[. . . ] Your Black & Decker steam mop has been designed for sanitising and cleaning sealed hardwood, sealed laminate, linoleum, vinyl, ceramic tile, stone and marble floors and for refreshing carpets. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage. The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury. [. . . ] (approximately five minutes) u Place the front of your shoe onto the carpet glider removal tab (15) and press down firmly. Always place the steam mop on the resting mat (7) with the handle (4) in the upright position when stationary and make sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use. H, I & J) This Steam Mop incorporates an anti-calc system to help prolong the life of the system. Note: In areas of very hard water, the use of de-ionised water is recommended. U Ensure that the appliance is switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the mains. U Place the steam mop on the resting mat (7) with the handle (4) in the upright position. Note: When not in use, the jug may be clipped to the handle for convenient storage (Fig. Incorrect fitting of the filler cap will prevent the steam mop from starting. use Switching on and off u To switch the appliance on, press the ON/OFF button (1). Note: When the steam mop is first turned on the water reservoir will glow red. Once the steam mop is ready to use the water reservoir will glow blue. Never leave the steam mop in one spot on any surface for any period of time. Always place the steam mop on the resting mat (7) with the handle (4) in the upright position when stationary and make sure the steam mop is turned off when not in use. AutoselectTM Technology This steam mop is fitted with an AutoselectTM dial (2) which shows various cleaning applications. They are used to select the correct operating mode for your particular cleaning operation. Using the AutoselectTM dial (2), choose from one of the following applications: The steam mop will select the correct volume of steam required for your particular cleaning operation. U The easiest way to use the machine is to tilt the handle to A 45° angle and clean slowly, covering a small area at a time. To remove stubborn stains from vinyl or linoleum floors, you can pre-treat with a mild detergent and some water before using the steam mop. Steam cleaning u Place a cleaning pad (6) on the floor with the `hook & loop' side facing up. U Raise the steam mop off the resting mat (7) and lightly Press it down onto the cleaning pad (6). The steam mop will now glide easily over the surface to be sanitised/cleaned. U Push and pull the steam mop slowly across the floor to thoroughly steam clean each section. [. . . ] Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf. Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. [. . . ]