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1. e oaspira INTELLIGENT CE A I preti N 4 Vaporetto Lecoaspira Intelligent MOS09198 Edizione 2003 ENGLISH LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT KEY 1 Main switch 2 OK button 3 SET button 4 Steam programme UP button 5 Steam programme DOWN button 6 Carrying handle 7 Tank cap 8 Display 8A Programme indicator 8B Steam quantitv indicator 8C Suction speed indicator 8D Steam indicator 8E Suction indicator 8F Boiler indicator 8G Lamp indicating lack of water in tank 8H Maintenance indicator 9 Built in socket door 10 Built in socket 11 Air output screen 12 Castors 13 Power cable 14 Power cable passage 15 Power cable compartment 16 Tool holder 17 Hepa filter 18 Hepa filter release lever 19 Hepa filter housing 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 with microholed net 27 Tube elbow SUCTION STEAM ACCESSORIES A1 Fitting for connecting accessories A2 Handle A3 Safety button A4 Suction button A5 Steam request button B1 Steam suction hose B2 Monobloc plug B3 Locking button of the monobloc plug C Accessory locknut D Flexible steam suction tubes E Universal brush E1 Frame lock slides E2 Bristle fitting E3 Liquid suction inserts E4 Insert for fitted carpet E5 Cotton clot2. ATTENTION Danger of burns e Do not put any detergent or chemical sub stance in the boiler Water by its nature con tains magnesium mineral salts and other de posits which in hard water areas can contribute to limescale build up in the tank To avoid these problems it is necessarv to swill out with tapwater and empty the gener ator 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 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 only using original Polti products as other products may not be suitable for use with Polti appliances and may cause serious damage e Never use distilled water or scented wa ter Do not use demineralised water alone but mix it with tap water as described above e 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 surfaces 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 t
3. cleaning surfaces PROGRAMME P2 PARQUET Hold down the Steam request button A5 to dispense alternating steam cycles and start suctioning Release the button A5 to stop dispensing steam while suctioning will conti nue for a few more seconds to allow the steam cleaned surface to dry To avoid damaging delicate surfaces we ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT 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 E7 NOTE suction speed and steam quantity are preset and cannot be adjusted manually PROGRAMME P8 GLASS MIRRORS TILES CERAMIC When cleaning glass in cold weather preheat the glass by starting to dispense steam about 50 cm from the glass surface Using the small nozzle N with the window cleaning fitting O or O1 start up the pro gramme by pressing the Steam request but ton A5 and holding it down to start applying steam to the glass Apply plenty of steam to the surface to be cleaned e When you release the button A5 and in any case after a maximum of 30 seconds suctio ning will automatically begin Suctioning stops automatically after an amount of time proportionate to the time for Which steam is dispensed In anv case vou can stop the programme manually by pres sing the suction button A4 e When cleaning
4. malfun ctioning has been caused that could affect product safety WARNING If you iron sitting down be careful to make sure that you do not direct the jet of steam toward your legs Steam can cause scalding The iron must be used and rested on a sta ble surface e When replacing the iron on its base make sure that the surface the base is resting on is stable PROGRAMME PO TURBO SUGTIONING Programme PO is useful for vacuuming particu larly dirty surfaces or suctioning up liquids Fasten the two extension tubes D to the han dle and attach the universal brush E to them Use the attachment appropriate to the type of surface to be cleaned as described in the sec tion on advice for use of accessories Press the suction button A4 to start suctio 74 ning at maximum power press the suction button A4 again to stop suctioning This programme also effectively removes animal fur from floors carpets and rugs or from sofas and textiles when the small steam suction upholstery nozzle N and the bristle fitting P are used FILLING THE BOILER The automatic topping up system means you no longer need to stop and wait before filling the boiler with water again When the water level in the boiler is low the le vel probe automatically requests water from the tank using a pump to fill the boiler When the water level in the automatic filling tank is low the Lamp indicating lack of water in tank light 8G
5. very large surfaces you may start the programme again as soon as it is completed to finish cleaning the entire sur face e When you have completed the cycle you can start suctioning manually by pressing button A4 to get rid of any remaining damp on areas adjacent to the treated surface NOTE suction speed and steam quantity are preset and cannot be manually adjusted PROGRAMME P4 LOCALISED STAINS DEPOSITS GAPS BETWEEN TILES Assemble the 120 tool K Start the programme by pressing the Steam request button A5 and holding it down Apply steam to the surface to be treated When you release the button A5 and in any case after a maximum of 20 seconds suctio ning will begin automatically Suctioning stops automatically after an amount of time proportionate to the time for 12 which steam is dispensed In any case you can stop the programme manually by pres sing the suction button A4 e When you have completed the cycle you can start suctioning manually by pressing button A4 to get rid of any remaining damp on areas adjacent to the treated surface To remove stubborn stains or deposits you may apply a coloured brush to the 120 tool This combines the action of steam with the mechanical action of the bristles NOTE suction speed and steam quantity are preset and cannot be manually adjusted PROGRAMME PS UPHOLSTERY WALLPAPER VEHICLE INTERIORS Hold down the Steam request b
6. will come on and a signal will sound To continue working simply proceed as descri bed in the section on Preparation for use CABLE COMPARTMENT Before putting the Vaporetto Lecoaspira away stash the power cable 13 in the cable com partment 15 as follows remove the dirt container 20 as described in the section on preparation for use e manually wind up the cable uniformly and store it in the compartment provided 15 passing it through the power cable passage 14 Fig 8 put the dirt container 20 back into its hou sing being careful to position it correctly USING THE TOOL HOLDER The tool holder 16 may be used to anchor the tube with the brush on it to the body of the ap pliance To hook the tube to the appliance slide the hook on the tube into the tool holder on the ap pliance Fig 9 CONNECTING ACCESSORIES All Vaporetto Lecoaspira accessories may be connected directly to the handle A2 or to the extension tubes D Proceed as follows to connect up the accesso ries for suction and steam cleaning D E K N Position the accessory locknut C on every LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT accessorv in the OPEN position fig A Attach the selected accessorv to the handle Move button C to the CLOSED position fig B Ensure the connection is secure e An additional fastening button is located on the flexible steam suction tubes D Pro ceed as shown previously for
7. with the most advanced functions of modern electronics Vaporetto Lecoaspira offers a choice of 10 clean ing programmes automatically adjusting suction power and stream pressure and guiding you through cleaning operations by starting up its functions at just the right time The exclusive EcoActive Filter means that when you have finished cleaning you can just pour out the dirty water without releasing dust into the air A new handle makes Vaporetto Lecoaspira more comfortable to use and the complete set of accessories allows you to solve any cleaning problem quickly and easily A new handle makes Vaporetto Lecoaspira more comfortable to use and the complete set of ac cessories allows you to solve any cleaning problem quickly and easily The appliance s controls are on the handle for immediate control without bending down The bright LCD display allows you to see all Vaporetto Lecoaspira s functions clearly and accurately With Vaporetto Lecoaspira you can decide whether to use steam and suction power together for a complete cleaning session suction only to pick up dust efficiently or steam only for specific cleaning tasks What is the EcoActive Filter The EcoActive Filter is a revolutionary patented Polti water filter The EcoActive Filter uses the natural cleaning power of water to capture dirt ensuring that you have no contact with the dust and preventing it from being dispersed in the environment It is the bubbling water con tained
8. D CLEANING THE DIRT CONTAINER WASHABLE HEPA FILTER IMPORTANT the filter supplied with the Vapo retto Lecoaspira is washable Proceed as fol lows to clean it e Release the dirt container handle 22 and remove the container 20 as described in the section on PREPARATION FOR USE Lift the Hepa filter release handle 18 and pull the filter out of its housing Fig 14 e Rinse the filter under cold running water Shake it gently after washing to eliminate any residual dirt and excess water NOTE air dry the filter far away from heat 78 and light sources Wait 24 hours before put ting the filter back into the appliance e Replace the filter if it is torn e Clean the filter every 4 months To position the Hepa filter 17 correctly make sure that it is inside its housing 19 and is locked in place by the lever 18 Fig 14 IMPORTANT Do not clean the filter with the brush as this could damage it and decrease its filtering ca pacity e Do not use cleaning products do not rub the filter and do not wash it in the dishwasher LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The suction fan does not start JNo power supply Check 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 opera tions described in the OPERA TION chapter The suction power dro
9. EST 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 Bb B dB STEAM IRONING e To steam iron adjust iron temperature by setting the temperature control knob W4 to COTTON LINEN e Wait a few minutes for the Iron heating indi cator light W3 to go out indicating that the ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT iron has reached the desired temperature Press the Steam request button W2 to let steam out The steam flow will stop when you release the button When you first start to use the iron a few drops of water mixed with steam may come out because the temperature has not yet stabilised apply the first jet of steam on a rag e To obtain a continuous jet of steam move the button W1 forward Steam will continue to be released even after you release the Steam request button W2 To stop dispen sing steam move the continuous steam jet button W1 back IRONING WITHOUT STEAM Leave the boiler turned off all indicators 8B off Adjust iron temperature by turning the knob W4 to the appropriate temperature for the fabric as shown on the knob IMPORTANT e Do not leave the iron unattended while it is turned on e Iron only on heat resistant surfaces permea ble to steam e If you accidentally drop the iron have it in spected by an authorised Technical Service Centre to make sure that no internal
10. NLY IN THE DIRT CON TAINER 20 Bioecologico is an anti foaming and deodoris ing product based on natural substances which prevents foaming inside the water filter thus ensuring a correct working of the appliance Di luted inside the dirt collection tank Bioeco logico also acts as an effective deodoriser while the appliance is running and thanks to its composition which contains Tea Tree and other natural substances it prevents bad smells in side the dirt collection tank and releases a fresh clean fragrance in the environment Use shake the bottle before use and remove the lid e hold the bottle upright and squeeze 5 ml into the dispenser Stop squeezing and pour the contents of the dispenser into the dirt contai ner of the appliance add water according to the instructions of the appliance use the recommended quantitv of Bioecolo gico 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 efficiency of the product Do not swallow Keep out of the reach of children CONTAINS Eugenol Citral Cinnamal Contents 100 ml Bioecologico is available in pine or citrus scents Bioecologico is available to purchase from your local Polti retailer May cause allergic reaction in direct contact with the skin EMPTVING AND CLEANING THE DIRT CONTAINER Turn off the appliance with the mai
11. To use the steam suction window cleaning fit ting correctly spray steam evenly over the surface to be cleaned to dislodge dirt press the rubber wiper against the surface to be cleaned working from the top downwards while vacuuming Important when temperatures are particularly TI low preheat glass surfaces by spraying steam from about 50 cm away FOR ONLY To connect accessories for suction only F M Q R T X Y Z simply connect them without hooking them up using the locknut These accessories may be used with the pro gramme PO or with the programme MA for suction use only IMPORTANT in this case it is important to disable the steam function using the safety button A3 to prevent accidental releasing of steam UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE Q Recommended for cleaning fabric surfaces such as sofa joints armchairs mattresses car seats etc SUCTION BRUSH T With soft bristles for brushing delicate surfaces such as picture frames books etc TELESCOPIC TUBE X You may adjust the length of the telescopic tube from a minimum of about 60cm to a maxi mum of 1 metre Press button X1 and extend or reduce length as desired USING THE UNIVERSAL BRUSH Y Connect the brush to the telescopic tube Shift the selector on the brush Y1 with your foot to change the suction surface without bending down The position with bristles out is recom mended for all floors The position without bri stles is reco
12. again steam pressure will increase Every time you press the UP button 4 one of the steam pressure indicator lights 8B will come on DOWN 5 has the opposite effect every time you press it steam pressure decreases and one of the indicator lights 8B goes off e If you wish to turn off the boiler press DOWN 5 until all the indicator lights 8B go off Strong steam 4 indicators on to remove stubborn deposits stains and grease or to sanitise Normal steam 2 or 3 indicator lights on for rugs carpets glass floors Gentle steam 1 indicator light on to spray plants clean delicate fabrics wallpa per sofas etc e When the boiler comes on the indicator lights 8B and 8F will flash When the boiler indi cator light 8F stays on this means the ap pliance has reached the minimum pressure for dispensing steam Wait until the other in dicator lights 8B also stop flashing mea ning that steam pressure has reached the selected pressure Press the Steam request button A5 on the handle to dispense steam Indicator light 8D comes on when steam is being dispensed SUCTIONING You may adjust suction power to suit the sur face to be cleaned the numbers correspond to segments in the indicator light 8C on 1 for curtains 2 for sofas and cushions 3 for carpets 4 for hard floor surfaces and to suction up liq uids 71 Using suction controls Simplv press the suction button A4 to start vacu
13. ail order from your Polti Service Centre Do not use demineralised water alone but mix it with tap water as described above We recommend only using original Polti products as other products may not be suitable for use with Polti appliances and may cause serious damage Never use distilled water or scented wa ter 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 container 20 Fig 3 Turn the dirt container handle 22 as shown in figure 4 and 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 indi cator 21 is reached as in fig 5 e Put the filter assembly 23 back into place in the dirt container 20 returning it to its initial position e Replace the dirt container following the re 70 verse steps you used to remove it Support the handle 22 until it hooks into place on the dirt container 20 OPERATION Open the door on the Built in socket 9 plug in the monobloc plug B2 by pushing it until it clicks into place without pressing the but ton and then checking that it is firmly con nected fig 6 e To disconnect the Built in socket B2 from the appliance press the button B3 and pull the monobloc plug off the appliance fig 6a Note the handle A2 has a safety button A3 to preve
14. e section on Operation The amount of steam dispensed may be con trolled manually to suit your requirements using the UP 4 and DOWN 5 buttons and is di splayed by indicator lights 8B coming on fol low the instructions below to adjust the amount of steam to suit the fabric you are ironing all levels off SYNTHETICS and SILK 3 levels on LINEN 2 levels on COTTON 1 level on WOOL NOTE Because of the product s high steam pressure the maximum amount of steam you can select for the ironing programme is 3 bars This is sufficient to obtain good results on even the heaviest fabrics e To optimise ironing time iron the most deli cate fabrics first steam quantity 0 to 1 and then go on to fabrics requiring higher steam pressure If you do not do this steam produc tion will not be inhibited but you will have to wait for the boiler to cool down to allow the ap pliance to reach the selected steam pressure Check the manufacturer s laundry instructions on the garment before ironing it Choose the most appropriate type of ironing on the basis of the table below 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 THREE nb THREE not two dots sym bol on your Polti iron DRY IRON only with iron dial set at one dot N B NEVER CALL FOR STEAM BY PRESSING STEAM REQU
15. hs E6 Terry cloth cover E7 Parquet cloth with velcro K 120 steam suction tool K1 Steam lance L Coloured 120 steam suction brushes N Small steam suction upholstery nozzle O 130 mm window cleaning fitting for small steam suction upholstery nozzle 01 200 mm window cleaning fitting for small steam suction upholstery nozzle P Bristle fitting for small steam suction upholstery nozzle U Filler bottle V Spare gaskets 20 A Dirt container cleaning brush ACCESSORIES FOR SUCTION ONLY M Small nozzle Q Upholstery nozzle R Lance S Radiator brush T Suction brush X Telescopic tube X1 Telescopic tube release button Y Universal brush Y1 Universal brush selector Z Parquet brush OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES F Joker brush G Parquet accessory W Iron W1 Continuous Steam request button W2 Steam request button W3 Iron heating indicator light WA Temperature control knob W5 Iron mat LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT AU Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance Dear customer Thank you for choosing Polti In choosing Vaporetto Lecoaspira you have shown that you care about keeping your home clean and your family healthy because Vaporetto Lecoaspira allows you to clean all washable surfaces in your home with the power of steam dissolving and detaching dirt and suctioning up dust dust mites and allergens in water Vaporetto Lecoaspira combines the power and effectiveness of Polti products
16. in the special filter that makes cleaning with Vaporetto Lecoaspira even more effective This unit conforms with EC directives 2004 108 EC EMC and C 2006 95 EC low voltage Polti S p A reserves the right to change equipment or accessorv specification wi thout prior notice 67 ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT PRECAUTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions for use carefully be fore using the appliance Any use which does not comply with these instructions 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 voltage indicated on the data label of the ap pliance and that the power outlet is con nected to earth Always turn off the appliance at the on off switch before unplugging it If the appliance is left unused always dis connect it from the mains Never leave the appliance unattended with the cable plugged into the mains Always make sure the appliance is un plugged 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 extensi
17. me brush each time vou clean the same surface steam lance K1 for even the hardest to re ach spots perfect for cleaning radiators door and window frames bathroom fixtures and shutters To connect the lance to the 120 tool simplv screw it onto it like the coloured brushes which can in turn be screwed onto the lance Small nozzle M recommended for vacuu ming up dirt dislodged from narrow surfaces such as gaps between tiles door jambs openings in shutters etc Lance R recommended for thorough va cuuming of hard to reach spots such as skir ting boards folds in sofas armchairs uphol stered furniture car seats Apply the radiator brush S to the tip of the lance R to clean dust in radiators SMALL STEAM SUCTION UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE N This tool may be used on large glass surfaces and mirrors smooth surfaces of all kinds and for washing textiles such as sofas mattresses etc using the following attachments e 130 mm window cleaning fitting O for small smooth surfaces e the 200 mm window cleaning fitting 01 for glass and larger surfaces e the bristle fitting P is recommended for car pets stairs vehicle interiors and textile surfa ces of all kinds after testing on a hidden cor ner and may also be used to remove pet hair from these surfaces the terry cloth co ver E6 may be applied to the nozzle Insert the nozzle in the specific housing on the fittings and fasten it as shown in fig D
18. mmended for rugs and carpeting PARQUET BRUSH Z The parquet brush is designed to clean delicate surfaces and fitted with bristles and wheels de signed not to damage surfaces ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT OPTIONAL TOOLS JOKER BRUSH F The Joker brush may be used to suction up all types of solid and liquid dirt and is appropriate for all surfaces PARQUET ACCESSORY G This tool is meant to be used exclusively with the Joker brush Place the joker brush on the Parquet accessory as shown in figure 12 Apply the brush to the tool following the direction of the arrow so that it is aligned and snap it in place To release the Parquet accessory from the Jo ker brush pull the two levers on the sides of the attachment outwards and lift the brush Fig 13 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Make sure that the power cable is unplugged before performing any maintenance on the ap pliance Let the brushes cool down in their natural posi tion after using them to prevent deformation Periodically check the condition of the gaskets in the monobloc plug B2 and replace them if necessary Also check the seals connecting the extension tubes D and the handle A2 Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth Do not use solvents or cleaning products which may damage plastic surfaces To clean the ECOACTIVE FILTER and clean or replace the filtering sponge proceed as de scribed in the section on EMPTVING AN
19. n switch 1 and disconnect the power cable from the power supply Lift the dirt container 20 out of its housing using the container handle 22 Fig 3 Turn the handle as shown in Fig 4 and pull out the EcoActiveFilter 23 Empty the tank by pouring the water out with the spout Fig 10 ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT Pull the tube elbow 27 out of the filter body with the microholed net 26 all the way out Fig 11a Separate all the components and rinse them in running water If the filtering sponge is torn re place it you may purchase a replacement from an authorised Polti Service Centre If you wish to continue working refill the contai ner with water Put the EcoActiveFilter filter assembly 23 back in the dirt container 20 MPORTANT align the arrow on the bent tube 27 with the notch on the filter body 26 Fig 11b Put the dirt container 20 back in the appliance as described in the section on preparation for use Note empty the dirt container 20 before put ting the Vaporetto Lecoaspira away One of the biggest advantages of the Vaporetto Lecoaspira is that it can be put away clean Recommendations for cleaning the contai ner cleaning the container on your Lecoaspira is very simple thanks to its ability to vacuum up liquids Once cleaning is complete empty the contai ner as described and place it back in its hou sing on the body of the appliance The
20. n vacuum up approximately 1 5 litres of clean water using the suction function for a few seconds The water vortex created inside the container will rinse the sides and remove any dirt The clean water will also clean the inside of the tubes as it travels through them Empty the container again and put Vaporetto Lecoaspira away RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TOOL USE Before steam treating leather special fabrics and wooden surfaces consult the manufactu rer s instructions and conduct a test on a hid den corner or a sample Let the steam treated part drv and check that there has been no change in colour or deformation Be particularly careful when cleaning wooden surfaces furniture doors etc and treated terra cotta floors as prolonged use of steam mav damage the wax polish or colour of the surface 76 Steam should be applied to surfaces of this kind only very briefly alternativelv they may be cleaned using steam on a cloth Use steam at a minimum level on particularly delicate surfaces such as synthetic materials lacquered surfaces etc When cleaning glass surfaces in particularly cold weather preheat glass with steam from a distance of about 50 cm Spray plants from a distance of at least 50 cm STEAM AND SUGTION TOOLS 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 Liquid s
21. nt steam from being accidentally di spensed by children or people not familiar with the appliance If you need to leave the ap pliance momentarily unattended put the safety button A3 in the locked position Put it back in the starting position to resume using steam Plug into a suitable outlet e Turn on the appliance by pressing the main switch 1 fig 7 ___ PROGRAMMES The appliance has 10 preset programmes plus one manual programme The following programmes are available e MA MANUAL PROGRAMME e P1 CARPET RUG e P2 PARQUET e P3 GLASS MIRROR TILES CERAMIC e PA LOCALISED STAINS DEPOSITS GAPS BETWEEN TILES e P5 UPHOLSTERV WALLPAPER AUTOMOBILE INTERIORS e PG BEDS MATTRESSES e P7 HEAVY COURTAINS e P8 PLANTS e P9 IRON only if Polti iron is connected e PO TURBO VACUUM When it is turned on the appliance starts up in manual mode MA To select a preset programme press SET 3 and the indicator 8A will display MA fla shing Use the Up 4 and DOWN 5 buttons to choose the desired programme Press OK 2 to confirm your choice e Repeat to change the programme LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT MANUAL PROGRAMME Press the main switch 1 the appliance will come on in manual or MA mode In this mode you can manually adjust the amount of steam to be dispensed and the suc tion speed STEAM Press UP 4 to turn on the boiler Each time you press the UP button 4
22. o the mains e The iron must be used and rested on a sta ble surface e 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 physi cal sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concer ning use of the appliance by a person re sponsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The appliance should not be used if it has fallen 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 Assistance Centre technician This appliance is intended for home use as a steam generator and for sucking liquids and solids as described and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual Please read these instructions carefully and keep them as you may find them useful in fu ture Polti declines liability for any damage or ac cident 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 Electronic Equipment WEEE information for users This product complies with EU Directive 2002 96 EC The crossed out wastebasket
23. on 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 spe cial 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 sub stances Do not lay the hot appliance on surfaces sensitive to heat 68 Do not leave the appliance exposed to wind or rain Do not place the appliance near a live ele ment 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 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 author ized Service Centre as the internal safety features may have been affected In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to disas semble it but refer to an authorized Service Cen
24. ps The upholstery nozzle the flexi Clen the filter and remove any ble tube or the stiff suction tube obstruction 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 Float device clogged Clean the EcoActive Filter wa up liquids ter filter assembly The vacuum cleaner shuts The liquid level in the waterjProceed as described in the sec down while vacuuming and thejcontainer is too high tion on Emptying and cleaning suction speed indicators 8C the water container to resume and suction indicator 8E flash cleaning The selected power level is too Press the main switch 1 unplug high for the surface beingjthe power cable and leave the ap pliance unplugged for at least 30 seconds to allow the safety de vice to reset The appliance shuts down and The electronic card has detec Turn off the appliance for a few E1 appears on the display ted low water level in the boiler jminutes and then turn it back on If the problem appears again contact an authorised service centre The appliance shuts down and The electronic card has detec Turn off the appliance for a few E2 appears on the display ted an incorrect operating tem minutes and then turn it back on If the problem appears again contact an authorised service centre 19 ENGLISH
25. symbol X on the appliance means that at the end of its useful lifespan the product mu must be 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 ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT cling treatment and environmentally compati ble disposal helps prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promo tes recvcling of the materials making up the product For more information on available col lection facilities contact vour local waste col lection service or the shop where vou bought this appliance PREPARATION FOR USE 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 Water by its nature contains magnesium 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 recom mend the use of our KALSTOP FP 2003 a special natural base decalcifier which inhibits and breaks down limescale This is a pre ventive against limescale build up and pro tects the metal walls of the steam generator tank KALSTOP is available from Polti deal ers or by m
26. t suctioning Release the button A5 to stop dispensing steam while suctioning will conti nue for a few more seconds to allow the steam cleaned surface to dry The programme is designed for treating heavy fabrics Do not use on lightweight curtains NOTE suction speed and steam quantity are preset and cannot be manually adjusted PROGRAMME P8 PLANTS This programme is useful for cleaning plants and leaves and for humidifying the room To take care of your plants we recommend spraying them from a minimum distance of 50 cm and only using the handle A2 or the 120 steam suction tool K Hold down the steam request button A5 to dispense steam e Release the button A5 to stop dispensing steam NOTE steam quantity is preset and cannot be manually adjusted Suctioning is disabled and cannot be used To protect users European regulation 60335 2 54 states that steam must be di spensed intentionally This is why the pro grammes described do not include automatic steam dispensing PROGRAMME P9 IRON IRON W OPTIONAL Vaporetto Lecoaspira can be quickly transfor med into a highly effective ironing system for effortless ironing in less time Simply attach the Vaporetto Lecoaspira optional iron to the pro duct model PFEU0021 The optional iron may be purchased at Polti Technical Assistance Centres and in the best appliance shops Connect the iron B2 to the monobloc plug as described on th
27. the other ac cessories and attach the tubes by sliding the button to the locked position To connect accessories for suction only F M Q R T X Y Z simply connect them without hooking them up using the locknut IMPORTANT in this case it is important to disable the steam function using the safety button A3 to prevent accidental releasing of steam SUCTIONING UP SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS The appliance may be used to vacuum up dust or liquids In either case if the water in the filter is very dirty replace it as described in the section on Emptying and cleaning the dirt container IMPORTANT When dirt vacuumed up in the dirt container 20 reaches the maximum permitted level suctioning will automati cally be stopped by the safety float you will hear the engine speed increase After 10 seconds the appliance will automati cally shut down and the suction speed indica tors 8C and suction indicator 8E will flash Turn off the appliance and do not turn it on again until you have replaced the water in the tank as described in the section on Emptying and cleaning the dirt container If you turn it on again immediately you may damage the filter on the air outlet To resume cleaning proceed as described in the section on Emptying and cleaning the dirt container and then replace the water in the container BIOECOLOGICO NB DO NOT USE BIOECOLOGICO OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE STEAM GENE RATOR TANK BUT O
28. tre In order to avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance use only original spare parts and accessories 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 dam age to the appliance and above all do not suck in explosive dust or liquids as these could cause explosions on coming into con tact with the inside components of the appli ance Do not vacuum up toxic substances Do not suck up burning or incandescent ob jects 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 contact with water thus damaging the appli ance During refilling with water switch off and dis connect the appliance from the mains It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal position during operation Do not direct the steam jet on electrical appli ances Leave the appliance to cool down before cleaning it LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT Before storing the appliance be sure that it has completely cooled down e This appliances is equipped with safety de vices which are to be replaced only by a suit ably qualified technician Do not direct the steam jet at people ani mals or debris Never place your hands inside the jet of steam
29. uction inserts E3 recommended for washing floors and picking up any moisture e 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 slides E1 inwards fig C to lock the fitting into place 120 STEAM SUCTION ACCESSORY K This accessory is recommended for hidden spots which are hard to reach with other tools The 120 tool may be used to treat stains on rugs and carpets before bru shing them e clean stainless steel glass mirrors stratified coatings and enamels clean corners such as steps window frames door jambs and aluminium profiles clean around the base of taps clean shutters radiators vehicle interiors spray steam onto house plants from a di stance The 120 tool may be connected directly to the handle A2 or to the sheath through the exten sion tubes D The 120 tool may be used in combination with LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT the following tools coloured 120 brush L recommended to remove dirt deposited on verv narrow surfa ces such as hobs blinds gaps between tiles bathroom fixtures etc Different colours allow vou to use the sa
30. uming Hold down the suction button A4 to select the appropriate speed for the surface to be cleaned As suction power increases the number of indicator segments lit up will increase 8C as suction power deceases the number of segments will decrease To stop vacuuming while the appliance is turned on simplv press the suction button A4 NOTE When you start suctioning the appli ance starts vacuuming at the speed it was set to when it was last turned off PROGRAMME P1 RUGS CARPETS e Connect the two extension tubes D to the handle and connect the multipurpose brush E to them with the carpet attachment with rigid inserts E4 Wait until indicator lights 8B and 8F stop flashing At this point the appliance is ready to dispense steam Hold down the Steam request button A5 to dispense steam When you release the but ton A5 or after a maximum of 150 seconds suctioning will start automatically to dry the steam cleaned surface e Suctioning automatically stops after an amount of time proportionate to the amount of time for which steam was dispensed You may stop the programme manually by pres sing the suction button A4 When cleaning large surfaces you may start up the programme immediately upon com pleting the cycle to finish cleaning the entire surface NOTE suction speed and steam quantity are preset and cannot be adjusted manually Vacuum up hair and dust in manual MA mode before steam
31. utton A5 to dispense alternating steam cycles and start suctioning Release the button A5 to stop dispensing steam while suctioning will conti nue for a few more seconds to allow the steam cleaned surface to dry Use the small nozzle N with the bristle fit ting P and the terry cloth cover E6 NOTE suction speed and steam quantity are preset and cannot be manually adjusted Vacuum up hair and dust in manual MA mode before steam cleaning surfaces PROGRAMME PO BEDS MATTRESSES Use the small nozzle N with the bristle fit ting P and the terry cloth cover E6 Start the programme by pressing the steam request button A5 and holding it down Apply steam to the surface to be treated e When you release the button A5 or in any case after a maximum of 60 seconds suctio ning will begin automatically Suctioning stops automatically after an amount of time proportionate to the time for which steam is dispensed In any case you can stop the programme manually by pres sing the suction button A4 NOTE suction speed and steam quantity are preset and cannot be manually adjusted Vacuum up hair and dust in manual MA mode before steam cleaning surfaces LECOASPIRA INTELLIGENT PROGRAMME PY HEAVY COURTAINS Use the small nozzle N with the bristle fit ting P and the terry cloth cover E6 Hold down the steam request button A5 to dispense alternating steam cycles and star
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