Do not kink, pull, crush or drive Replace the line immediately over the flexible steam line. with a genuine ALTO spare part. Before putting the steam station Only operate steam station with Steamer 600/700: into operation, be sure to read...
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Do not replace the power cable Never attempt to continue operating instructions and use or unit plug yourself. Instead operating the steam station, only genuine ALTO spare parts. please contact the Alto dismantle it or to make changes Customer Service or an yourself if:...
Applications With the Steamer 500, 600 and Do not clean switches, (see 2.7) 700 steam stations you can clean electrical sockets, controls, surfaces and objects. We have live parts on electrical devices provided a few application etc. with the steam jet.
Accessories, additional equipment 1 Steam iron Order No. 26320 2 Ring brushes for spot-stream nozzle (2 x small, 1 x large) Order No. 49607 3 Activated fibre cloth for floor nozzle Order No. 49976 4 Activated fibre maxi-cover for corner brush Order No.
Attach extension tube if necessary. Spring pins (4) at connection points must be completely engaged. Do not press steam switch (5) Steamer 500 Steamer 600/700 on handle. Steamer 600/700: Engage child safety lock (6) if necessary.
IMPORTANT! The boiler volume may not be used completely, as space is required for steam formation. On Steamer 500/600, measure out 2.0 ltr. and on Steamer 700 3.5 ltr. and pour in using funnel (2). On Steamer 600 and 700, plug in mains plug (see next section).
- Yellow lamp ON: Normal display during operation Water shortage indicator - Red lamp ON: Minimum level reached, warning signal sounds simultaneously; heating is switched off Steamer 500 Pressure gauge (700 only) - Indicates current steam pressure in boiler Steam switch on handle...
On medium/high steam level the steam quantity controller on the handle must be opened at least with a ½ turn to the left. Press steam switch (6) in Steamer 500 Steamer 600/700 handle. Catch any water which exits with a cloth.
2.5.3 Refilling boiler Set steam release/heating switch (4) to “exhaust steam” position. Release remaining steam Steamer 500 Steamer 600/700 pressure by pressing steam switch (6) (on handle or iron). When no more steam exits, release steam switch (6). Set unit switch (2) to “0” and pull mains plug.
2.5.4 Ironing with steam IMPORTANT! Never leave iron unattended. Insert plug (9) of iron into steam socket (10) on unit. Lock connection by folding down locking flap (11). Always set down iron with running surface on support supplied (12). Plug in unit mains plug. Set steam quantity controller (1) to left-hand stop.
Open steam quantity controller (1) and set desired steam quantity. Press steam switch (14 or 15) - steam exits at iron. If you wish to use steam all the time: Press permanent steam switch (16) and push back gray slide. To switch off, push gray slide forward.
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Release remaining steam Steamer 500 Steamer 600/700 pressure by pressing steam switch (2) (on handle or iron) When no more steam exits, release steam switch (2). Set unit switch (3) to “0” and pull mains plug. Note: If the unit is not used for a longer period, allow to cool down and drain.
2.7 Application examples CAUTION! Before cleaning temperature and moisture-sensitive materials, test a concealed area first. Begin at low steam level and make sure to maintain a minimum distance of 6 cm from the material to be cleaned, as otherwise the object to be cleaned could be damaged due to the high steam temperature.
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Cleaning other surfaces With the practical, swivel corner brush even the most difficult, hard- to-reach places can be cleaned. For angles, corners, joints and cracks the spot-stream nozzle can be used. Windows and vertical surfaces We recommend using the corner brush for cleaning the inside of windows.
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Ironing with steam IMPORTANT! Your ironing board must allow steam to pass through; the Alto Steam Ironing Station is provided with a screen support for this purpose. Always set down the iron with the running surface on the support provided! Compared to a conventional steam iron, you’ll achieve an approx.
3 Care/Maintenance Cleaning unit Use only water and a mild cleaning agent (neutral soap, dishwashing liquid etc.) to clean the unit and its accessories. Never use cleaners containing solvents. Replacing O-rings Always replace both O-rings in case of damage: Cut through O-rings (1, 2). Clean O-ring grooves.
Trouble-shooting Fault Cause Remedy ‡ No steam > Mains plug not plugged in • Plug mains plug into grounding socket > Unit switch not switched on • Switch on unit switch > Steam release/heating switch • Switch on steam release/ not switched on heating switch ‡...
4 Alto Service Warranty Our General Conditions of Sale and Delivery apply for the warranty and warranty services. Company address Alto Deutschland GmbH Guido-Oberdorfer-Str. 2-8 89287 Bellenberg Germany...
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JAPAN Aminogatan 18, Box 40 29 Fax: (++61) 295 24 52 56 Fax (+49) 06181 / 18 72-11 S-431 04 Mö l ndal ALTO Danmark A/S Japan e-mail: rcffm@wap-online.de Tel: (+46) 3 17 06 73 00 Representative Office AUSTRIA Fax: (+46) 3 17 06 73 41...
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