Polti Vaporetto Comfort Manual

KEY

Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.

GENERATOR

1. Safety cap
2. ON/OFF switch
3. ON lamp
4. Steam pressure indicator lamp
5. Moulded plug with splash-proof door
   E1) Sheath release button
6. Power cable
7. Accessories compartment lever
8. Accessories compartment
9. Rear holster

12. Lower holster
13. Steam control knob

ACCESSORIES

1. Sheath
2. Steam sprayer
   2A) Safety button
3. Moulded plug
4. Steam control lever
5. Lance
   6A) Curved tip for lance
   6B) Small round brush
   6C) Large round brush
   6D) Brush with brass bristles

7. Extension tubes
8. Large brush
   8A) Lever-type clasps
   8B) Cloth for large brush
9. Funnel
10. Jug
11. Accessories locking key
12. Small brush
    12A)Cloth for small brush
    12B)Window-cleaning tool for small brush
    12C)Small brush joint

This appliance conforms with Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC) and Directive 2006/95/EC (low voltage).
POLTI S.p. A, reserves the right without prior notice to introduce technical and construction changes as it considers necessary.

PRECAUTIONS

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance.
• Any use which does not comply with these instructions will invalidate the warranty.
• The wiring system to which the appliance is connected must always comply with the laws in force.
• Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on the data label of the appliance and that the power outlet is connected to earth.
• Always turn off the appliance at the on/off switch before unplugging it.
• If the appliance is left unused, always disconnect it from the mains. Never leave the appliance unattended with the cable plugged into the mains.
• Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing maintenance work of any kind.
• Do not pull the power cord out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket.
• Do not allow the power cord to be twisted, crushed, stretched, or come into contact with sharp or hot surfaces.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts are damaged.
• Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorized by the manufacturer, as they may cause damage or fire.
• If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable, please refer to the nearest Polti authorised service centre, since the use of a special tool is necessary.
• Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet with the cable plugged into the mains.
• Do not use the appliance when barefoot.
• Do not use the appliance near a bathtub, shower or container full of water.
• Never immerse the appliance, the cable or the plugs in water or another liquid.
• Use of the appliance in places where there is a danger of explosions is prohibited.
• Do not use the product with toxic substances.
• Do not lay the hot appliance on surfaces sensitive to heat.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to wind or rain.
• Do not place the appliance near a live element, an electric stove or any other source of heat.
• Do not expose the appliance to extreme temperatures.
• Never let children or people who are not familiar with how the appliance works use it.
• Do not press the buttons hard or with a pointed object such as a pen.
• Always rest the appliance on a stable surface.
• In case of accidental fall of the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an authorized Service Centre as the internal safety features may have been affected.
• In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to disassemble it, but refer to an authorized Service Centre.
• In order to avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance, use only original spare parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• Do not wind the power cord around the appliance, especially when the appliance is still hot.
• During refilling with water, switch off and disconnect the appliance from the mains.
• Do not direct the steam jet on electrical and/or electronic appliances.
• Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it.
• Before storing the appliance make sure that it has completely cooled down.
• This appliance is equipped with safety devices which are to be replaced only by a suitably qualified technician.
• Do not direct the steam jet at people, animals or debris.
• Never place your hands inside the jet of steam.

ATTENTION: Danger of burns!

• When refilling the boiler, use HOT rather than cold water, pour in gently at first and keep your face away. Otherwise the still hot boiler walls can spit drops of very hot water or steam spray.
• Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the boiler.
• Make sure the patented safety cap is fully and correctly screwed on, otherwise you may experience very hot steam escaping from around the cap.
• Do not refill the boiler while it is still hot. Allow it to cool down for a few minutes before refilling.
• Do not empty the appliance when the water in the boiler is still hot.
• Do not try to unscrew the safety cap when the appliance is in use.
• Check the safety cap and that the related inner gasket is present, replace them with original spare parts if necessary.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The appliance must not be used if it has fallen, been dropped or when it has visible signs of damage or leaks.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT

This appliance is intended for home use as a steam generator as described and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them, as you may find them useful in future.

Polti declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of Vaporetto which is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this booklet.

ATTENTION

Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE): information for users
This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC.

The crossed-out wastebasket symbol on the appliance means that at the end of its useful lifespan, the product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes.

The user is responsible for delivering the appliance to an appropriate collection facility at the end of its useful lifespan.
Appropriate separate collection to permit recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes recycling of the materials making up the product. For more information on available collection facilities, contact your local waste collection service or the shop where you bought this appliance.

IMPORTANT

Before leaving our factory all our products are rigorously tested. Your Vaporetto may contain some residual water in the boiler from the factory testing.

PREPARATION FOR USE

• Unscrew the safety cap (A) (Fig.1)
  
  and fill the boiler with 1,6 litres of water, using the jug (10) and the funnel (9) provided for this purpose (Fig.2).
  
  
  The cap is provided with a safety device: to open it, push down and turn.
  
• Screw the cap (A) back in, making sure that it correctly tightened as far as it will go. If not, steam could escape from the opening.
• Open the door of the one-piece socket (E); insert the moulded plug (3) until a click is heard (Fig.3).
  
  Make sure that it is firmly connected before proceeding any further. To release the sheath, simply press the release keys (E1) and at the same time remove the moulded plug (3).
• Plug the power cable (F) into a suitable earthed outlet.

ACCESSORIES COMPARTMENT (H)

The smaller accessories are stored in the compartment (H). To access it, activate the lever (G) while lifting the upper part of the device (fig.4).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Press the ON/OFF switch (B). The power indicator light will come on (C).
• Wait for the pressure indicator lamp (D) to light up (about 10 minutes). Vaporetto is now ready for use.
• The steam sprayer (2) has a safety button (2A) that prevents accidental activation of the steam delivery system by a child or other persons unaware of how the device works. To prevent the accidental output of steam press the button (2A). To resume delivery press the button (2A) in the opposite direction and operate the steam control lever (4).

The first jet of steam may contain some water droplets, due to imperfect thermic stabilisation inside the flexible hose. We would therefore advise that the first jet of steam is played onto an old cloth until a constant steam flow is obtained.

Note: The steam pressure indicator (D) may go on and off from time to time during use of Vaporetto, this is quite normal

If you press the steam request lever (4) when the appliance is still under pressure, even if it is off and not connected to the wiring system, you may still experience steam escaping from the flexible hose. So when you switch off the appliance, before storing it, it is neccessary to press the lever (4) till the steam flow is exhausted.

STEAM REGULATION FEATURE

VAPORETTOs are equipped with a steam regulator control (M) (Fig.5).

You can increase the steam flow by turning the control in an anticlockwise direction. Turning it in a clockwise direction reduces the steam flow. Here are some suggestions for the choice of steam flow level:

• Strong steam: for encrusted dirt, stains, saniti-sing, grease.
• Normal steam: for carpets, rugs, glass, tilesetc.
• Delicate steam: for vaporising plants and clea-ning delicate fabrics, upholstery, wallpaper etc.

CONNECTION OF ACCESSORIES

• To connect the extension tubes (7) to the grip, the large brush (8) and the lance (5), simply join them to one another until the accessory locking button (11) clicks into place (Fig. 6).
  
• To release the accessories simply hold thebutton (11) down and separate the components (Fig. 6).
• Before using the accessories, make sure thatthey are firmly in place.

PATENTED SAFETY CAP / "WATER OUT"

When no more steam comes out of the appliance, do as follows:

• Switch off the machine at the on/off switch (B).
• Press the steam request button (4) on the steam gun (2) so as to fully exhaust the steam supply from the boiler.
• Disconnect the power supply cable (F) from the mains.
• Wait for a few minutes to allow the generatorboiler to cool down.
• Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented safetycap (A).
• When cool, proceed to carefully refill the boileras described in paragraph 1 of the section "Preparation for Use". If refilling the generator when not completely cooled, we recommend that you then CAREFULLY pour only very small quantities of water at each pouring, so as to avoid spitting from the boiler. Cover exposed skin whilst filling.

TIPS FOR BETTER UNIT PERFORMANCE

• For cleaning leather, wood or delicate fabrics, consult the surface manufacturers instructions. Clean only by using the hand gun at a safe distance together with a soft cloth and always do a test on a non visible part of the item first or on a sample. Allow the test area to dry completely before observing results and effects on surface or colour before proceeding to clean further areas, making sure that exactly the same distance and technique are applied as for the test area.
  DO NOT USE ON DRAYLON, VELVET OR OTHER SIMILAR PILE OR DELICATE SURFACES
• For cleaning wood surfaces (furniture, doors etc.) or brickwork floors take great care as a too long application of the steam could alter the waxed appearance, the shine or the colour of the surfaces cleaned. We therefore recommend you to apply the steam on such surfaces only for brief periods or to clean these surfaces using a cloth first held in the steam.
• When cleaning glass surfaces in particularlylow temperatures preheat the glass holding the hand gun at minimum 50cm distance from the surface to be cleaned.
• For the care of your plants vaporise at a mini-mum distance of 50 centimetres.

STEAM GUN (2)

The handgun can be used directly, without connecting the brushes, on all spots requiring a stronger, closer treatment.
The more resistant the stain, the closer you should hold the gun, the steam pressure and temperature being higher at the source. You should however always wipe with a dry cloth (or a slightly abrasive sponge-if the spot is a difficult one to remove) after using the gun. The steam gun is particularly efficient at:

• breaking down rug and carpet stains beforethey are treated with the large brush;
• cleaning stainless steel surfaces, panes, mir-rors, enamelled surfaces;
• cleaning hard-to-reach corners, such as stairs, window sills, door posts;
• cleaning knobs of cookers, and water tap basis
• cleaning window shutters, heaters, car inte-riors;
• spraying plants (from a distance);
• removing odours and creases from clothes. To reach higher points, the steam gun can be connected to one or both extension tubes.

LARGE BRUSH (8)

To wash floors, put a clean, dry cloth under the brush and swing back and forth without applying any pressure. Use the other side of the cloth when the first one gets dirty. Use the brush directly without the cloth on particularly dirty or incrusted areas and in spaces between the tiles: swing the brush sideways to detach the dirt, then attach cloth to brush to pick up the dirt. On difficult corners or obstinate stains use the steam gun and then wipe the treated surface with a cloth. On vertical washable surfaces, wallpaper and ceilings, fasten a dry cloth on the brush and proceed as for the floor. We advise to use a sponge cover (e.g. an old bath towel)

Vaporetto is ideal for cleaning hygienically both synthetic and wool rugs as well as for most types of carpet. Move the brush towards your feet on the surface without the cloth to loosen the dirt, then fasten a cotton cloth to the brush, fixing it on the clips (8A), then wipe again the surface to pick up the dirt in the cloth.

Fold a cotton cloth over 2 or 3 times according to the length and resistance of the pile. Move the brush rapidly on the pile without applying any pressure, moving the brush to and fro and laterally without concentrating for a long time in the same place. The treatment can be repeated as frequently as you wish over time, as drying very quickly on most surfaces. In case of particularly dirty or full of detergents pile, do not insist for a long time; the results will be evident after a number applications of Vaporetto over time. Obstinate stains may require the direct use of the handgun (from a distance of 5-10 cm) prior to the above indicated treatment, then clean the stain with a cloth.

SMALL BRUSH (12)

To connect the small brush to the sheath or to the extension tubes, first attach the reducer (12C) to the small brush (12) so that the two arrows found on the two components line up (fig.7).

After this, insert the lance (5), turning it until it is hooked into place with the accessory (fig. 8).

The small brush is used whenever the big brush is too big or impractical to be used.

The small brush can be used for:

• furnishing fabrics (after testing on invisibleparts-see WARNINGS above at start of "TIPS FOR BETTER UNIT PERFORMANCE". DO NOT USE ON DRALON, VELVET OR OTHER SIMILAR PILE OR DELICATE SURFACES.
• small window surfaces
• tiles and other small surfaces

To clean wood (doorposts, floors etc) do not point the steam directly but cover the big or small brush with a double-folded cotton cloth. For furniture cleaning direct the steam jet onto a dry cotton cloth, and then clean with the cloth. The warm moisture on the cloth traps the dust, spots and the static electricity so that the furniture stays clean longer as there is no detergent film for new dust to stick to..

The following two accessories can be applied to the small brush:
12A – Cloth for small brush: Fit the cloth over the small brush and clean the surfaces to be treated.
12B – Window-cleaning tool for small brush: Apply the tool to the small brush (without the cloth (12A)) as shown in Figure 9.

Window-cleaning is carried out in two stages:

• Deliver of steam onto the surface to be clea-ned, by operating the steam delivery lever (4), to dissolve the dirt;
• Pass the window-cleaning tool over the surfa-ce to remove the dirt, without delivering any more steam.

LANCE (5)

The lance can be used to direct the flow of steam towards hidden corners that are difficult to reach with the steam sprayer. It is ideal for cleaning radiators, door and window jambs, sanitary fixtures and shutters. It is an extremely useful and indispensable accessory. The following accessories can be fitted to the lance:
6A – Curved tip for lance: suitable for reaching even more inaccessible points, thanks to its curved shape.
6B - Small round brush and 6C - Large round brush - 6D) Brush with brass bristles: suitable for removing caked dirt from very narrow surfaces such as cooker burners, roller shutters, joints between tiles, sanitary fixtures, etc. Select the most appropriate brush, based on the size and material of the surface to be treated. To connect accessories 6A-6B-6C or 6D to the lance (5), simply fit these accessories onto the tip of the lance exerting a slight pressure (Fig.10).

STORING THE DEVICE

The device can be put away with the brush, tubes and sheath housed in holsters (I) and (L) as shown in fig. 11 and 12.

The smaller accessories can be stored inside the accessories compartment (H).

Some HOT water may leak out of the accessories mixed with the steam, especially when the tank has just been filled, while carrying out the cleaning operations and as a consequence of movement of the device.

CARE OF YOUR APPLIANCE

• Before attempting any maintenance operation, make sure to always disconnect the appliance from the mains
• We recommend that the bristles of the brushesare allowed to cool down in their normal position after use, so as to avoid any mis-shaping.
• To clean the body of the appliance, simply usea moist cloth.

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