Hamilton Beach HB-165 manual

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  • Page 1

    Steam Cleaner Owner ’s Manual READ BEFORE USE Model No. HB -165[...]

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    2 WELCOME! Congratulations, you have acquired a high-quality Hamilton Beach® Steam Cleaner . This unit is packed with many features that you will find convenient to use. It will provide you with trouble-free use if you follow the safety precautions and operating instructions provided in this easy-to-use manual. Please take the time to read it, an[...]

  • Page 3

    1 1. IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS WARNING! Shock Hazard: Always unplug the steam cleaner from the electrical outlet before opening the container , or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments. When using the steam cleaner , basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE[...]

  • Page 4

    2 14. Do not use the steam cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water . 15. Do not use the steam cleaner with a damaged cord or plug. If the cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a recommended service agent. 16. Do not pull or carry by the cord. Do not use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord or[...]

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    3 2. P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES 1. Steam cleaner 2. P ower indicator light 3. Handle 4. Steam delivery button 5. Safety cap* 6. Flexible hose* 7. F abric nozzle tool* 8. F abric cover* 9. Elbow nozzle* 10. Straight nozzle* 11. Scrub brush* 12. Glass cleaning tool* 13 . Measuring cup* 14 . P ower cord 15 . F unnel* *Replacement parts or accessories can [...]

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    4 3. HOW T O ASSEMBLE WARNING! Shock Hazard: Always unplug the steam cleaner from the electrical outlet before opening the container , or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments. a. Unpack the steam cleaner . b. Remove the safety cap and check to mak e sure nothing is in the container . c. T ake the accessories out. d. F irmly attach the st[...]

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    5 a. P reparing the Steam Cleaner 1. Unscrew the safety cap. (Before the first use, turn the appliance over in order to completely empty the steam cleaner .) 2. F ill the measuring cup with water to the marked waterline. (F ig. 4/1) 3. The steam cleaner takes only one measuring cup of water at a time. Do not overfill. Use the funnel to pour the w[...]

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    6 4. T urn the safety cap slowly a half turn and wait for the hissing noise created by any residual steam to stop. Unscrew the cap without removing it, wait 30 seconds and then take off the cap and allow to cool. 5. Slowly pour one measuring cup of water into the steam cleaner using the funnel. Do not overfill. Screw the safety cap back on the ste[...]

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    7 • Elbownozzle–Attachestothestraightnozzleforcleaningsmallspots. • Scrubbrush–Attachestothestraightnozzleforscrubbingsmallareas. • F abriccover–Attachestothefabricnozzletooltocleansmoothsurfaces. • Glasscleaningt[...]

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    8 WARNING! Shock Hazard: Never immerse the steam cleaner , cord or plug in water or any other liquid. 7. TROUBLESHOO TING WARNING! Shock Hazard: T o reduce risk of personal injury , unplug steam cleaner before servicing. PROBLEM CAUSE SOL UTION The steam cleaner won ’t run It is not properly plugged into the wall outlet. Plug in firmly . There i[...]

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    9 Limited W arranty What this limited warranty covers: The manufacturer warrants that your Hamilton Beach® steam cleaner , model HB -165, for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, will be free from all defects in material and workmanship. This limited warranty is granted only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient.[...]

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    10 F urther Limitations and Exclusions: THE WARRANTY PRO VIDED ABOVE IS EX CLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL O THER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES . EVERY IMPLIED WARRANTY , INCL UDING ANY W ARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE IS DISCLAIMED EX CEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBTED B Y LAW , IN WHICH CASE SUCH WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE [...]