Polti Flash
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1. Disconnect the power supply cable F from the mains Wait for a few minutes to allow the generator boiler to cool down Unscrew anti clockwise the patented safety cap A When cool proceed to carefully refill the boiler as described in paragraph 1 of the section Preparation for Use If refilling the generator when not comple tely cooled we recommend that you CAREFULLY pour only very small quantities of water at each pou ring so as to avoid spitting from the boiler Cover exposed skin whilst filling VAPORETTO FLASH TIPS FOR BETTER UNIT PERFORMANCE WARNINGS DO NOT USE ON leather wood or delicate fabrics especially dralon velvet and other pile surfaces For cleaning leather wood or delicate fabrics especially dralon velvet and other pile surfaces consult the 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 vi sible part of the item first or on a sample Allow the test area to dry completely before obser ving results and effects on surface or colour before proceeding to clean further areas e For cleaning wood surfaces furniture doors etc 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 fir2. VAPORETTO FLASH Fig 6 Ed 1P09 ENGLISH VAPORETTO FLASH AN LL Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance GENERATOR A Safety Cap B ON OFF BUTTON C Steam ready indicator light E Steam control knob F Power cable H Carry handle ACCESSORIES 1 Sheath 2 Steam gun 3 Steam control lever 4 Safety button 6 Extension tubes 7 Connection for large brush 8 Large brush 9 Lever connections 10 Squeegee tool 11 Accessory locking button 12 Terry cloth cover 13 Cotton cloth 14 Funnel 15 120 tool 16 Round brush for 120 tool This unit conforms with EC directives 2004 108 CE EMC and 2006 95 CE low voltage Polti S p A reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without prior notice PRECAUTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and make sure that anyone using the machine is familiar with these instruc tions and the warnings DO NOT USE THE STEAM FUNCTION ON DRAYLON VELVET LEATHER OR OTHER SENSITIVE FABRICS e Any use which does not comply with these instruc tions will invalidate the warranty e The wiring system to which the appliance is con nected must always comply with the laws in force e Before connecting the appliance make sure that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage indi c
3. e Do not open the safety cap while the appliance is in use e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sen sory or mental capabilities or lack of experience 27 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 The electric cable Y type power cord must not be replaced by the user The cord must always be re placed by a qualified technician from one of our authorised service centres CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT This appliance is intended for home use as a steam cleaner as described and in accableance 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 con tained in this booklet ATTENTION Directive 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Elec tronic 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 produc
4. 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 tempera tures e 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 Polti 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 e To avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance VAPORETTO FLASH use only original spare parts and accessories ap proved by the manufacturer Do not wind the power cable around the ap pliance especially when the appliance is still hot e During refilling with water switch off and discon nect the appliance from the mains e It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal posi tion during operation e Do not direct the steam jet onto electrical and or electronic appliances e Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it e Before storing the appliance make sure that it has completely cooled down This appliance is equipped with safety devi
5. ated on the data label of the appliance and that the power outlet is connected to earth e Always turn off the appliance at the on off switch before unplugging it 26 If the appliance is left unused always disconnect it from the mains Never leave the appliance unat tended 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 cable out of the socket but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket Do not allow the power cable 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 cause 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 e 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
6. ces which are to be replaced only by a suitably quali fied technician e Do not direct the steam jet at people animals or debris e Never place your hands inside the jet of steam Ji ATTENTION ae Danger of scalding Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the boiler Water by its nature contains magne sium mineral salts and other deposits which in hard water areas can contribute to limescale build up in the boiler To avoid these problems it is ne cessary to swill out with tapwater and empty the boiler after every 3 or 4 uses In very hard water areas we recommend the use of our KALSTOP a special natural base decalcifier which inhibits and breaks down limescale making it easy to remove just by swilling out the tank with a little tapwater This is a preventive against scale build up and protects the metal walls of the steam generator tank KALSTOP is available from Polti dealers or by mail order from your Polti Service Centre We recommend you use original Polti pro ducts only as products of other brands may not be suitable for use in Polti products and could cause damage e Never use distilled water or scented water Make sure the safety cap is fully and correctly screwed on otherwise you may experience steam escaping from the cap e Do not refill the boiler while it is still hot let it cool down for a few minutes before refilling e Do not empy the appliance when the water in the boiler is still hot
7. elled surfaces cleaning hard to reach corners such as stairs window sills door posts e cleaning cooking top knobs taps bases e cleaning window shutters heaters car interiors spraying plants from a distance removing odours and creases from clothes To reach higher points the steam gun can be con nected to one or both extension tubes LARGE BRUSH Connect the large brush connection 7 to the large brush 8 as shown in the figure 6 To clean floors place the brush on the cotton cloth 13 fix it in place with the lever hooks provided 9 and move the appliance back and forth without ap plying pressure When one side of the cloth is dirty turn it over Use the brush without the cloth on parti cularly dirty areas or encrustations and to clean between tiles using a sideways movement to get dirt out Use the steam gun directly in hard to reach corners and on stains wiping them with the cloth afterwards On washable vertical surfaces or wall paper and on light fixtures cover the brush with a dry cloth and proceed in the same way as for the floor Use the cloth provided 13 or a terry cloth such as an old towel To clean glass surfaces wrap the brush with a cotton cloth that will not leave fluff behind anchor it in place with the lever hooks provided 9 and wipe it over the glass to remove any grease and traces of cleaning products Finish by spraying with the steam gun and then drying the surface In part
8. icularly cold weather preheat the glass by spraying with steam from 50 cm away before cleaning VAPORETTO guarantees maxi mum hygiene and brightens up colours on synthetic and wool rugs and carpets of all kinds on floors and walls Pass the brush over the surface without the cloth to bring out dirt cover the brush with a cotton cloth held in place by the lever hooks provided 9 and then go over the surface again to pick up the dirt You may fold the cloth over two or three times if the carpet is particularly delicate Work quickly and without applying pressure to the carpet moving the brush forward backwards and sideways without stopping too long in the same place This treatment may be repeated as many times as you like without damaging the surface of the carpet If your carpet is particularly dirty or saturated with cleaning pro ducts don t apply too much pressure and don t worry results will appear after you have used the ENGLISH ENGLISH VAPORETTO FLASH VAPORETTO on it a few times To get rid of stub born stains treat them directly with the spray gun from a distance of 5 10 cm and wipe energetically with a cloth before proceeding with the treatment described above SQUEEGEE ATTACHMENT 10 Windows are washed in 2 stages steaming the surface to dissolve dirt using the steam control lever 3 e wiping with the squeegee attachment 10 working from the top downwards making sure the rubber wiper fits clo
9. sely to the glass to remove dirt without releasing steam The squeegee attachment 10 may also be used as a small steam brush for cleaning all areas where use of a large brush would be inconvenient Just cover the squeegee attachment with a terry cloth cover 12 and use it to clean fabrics in the home after testing on a hidden corner upholstery en crusted dirt 120 TOOL 15 The 120 tool which may be connected directly with the steam gun has an inclined nozzle for di recting the jet of steam onto hidden hard to reach spots for cleaning radiators window and door fra mes bathroom fixtures and shutters To remove dirt encrusted on small surfaces such as cooker elements roller blinds and bathroom fixtures or between tiles apply the round brush 16 to the 120 tool which combines the mechanical action of bristles with steam to get rid of even the stubbor nest dirt N B do not use the brush 16 on particularly delicate surfaces as it could harm them CARE OF YOUR VAPORETTO Before attempting any maintenance operation make sure to always disconnect the appliance from the mains e To clean the body of the appliance simply use a moist cloth e Clean accessories by rinsing them in running wa ter 30 NOTE
10. st held in the steam Please pay particular attention while cleaning brick floors a too long application of steam could damage wax brightness or colour of these surfa ces e For delicate surfaces e g synthetic materials lac quered surfaces etc we recommend that the small brush should always be covered with at least two cloths to reduce the intensity of the steam and on machines with steam variation control with the steam set at low level Always test first on a non visible area allow to dry thorou ghly and if successful make sure to use exactly the same tool technique steam level and steam jet distance e If cleaning glass surfaces in particularly low tem peratures preheat the glass using the hand gun from about 50 centimetres distance from the sur face to be cleaned e For care of your plants vaporise at a minimum di stance of 50 centimetres STEAM GUN 2 The steam gun can be used directly on all spots re quiring a stronger closer treatment without con necting the brushes The more resistant the stain the closer you should hold the gun the steam pres sure and temperature being higher at the source Always wipe with a dry cloth or a slightly abrasive sponge if the spot is a difficult one to remove after using the gun Steam gun is particularly efficient at 29 breaking down rug and carpet stains before they are treated with the large brush cleaning stainless steel surfaces panes mirrors enam
11. t must be dispo mu Sed 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 informa tion 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 rigo rously tested For this reason your VAPORETTO may contain some residual water in the boiler from the testing ENGLISH ENGLISH VAPORETTO FLASH PREPARATION e Unscrew the safety cap A while pressing it down fig 1 Fill the boiler with water using the funnel provided 14 being careful not to let it overflow Fig 2 Water by its nature contains magnesium mineral salts and other deposits which in hard water areas can contribute to limescale build up in the boiler To avoid these problems it is necessary to swill out with tapwater and empty the boiler after every 3 or 4 uses In very hard water areas we recom mend the use of our KALSTOP FP 2003 a special natural base decalcifier which inhibits and breaks down limescale making it easy to remove just by swilling out the boiler with a lit
12. tle tapwater This is a preventive against scale build up and protects the metal walls of the boiler KALSTOP is availa ble from Polti dealers or by mail order from your Polti Service Centre e Screw the cap back on all the way while pressing it down Make sure the patented safety cap A is fully and correctly screwed on otherwise you may expe rience steam escaping from the cap Do not open the safety cap while the appliance is in use e Connect the power cable into an earthed power supply of the correct voltage WARNING Do NOT under any circumstances put or leave the funnel in the water filling aperture of the appliance when the appliance is connected to the mains electricity supply Danger of burns HOW TO USE e Press the ON OFF button B e Wait until the steam ready indicator light C comes on At this point your VAPORETTO is ready for use e The steam gun 2 has a safety button 4 to pre vent accidental dispensing of steam by children or people who don t know how to use the appliance When the button 4 is set to OFF the lever com manding steam is locked fig 3 If you need to leave the sheath momentarily unsupervised while the appliance is turned on set the safety switch to OFF fig 3 To start using steam set the button 4 to ON and work the steam lever 3 The first time you use the appliance a few drops of water may come out because the tem perature has not stabilised perfectl
13. y inside the sheath We recommend you direct the first jet of steam onto a cloth until the jet of steam is 28 uniform NOTE The steam ready indicator light C will go on and off which you are using your VAPORETTO This indicates that the electrical resistance is working to keep pressure constant and should be considered normal STEAM REGULATION FEATURE VAPORETTOs are equipped with a steam regulator control E Fig 4 You can use this control to in crease the steam flow by turning in anti clockwise direction Turning the control in a clockwise direc tion reduces the steam flow Here are some sugge stions for the choice of steam flow level Strong steam for encrusted dirt stains saniti sing grease Normal steam for carpets rugs glass tiles etc e Delicate steam for vaporising plants and clea ning delicate fabrics upholstery wallpaper etc Please read separate warning about use on dray lon velvet and other delicate fabrics or on sensi tive wood surfaces CONNECTING ACCESSORIES To connect up accessories simply push them to gether until the accessory snaps into place 11 fig 5 To release accessories simply hold down the but ton 11 and separate the components Check that accessories are connected properly before using them LOW WATER LEVEL When no more steam comes out of the appliance do as follows Switch off the machine at the generator on off swit ch B
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