8from vinyl or linoleum floors, you can pre-treat them with a mild detergent and somewater before using the steam mop.STEAM CLEANING• Place a cleaning pad (6) on the floor with the ‘hook & loop’ side facing up.• Lightly press it down onto the cleaning pad.• Plug the steam mop electric cord into the outlet.• Press the ON/OFF button (1). It takes approximately 15 seconds for the steam mop to heat up.• Press the SmartSelectTM button (2) until the required setting is reached.• Pulling the handle tube (4) back will activate the steam pump. After a few secondssteam will start to come out of the steam head.NOTICE: If the system has been run dry it may take up to 30 seconds to prime thesystem on first use.• It takes a few seconds for steam to enter the cleaning pad. The steam mop will nowglide easily over the surface to be sanitized/cleaned.• Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the floor to thoroughly steam clean each section.NOTICE: During use you may turn off the steam pump by returning the handle to theupright position, this convenient feature will allow you to put the steam mop down for ashort time so that you may move items of furniture, then continue cleaning without theneed to switch the appliance off.AFTER USE - Fig. K• Return the handle tube (4) to the uprightposition and turn the steam mop ‘OFF’.• Wait until the steam mop cools down.(approximately five minutes)• Unplug the steam mop from the wall outlet.• Empty the water tank (3).• Remove the cleaning pad (6) and wash it sothat it is ready for the next use. (Take careto follow the wash care instructions printedon the cleaning pad).• Wrap the electric cord around the cord hooks (21 & 22).NOTICE: The top cord hook rotates to easily release the cord ready for next use.NOTICE: With the handle tube in the upright position, the cord neatly wrappedaround the cord hooks, your steam mop will stand on its own for storage. Alternativelythere is a hanging bracket built into the hand grip which will allow your steam mop to behung from a suitable hook on the wall. Always ensure that your wall hook is capable ofsupporting the weight of the steam mop safely.MAINTENANCE AND CLEANINGYour BLACK+DECKER corded appliance has been designed to operate over a longperiod of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operationdepends upon proper appliance care and regular cleaning.WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or cleaning on corded appliancesswitch off and unplug the appliance.• Clean your appliance using a soft damp cloth. Never let any liquid get inside theappliance; never immerse any part of the appliance into a liquid. IMPORTANT: Toassure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustmentshould be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified serviceorganizations, always using identical replacement parts.• For stubborn marks you can use a mild solution of soap and water to dampen your cloth.CARE OF THE CLEANING PADSNOTICE: Follow the cleaning instructions printed on the label of your cleaning pad.Wash care instructions - Machine wash warm 140°F (60°C) - No bleach - No fabricsoftener - Air dry only - Allow to dry fully before re-use.K