Troubleshooting Tips - POLTI lecoaspira vaporetto FAV50 multifloor Instruction Manual

21. TROUBLESHOOTING - TIPS
PROBLEM
The appliance does not start.
Suction power is decreased.
The appliance is pressurized but little
steam comes out.
The extension tubes and the accessories
are loose.
The appliance won't dispense steam.
Steam is dispensed mixed with drops of
water.
Accessories are difficult to assemble.
Loss of steam or drops of water between
the connection of the accessories.
CAUSE
No power.
Nozzle, flexible suction
hose or rigid suction
hose are clogged.
HEPA filter is blocked or dirty
The steam adjustment handle is on
Level 1.
The locknut is OPEN.
Boiler switched off.
Boiler out of water.
Steam lock activated.
The boiler is not yet pressurised.
Monobloc plug not inserted
correctly.
The steam hose and/or the
telescopic tube are cold.
The seals produce friction.
The locknut is not in the correct
position.
The seals are damaged.
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SOLUTION
Check that the appliance has been discon-
nected from the mains, as indicated in Sec-
tion 1.
Turn the appliance off and unplug it. Clean
the filter and remove any blockages of tubes
and accessories.
Proceed as described in Chapter 18.
Turn the steam adjustment handle to increase
the flow of steam.
Turn the locknut to the CLOSED position as
indicated in Chapter 2.
Press the boiler button (see page 5)
Add water to the boiler as described in
Chapter 13.
Disconnect the steam lock on the handle
Wait until the steam lamp turns off.
Insert the monobloc plug correctly.
Direct the steam jet onto a cloth to heat up
the tubes.
Lubricate the seals with silicone grease or
Vaseline, or alternatively with a small amount
of vegetable oil.
Turn the locknut to the correct position as in-
dicated in Chapter 2.
Replace the seals, as indicated in Chapter 19.