User manual EARLEX SS125

[. . . ] It is recommended that a RCD (residual current device) rated at 30mA is fitted into the mains supply socket for added protection against electric shock. Use only genuine manufacturer parts. CAUTION ! Check the state of your plaster before starting work. Steam can loosen weak, porous or poorly bonded plaster - which also loosens readily if cracked, holed or if the steam plate is held in one position for too long after the paper is soaked. [. . . ] Do not leave unattended and keep children & pets out of the room. 2 Just before full steam production a small amount of bubbling and water will occur at the steam plate. Beware of hot water discharge prior to steam emission. STRIPPING: Remember to check a small area first. Operation is simple for both right and left handed people. Now move the plate to the spot immediately next to the one just steamed - from which the paper should now easily come away with a little help from a wallpaper scraper. Working this way should enable continuous paper removal although it may be necessary to steam for longer periods with some papers, or if not completely removed first time. Operate steamer until water level is low, then unplug unit and allow to cool for at least 2 minutes before removing filler cap - Beware of steam - and re-filling unit. Always store unit empty. SAFETY CUT-OUT A safety cut-out is fitted to prevent overheating the element if the water boils low. Wait for 2 minutes before removing filler cap then re-fill with water. The cut-out will self reset and steam be produced again within 5-15 minutes. The cut-out will not protect the element if a part filled unit is tilted during use in a way which enables part of the element to be out of the water for longer than 15-20 seconds. OTHER USES FOR THE STEAM PLATE Artex® Normally Artex® can be removed using the same method as for wallpaper although the steaming time will be longer. CAUTION: Some textured finishes may contain asbestos which may be hazardous to health and which are subject to licensing controls operated by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive). Vinyl Floor Tiles Vinyl floor tiles can also be removed if the plate is left long enough for the heat to penetrate the adhesive. Once the adhesive is hot it softens and the tile can be peeled from the floor. Sterilising Soil To sterilise soil in seed trays or greenhouses rake the soil to obtain a fine surface. Leave the steam plate on each section, for 2 to 2. 5 minutes which should ensure that the steam has penetrated through the surface. Killing Weeds Steam will kill weeds on paths and patios without the use of chemicals. You will need to steam the weeds for 1 to 1. 5 minutes in order to kill them. TROUBLE SHOOTING Unit Fails to Boil The unit has probably not been left for long enough to cool - refer to section on safety cut-out. If using an extension lead check that it is rated at a minimum of 10 amps and fully unwound. Unit Leaks Steam from Pressure Relief Valve The pressure relief valve is a special low pressure valve and cannot be replaced by any other valve. [. . . ] If you are using an extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 10 amps and fully unwound. Do not operate with a lead rated at less than 10 amps as this will cause premature failure of the element which is not covered by the guarantee. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol, or coloured green or green and yellow. [. . . ]