Hoover Steam Cleaning SteamJet Cylinder Cleaner SCMA1500 Instruction Manual Product Code 39600136 SCM1500 UK Jet Cyl
User Manual: Hoover Instruction Manual Steam Cylinders SCMA1500 - Steam cleaning Help and Advice from Hoover
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH     GB
FRANÇAIS    FR
DEUTSCH     DE
ITALIANO     IT
NEDERLANDS     NL
PORTUGUÉS     PT
ESPAÑOL     ES
DANSK      DK
NORSK      NO
SVENSKA     SE
SUOMI       FI
EΛΛHNIKA     GR
PYССКИЙ     RU
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A.  On Indicator Light (Metallic Red)
B.  Steam Ready Indicator Light (Green)
C.  On/Off Button
D.  Water Tank Lid
E.  Carry Handle
F.  Cleaner Main Body
G.  Connector Cover
H.  Crest
I.  Extension Tubes (3 pcs)
J.  Floor Head
K.  Floor Head Cloth (x1)
L.  Floor Head Connector
M.  Cloth Mounting (X1)
N.  Window Squeegee / Upholstery Tool
O1.   Large Round Brush
O2.   Angled Nozzle
O3.   Small Round Brush
P.     Conic Tool
Q.     Concentration Nozzle
R1.   Funnel
R2.   Measuring Jug
S.     Steam Handle
T.     Hose
U.     Steam Trigger
V.     Safety Latch
W.    Extension tube release latch
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IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
This cleaner should only be used for domestic cleaning, as described in this user guide.  
Please ensure that this guide is fully understood before operating the appliance. Use only 
attachments recommended or supplied by HOOVER.
When using cleaning tools ensure to always steady the product with your other hand.
This will ensure the product does not fall while in use.
WARNING: Danger of scalding. This product is very hot when used. Avoid any contact with steam.
WARNING: Electricity can be extremely dangerous. This appliance must be earthed. 
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IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains power cord are coloured in accordance with the 
following code:  Blue – Neutral     Brown – Live
AFTER USE: Switch the cleaner off and remove the plug from the electricity supply.
Always switch off and remove the plug before cleaning the appliance or attempting any 
maintenance task.
SAFETY WITH CHILDREN, ELDERLY OR THE INFIRM:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and 
above  and  persons  with  reduced  physical,  sensory  or  mental 
capabilities  or lack  of  experience  and knowledge if  they  have 
been  given  supervision  or  instruction  concerning  use  of  the 
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. 
Children  shall  not  play  with  the appliance.  Cleaning  and  user 
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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appliance  we  recommend  that  any  servicing  or  repairs  are  only  carried  out  by  an 
authorised HOOVER service engineer.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT:
Ŗ Leave the cleaner unattended while switched on.
Ŗ Unplug by pulling on the cord.
Ŗ Handle the plug or product with wet hands.
Ŗ Use detergents or liquids other than water inside the product.
Ŗ Direct steam towards equipment containing electrical components, such as the interior of ovens.
Ŗ Put the cleaner in water or other liquids.
Ŗ Position the cleaner above you when cleaning the stairs.
Ŗ Use your cleaner out of doors.
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Ŗ Stand on or wrap the power cord around arms or legs when using the cleaner.
Ŗ Use the appliance to clean or direct steam towards people, animals or plants.
Ŗ Continue to use your cleaner if it appears to be faulty.  If the power cord is damaged 
stop  using  the  cleaner  IMMEDIATELY.  To  avoid  a  safety  hazard,  an  authorised 
HOOVER service engineer must replace the power cord.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEANER

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ASSEMBLING YOUR CLEANER
Remove all components from the packaging.
1.  Attach the hose to the main body of the cleaner. [2]
2.  Attach the extension tube to the hose handle. Connect the other extension tubes 
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4.  Attach the extension tubes to the connector until it clicks in place. [5]
5.  Ensure the handle safety latch is locked. [6]
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press the release latch and pull apart.
USING YOUR CLEANER
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEANING
1.  Remove the clean water lid by pushing down and turning anti-clockwise. [7]
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5.  Ensure the handle safety latch is locked. [6]
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2.  Plug the steam cleaner into the main power and switch on. The red ON light will 
illuminate. [9]
3.  After a few minutes the green Steam Ready light will illuminate indicating the cleaner 
is ready for use.
4.  Release the steam handle safety latch. [10]
5.  To produce steam press the Steam Trigger Button. [11]
6.  Move the cleaner slowly backwards and forwards paying particular attention to high 
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3.  Repeat steps 2-6 as detailed above.
ACCESSORIES
1.  Ensure the handle safety latch is locked. [6]
2.  To  attach  the  concentration  nozzle  push  onto  the  handle/extension  tube  until  it 
clicks in place. [14]
3.  Push the desired small tool onto the conic tool and concentration tool aligning the 
arrows. [15]
4.  Twist clockwise to secure in place. [15]
5.  Plug the steam cleaner into the main power and switch on. The red ON light will 
illuminate. [9]
6.  After  a  few  seconds  the  green  Steam  Ready  light  will  illuminate  indicating  the 
cleaner is ready for use.
7.  Release the steam handle safety latch. [10]
8.  To produce steam press the Steam Trigger Button. [11]
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and chair fabrics. [18]
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5OCNN4QWPF$TWUJ  For oven grills and racks. [20]
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CLEANER MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT:  ALWAYS  ENSURE  THE  CLEANER  HAS  FULLY  COOLED  DOWN 
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE TASKS.
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1.  Unplug the cleaner from the main power and ensure the unit has cooled.
2.  Hold the steam trigger down to release any remaining steam pressure. [11]
3.  Put the steam handle safety latch on. [6]
4.  Remove the clean water lid by pushing down and turning anti-clockwise. [7]
5.  Lift the cleaner and empty any remaining water. [22]
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1.  Unplug the cleaner from the main power and ensure the unit has cooled.
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3.  Wash  the  cleaning  cloths  by  hand  or  machine  with  a  mild  detergent  at  max 
temperature 30°C.
IMPORTANT: Do not use bleach or fabric softener when washing the textile pad.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Should you have a problem with the product, complete this simple user checklist before 
calling your local HOOVER service.
The steam cleaner will not switch on.
Ŗ Check the unit is plugged in.
Ŗ Check the power cord
The product is not producing steam.
Ŗ Check the unit is switched on.
Ŗ There may be no water in the water tank.
Ŗ The safety latch may be locked. If so unlock the safety latch.
Ŗ The water is not at the correct temperature. The green light will illuminate when ready.
The cleaner is taking a long time to heat up.
Ŗ If you live in a hard water area the water tank may have become blocked. The unit 
will have to be descaled.
The cleaning cloth won’t pick up dirt.
Ŗ The cleaning  pad  may  already  be  saturated with  dirt  and  needs  to be  washed. 
Refer to the Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Hoover’s factories have been independently assessed for quality. Our products are made 
using a quality system which meets the requirements of ISO 9001
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This  appliance is marked  according  to  the European  Directive  2011/65/EC  on 
Waste  Electrical  and  Electronic  Equipment  (WEEE).  By  ensuring  this  product 
is disposed  of correctly  you will  help prevent  potential negative  consequences 
for  the  environment  and  human  health,  which  could  otherwise  be  caused  by 
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household 
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the appliance collection point for recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment.  Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the 
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.  For more detailed information about 
treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your 
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
This  product complies  with the  European  Directives 2006/95/EC,  2004/108/EC 
and 2011/65/EC.
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country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the 
dealer  from  whom  the  appliance  was  purchased.  The  bill  of  sale  or  receipt  must  be 
produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.
Subject to change without notice.