Polti Vaporettino Lux Kit
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1. 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 acci dent derived from any use of Vaporetto which is not in conformity with the instructions contai ned in this booklet ATTENTION Directive 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Electro nic 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 di em Sposed of separately from ordinary hou sehold 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 informa tion on available collection facilities contact your lo cal waste collection service or the shop where you bought this appliance IMPORTANT Before leaving our factory all our products are rigo rously tested Your Vaporetto may contain some re sidual water in the boiler from the factory testing PREPARATION e Unscrew the safety cap A by pressing and hol ding fig 1 Fill the2. etc or brickwork floors take great care as a too long application of the steam could alter the waxed ap pearance the shine or the colour of the surfaces VAPORETTINO LUX 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 particularly low 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 minimum distance of 50 centimetres The more stubborn the dirt the closer the steam gun must be kept as temperature and pressure are greatest at the time of release In all cases after steaming rub more stubborn dirt with a dry cloth or abrasive sponge Vaporettino can be used without accessories to treat marks on carpets or rugs clean stainless steel glass mirrors stratified and enamel coverings clean corners that are difficult to access such as stairs window frames door frames aluminium profiles clean hob knobs and tap bases clean shutters radiators and car interiors steam house plants from a distance eliminate odours and creases from clothes FLEX 1 The flex is used to reach points that are difficult to access To join the flex to the appliance 1 simply bring the arrow on the flex into line with the single notch on the appliance fig 7 and then rotate the
3. heat Do not expose the appliance to extreme tempera tures 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 ne cessary to have it checked by an authorized Ser vice 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 ap pliance use only original spare parts and acces sories approved by the manufacturer VAPORETTINO LUX Do not wind the power cord around the appliance especially when the appliance is still hot During refilling with water switch off and discon nect 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 quali fied technician Do not direct the steam jet at people animals or debris Never place your hands inside the jet of steam When refilling the boiler use HOT rather than cold water pour in gently at first and keep
4. VQp orelino dh EZ VAPORETTINO LUX Vaporettino Lux 1R02 ENGL SH VAPORETTINO LUX A LU Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance KEY GENERATOR A Safety cap B Steam reguest lever C Steam pressure indicator lamp D Detergent tank cap E Detergent tank F Power lead G Detergent mixing knob H Accessories socket ACCESSORIES 1 Flex 2 Lance 3 Window washing accessory 4 Curved nozzle 5 Round nylon brush 6 Round brass brush 7 Spatula 8 Accessory for grouting 9 Cloth for window washing accessory 10 Jug C tage This apparatus conforms with EC 89 336 directive modified by 93 68 EMC and 73 23 directive modified by 93 68 low vol 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 in structions will invalidate the warranty The wiring system to which the appliance is con nected must always comply with the laws in force Before connecting the appliance make sure that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage indi cated 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 lef
5. boiler with up to 200 ml of water using the jug 10 fig 2 It is a good idea to check that the boiler is empty before filling it WARNING never exceed the maximum boiler fill level of 200 ml always use the jug supplied e Carefully screw the cap back in fully Ensure that the safety cap A is correctly faste ned If not steam could escape from the opening ENGLISH ENGL SH VAPORETTINO LUX DETERGENT The steam cleansing can be combined with a deter gent We recommend using the detergents of the Polti HP007 line as they have been specifically develo ped and tested for use with Vaporettino Lux Please refer to the instructions given on the deter gent label for how to use Polti HP007 products ATTENTION Never use foaming or acid detergents as these may damage the internal parts of the machine Never use muriatic acid or ammonium based de tergents or products classified as corrosive ex plosive combustible easily flammable extremely flammable toxic highly toxic harmful irritant or hazardous for the environment as their use with steam increases volatility and may prove dama ging for the body if inhaled and or touched Any failure caused by the use of detergents that do not comply with the above will be excluded from warranty FILLING THE DETERGENT TANK WARNING DO NOT PLACE THE DETERGENT IN THE BOILER e Unscrew the detergent tank cap D and fill the tank with the detergent fig 3 Scr
6. d As such before turning the appliance off and putting it away please first press the lever B until the steam flow ceases WATER OUT When no more steam comes out of the appliance do as follows e Disconnect the power supply cable F from the mains Act on the steam request lever B until steam flow ceases Wait for a few minutes to allow the generator boi ler to cool down Unscrew the safety cap A by pressing and hol ding fig 1 When cool proceed to carefully refill the boiler as described in paragraph 1 of the section Prepara tion 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 WARNINGS For cleaning leather wood or delicate fabrics consult the surface manufacturers instructions Clean only by using the hand gun at a safe distan ce together with a soft cloth and always do a test on a non visible part of the item first or on a sam ple 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 SURFA CES For cleaning wood surfaces furniture doors
7. ew the tank cap back on D taking care to fa sten it correctly fig 4 The quantity of detergent to be mixed with the steam can be altered by turning the knob G fig 6 In the OFF position the detergent is not mixed At the min position a minimum quantity of deter gent will be mixed with the steam At the max position a maximum quantity of de tergent will be mixed with the steam USE Plug the power lead F into a suitable socket with an earth connection The Steam Ready lamp C will turn on Wait for the steam ready indicator lamp C to go out approx 5 minutes Your Vaporettino Lux is now ready for use To supply steam simply press the steam request lever B fig 5 The first time it is used drops of water may leak out This is due to an imperfect thermal stabilisa tion within the flex We therefore recommend di recting the first jet of steam onto a cloth until a uniform jet is obtained NOTE the steam ready light C turns on and off 28 during use This indicates that the electric resistan ce is operating to keep constant pressure and is therefore quite normal IMPORTANT during use do not tilt the appliance more than 45 If necessary use the flex 1 keeping the pro duct horizontal ATTENTION if pressing the steam request lever B when the appliance is still pressurised even if off and disconnected from the mains steam may in any case be release
8. flex body in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place To release the flex pull the little lever above it and rotate in the opposite direction from before fig 8 In turn the lance can be connected to the flex 2 and therefore all other accessories supplied LANCE 2 The lance allows you to direct the jet of steam to the most hidden and difficult parts to reach with the steam gun Ideal for cleaning radiators door and window frames bathroom elements and shutters It is an extremely important accessory To attach the lance 2 simply bring the arrow on the lance into line with the single notch on the ap pliance fig 9 and then rotate the lance in the di rection of the arrow The following accessories can be attached to the lance To attach the window washer accessory 3 the 29 curved nozzle 4 the brushes 5 6 the spatula 7 and the accessory for grouting 8 simply in sert them into the lance tip and rotate until they lock into place fig 10 3 Window washer accessory recommended for cleaning windows and mirrors Windows should be cleaned in 2 stages Steaming the surface to be cleaned to dissolve the dirt using the steam command lever B e Rubbing the window washer frame over it to elimi nate the dirt without steaming By covering the window washers 3 with the cloth 9 this accessory can be transformed into a small brush fig 11 The small brush can be
9. t unused always disconnect it from the mains Never leave the appliance unat tended with the cable plugged into the mains 26 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 cru shed 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 cau se damage or fire If it is necessary to replace the power supply ca ble 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
10. used for furnishing fabrics after a few tests on hidden parts velvets and leathers from a distance car interiors dirt encrusted windscreen small glass surfaces tiles and other small surfaces 4 Curved nozzle recommended for reaching even more inaccessible points thanks to its curved shape 5 6 Round brushes recommended for remo ving encrusted dirt from very narrow surfaces such as hobs blinds tile grouting bathroom elements etc Depending on the type of surface choose the most suitable brush for the material Do not use the brass brush 6 on particularly deli cate surfaces 7 Spatula Recommended for removing stub born encrusted dirt 8 Accessory for grouting extremely useful for cleaning tile grouting and in any case parts that are difficult to reach with the other accessories CARE OF YOUR APPLIANGE Before attempting any maintenance operation make sure to always disconnect the appliance from the mains We recommend that the bristles of the brushes are allowed to cool down in their normal position after use so as to avoid any mis shaping e To clean the body of the appliance simply use a moist cloth ENGLISH
11. 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 cor rectly 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 ap pliance 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 sen sory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given su pervision or instruction concerning use of the ap pliance 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 da mage or leaks If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly gualified persons in order to avoid a hazard ATTENTION Danger of burns 27 CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT This appliance is intended for home use as a steam generator as
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