Polti Animal
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1. CE A ih oui ENGLISH LECOASPIRA ANIMAL KEY 1 Main switch 2 Boiler switch 3 Out of water indicator lamp 4 Pressure indicator lamp 5 Suction UP indicator lamps 6 Carrying handle 7 Sealing cap of the self filling tank 8 Steam control knob 9 Flap of the built in socket 10 Built in socket 11 Air outlet grill 12 Pivoting wheels 13 Power supply cable 14 Supply cable canal 15 Supply cable storage 16 Accessories holder 17 Hepa filter 18 Unhooking lever for Hepa filter 19 Hepa filter holders 20 Dirt container 21 MAX level fig 5 22 Dirt container handle 23 EcoActive Filter water filter assembly 24 EcoActive Filter water filter assembly cover 25 Shaped filtering sponge 26 Filter body with microholed net 27 Elbow tube KEY TO ACCESSORIES A1 Fitting for connecting accessories A2 Handle A3 Safety button A4 Suction button A5 Steam button B1 Steam suction hose B2 Monobloc plug B3 Locking button of the monobloc plug C Accessory locknut D Flexible steam suction tube E Universal brush E1 Slides for locking fittings into place E2 Brush fitting E3 Liquid suction fitting E4 Carpet fitting E5 Cotton cloths H Telescopic tube H1 Telescopic tube release button K 120 steam suction accessory K1 Steam lance I Mini turbo brush L Small coloured 120 steam suction brushes M Small steam suction nozzle N Small steam suction upholstery nozzle O Window2. 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA ANIMAL 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 connected must always comply with the laws in force Before connecting the appliance make sure that the mains voltage is the same as the volt age 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 discon nect it from the mains Never leave the appli ance 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 autho rised service centre since the use of a special tool is necessary Never touch the appliance with wet hands
3. in the OPEN position fig A Attach the selected accessory to the handle Move button C to the CLOSED position fig B e Ensure the connection is secure e An additional fastening button is located on the flexible steam suction tubes D Proceed as shown previously for the other accessories and attach the tubes by sliding the button to the loc ked position UNIVERSAL BRUSH E Use this brush on large surfaces ceramic marble and parquet floors carpets etc applying the fol lowing inserts e Bristle fitting E2 for suction only Liquid suction inserts E3 recommended for washing floors and picking up any moisture Insert for fitted carpet E4 recommended for rugs and carpets The universal brush may be connected directly to the handle or to the sheath with the extension tu bes D ASSEMBLING INSERTS To attach the different fittings on the universal brush slide the two slides E1 on the back of the brush outwards and attach the fitting most suited to the surface to be cleaned Slide the two slides E1 inwards fig C to lock the fitting into place 120 STEAM SUCTION ACCESSORY K We suggest to use this accessory to clean areas that are difficult to reach with the other acces sories The 120 accessory may be used for e treating stains on carpeting or loose carpets before going over them with the brush cleaning stainless steel windows mirrors lay ered coating and pai
4. accumulated dust eg from gaps in radiators SMALL STEAU SUGTION UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE N We suggest to use this accessory on large win dows large mirrors and smooth surfaces or to clean upholstery surfaces such as sofas mat tresses etc using the following attachments sup plied with it e 130 mm squeegee attachment O for smaller windows e 200 mm squeegee attachment O1 for larger windows and surfaces e bristled attachment P is recommended for car peting stairs car interiors and upholstered sur faces AFTER TESTING FIRST ON A HIDDEN PART WAITING AND SEEING HOW IT RE ACTS TO STEAM TREATMENT It is also use ful for removing animal hair from the same sur faces a sponge cover E5 may also be attached to the nozzle Insert the nozzle in the specific housing on the fit tings and fasten it as shown in fig D To correctly use the steam suction squeegee pro ceed as follows e apply steam uniformly to the surface to be cleaned to dissolve the soiling e Press the rubber squeegee against the surface to be cleaned moving it vertically from top to bottom with the suction function switched on Warning in particularly cold weather pre heat the windows by applying steam from a distance of about 50 cm from the surface to be cleaned ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA ANIMAL ACCESSORIES FOR SUCTION ONLY To connect accessories for suction only I F M Q R T TB simply connect them without hooking them u
5. areas we recommend the use of our KALSTOP FP 2003 a special natural base decalcifier which inhibits and breaks down limescale making it easy to re move 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 Never use distilled water or scented water If you iron sitting down do not place your legs under the ironing board the steam can cause burns Iron only on heat resistant surfaces and on sur faces that allow the steam to escape e g mesh ironing boards For iron stand replacement use only original spare parts Check that the continuous steam request button is switched off before connecting the appliance to the mains The iron must be used and rested on a sta ble surface When placing the iron on its stand make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable This appliance is not intended for use by per sons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of expe rience 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 su
6. cleaning fitting for small steam suction upholstery nozzle 130 mm 01 Window cleaning fitting for small steam suction upholstery nozzle 200 mm P Bristle fitting for small steam suction upholstery nozzle Q Upholstery nozzle R Lance S Radiator brush T Suction brush TB Turbo brush TB1 Surface type selector U Filler bottle V Spare gaskets 20 A Dirt container cleaning brush OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES F Joker brush G Parquet accessory PQ Parquet brush W Iron W1 Continuous steam button X Steam request button X1 Iron heating indicator light Y Temperature control knob Z Iron mat 50 LECOASPIRA ANIMAL AU Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance Dear Customer We wish to thank you for placing your trust in us and choosing a Polti product In choosing your Vaporetto Lecoaspira you were thinking of the hygiene of your home and of the health of your family because Vaporetto Lecoaspira allows you to clean most surfaces with the pure power that steam provides It dissolves and collects dirt and traps dust mites and allergens in the water Thanks to the unique EcoActive Filter after vacuuming you can pour away the dirty water without the risk of spreading dust everywhere The air filtering system is completed by the air outlet filter which retains the fine particles so that the output air is thoroughly cleaned The new comfy grip makes Vaporetto Lecoaspira easy to use w
7. cling 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 PREPARATION FOR USE e Unscrew the self refilling tank cap 7 Fig 1 and fill the tank with about 560 cc of water by using the filler bottle U supplied e Water by its nature contains magnesium min eral salts and other deposits which in hard wa ter areas can contribute to limescale build up in the tank To avoid these problems it is neces sary to swill out with tapwater and empty the generator tank after every 3 or 4 uses In very hard water areas we recommend the use of our KALSTOP FP 2003 a special natural base de calcifier which inhibits and breaks down limescale This is a preventive against limescale build up and protects the metal walls of the steam generator tank KALSTOP is avail able from Polti dealers or by mail order from your Polti Service Centre ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA ANIMAL e Never use distilled water or scented water e Carefully screw on the sealing cap 7 to hand tight Lift the dirt container handle 22 unhooking it from its position Fig 2 and remove the con tainer 20 Fig 3 Turn the container handle 22 as shown in fig ure 4 so as to remove the Eco ActiveFilter water filter assembly 23 Fill the dirt container 20 with about 1 2 litres of simple tap water until the MAX l
8. filter 17 make sure that it fits properly into its recess 19 and then that the release lever closes over it holding it in place 18 Fig 14 WARNING Do not clean the filter with the brush as this could damage it decreasing its filtering capac ity Do not use detergents do not scrape filter and do not attempt to wash it in a dishwasher LECOASPIRA ANIMAL TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The suction fan does not start No power supply u the cable plug and socket The boiler filling pump can be Air in the boiler circuit Switch off the appliance allow it heard working continuously to cool and repeat the operations described in the OPERATION chapter The suction power drops The upholstery nozzle the flexi Clen the filter and remove any ble tube or the stiff suction tubelobstruction from the tubes and are clogged accessories The Hepa filter is exhausted Follow the instructions in the paragraph headed GENERAL MAINTENANCE Water is spilled while sucking up Float device clogged Clean the EcoActive Filter water liquids filter assembly The vacuum cleaner switches off The liquid level in the container is Push the switch 1 disconnect the during suction and the four indica too high supply cable from the mains and keep the appliance disconnected at least 30 seconds to allow the safety device to reset The selected power is too high for Before resuming your cleaning op the type of su
9. evel indicator 21 is reached as in fig 5 Put the filter assembly 23 back into place in the dirt container 20 returning it to its initial po sition e Replace the dirt container back into position Support the handle 22 until it hooks into its place on the dirt container 20 OPERATION e Open the flap of the built in socket 9 fit the monobloc plug B2 by pushing it without pressing the button until you hear the click of the locking mechanism then make sure it is well locked fig 6 To disconnect the monobloc plug B2 from the appliance push the button B3 and pull the monobloc so as to separate it from the appli ance fig 6a e Connect the plug to the mains CAUTION do not use this product to clean animals NEVER DIRECT THE JET OF STEAM TOWARDS AN ANIMAL The heat of the steam may scald the animal s skin Operation with steam suction Press the main switch 1 the first level of suc tion indicators 5 will start to flash Press the boiler switch 2 which will light up Wait for the pressure indicator lamp 4 to light up When it does the Vaporetto Lecoaspira will be ready to generate steam Press the suction button A4 on the handle A2 The suction function will start up at the minimum speed and the first stage of the indica tor lamp set 5 will stop flashing and remain on For correct use of the suction function read the section Suction control switching o
10. ff Note The handle A2 has a safety button A3 which when set in locked position prevents acti vation of the delivery of steam If the appliance is left temporarily unattended while it is in an ac tivated condition please remember to place the safety button A3 in the locked position To re sume delivery return the button to its initial po sition You can supply steam by pressing the steam button A5 on the handle At the same time you can also control suction by pressing the suction button A4 Operation with suction only If you wish to use the suction function only press the main switch 1 the first level of the suction indicators 5 will start to flash e By pressing the suction button A4 on the han dle A2 the suction fan will start to run at the lowest speed and the first stage of the indicator lamp 5 will stop flashing and remain steadily lit For correct use of the suction read the sec tion Suction control switching off Operation with steam only Press the main switch 1 the first level of the suction indicators 5 will start to flash e Press the boiler switch 2 which will light up Wait for the pressure indicator lamp 4 to light up When it does the Vaporetto Lecoaspira will be ready to generate steam You may now deliver steam by pressing the steam button A5 on the handle e If you decide not to use the steam anymore you may switch off the boiler by pressing the boile
11. hile the complete set of acces sories allows you to effortlessly solve all of your cleaning problems in the least time possible The controls of the equipment are also available on the handle so that they are right there within easy reach without having to bend down With Vaporetto Lecoaspira you will be able to use steam and suction together for a complete clean suction alone so as to collect all the dust efficiently or steam alone for specific cleaning tasks Vaporetto Lecoaspira Animal is intended specifically for pet owners The special Turbo Brush in cluded with it allows you to eliminate pet hair from all surfaces quickly and effectively Furthermore Lecoaspira provides for increased energy savings thanks to the new aluminium heater which allows for improved heat distribution and rapid production of the required steam pres sure What is EcoActive Filter EcoActive Filter is a revolutionary water filter patented by Polti EcoActive Filter uses the natural purifying property of water to capture the dirt thus avoiding unpleasant contact with the dust and its harmful dispersion into the environment It is precisely the flow of water contained in the special filter and its bubbling that make cleaning done with Vaporetto Lecoaspira so efficient This unit conforms with EC directives 2004 108 EC EMC and 4 2006 95 EC low voltage Polti S p A reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification wi thout prior notice
12. imply by pressing the suction button A4 you will be able to start suction You will be able to select the speed required for the type of surface to be treated by keeping the suction button A4 pressed When you increase the suction power one of the indicator lamps 5 on the control panel will light up and when you lower it one of the lamps 5 will extinguish To turn the appliance off just press the suction but ton A4 NOTE when you switch on the suction the appli ance will restart from the speed it was at the time of switching off SUPPLY CABLE STORAGE Before putting away the Vaporetto Lecoaspira store the supply cable 13 in its compartment 15 proceeding as follows Take out the dirt container 20 as indicated in the paragraph preparation for use e Manually wind the cable evenly and put it in the storage 15 making it go through the power supply cable canal 14 Fig 8 e Put the dirt container 20 back in its place mak ing sure it is correctly positioned 99 USE OF THE ACCESSORIES HOLDER The accessories holder 16 allows you to fix the tube with the brush mounted on it on the body of the appliance To attach the hose to the appliance slide the hook on the hose into the accessories holder slot on the appliance Fig 9 SUCTION OF SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS This appliance can be used to suck up dust or liq uids equally easily However if the water in the filter is very dirty it shou
13. k in explosive dust or liquids as these could cause explosions on coming into contact with the in side components of the appliance Do not vacuum up toxic substances Do not suck up burning or incandescent objects such as embers ash or other material in which combustion is taking place Water tank can be filled with tap water Do not vacuum up materials such as cement chalk etc which solidify once they came in con tact with water thus damaging the appliance During refilling with water switch off and dis connect the appliance from the mains It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal po sition during operation Do not direct the steam jet on electrical appli ances Leave the appliance to cool down before clean ing it Before storing the appliance be sure that it has completely cooled down This appliances is equipped with safety devices which are to be replaced only by a suitably qual ified technician Do not direct the steam jet at people ani mals or debris Never place your hands inside the jet of steam ATTENTION Danger of burns Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the boiler Water by its nature contains mag LECOASPIRA ANIMAL nesium mineral salts and other deposits which in hard water areas can contribute to limescale build up in the tank To avoid these problems it is necessary to swill out with tapwater and empty the generator tank after every 3 or 4 uses In very hard water
14. ld be replaced proceeding as described in the section Emptying and cleaning the dirt con tainer ATTENTION When the sucked up dirt reaches the maximum level in the dirt container 20 suction is automatically blocked by the safety float you will notice an increase in the motor revolutions After 10 seconds the appliance will go automati cally to pause and the four indicator lights will flash Switch off the appliance and only switch on again after restoring the water level in the tank as de scribed in the emptying and cleaning the dirt con tainer paragraph IMMEDIATE RESTART WITHOUT RESTORING THE WATER LEVEL CAN DAMAGE THE AIR OUTLET FILTER Before resuming your cleaning operations pro ceed as illustrated in the section Emptying and cleaning the dirt container and then top up the level of the water in the container BIOEGOLOGIGO NB DO NOT USE BIOECOLOGICO OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE STEAM GENERATOR TANK BUT ONLY IN THE DIRT CONTAINER 20 Bioecologico is an anti foaming and deodorising product based on natural substances which pre vents foaming inside the water filter thus ensuring a correct working of the appliance Diluted inside the dirt collection tank Bioecologico also acts as an effective deodoriser while the appliance is run ning and thanks to its composition which contains Tea Tree and other natural substances it prevents bad smells inside the dirt collection tank and re leases a fresh c
15. le to allow the bristles to cool in their natural position so as to avoid them getting deformed in any way Check the conditions of the gaskets located inside the monobloc plug B2 periodically If necessary replace them with the appropriate spares Also carry out the same check on the gas kets for connecting the extension tubes D and the handle A2 To clean the outside of the appliance just use a damp cloth Do not use solvents or detergents as these might damage the plastic surface To clean the ECOACTIVE FILTER holder and clean or change the sponge filter follow the in structions in the paragraph headed EMPTYING AND CLEANING THE DIRT CONTAINER 60 WASHABLE HEPA FILTER WARNING Vaporetto Lecoaspira is equipped with a washable filter To clean the filter proceed as follows e Unfasten the handle 22 of the dirt container and remove the container 20 as described in the paragraph headed PREPARING THE AP PLIANCE FOR USE Lift the Hepa filter release lever 18 and re move the filter from its recess Fig 14 e Rinse the filter in cold running water Shake it gently after washing to eliminate any residual dirt and excess water NOTE let the filter dry naturally far away from light and heat sources You should wait 24 hours before reassembling the filter in the appli ance e Replace the filter if it is torn The filter should be cleaned every 4 months To correctly position the Hepa
16. lean fragrance in the environment ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA ANIMAL Use shake the bottle before use and remove the lid hold the bottle upright and squeeze 5 ml into the dispenser Stop squeezing and pour the contents of the dispenser into the dirt container of the appliance e add water according to the instructions of the ap pliance e use the recommended quantity of Bioecologico at any refill of the dirt collection tank recommended quantity 5 ml Note a possible change in colour of the liquid does not alter the functional character and the effi ciency of the product Do not swallow Keep out of the reach of chil dren CONTAINS Eugenol Citral Cinnamal Contents 100 ml Bioecologico is available in pine or citrus scents Bioecologico is available to purchase from your lo cal Polti retailer May cause allergic reaction in direct contact with the skin EMPTYING AND CLEANING THE DIRT CONTAINER Switch off the appliance at the main switch 1 and disconnect the supply cable from the mains Lift the dirt container 20 out of its compartment by means of the container handle 22 Fig 3 Turn the handle and take out the EcoActiveFilter water filter assembly 23 as in picture 4 Empty the container tilting it towards the small groove Fig 10 Pull the elbow tube 27 away from the filter body with microholed net 26 until it is removed Fig 11a Take all the components apart and ri
17. ller to move faster you may remove the rubber profile from the front of the brush fig F PARQUET BRUSH P OPTIONAL The parquet brush is designed to clean delicate surfaces and therefore has bristles and wheels in material specially selected to avoid damaging such surfaces JOKER BRUSH F OPTIONAL With the Joker brush it is possible to remove all types of solid or liquid dirt and it will work on any type of surface PARQUET ACCESSORY G OPTIONAL This accessory is for use solely with the Joker brush Put the joker brush into place on the parquet ac cessory as illustrated in figure 12 Apply the brush to the accessory as indicated by the arrow so that the two pieces fit onto each other and then hook them together To unhook the parquet accessory from the joker brush pull the two levers on the sides of the fitting outwards and then lift the brush off Fig 13 LECOASPIRA ANIMAL USING THE IRON OPTIONAL Vaporetto Lecoaspira can be quickly transfor med into a highly effective ironing system to make ironing quick and easy Simply connect the product to the iron accessory for Vaporetto Lecoaspira mod PFEU0021 You may pur chase the iron accessory at any Polti service centre or from top home appliance retailers e Connect the iron to the monobloc plug B2 pro ceeding as shown in the Operation paragraph Check the manufacturer s label on the garment and interpret the symbol on the label as follows Stea
18. m ironing allowed For dry ironing set thermostat on Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing set thermostat on Check the fabric s resistance to steam ironing or dry iron with thermostat set on do not iron steam ironing or treatment not allowed For STEAM ironing set the iron temperature to its maximum travel on the COTTON LINEN steam position by turning the knob Y NB Set at its maximum do NOT set against the picture of iron on the knob Y Most fabric types other than delicates can be STEAM ironed at this temperature please con sult the garment label If you want to DRY iron set the knob Y to the required temperature for the fabric as shown on the dial Nb fabric indications on dial are for DRY iro ning for STEAM ironing set at maximum tra vel as explained above e Wait for a few minutes until the Iron heating in dicator light X1 goes out to show that the soleplate of the iron has reached the required temperature Press the steam request button X on the iron to release bursts of steam from the holes on the soleplate Release the button and the steam will stop When you first start to use the iron a few drops of water may come out of the sole plate mixed with the steam due to imperfect heat stabilisation It is therefore advis able to direct the first jet of steam onto a rag In order to obtain a continuous jet of steam move the sliding switch W1 The steam will 59 con
19. n and velvet or wooden surfaces with steam consult the manufacturer s instructions and al ways proceed only after carrying out a test on a hidden part or a sample Allow the area treated with steam to dry and then check whether any changes in colour or deformations have occurred before proceeding further ensuring exactly the same steam power and distance as in the test When cleaning wooden surfaces furniture doors etc and brick floors always proceed with caution since excessive use of steam could damage the wax the polish or the colour of the surface to be cleaned It is therefore advisable to apply the steam to these surfaces only for short periods at a time or to clean them with a cloth that has been treated with steam On particularly delicate surfaces e g synthetic materials enamelled surfaces etc we strongly recommend using the steam at its lowest output power When cleaning glazed surfaces if the weather is particularly cold pre heat the glass working at distance of about 50 cm away from the surface To take care of your plants we recom mend spraying them from a distance of at least 50 cm STEAM AND SUCTION ACCESSORIES CONNECTION OF ACCESSORIES All the accessories of Vaporetto Lecoaspira can be connected to the handle A2 or to the exten sion tube D To connect accessories for suction and steaming LECOASPIRA ANIMAL ge E K N proceed as follows Position the accessory locknut C on every ac cessory
20. nse them in running water If the filter sponge has any tears it should be replaced The filter can be purchased from an authorised Polti Assistance centre If you wish to continue working top up the level of the water Put the EcoActiveFilter water filter assembly 23 back into the dirt container 20 ATTENTION make the arrow on the elbow tube 27 coincide with the reference on the filter body with microholed net 26 Fig 11b Put the dirt container 20 back in its place as de scribed in the preparation for use paragraph Note make sure you empty the dirt container 20 96 before putting your Vaporetto Lecoaspira away One of the great advantages of Vaporetto Lecoaspira is precisely the fact that it is possible to put it away clean How to clean the dirt container As it is possible to suction up liquids it is very easy to clean the dirt container in your Lecoaspira When you have finished cleaning empty the dirt container as described and put it back in its hous ing in the machine Suction up about one and a half litres of clean wa ter turning on the suction for a few seconds The whirlpool created inside the dirt container will rinse the walls and dislodge any dirt Clean water cleans the inside of the tubes as it passes through them Now empty the dirt container again and put the Vaporetto Lecoaspira away TIP FOR USING THE ACCESSORIES Before treating leather special fabrics especially dralo
21. ntwork cleaning corners such as stairs windows frames door jambs aluminium sections cleaning the bases of taps cleaning blinds radiators the interiors of cars e atomising house plants from a distance The 120 accessory can also be fitted directly onto the handle A2 or it can be connected to the flexi ble tube by means of the extension tubes D It is possible to combine the 120 accessory with the following other accessories small coloured 120 brushes L suitable for removing caked dirt from very small surfaces such as cooking rings shutters between tiles 57 sanitary fittings and so on The different colours mean that you can always keep the same small brush for use on the same type of surface e The steam lance K1 allows you to reach the most inaccessible places Ideal for cleaning ra diators door posts sills shutters and toilet bowls To connect the lance to the 120 acces sory screw it on the 120 accessory as you screw the coloured brushes The coloured brushes can be screwed on the lance itself e Small steam suction nozle M recommen ded for removing dirt from narrow surfaces such as the spaces between tiles door jambs shut ters etc e Lance R recommended for deep cleaning dif ficult spots such as skirting boards folds in so fas armchairs DO NOT USE ON DRAYLON OR SIMILAR DELICATE SURFACES Attach radiator brush S to the tip of the lance R to clean and remove
22. 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 sensi tive 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 tem peratures 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 If the appliance is dropped and shows signs of damage do not use it but take it to a technical service centre 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 ac cessories approved by the manufacturer Do not wind the power cord around the appli ance especially when the appliance is still hot Do not use the appliance to suck up acids or solvents as these might cause serious damage to the appliance and above all do not suc
23. p using the locknut CAUTION in this case it is important to dis connect the steam function by using the safety device A3 in order to prevent the steam leak ing TELESCOPIC TUBE H You may adjust the length of the telescopic tube from a minimum of about 60cm to a maximum of 1 metre Press button H1 and extend or reduce length as desired MINI TURBO BRUSH l The mini turbo brush is particularly recommended for cleaning sofas and armchairs car upholstery fabric covered walls etc It easily removes dust dandruff and textile resi dues It is useful for preventing allergies as the mechanical action of the roller with bristles va cuums up animal hair The mini turbo brush also has a hard rubber bri stle attachment useful on more difficult dirt To re move the bristle attachment press the two pivots found on the side of the brush and then remove it fig G don t use the bristle attachment on delicate surfa ces To clean the mini turbo brush turn the nut and re move the upper part of the mini turbo brush as shown in fig H Clean the inside of the brush and refit it by following these steps in reverse UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE Q recommended for cleaning fabric surfaces such as the seams in sofas armchairs mattresses NB DO NOT USE ON DRAYLON OR SIMILAR DELICATE SURFACES SUCTION BRUSH T recommended for dusting delicate surfaces such as frames books etc using soft bristles TURBO BRUSH TB The
24. pervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The appliance should not be used if it has fal len is visibly damaged or is leaking The power cord or the y shaped connector may not be replaced by the user and should only be replaced by an authorised Technical As sistance Centre technician 53 CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT This appliance is intended for home use as a steam generator and for sucking liquids and solids as described and in accordance with the instruc tions 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 Lecoaspira which is not in conformity with the instructions contained 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 product must be muy disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes The user is responsible for delivering the ap pliance to an appropriate collection facility at the end of its useful lifespan Appropriate separate collection to permit recy cling treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps prevent negative impact on the en vironment and human health and promotes recy
25. r switch 2 FILLING THE BOILER Thanks to the self filling function there is no longer any need to stop and wait to fill up the boiler the again When the water inside the boiler reaches its low level the level probe will automatically activate a pump that will fill the boiler from the tank When there is no more water left in the self filling tank this will be shown by the out of water switch 3 and you will also be warned by an audi ble signal In order to continue working proceed as de scribed in the section on Preparation for use LECOASPIRA ANIMAL REGULATION OF THE STEAM FLOW Vaporetto Lecoaspira will enable you to optimise the steam flow by means of the control knob 8 Fig 7 To obtain a higher flow rate turn the knob in a clockwise direction When the knob is turned in an anti clockwise direction the flow rate de creases High flow rate of steam to remove caked dirt stains grease and to sani tise Normal flow rate of steam for wall to wall and loose carpeting windows floors Low flow rate of steam for spraying plants cleaning delicate fabrics wall paper SUCTION CONTROL SWITCHING OFF You will be able to control the force of suction de pending on the type of surface to be treated The numbers are those indicated on the control panel 1 for curtains 2 for sofas and cushions 3 for carpets 4 for hard flooring and for collecting liquids Use of the suction controls S
26. rface erations proceed as illustrated in the section Emptying and cleaning the dirt container 61 ENGLISH
27. tinue to come out even when the steam re quest button X is released To stop the flow of steam push the sliding switch backwards W1 RECOMMENDED TECHNIQUE for STEAM iro ning with Polti iron is APPLY steam button X on the upstroke then release button X so no steam for the backstroke so reclosing the fibres preventing oversteaming and wetness DRY IRONING FOR DRY IRONING ONLY NOT steam iro ning press the main switch 1 and adjust the temperature of the iron by turning dial Y to the temperature required for the fabric as shown on the dial NOTE using the iron it is advisable to adjust the steam jet at a medium range or to do some test ing in order to find the jet which is more suitable to the fabric to be ironed IMPORTANT NOTE Do not leave the iron unattended whilst con nected to the mains Iron only on heat resistant surfaces and on sur faces that allow the steam to escape e g mesh ironing boards In case of accidental fall of the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an authorized service center as the internal safety features may have been affected ATTENTION if you iron sitting down do not place your legs under the ironing board the steam can cause burns ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA ANIMAL GENERAL MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any type of maintenance make sure that the power cable has been discon nected from the mains After using the brushes it is advisab
28. turbo brush uses a turbine system which ope rates on suction power only without electricity The turbo brush increases the effectiveness and efficiency of suction on soft furnishings such as carpets and fitted carpeting since it combines suc tion with a mechanical action to remove dust and dirt organic and inorganic and fibres hair etc By using the turbo brush on carpets you can re fresh the fibres thanks to the action of the roller 58 which separates them so that the cleaner can re ach right down into the carpets The turbo brush can be used as a traditional brush on hard surfaces since it has a by pass system which diverts the air flow directly to the suction pipe The mechanical rotary action of the turbo brush is ideal for removing animal hair from hard surfaces rugs and carpets even shag carpets Use A cursor on the back of the turbo brush per mits you to adapt it to any kind of surface slide the cursor TB1 to the left for hard surfaces and slide it to the right for carpets and fitted carpeting The cursor adjusts the speed of the turbine system when it is moved completely to the right the tur bine works at the maximum rotation speed while when it is moved completely to the left there is no rotation and the brush operates as a normal floor brush The turbine can be easily accessed for cleaning thanks to the practical flap fig E If using the turbo brush on shag carpets and or when you want the brush ro
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