Polti AS 705
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1. A ecoaspira N o5 Vaporetto Lecoaspira 705 M0S09200 Edizione 1Q03 ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 705 KEY 1 Main switch 2 Boiler button terracotta parquet floor function 2A Parquet function indicator light 3 Out of water indicator lamp 4 Pressure indicator lamp 5 Suction UP indicator lamps 6 Carrying handle 7 Safety cap 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 E6 Cloth with velcro K 120 steam suction accessory K1 Steam lance L Small coloured 120 steam suction brushes M Small steam suction nozzle N2. Small steam suction upholstery nozzle O Window 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 PQ Parquet brush Q Upholstery nozzle R Lance S Radiator brush T Suction brush U Filler bottle V Spare gaskets 20 A Dirt container cleaning brush OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES F Joker brush G Parquet accessory W Iron W1 Continuous steam button X Steam request button X1 Iron heating indicator light Y Temperature control knob Z lron mat 52 LECOASPIRA 705 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 ofthe 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 a 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 Thanks to the complete set of accessories you will be
3. 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 e In order to obtain a continuous jet of steam move the sliding switch W1 The steam will continue 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 e 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 ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 705 ironing boards In case of accidental fall o
4. button A5 steam will be released alternately and va cuuming will begin at intermediate speed you cannot change vacuum speed If you release the button A5 the steam supply will be stopped while vacuuming will conti nue for about 4 seconds more to dry the surface treated Press the button 2 again to stop working To avoid damaging delicate surfaces we recommend always using the parquet function with the universal brush E to gether with the liquid suction insert E3 or with the insert for fitted carpet E4 wrapped in a parquet cloth with velcro E6 e Always be very careful when cleaning woo den surfaces furniture doors etc and treated terracotta floors as prolonged use of steam could damage the wax polish or colour of the surfaces LACK OF WATER IN THE BOILER Lack of water in the boiler will be shown by the in dicator lamp 3 and you will also be warned by an audible signal In order to continue working it will be sufficient to proceed as described in the section PATENTED SAFETY CAP S4 PATENTED SAFETY CAP This appliance is equipped with a patented safety cap which prevents opening of the generator tank as long as there is any pressure re maining inside the tank This is an important and indispensable safety device and it is necessary to follow certain procedures when re filling the tank When you have used up all the water in the tank follow the following procedures Pres
5. the main switch 1 the first level of the suction indicators 5 will start to flash Press the water boiler terracotta parquet but ton 2 once only The pressure indicator light 4 will flash until the boiler reaches working pressure then stay on steadily 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 If you decide not to use steam any more you can turn off the water boiler by holding down the terracotta parquet button 2 until indicator lights 2A and 4 both go out LECOASPIRA 705 TERRACOTTA PARQUET FLOOR FUNCTION The parquet function is intended for cleaning parquet and other delicate floor surfaces This function uses the combined action of a gentle intermittent jet of steam with vacuuming po wer at an appropriate level When cleaning delicate surfaces always use it with the spe cial cloth with velcro E6 provided applied to the multipurpose brush E Fig E Press the main switch 1 The first level on the vacuum indicator lights 5 will begin to flash e Press the water boiler terracotta parquet button 2 once only The pressure indicator light 4 will flash un til the water boiler has reached working pressure then stay on steadily At this point press the terracotta parquet button 2 again to turn on the parquet function the indicator light will come on 2A While holding down the steam
6. 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 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 prohi
7. 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 3 E K N proceed as follows Place the accessory locking switch C present on every accessory in the OPEN position Fig A e Attach the desired accessory to the handle e Place the switch C in the CLOSED position Fig B e Make sure the connection is secure Another fastening button is present on the steam vacuuming extension tubes D Proceed as indicated above for the other accessories and release the tubes by sliding the button until it is in the locked position 58 To connect the accessories for suction only F M Q R T just connect them without hooking with connector button C CAUTION in this case it is important to discon nect the steam function by using the safety device A3 in order to prevent the steam leaking 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 should 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 a
8. able to tackle your cleaning problems solving them effortlessly and saving time 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 clean ing tasks We strongly recommend reading this instruction booklet carefully before using the Vaporetto Lecoaspira What is EcoActive Filter EcoActive Filter is a revolutionary water filter patented by Polti EcoActive Filter uses the nat ural purifying property of water to capture the dirt thus avoiding unpleasant contact with the dust and its harmful dispersion into the environment lt is precisely the flow of water con tained in the special filter and its bubbling that make cleaning done with Vaporetto Lecoaspira so efficient This unit conforms with EC directives 2004 108 CE EMC and 2006 95 CE C low voltage Polti S p A reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification wi thout prior notice 53 ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 705 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
9. 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 When Refilling the generator boiler use HOT rather than cold water pour in gently at first and keep your face away Otherwise the still hot boi ler walls can spit drops of very hot water or steam spray Make sure the patented safety cap is fully and correctly screwed on otherwise you may expe rience 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 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 Check periodically the safety cap and its ga sket replace them with original spare parts if necessary 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
10. bited 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 suck 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
11. e itself Small steam suction nozle M recommen ded for removing dirt from narrow surfaces such as the spaces between tiles door jambs shutters etc Lance R recommended for deep cleaning difficult spots such as skirting boards folds in 60 sofas armchairs Attach radiator brush S to the tip of the lance R to clean and remove accumulated dust eg from gaps in radiators SMALL STEAM SUCTION 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 01 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 into the appropriate socket on the brush and block as shown in fig D To correctly use the steam suction squeegee pro ceed as follows apply steam uniformly to the surface to be cleaned to dissolve the soiling Press the rubber squeegee against the surface to be cleaned moving it vertically from top to bottom with the suct
12. f 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 WATER 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 rinse 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 re
13. f the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an authorized service center as the internal safety features may have been affected e ATTENTION if you iron sitting down do not place your legs under the ironing board the steam can cause burns 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 advisable 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 62 WASHABLE HEPA FILTER WARNING Vaporetto Lecoaspira is equipped with a washable filter To clean the filter proceed as follows Unfasten the handle 22 of the water container and remove the container 20 as described in the paragraph headed PREPARING THE AP PLIANCE FOR USE e Lift the Hepa filter release lever 18 and re
14. ference 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 before putting your Vaporetto Lecoaspira away 59 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 dralon 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 cleani
15. inal 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 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 level 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 Replace the dirt container back into position Support the handle 22 until it hooks into its place on the dirt container 20 OPERATION 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 Connect the plug to the mains 56 OPERATION WITH STEAM SUCTION Press the main switch 1 the first level of suc tion indicators 5 will start to flash Press the water boiler terracotta parquet but ton 2 once only The pre
16. ins sofas and cushions 2 for carpets 3 for hard flooring and for collecting liquids ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 705 Use of the suction controls Simply 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 Putthe dirt container 20 back in its place mak ing sure it is correctly positioned 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 CONNECTION
17. ion 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 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 LECOASPIRA 705 PARQUET BRUSH PQ The parquet brush is designed to clean delicate surfaces and therefore has bristles and wheels in material specially selected to avoid damaging such surfaces Do not use this accessory with the parquet function It is suitable for vacuuming only OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES JOKER BRUSH F 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 This accessory is for use solely with the Joker brush Put the joker brush into place on the par quet accessory as illustrated in figure 12 Apply the brush to the accessory as indicated by the ar row 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 USING THE IRON Vaporetto Lecoaspira can be quickly transfor med into a highly effective ironing sys
18. lides E1 inwards fig C to lock the fitting into place 120 STEAM SUCTION ACCESSORY APA E AA 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 treating stains on carpeting or loose carpets before going over them with the brush cleaning stainless steel windows mirrors lay ered coating and paintwork e cleaning corners such as stairs windows frames door jambs aluminium sections e cleaning the bases of taps e cleaning blinds radiators the interiors of cars 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 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 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 lanc
19. move the filter from its recess Fig 14 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 e The filter should be cleaned every 4 months To correctly position the Hepa filter 17 make sure that it fits properly into its recess 19 and then that the release lever closes over it holding itin place 18 Fig 14 WARNING e Do not clean the filter with the brush as this could damage it decreasing its filtering capac ity e Do not use detergents do not scrape filter and do not attempt to wash it in a dishwasher LECOASPIRA 705 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The suction fan does not start No power supply id EEE the cable plug and socket The suction power drops The upholstery nozzle the flexi Clen the filter and remove any ble tube or the stiff suction tubejobstruction 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 s
20. nd 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 BIOECOLOGICO NB DO NOT USE BIOECOLOGICO OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE STEAM GENE RATOR TANK BUT ONLY IN THE DIRT CON TAINER 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 clean fragrance in the environment Use shake the bottle before use and remove the lid LECOASPIRA 705 e 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 add water according to the instructions of the ap pliance use the recommended quantity o
21. ng 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 UNIVERSAL BRUSH E Use this brush on large surfaces ceramic mar ble and parquet floors carpets etc applying the following inserts e Bristle fitting E2 for suction only e Liquid suction inserts E3 recommended for washing floors and picking up any moisture ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 705 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 exten sion tubes 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 s
22. s the terracotta parquet button 2 until both indicator lights 2A and 4 go out Press the steam request button A5 on the hand gun or the steam request button X on the iron W so as to fully exhaust the steam supply from the tank e Disconnect the power supply cable 13 from the mains Unscrew the safety cap 7 anti clockwise Wait for a few minutes to allow the generator tank to cool down e To refill the boiler follow the instructions in the paragraph headed PREPARING THE AP PLIANCE FOR USE WARNING When filling the water boiler when it is already hot we strongly advise you to SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY add just a little water at a time to avoid steam blowback from the aperture 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 curta
23. seful lifespan the product must be mm 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 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 ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 705 PREPARATION FOR USE Unscrew the patented safety cap 7 Fig 1 and fill the generator with 1 3 litres of water using the special anti drip filler bottle U 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 We recommend you use orig
24. ssure indicator light 4 will flash until the boiler reaches working pressure then stay on steadily 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 off 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 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
25. tem 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 Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing set thermostat on es Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing set thermostat on Check the fabric s resistance to steam ironing or dry iron with thermostat set on 24 do nat iron steam ironing or treatment not allowed 61 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 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 e Press the steam request button
26. the surface on which the stand is placed is stable This appliance is not intended for use by per 99 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 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 replaced 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 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 u
27. uction 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 surface erations proceed as illustrated in the section Emptying and cleaning the dirt container 63 ENGLISH
28. 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 705 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 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
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