anko YLM1002 Multi Function Steamer User Manual

anko YLM1002 Multi Function Steamer

Note: The specifications and/or components of this appliance are subject to change without prior notice.
If any Accessories should fail during use, please call 1300 105 888 (Australia) or 09 8870 447 (New Zealand) for an immediate replacement. This will save you from returning the product to the store.
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Warnings 

Before using this appliance, read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, even if you are familiar with this product.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard.
The liquid or steam must not be directed towards equipment containing electrical components, such as power boards or the like.

STEAM: Danger of Scalding. To avoid scalding, DO NOT touch hot surfaces, the Floor Head, the steam nozzles, or tools during or just after use.
DO NOT use in swimming pools, etc. containing water.
The appliance must be unplugged after use and before cleaning and carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.
Never remove the water tank filling cap whilst in use.
Caution, hot surface. Care must be taken. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

Safety Direction

• Please read this instruction manual carefully before first use. Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended when in use, hot or producing steam.
• Take care that children cannot touch the appliance when the appliance is hot and or producing steam, and make sure they cannot pull the mains cord.
• DO NOT direct the steam towards persons, animals or equipment containing electrical components, such as the interior of ovens.
• To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquids.
• Take care as burns can occur from touching hot parts, hot water, or steam.
• DO NOT use near sinks, baths or showers containing water or running water.
• Disconnect the plug from the wall socket and let cool before changing or removing the micro fibre cleaning pads.
• This appliance must be earthed. The use of an Earth Leakage Safety Switch is highly recommended. If unsure, consult an electrician.
• DO NOT use without the microfibre cleaning pads fitted to the relevant cleaning heads.
• DO NOT store or use the appliance near or in high temperature areas.
• DO NOT run over the power cord with the appliance.
• DO NOT use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. Do not repair by yourself.
• ONLY for domestic use. Industrial or commercial use invalidates the warranty.
• Caution: Steam will continue to be emitted from the unit for a few seconds after the steam has been turned off. This is just the residual pressure within the pump and steam tubes.

Recommended Floor Surfaces

WARNING: Always follow the floor manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. If unsure, DO NOT USE!

• Care should be taken when steaming sealed hardwood floors, as prolonged exposure to steam in a single spot may cause damage and discolouration to the floor surface. To avoid this, keep the Floor Head in constant motion on these surfaces, and place it on an old towel or similar when finished.
• Regular foot traffic and direct sunlight will wear down timber floor surface treatments, making it more susceptible to steam damage.
• This product can be used for cleaning floor surfaces such as some sealed wooden floors, ceramic tiles, granite, marble flooring, including some types of Vinyl.
• It must not be used on unsealed timber floors, laminated boards, unglazed ceramic surfaces as surfaces that are not properly sealed may be damaged by exposure to heat and moisture.
• Always test a section of the flooring material in an out-of-sight area first to ensure the surface to be cleaned is not damaged by the steam.
• Do Not use on surfaces with soft or heat-sensitive coatings like wax, enamels, oils, etc.
• Extremely rough textured floors may tear or damage the Microfibre Pads.
• Do Not use on tables or other types of furniture or fixtures.
• Do Not add any other agents into the water tank, such as rust removers, odour counter-reacting agents, alcohol, cleaners, solvents, detergents, etc. as this may cause severe injury to the user and may damage the appliance and floor surface.

Components

Main Unit 

Tools

Tool Suggested Uses

Transporting your Steamer
To move your Steamer from room to room, unplug the unit and carry using the handle.
Never pull or carry the Steamer by its cord.

To Use as a Floor Steamer

To use as a Steamer as a Floor Steamer, some assembly of components are required.

Extension Tubes
Take the two Extension Tubes and attach one to the other by aligning the small end of one tube with the big end of the other tube and push in all the way until it locks in place.

NOTE: the tube can only be inserted in one orientation, so if at first it cannot be pushed in, keep rotating one of the tubes until the locating lugs on the side align with the recess in the other tube and then push in.

To disassemble the tubes, press the release button and pull the two tubes apart.

Microfibre Pad

• Next, attach the Microfibre Pad to the base of the Floor Head as follows:
• With the bottom of the floor head facing up, take the Microfibre pad and place it centrally on the floor head with the microfibre side facing up and press on as shown.

Next, take the plastic surround, flip it over and fit it over the floor head and push down to clip and hold the pad in place.

WARNING: The Floor Head will be extremely HOT during and after use. Wait for the product to cool down before touching and removing components.

Floor Head
Attach the floor head to the end of the extension tube by aligning the Round spigot on the floor head with the end of the extension tube and then push in until it locks in place.

NOTE: the floor head round spigot can only be inserted in one orientation, so if at first it cannot be pushed in, keep rotating one of the tubes until the locating lugs on the side align with the recess in the other tube and then push in.

• To Remove the microfibre pad for cleaning, first ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the mains power and that the appliance and floor head has cooled down.
• Next, place the floor head on the floor as though you are going to mop the floor, then place your toes on the tab on the back of the plastic surround, then pull up on the extension tube to disconnect the plastic surround from the floor head.
• Grasp the edge of the microfibre pad and peel off.
• To disconnect the floor head from the Extension Tube, press the release button and pull the two apart.

Connecting to Flexible Hose Handle 

• Unravel the flexible hose from the main unit and straighten out.
• Attach the Handle to the end of the extension tube by aligning the Round spigot on the Extension Tube with the open end of the handle and then push in until it locks in place.
  NOTE: the Extension Tube can only be inserted in one orientation, so if at first it cannot be pushed in, keep rotating the tube until the locating lugs on the side align with the recess in the handle and then push in.
• To disconnect the Extension tube from the handle, press the release button and pull the two apart.

Handle Safety Lock 

Operation – As a Steam Mop

• Important: Always switch off and unplug the appliance when refilling the water tank, or when not in use.
• Never remove the water tank filling cap whilst in use.
• Ensure the Micro Fibre Pad is fitted before use.
• To prevent damage to the floor never use the steam mop without the micro fibre pad fitted.
• Important: To minimise potential mineral build-up and prolong the life of your Steam appliance, it is recommended that distilled or de-mineralised water be used in the Water Tank.
• A common maintenance need for steam appliances is the removal of scale build-up caused by high mineral content in many municipal water supplies.
• This mineral build-up limits the effectiveness and reduces the life of your Steam appliance.
• If distilled or de-mineralised water is not available, then the Water Tank, Water Heater, and Trigger Handle inner components should be cleaned at least once a month to remove any scale deposits that form.
• This will help to extend the life of your Steam Appliance and keep it functioning at its maximum potential.
• Refer to section “Reduced Steam Flow” for cleaning instructions.
• Remove the water tank filling cap by lifting the front tab and peeling the cap backward as shown.
• Fill a jug with 1000ml (1 Litre) of fresh clean cold water and carefully pour it onto and around the domed cap in the top of the filling aperture as shown below.
• Refit the cap and push it down firmly ensuring it is fully seated.
• Ensuring the power cord is fully unwound, insert the plug into the power point and switch on the power point.
• The indicator light behind the Steam Symbol on the control panel will illuminate Red colour indicating that the heater is heating, and the display will show 00.
  A few seconds later, when the heater is ready, the light will change to Green Colour and the display will show L1 (Steam Rate Level).
• To start the Steam generation, press and hold the “Steam Standby” button for 2 seconds and the water pump will start to pump the water ready for heating.

• Once there is enough water pressure in the system, the pump will stop until the Steam Trigger on the Flexible Hose Handle is squeezed.
  There are three Steam Rate settings being Level 1 (L1) Lower Steam Rate, Level 2 (L2) Mid Steam Rate and Level 3 (L3) High Steam Rate.
  Note: the default setting is “L1” Steam rate.
  Note: To pause the Steamer, press and hold the “Steam Standby” button for 1 second and the unit will pause indicated by the display flashing 00.
  To change the Steam rate, touch the Steam Symbol .
  Each touch of the Steam Symbol will increment the Steam Level from L1 to L2 to L3 and cycle back around to L1.
• With the unit ready and steam level set, place the floor head on the floor with the microfibre pad on the floor surface.
• Whilst holding the handle, squeeze the Steam Trigger to start the steaming, and as soon as the steam starts to be generated, immediately start to mop your floor with the same back and forward action as if vacuuming the floor.

IMPORTANT!
Never allow the steam mop to rest in one spot while the steam is on as this may damage the floor surface.
Never leave the Steam Mop unattended while switched on. If leaving unattended, always switch off the Steam mop at the power point and unplug.

Caution: Steam will continue to be emitted from the unit for a few seconds after the trigger has been released. This is just the residual pressure within the tubes venting.

Operation – As a Hand Steamer

• With the unit switched off and unplugged, remove the Floor Head and Extension Tubes from the Flexible Hose Handle as shown previously.
• Fill the water tank as described earlier under the section “Operation – As a Steam Mop”. Never remove the water tank filling cap whilst in use.
  Important: To minimise potential mineral build-up and prolong the life of your Steam appliance, it is recommended that distilled or de-mineralised water be used in the Water Tank.
  A common maintenance need for steam appliances is the removal of scale build-up caused by high mineral content in many municipal water supplies.

This mineral build-up limits the effectiveness and reduces the life of your Steam appliance.
If distilled or de-mineralised water is not available, then the Water Tank, Water Heater, and Trigger Handle inner components should be cleaned at least once a month to remove any scale deposits that form.

This will help to extend the life of your Steam Appliance and keep it functioning at its maximum potential.
Refer to section “Reduced Steam Flow” for cleaning instructions.

• Choose the accessory tool that you wish to use and attach it before switching on. Note: Refer to the “Tool Suggested Uses” section near the front of this manual for suggestions on what each tool can be used for.
• To attach the small tools or Window Squeegee, first fit the “Tool Spigot”. Align the Tool Spigot with the opening in the front of the Handle and then push in all the way until it locks in place as shown:

NOTE: the Tool Spigot can only be inserted in one orientation, so if at first it cannot be pushed in, keep rotating the Tool Spigot until the locating lugs on the side align with the recess in the handle and then push in.

WARNING: The attachments are extremely HOT during and after use. Wait for the product to cool down before touching and removing components.

• To Remove the Tool Spigot, press the release button, located on the top and firmly pull the Tool Spigot straight out.
• With the Tool Spigot fitted, take your desired tool, and attach it to the front of the Tool Spigot.
• Align the slots in the back of the tool with the tabs on the front of the Tool Spigot then push on all the way as shown:
• Then rotate the tool clockwise to lock onto the tabs.
• To remove the tool, rotate the tool anticlockwise and firmly pull it straight off. Note: This method is the same for all the small tools.
• With the required tool fitted and locked in place, ensure the power cord is fully unwound, then insert the plug into the power point and switch on.
• The indicator light behind the Steam Symbol on the control panel will illuminate Red colour indicating that the heater is heating, and the display will show 00.
  A few seconds later, when the heater is ready, the light will change to Green Colour and the display will show L1 (Steam Rate Level).
• To start the Steam generation, press and hold the “Steam Standby” button for 2 seconds and the water pump will start to pump the water ready for heating.
• Once there is enough water pressure in the system, the pump will stop until the Steam Trigger on the Flexible Hose Handle is squeezed.
• There are three Steam Rate settings being Level 1 (L1) Lower Steam Rate, Level 2 (L2) Mid Steam Rate and Level 3 (L3) High Steam Rate.
  Note: the default setting is “L1” Steam rate.

Note: To pause the Steamer, press and hold the “Steam Standby” button for 1 second and the unit will pause indicated by the display flashing 00.

• To change the Steam rate, touch the Steam Symbol
• Each touch of the Steam Symbol will increment the Steam Level from L1 to L2 to L3 and cycle back around to L1.

With the unit ready, steam level set and required tool attached, whilst holding the handle, squeeze the Steam Trigger to start the steaming, and as soon as the steam starts to be generated, immediately start clean.

IMPORTANT!
Never allow the steam to be ejected in the one spot for too long as this may damage the surface.
Never leave the appliance unattended while switched on. If leaving unattended, always switch off the at the power point and unplug.
Caution: Steam will continue to be emitted from the unit for a few seconds after the trigger has been released. This is just the residual pressure within the tubes venting.

Window Squeegee

The Window Squeegee can be used in two different ways.

• To use to clean windows or shower screens etc., fit the Window Squeegee tothe “Tool Spigot” as described previously.
• Switch on and when the steam starts, start to move the Window Squeegee upand down the glass surface.
• Use the rubber strip on the squeegee to remove the excess water from theglass surface starting at the top and dragging downward.
• Clean up the dirty water with a cloth.

When finished, turn off the steamer and allow it to cool before touching the tool.
To use the Squeegee to steam curtains and upholstery, fit the Steaming Cloth to the Squeegee as shown and then fit to the Tool Spigot as described previously.

Note: Read the curtain and upholstery care label before proceeding to ensure steam cleaning is permissible.
With the steam turned on, place the Steam Cloth on the fabric surface and move the squeegee up and down to remove the creases.
When finished, turn off the hand steamer and allow it to cool before touching the tool.

IMPORTANT: Only Steam the fabric when facing the steam jet away from yourself or any bystander or pets.

Tool Storage

The tools can be stored in the swing out bucket in the side of the main unit.
To open, grasp the side bucket top and pull to swing open.
Place all the tools inside for safe keeping and push the bucket closed.

Extension Tube and Floor Head Storage

The Extension Tubes with the Floor Head and the flexible hose handle can be stored on the back of the unit by first separating the two tubes.
Align the raised section around the release button with the recess on the back of the unit as shown and then lower down.
Repeat for the other tube.

Power Cord Storage
The power cord can be stored by gently winding it around the base of the unit as shown.

User Maintenance

WARNING: The appliance must be switched off and the plug must be removed from the power point before any maintenance, cleaning or replacement of the Microfibre Pads or Tools etc.

Cleaning the Micro Fibre Pad & Steamer Cloth

• The Microfibre Pad and Steamer Cloth must be cleaned regularly for the best cleaning performance.
• Simply wash them in warm mild soapy water, rinse in clean fresh cold water and let dry.
• The Micro Fibre Pad and Steamer Cloth may be washed in a washing machine on a Normal Wash.
• DO NOT scrub or Tumble Dry the Micro Fibre Pad or Steamer Cloth.

Reduced Steam Flow

Should there be a build-up of scale etc. the flow of steam will be restricted and there may be small particles of scale left on the surfaces being cleaned.
The scale needs to be cleaned away as follows:
Disconnect from the power supply and wait for the appliance to fully cool down.
Do Not leave the appliance unattended during the scale removal process and/or while in use.

Cleaning solution

• Prepare a solution of 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 tap water and add to the water tank.
• Remove all tools from the flexible hose handle.
• Plug the unit in and switch on. Set the Steam Rate to High (L3).
• Hold the flexible hose handle with the opening facing into the sink and squeeze the trigger.
  IMPORTANT: Ensure that the steam released from the flexible hose handle is aimed into the sink and cannot do any harm to surrounding surfaces, objects, pets, people, etc.
• Let the Steamer continue to produce steam until the vinegar/water solution is used up.
• Repeat the above procedure as many times as necessary until a normal steam flow rate is achieved.
• After cleaning, the water tank and pipes etc. need flushing out with clean water.
• To do this, fill the water tank with fresh clean water then let the Steamer continue to produce steam until the fresh water is used up to ensure a good flush.

Note: After each limescale removal we recommend performing a test clean on a suitable isolated area to ensure that there is no debris left in the system.

Cleaning the Steamer Tools 

• Do not clean the Steamer, components and tools with petrol or any other flammable liquids, solvents, etc.
• Use only a moist cloth and mild detergent for cleaning the Steamer.
• Clean only the outside of the Steamer.
• After cleaning, wipe off the moisture with a dry cloth.
• Do Not place the Steamer unit in water to clean.
• Do Not clean components or tools etc. in a dishwasher.

Troubleshooting

16 Warranty Against Defect

12 Month Warranty
Thank you for your purchase.
Your new product is warrantied to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New Zealand legislation.

We will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair (where possible) or exchange (availability dependent) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. The business will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre as listed below, for the entity you purchased this product from, for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expenses incurred in returning this product can be addressed to the respective Customer Service Centre.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.