufacturer.

The most important instructions are marked with the symbol

FOREWORD

You should read this booklet before installing, starting and operating the appliance. This manual is an integral part of the product.

Carefully read notices and instructions contained in this booklet because they provide important information on safe operation and maintenance of the machine. Special attention should be paid to the general operating instructions section.

Keep this booklet safe at all times for any further reference.

Our steam generators are manufactured in accordance with applicable safety norms and regulations.

The person who is going to operate the appliance must be familiar with the contents of this booklet.

CLASSIFICATION

In operating the appliance, users should comply with the conditions of use laid out by current regulations and, in particular, with the classification described below:

For the purposes of protection against electric shocks, the steam/vacuum appliance is classified as a Class I appliance.

Always apply to your local retailer or to a Service Centre when replacing a thermal limiting device. The steam/vacuum appliance is factory calibrated and all safety devices contained within it are sealed. Altering manufacturer calibration of safety devices is strictly forbidden. The steam/vacuum appliance must be operated on solid and levelled floors at all times. Non compliance with this requirement can pose a hazard.

The steam/vacuum appliance may not be used within a corrosive or potentially explosive environment (vapours, gases).

Electrical connection must be carried out in compliance with current regulations and in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Check that the current carrying capacity of the electrical system and sockets is proportionate to the appliance maximum power (W) as specified on the data plate. If in doubt, contact a qualified technician. Ask a qualified technician to fit the appliance with a suitable plug as necessary

A faulty connection may cause injury or damage to people, animals or property; the manufacturer may not be held liable for such instances.

Before connecting the steam/vacuum appliance, ensure that appliance ratings and mains ratings match.

When using extension leads to power the appliance, choose cables with uniform, adequate sections, which should never be less than 2.5 sq. mm. in size.

Appliance electrical safety is guaranteed only when the appliance is properly connected to an efficient ground installation as required by current regulations on electrical safety. Check for compliance with this important safety requirement. If in doubt, ask a qualified technician to carry out an accurate inspection of the electric system. The manufacturer may not be held liable for any damage which may result form non-grounding of the electric system.

The appliance will only be disconnected from the mains once the plug is removed from the socket.

INTENDED USE

The appliance has exclusively been engineered for the purposes of cleaning hard floors, fitted carpets, textiles, vehicles and washable surfaces in general. It has been designed for use with standard and optional accessories supplied by the manufacturer, and should be operated within protected environments (sheltered from rain, snow, etc.). Any other use of the appliance is to be considered improper and irrational.

Below is a list of examples of irrational/improper use of the appliance:

• Using the steam/vacuum appliance in the rain.
• Using the appliance to clean surfaces which are not apt to be steam-cleaned at high temperatures.
• Vacuuming flammable matter (cigarette ends, embers in the fireplace, solvents, and aggressive or explosive substances).
• Using the appliance to vacuum against delicate parts of the body such as eyes, mouth, ears, etc.
• Using the appliance to clean animals, persons, etc.
• Replacing the accessories during steam delivery.
• Moving the appliance around by pulling the lead.
• Using the appliance with a damaged lead.
• Washing the appliance with water jets.
• Cleaning the appliance while it is plugged and connected to the mains
• Operating the appliance with wet hands and/or feet.
• Emptying the waste container without wearing gloves, masks or suitable protective clothes.
• Leaving the appliance running unattended.
• Operating the appliance without any protections (panels and grilles) installed.
• Clogging the openings or slots provided for ventilation or heat discharge.

Only use original accessories, as these provide better quality and safety characteristics. Non-use of original accessories shall relieve the manufacturer from any and all responsibility.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Unpacking :

After unpacking, check that the appliance is complete with all its parts and is free of damage. If in doubt, do not use the steam/vacuum appliance and contact your local retailer for advice. Packing materials (bags, boxes, nails, etc.) should be kept out of children’s reach. These packing materials are potential causes of hazard and should therefore be disposed of or stored in compliance with local environmental legislation.

Assembling parts that have been removed from the machine.

Key and safety-related parts of the machine are assembled by the manufacturer. Some of the secondary elements of the appliance may be supplied as loose parts. In such cases, assembly of these parts should be carried out by the user in accordance with the assembling instructions provided.

Identification plate:

When purchasing the appliance, check that the product is provided with its data plate. If no data plate is found, contact the manufacturer/retailer immediately.

Appliances without identification plate should not be used under penalty of cancellation of any responsibility on the part of the manufacturer. Products not bearing an identification plate should be considered anonymous and potentially dangerous.

The main technical features of the steam/vacuum appliance are specified on the data plate affixed to the rear of the appliance (fig. 1).

The user must ensure that the environments where the steam/vacuum appliance is going to be operated meet all the safety requirements listed below:

• Efficient electric systems.
• Absence of explosive, easily flammable, toxic or corrosive environments.

We also recommend you not to operate the appliance in special conditions under which only the use of class II appliances is permitted (fig. 1).

To fill the machine.

Unscrew the cap on the bottle (20) that is supplied with the equipment; fill the bottle with water; close the bottle again using the cap provided. (Fig. 2)

Do not fill the boiler with a detergent-based solution, as this may lead to permanent boiler damage.

Filling the water tank.

Put water into the water tank once you have lifted the cap (12) (Fig. 4)

Filling the recovery tank.

Add 2.5 liters of water into the recovery tank (2). This will ensure that the air is filtered and any foreign material (dust, germs etc.) is trapped in the tank.

To ensure smooth functioning of the appliance, do not exceed the specified amount of water (Fig. 5)

When the tank is full, the motor will stop automatically. Switch OFF, empty the tank and refill with fresh water.

Connecting the Suction/Injection hose (19)

Pull the accessories socket door (13) wide open and plug the quick connection for the hose (19) into the socket on the front of the appliance; push the quick connection in as far as it will go.

Close the accessories socket door (13) against the body of the quick connection and ensure that the two parts latch onto each other. (Fig. 6)

Electrical connection.

The connection of the steam/vacuum appliance to the mains supply must be in accordance with current regulations. Check that the main voltage on the electric system matches the voltage the appliance has been engineered to run at. Electrical data can be found on the appliance identification plate (Fig. 7)

The lead must be protected against inadvertent pinching. Non-compliance with the instructions above relieves the manufacturer from any and all responsibilities and is classified as careless use of the appliance.

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using any electrical appliance requires the observance of a number of fundamental rules. Here is a list of these rules:
   • do not touch the appliance with wet hands or feet
   • do not use the appliance when bare-footed or wearing inappropriate clothes
   • do not tug at the supply lead or at the appliance to disconnect the plug from the power socket
2. The appliance may not be used by children, teen-agers or individuals unfit for the purpose (e.g.: in a drunken state, etc)
3. Do not let people near the area of operation of the appliance.
4. Keep the appliance dry; do not use in wet weather.
5. Do not obstruct the openings or slots provided for ventilation or heat discharge.
6. In case of failure and/or malfunction, switch off the appliance but do not tamper with it. Contact one of our service centres instead.
7. Do not use the appliance when the supply lead is damaged; to replace it, contact our service centres only.
8. Do not wash the appliance with water jets.
9. Wear suitable protective gear (gloves, masks, etc.).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Using the appliance to clean textiles.

Before treating textiles with the steam/vacuum appliance, check whether fabrics are steam-proof by testing a concealed portion of them.

Thoroughly steam the surface you want to test and let it dry. Once dry, check if shape or colour has changed.

Using the appliance to clean covered or painted surfaces .

Never direct steam at glued corners, as strips may come off as a result of being in contact with steam. Do not use the appliance on wooden floors or unsealed parquet floors.

Pay attention when cleaning kitchen furniture, home furniture, doors, parquet floors, painted surfaces or surfaces covered with synthetic products!

Wax, French polish, synthetic coverings or paint may peel off, degrade or show spots if steam is applied on these materials for an extended length of time. We suggest you clean these surfaces only with a steamed cloth or steam them just briefly with a double-layer cloth.

Using the appliance to clean glass surfaces .

In order not to damage the frame sealing, do not direct the steam flow at sealed points on glass surfaces.

When outside temperatures are low, especially in the winter, heat the glass surface before cleaning by briefly applying steam to it. This will offset any difference in temperature between outside and inside surfaces and reduce any stress that may lead to the breaking of the glass surface.

HOW TO READ SYMBOLS

Do not direct the steam jet at yourselves and/or other individuals, animals, or appliances containing electrical components (e.g.: inside of ovens)

Danger of burns if boiling water spills out

OPERATING THE STEAM/VACUUM APPLIANCE

Key to machine components

1. Body of the machine

2. Recovery tank

3. Transfer handle

4. Large rear wheels

5. Boiler pressure gauge

6. Closing clips

7. Red warning light – no water in boiler

8. Green warning light – temperature ready

9. Main switch for boiler

10. Boiler switch super power

11. Steam control knob

12. Water tank, acoustic signal no water

13. Accessories socket

14. Rear blow socket

15. Vacuum control button
    (you can increase suction power by keeping the button pressed)

16. Steam delivery/injection button (on handle)

Accessories

19. Dual control handle, hose and multipurpose socket
20. Boiler fill bottle with safety cap
21. 2 extension tubes
22. Textiles tool
23. Multipurpose brush
24. Bristled frame for fitted and non-fitted carpets (multipurpose brush)
25. Bristled frame for floors (multipurpose brush)
26. Window-wiping brush
27. Nozzle
28. Curved end for nozzle
29. 3 half crevice brushes for nozzle
30. 1 crevice brush for curved nozzle
31. Brush with soft + stiff round and triangular inserts
32. Muffler
33. Spare O-ring kit

STARTING THE APPLIANCE STEAM/VACUUM FUNCTION

• Press the main switch (9) to turn the appliance and the second resistance switch (10) to accelerate the boiler heating process.
• Wait for the boiler to reach the appropriate operating pressure. When the green light (8) illuminates, the appliance is ready for use.

Select the desired steam level with the appropriate control handwheel (11).

NOTE

Vacuum and steam power can be changed during machine operation. Under normal operating conditions, an illuminated green warning light will indicate that pressure in the boiler is within normal values; however, continual steam delivery causes pressure to decrease slightly; in this case, the warning light will switch off automatically until the operating pressure value is reached again. Even in this condition, you may safely continue with your cleaning job, since resistances in the appliance have been proportioned to provide immediate reinstatement of the operating pressure.

How to operate the appliance:

Before using the appliance, fit the desired tool to the hose handle (19). Once the tool is installed, use the controls on the handle to operate the appliance as fit. Using the controls on the handle, you can:

• deliver steam, by pressing the red button (16);
• vacuum, by pressing the white button (15);

NOTE

When the cleaning job is completed, it is advised to leave the vacuum function enabled for a few seconds. This will allow the recovery of any residual water and steam that are left in the ducts.

Using the accessories.

The appliance is provided with a number of accessories to fulfil different needs. To connect or disconnect the different components, simply install or remove the male end to or from the female part. (Fig.8). Choose among the set of standard accessories the ones that are most fit for the job.

All switches on the handle should be off when replacing the accessories.

Never replace the accessories while the appliance is delivering steam; danger of burns.

MULTIPURPOSE BRUSH (25)

This tool is fitted with a joint that allows the brush to rotate by 360°. Because of this particular feature, the multipurpose brush can effectively clean areas that are particularly hard to reach.

• The multipurpose brush consists of a universal element to which the following parts can be fitted as needed: bristled frame for hard floors and surfaces. (25) bristled frame for fitted and non-fitted carpets (24)

FITTING THE MULTIPURPOSE BRUSH (23)

To install the bristled frame for fitted and non-fitted carpets (24), introduce the stiff brushes into the appropriate guides with the tabs facing inwards (Fig. 9).

To fit the desired insert to the brush body simply place the insert against the brush body and press one against the other until the little lever on the outside of the brush body is fully engaged in the slot provided (Fig 10).

To remove the bristled frame, disengage the lever from the brush body.

NOZZLE (27)

Suitable for specific jobs. Use the nozzle to clean tile joints or seams in seats or sofas, where dirt is particularly stubborn.

TEXTILES TOOL (22)

A useful tool for cleaning sofas, armchairs, mattresses, car seats and particularly narrow areas where the multipurpose brush cannot reach.

WINDOW-WIPING BRUSH (26)

Particularly suitable for cleaning windows and mirrors. For correct use, follow the instructions below:

• Steam the surface you want to clean while keeping the bristles against the surface.
• Press the rubber blade onto the surface and vacuum any water on the surface by moving the tool vertically from top to bottom (Fig.11).

EXTENSION TUBES (23)

Fit the extension tubes as needed and lock them into position. You may also use one single extension tube (Fig.12).

WORK HOSE (19)

Press the vacuum control button (15) on the work hose to activate or deactivate the blowing function. Holding down the button will increase or decrease suction power (Fig. 13).

Only use original accessories, as these provide better quality and safety characteristics. Non-use of original accessories shall relieve the manufacturer from any responsibility.

Stopping the steam/vacuum appliance.

To stop the appliance, turn the steam and suction control switches on the handle (19) to the off position (Fig. 13); move the switches on the appliance to the off position (Fig. 14) and disconnect the plug from the socket.

Switch on and off the appliance only by using the switches, never by plugging and unplugging.

Never tug at the lead to disconnect the plug from the socket.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Your steam/vacuum appliance, like any technical appliance, must be used only in accordance with the instructions.

Materials such as concrete and masonry debris should not be vacuumed in the presence of moisture, as these materials may harden inside the recovery tank and cause incrustations that lead to filter damage and, eventually, to permanent motor damage.

The recovery tank must be cleaned regularly to ensure smooth running of the appliance and for hygienic reasons (bad odours, etc.),. Wear suitable protective gear (gloves, masks, etc.) before working on the recovery tank.

MAINTENANCE

Users are not authorised to perform any maintenance operations other than those expressly authorised in this booklet.

STOWAGE

When stowing the appliance away for long periods of time, you should first disconnect the steam/vacuum appliance from the mains supply by removing the plug from the socket. Then, empty and wash the waste recovery tank and clean the boiler. Also, take adequate precautions to protect any parts that may be damaged because of dust build-ups. When setting the appliance at work again, inspect the steam delivery / suction hoses and the accessories for cracks or slits.

SCRAPPING

Should you decide not to use the steam/vacuum appliance any longer, we recommend making the appliance inoperative by removing the power supply lead. We also recommend neutralizing all parts that may pose hazards, especially to children who may use the discarded appliance as a toy. The steam/vacuum appliance is special waste; as such, it should be disassembled and divided into groups of parts of the same kind that should be disposed of in accordance to current regulations. Do not use scrapped parts as spare parts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be token to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoid; possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

2002/95/CE (RoHS)
2002/96/CE (RAEE)

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Nominal voltage 230/240V – 50/60 Hz
Nominal power 3000 W
Motor power 1000 W
Body material thermoplastic
Boiler resistance 2 x 1000 W
Lead length 5 m
Boiler stainless steel
Water tank capacity 2.5 l
Water boiler capacity 2.2 l
Max. pressure in boiler 500 kPa (5 bar)
Max. vacuum 21 kPa
Motor capacity 46 l/h
Safety devices water run-out thermostat, manual reset safety thermostat, pressure switch, boiler cap with safety valve

TROUBLES AND REMEDIES

Faulty cable or switches

| Ensure there is power.

Contact the Service Centre.

Water is coming out from the body of the machine (air outlet).| Recovery tank is too full.| Empty the recovery tank and check the float; clean float as needed.
Suction power has reduced
noticeably| Clogged or broken hoses, tubes or accessories. Recovery tank is too full. Insufficient adherence to machine body| Clean hoses, tubes or accessories or replace them.

Empty the recovery tank

Check if machine body is secured to the recovery tank and check that the clips are fastened.

The motor is running fast (high pitched noise).| Plugged hoses, tubes or accessories

Recovery tank is too full

| Clean hoses, tubes or accessories

Empty the recovery tank.

Water leaking from accessories joints.| Joint seals worn or leaking.| Inspect, clean and lubricate seals; replace seals if necessary.
Accessories not fully engaging.| Dirt has deposited in the joints and quick connections.| Clean and lubricate the joints and quick connections.
No steam is coming out and suction is not working.| Boiler not yet under pressure (green light off).

Power failure

Appliance plug is not in the socket.

The waste water container (2) is not correctly closed.

| Wait a couple of minutes for the green light to illuminate. If the problem is still there, contact one of our Service Centres.

Check that power is available; check that the plug is properly connected to the socket.

Check that the appliance plug is properly connected to the socket in the electric panel.

Close the waste water container correctly.

Little drops of water dripping from the accessories.| This condition is normal during the first minutes of operation; condensate will form because of a difference in temperature between the accessories and steam.| The inconvenience is normally eliminated after a few minutes of operation; If the trouble is still there, clean the boiler.
Water is leaking from the boiler fill cap.| Fill cap not screwed tight

Cap seal is worn

| Screw the cap tight

Replace cap seal

No water is delivered when the pump switches both on the appliance and on the handle are pressed.| No water is in the tank (15)| Add more water

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

CE Declaration of Conformity

73/23/EEC – 89/336/EEC – 93/68/EEC – 85/374/EEC and subsequent amendments thereof

Model: F 299

We declare under our own responsibility that the product this declaration of conformity refers to conforms to the following standards or mandatory regulations: EN 60 335-1 – EN 60335-2-54 – EN 60335-2-2/A1

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