Polti Eco Pro 3000
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1. 00080 ECO PRO 3000 INNOVATIVE BY NATURE YOO SUOIZIPJ Z9OZOSOW POD 000 OYd OOF LA ENGLISH VAPORETTO ECO PRO 3000 N lil Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance Dear Customer Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this POLTI product contributing to the con servation of our most precious natural resource the Environment VAPORETTO solves all cleaning and hygiene problems without the use of detergents all that s needed is just normal tap water which our system transforms into steam at a constant powerful pressure allowing you to clean more thoroughly and in an ecological way Our Technical Development team have added a range of sophisticated improvements to make cleaning tasks both safer and more effective The No Volt System a unique Polti patent designed so that there is no electricity to the on off switch on the handle making it absolutely safe even if the handle is accidentally brought into contact with liquids The No Volt System offers the additional safety feature of only being able to operate when the user is present the steam switches itself off immediately if the handgrip is released This generator is equipped with the new Super Power feature The maximum power is taken up when the machine is being heated from cold to ensure more rapid heating of the water Once a certain level of tempe rature has been reached level 1 a cut out comes2. Do not place the appliance near a live ele ENGLISH ENGLISH VAPORETTO ECO PRO 3000 ment 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 fa miliar 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 sur face In case of accidental fall of the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an authorized Polti Service Centre as the inter nal safety features may have been affec ted In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to di sassemble it but refer to an authorized Service Centre To avoid prejudicing the safety of the ap pliance use only original spare parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer Do not wind the power cable around the ap pliance especially when the appliance is still hot During refilling with water switch off and di sconnect the appliance from the mains It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal position during operation Do not direct the steam jet onto 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 devi ces which are to be replaced only by a sui tably qualified technician Do not direct the
3. 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 le vel and steam jet distance If cleaning glass surfaces in particularly low 48 temperatures preheat the glass using the hand gun from about 50 centimetres di stance from the surface to be cleaned e For care of your plants vaporise at a mini mum distance of 50 centimetres STEAM GUN 2 The steam gun can be used directly on all spots requiring a stronger closer treatment without connecting the brushes The more re sistant the stain the closer you should hold the gun the steam pressure 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 breaking down rug and carpet stains before they are treated with the large brush cleaning stainless steel surfaces panes mirrors enamelled surfaces cleaning hard to reach corners such as stairs window sills door posts cleaning cooking top knobs taps bases 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 was
4. find them useful in future Polti declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of Va poretto 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 se parately from ordinary household wastes E 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 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 45 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 For this reason your VA PORETTO may contain some residual water in the boiler from the testing SET UP Before using VAPORETTO for the first time assemble the pivoting wheels as indicated in the Fig A PREPARATION FOR USE 1 Unscrew the patented safety cap A and fill the boiler with about 2 litres
5. into operation reducing the electricity consumption The system continues to heat using only the required amount of electricity to reach operating temperature most efficiently level 2 The Safety Cap a unique Polti patent prevents opening whilst any residual pressure remains in the system The water boiler is made of a stainless steel 18 10 which resists lime scale and corrosion and extends the life of your appliance Steam pressure is controlled by a pressure switch and the steam flow can be regulated while operating Polti s products are submitted to very strict testing Vaporetto passed also the Splash Proof Test since it has been designed to be splash proof VAPORETTO is built according to the IEC regulations and is equipped with a safety valve a safety thermostat and an additional protective thermostat which prevents operation of the machine when it is empty and which maintains VAPORETTO in an absolutely safe condition at all times The accessories and all the components are manufactured with highest quality materials which are resistant to the high temperatures attained during the op eration of this machine GENERATOR 9 Cloth retaining clips A Patented Safety Cap 10 Replaceable bristles plate B Generator on off switch 11 Accessories locking button C Accessory on off switch 12 Small brush D Central connector block with splash 13 Cotton cloths proof cover 14 Filler bottle E Lock in aperture for central connec
6. TILITY OF VAPORETTO EVEN FURTHER WITH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PROFESSIONAL IRON Aluminium soleplate with 21 holes concentra ted at the tip Cork handle and ergonomic steam release button Equipped with iron rest mat PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH PRESSING IRON MODEL INOX Stainless steel soleplate with 11 holes con centrated at the point Indicator light to indi cate the selected temperature has been rea ched Heat resistant iron rest mat TRIANGULAR BRUSH 22 A new accessory whose shape allows access into the most difficult corners LARGE ROUND BRUSH FOR 120 ACCES SORY 23 A very useful new accessory which allows the 120 steam nozzle to be used for cleaning lar ger surfaces WALLPAPER STRIPPER TOOL 24 Specially designed for easy removal of wall paper without significant wetting ECO PRO 3000 50 NOTE
7. at allow the steam to escape e g MESH ironing boards ATTENTION if you iron sitting down do not place your legs under the ironing board the steam can cause burns TIPS FOR BETTER UNIT PERFORMANGE WARNINGS DO NOT USE ON leather wood or delicate fabrics especially dralon velvet and other pile surfaces For cleaning leather wood or delicate fa brics especially dralon velvet and other pile surfaces consult the manufacturers in structions 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 For cleaning wood surfaces furniture doors etc take great care as a too long ap plication of the steam could alter the waxed appearance the shine or the colour of the surfaces cleaned We therefore recom mend you to apply the steam on such sur faces only for brief periods or to clean these surfaces using a cloth first held in the steam Please pay particular attention while clea ning brick floors a too long application of steam could damage wax brightness or co lour of these surfaces For delicate surfaces e g synthetic mate rials lacquered surfaces etc we recom mend that the small brush should always be covered with at least two cloths to re duce the intensity of the steam
8. d MAKE SURE the rubber gasket is in place around the base of the screw thread Replace with original spare parts if neces sary DO NOT USE the appliance if the rub ber gasket is not in position Do not refill the tank while it is still hot allow it to cool down for a few minutes before refil ling Do not empy 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 If you iron sitting down do not put your legs under the ironing board the steam can cause burns Iron only on heat resistant surfaces and on surfaces that allow the steam to escape e g mesh ironing boards The iron must be used and rested on a sta VAPORETTO ECO PRO 3000 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 persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or in struction 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 CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT This appliance is intended for home use as a steam cleaner as described and in acca bleance with the instructions provided in this manual Please read these instructions care fully and keep them as you may
9. h floors put a clean dry kitchen cloth under the brush and swing back and forth without applying any pressure Use the other side of the cloth when the first one is impre gnated with dirt Use the brush directly without the cloth on particularly dirty or incru sted areas and in spaces between the tiles swing the brush sideways to detach the dirt Highly obstinate stains may require a steam gun treatment before the brush and cloth are used an old bath towel is an ideal cloth Ap ply the same procedure to ceilings and verti cal surfaces like wallpaper The cloth can ea sily be fastened around the brush and held in place by the 4 clips 9 on the brush itself Smooth cotton cloths are suitable for the treatment of glass surfaces fasten the cloth around the brush then pass it over the win dow pane or mirror to remove the greasy film Finally spray the surface with the steam gun and wipe dry with a clean cloth In cold VAPORETTO ECO PRO 3000 weather window panes will require pre hea ting with the steam gun from a distance of 50 cm prior to the actual cleaning with the the brush VAPORETTO is ideal for both syntetic and wool rugs as well as for all types of car pets Its use ensures total hygiene revives colours and restores the original brilliance of the pile Drying occurs practically at once Fold a cotton cloth over 2 or 3 times accor ding to the length and resistance of the pile and fasten it onto the brush Move t
10. he brush rapidly in all directions without applying any pressure You should avoid lingering in the same place as this may soak the area The treatment can be repeated as frequently as you wish with no damage whatsoever Drying occurs practically at once Particularly dirty rugs may need several treatments Obstinate stains may require the use of the steam gun at a distance of 5 10 cm prior to treatment SMALL BRUSH 12 The small brush is used whenever the big brush is too big or not practical to be used The small brush can be connected directly to the steam gun or to the extension tubes The small brush can be used on e furnishing fabrics after testing on small parts e velvets and leather not too close e car linings car windows e small window surfaces e tile and other small surfaces To clean wood doorposts floors etc do not apply the steam directly but cover the brush big or small with a doubled cotton cloth For furniture cleaning direct the steam jet onto a dry cotton cloth and then start the cleaning The warm moisture on the cloth traps the dust spots and the static electricity so that the furniture stays clean longer 120 STEAM ACCESSORY 16 The 120 accessory which can be connected directly to the gun or together with the exten sion tubes allows you to concentrate a powerful jet of steam to otherwise inaccessi ble locations such as radiators door posts sills and shutters as well as for sterilis
11. ing toi let bowls It s a very useful and indispensable tool 49 WINDOW SQUEEGEE TOOL 18 19 20 The window squeegee tool allows you to clean effectively and rapidly all glass surfaces without using detergents Your glass will re main cleaner longer thanks to the absence of the film normally left behind by chemical clea ning products on which new dust and grease can attach themselves Cleaning glass is done in two stages Spray the steam onto the surface to be cleaned to loosen the dirt not touching with the blade Pull the blade straight down the window surface from top to bottom without applying the steam to take away the dirt To clean especially large glass surfaces at tach the window squeegee tool to the ex tension tubes LONG STEAM LANCE 21 This accessory allows you to reach the most inaccessible places Ideal for cleaning large radiators or shutters etc CARE OF YOUR VAPORETTO Before attempting any maintenance opera tion make sure to always disconnect the appliance from the mains Check periodically the condition of the coloured washer connections on the central connector 4 If necessary re place the washers with the spare wash ers supplied 15 Make the same check also on the connec tion washers of the extension tubes 7 and of the steam gun 2 e To clean the body of the appliance simply use a moist cloth ENGLISH ENGLISH VAPORETTO INCREASE THE VERSA
12. ith the steam may be emitted due to im perfect heat stabilisation It is therefore advisable to direct the first jet of steam onto a rag The iron can also be used in a vertical po sition e g for removing creases from cur tain clothing etc To obtain a continuous jet of steam move the sliding button U The steam will con tinue to come out even when the steam request button R is released To stop the flow of steam push the sliding button U backwards NOTE using the iron it is advisable to ad just the steam jet at medium output or to do some testing in order to find the jet which is most suitable to the fabric to be ironed RECOMMENDED TECHNIQUE for steam ironing with the Polti iron is to AP PLY steam button R on the upstroke then release button R so no steam for the backstroke thus reclosing the fibres preventing oversteaming and wetness DRY IRONING e If you need to DRY iron ONLY NOT steam ironing press the accessory on off switch C and adjust the temperature of the iron by setting the dial S to the tem perature required for the fabric as shown on the dial ATTENTION when dry ironing be careful not to press the steam request button R as hot water could come out of the iron onto your garment and board ENGLISH ENGLISH VAPORETTO ECO PRO 3000 IMPORTANT Do not leave the iron unattended whilst connected to the mains Iron only on heat resistant surfaces and on surfaces th
13. m gun 2 is equipped with a sa fety switch 2A which prevents the acci dental start of the steam jet by children or people who do not know how to operate the appliance With the switch 2A in the OFF position the lever controlling the steam jet is locked Should the hose be left unattended for a moment whilst the appliance is connected to the mains it is recommended to put the safety switch in the OFF position To start the steam jet move the 2A switch backwards ON and push the steam request lever Fig 4 The first burst of steam may contain some water droplets due to imperfect thermic stabi lisation inside the flexible hose We would therefore advise that the first jet of steam is played onto an old cloth until a constant pres sure of steam is obtained Note The pressure indicator K may go on and off from time to time during use of VAPO RETTO This indicates the machine main tains the correct and constant pressure and is quite normal If the flexible hose is too much twisted during use the NO VOLT device stops the steam flow To resume the steam release press the steam request lever STEAM REGULATION FEATURE VAPORETTOs are equipped with a steam re gulator control I Fig 5 You can increase the steam flow by turning the control in an anti clockwise direction Turning it in a clockwise direction reduces the steam flow Here are some suggestions for the choice of steam flow level e Strong
14. of water using the filler bottle 14 making sure that it does not overflow fig 1 Normal tapwa ter can be used However as hard water by its nature contains limestone which may cause a build up of limescale in the tank in hard water areas we recommend the use of our natural base decalcifier KALSTOP available from your Polti dea ler or by mail order from your Polti service Centre 2 Carefully screw on the safety cap to hand tight Fig 2 Make sure the patented sa fety cap A is fully and correctly screwed on otherwise you may experience steam escaping from around the cap 3 Connect the power supply cable F into an earthed power supply of the correct voltage WARNING Do NOT under any circumstan ces put or leave the filler bottle in the water fil ling aperture of the appliance when the ap pliance is connected to the mains electricity supply Danger of burns INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1a Press down the generator on off switch B and the accessories on off switch C wich will light up together with the pres sure indicator light K 2a Open the cover of the central connector block D and insert the central connector 4 pressing the connector button 5 and ENGLISH ENGLISH VAPORETTO ECO PRO 3000 taking care that the locking tab 6 is cor rectly positioned in the lock in aperture E on the block Fig 3 3a When the pressure indicator K goes off the steam cleaner is ready for use 4a The stea
15. ow certain procedures when re filling the tank According to model water out is indicated by a warning light J or by an audible alarm si gnal from the machine or on more basic mo dels by the exhaustion of the steam output Whenever you have used up all the water in the tank follow the following procedures 1c Switch off the machine at the generator on off switch B 2c Press the steam request lever 3 on the steam gun 2 or if using the iron the steam request button R on the iron Q so as to fully exhaust the steam supply from the tank 3c Switch OFF the accessory on off switch C 4c Disconnect the power supply cable F VAPORETTO ECO PRO 3000 from the mains 5c Unscrew anti clockwise the patented sa fety cap A 6c Wait for a few minutes to allow the gene rator tank to cool down 7c When cool proceed to carefully refill the tank as described in paragraph 1 of the section Preparation for Use If refilling the generator when not completely coo led we recommend that you carefully pour only very small quantities of water at each pouring into the tank so as to avoid spitting from the tank and cover exposed skin and face whilst filling USE OF THE PROFESSIONAL IRON optional accessory 1d Connect the connector assembly at the end of the iron hose 4 to the generator as shown in point 2a of the section In structions for Use Check the manufacturer s label on the ga
16. r ment and interpret the symbol on the label as follows Steam ironing allowed set the dial to its MAXIMUM travel at the end of the 3 dots symbol on your Polti iron Steam ironing allowed set the dial to its MAXIMUM travel at the end of the TH REE nb THREE not two dots symbol on your Polti iron DRY IRON only with iron dial set at one dot N B NEVER CALL FOR STEAM BY PRESSING STEAM REQUEST BUTTON when DRY ironing See spe cial instructions for DRY ironing in the instruction book DO NOT IRON Neither steam nor dry ironing allowed M 0 Bb STEAM IRONING 2d For STEAM ironing turn the dial S and set the iron temperature to its maximum travel on the COTTON LINEN steam po sition NB YOU MUST SET AT ITS MAXIMUM POSITION DO NOT SET AGAINST PICTURE OF THE IRON ON THE DIAL S Most types of fabric other than delicates 47 3d 4d 5d 6d can be STEAM ironed at this temperature please consult the garment manufac turer s instructions on the label NB fabric indications on dial are for DRY ironing NOT steam ironing Wait for a few minutes until the Iron hea ting indicator light V goes off to show that the soleplate of the iron has reached the required temperature Press the steam request button R to en able the steam to come out The steam flow will stop when the button is released After each filling when you first start to use the iron a few drops of water mixed w
17. s a better more constant performance The appliance absorbs most power when cold to ensure rapid heating of water in the boiler Once a certain pressure level has been reached a cut out reduces absorption of electricity The appliance continues heating at reduced pressure until it reaches the correct working pressure This condition continues during operation to maintain constant steam temperature and pressure If continued steam consumption causes the pressure in the boi ler to drop below a certain level maximum power is once again absorbed rapidly resto ring the correct operating pressure When the iron is in use it will not begin heating until the first pressure level has been reached This feature guarantees optimal performance and heats water faster when the appliance is first turned on 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 instructions and the warnings DO NOT USE THE STEAM FUNCTION ON DRAYLON VELVET LEATHER OR OTHER SENSITIVE FABRICS Any use which does not comply with these instructions will invalidate the warranty 43 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 outle
18. steam for encrusted dirt stains sa nitising grease Normal steam for carpets rugs glass tiles etc Delicate steam for vaporising plants and cleaning delicate fabrics upholstery wall paper etc Please read separate warning about use on draylon velvet and other delicate fabrics or on sensitive wood surfaces 46 CONNECTION OF ACCESSORIES All the accessories of VAPORETTO can be connected to the handle or to the extension tubes as follows fig 6 1b Move the locking button 11 on the ac cessory to the open position 2b Attach the required tool to the hand gun or to the extension tube 3b Move the locking button 11 back to the position closed 4b Check that the connector button has en gaged and the accessory is fully connec ted USE OF THe ACCESSORIES HOLDER The accessories holder allows to fix the tube with the brush mounted on it on the appliance body Reposition on the appliance body make the groove on the back of the brush slide into the guide of the accessories holder on the ap pliance Fig 7 PRESSURE INDICATOR Vaporetto is equipped with an indicator L di splaying operating pressure PATENTED SAFETY CAP WATER OUT The appliance is equipped with a safety cap which prevents opening of the generator as long as there is any pressure remaining in side This is an important and indispensable safety device and it is necessary to foll
19. steam jet at people ani mals or debris Never place your hands inside the jet of steam ATTENTION e Danger of burns When Refilling the boiler use HOT rather than cold water pour in gently at first and keep exposed skin and your face away Otherwise the still hot tank walls can spit 44 drops of very hot water or steam spray Do not put any detergent or chemical sub stance in the boiler 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 neces sary 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 de calcifier which inhibits and breaks down li mescale 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 products 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 wa ter Make sure the patented safety cap is fully and correctly screwed on otherwise you may experience steam escaping from around the cap Check periodically the safety cap an
20. t is connected to earth Always turn off the appliance at the on off switch before unplugging it If the appliance is left unused always di sconnect it from the mains Never leave the appliance unattended with the cable plug ged into the mains Always make sure the appliance is unplug ged before performing maintenance work of any kind Do not pull the power cable out of the socket but grasp the plug itself to avoid da mage to the socket Do not allow the power cable 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 sup ply 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 substan ces Do not lay the hot appliance on surfaces sensitive to heat Do not leave the appliance exposed to wind or rain
21. tor 15 Spare washers for accessory connections F Power supply cable 16 120 accessory G Carrying handle 17 Small round brush for 120 accessory H Pivotting wheels 18 Window squeegee tool 1 Steam flow regulation control 19 Small blade for window tool J Out of water indicator light 20 Large blade for window tool K Steam pressure indicator light 21 High pressure lance L Pressure indicator ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY ACCESSORIES 22 Triangular brush 1 Flexible hose 23 Large round brush for 120 accessory 2 Steam gun 24 Wallpaper stripper tool 2A Safety switch Q Iron 3 Steam request lever R Steam request button 4 Connector assembly S Temperature regulation dial 5 Press down connector button T Iron rest mat 6 Locking tab U Continuous steam jet button 7 Extension tubes V Iron heating indicator light 8 Large brush 42 VAPORETTO ECO PRO 3000 This unit conforms with EC directives 89 336 as amended by 93 68 EMC and 73 23 as amended by 93 68 low voltage Ce Polti S p A reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without prior notice THE SUPER POWER SYSTEM This steam generator is equipped with the in novative new Super Power system device using 2 electric heating elements a 1250 W working element and a 750 W back up ele ment to heat water They are controlled by a pressure switch with differential calibration designed to guarantee that the appliance pro vide
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