Polti Comfort Silver
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1. 31 ENGLISH2. abrics consult the surface manufacturers instructions Clean only by using the hand gun at a safe di stance 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 making sure that exactly the same di stance and technique are applied as for the te st area DO NOT USE ON DRAYLON VELVET OR OTHER SIMILAR PILE OR DELICATE SUR FACES 29 e For cleaning wood surfaces furniture doors etc or brickwork floors take great care as a too long application of the steam could alter the waxed appearance the shine or the colour of the surfaces cleaned We therefore recom mend you to apply the steam on such surfaces only for brief periods or to clean these surfaces using a cloth first held in the steam e When cleaning glass surfaces in particularly low temperatures preheat the glass holding the hand gun at minimum 50cm distance from the surface to be cleaned For the care of your plants vaporise at a mini mum distance of 50 centimetres STEAM GUN 2 The handgun can be used directly without con necting the brushes on all spots requiring a stronger closer treatment The more resistant the stain the closer you should hold the gun the steam pressure and temperature being higher at the source You should however always wipe with a dry cloth or a
3. am for carpets rugs glass tiles etc e Delicate steam for vaporising plants and clea ning delicate fabrics upholstery wallpaper etc VAPORETTO COMFORT CONNECTION OF ACCESSORIES e To connect the extension tubes 7 to the grip the large brush 8 and the lance 5 simply join them to one another until the accessory locking button 11 clicks into place Fig 6 To release the accessories simply hold the button 11 down and separate the compo nents Fig 6 e Before using the accessories make sure that they are firmly in place PATENTED SAFETY CAP WATER OUT When no more steam comes out of the applian ce do as follows e Switch off the machine at the on off switch B e Press the steam request button 4 on the steam gun 2 so as to fully exhaust the steam supply from the boiler e Disconnect the power supply cable F from the mains e Wait for a few minutes to allow the generator boiler to cool down e Unscrew anti clockwise the patented safety cap A When cool proceed to carefully refill the boiler as described in paragraph 1 of the section Preparation for Use If refilling the generator when not completely cooled we recommend that you then CAREFULLY pour only very small quantities of water at each pouring so as to avoid spitting from the boiler Cover exposed skin whilst filling TIPS FOR BETTER UNIT PERFORMANCE WARNINGS For cleaning leather wood or delicate f
4. ccessory The following ac cessories can be fitted to the lance 6A Curved tip for lance suitable for reaching even more inaccessible points thanks to its cur ved shape 6B Small round brush and 6C Large round brush 6D Brush with brass bristles suitable for removing caked dirt from very narrow surfa ces such as cooker burners roller shutters joints between tiles sanitary fixtures etc Select the most appropriate brush based on the size and material of the surface to be treated To connect accessories 6A 6B 6C or 6D to the lance 5 simply fit these accessories onto the tip of the lance exerting a slight pressure Fig 10 VAPORETTO COMFORT STORING THE DEVICE The device can be put away with the brush tu bes and sheath housed in holsters I and L as shown in fig 11 and 12 The smaller accessories can be stored inside the accessories compart ment H WARNING Some HOT water may leak out of the accessories mixed with the steam especial ly when the tank has just been filled while carrying out the cleaning operations and as a consequence of movement of the device CARE OF YOUR APPLIANCE Before attempting any maintenance operation make sure to always disconnect the appliance from the mains e We recommend that the bristles of the brushes are allowed to cool down in their normal posi tion after use so as to avoid any mis shaping To clean the body of the appliance simply use a moist cloth
5. ed if it has fallen been dropped or when it has visible signs of damage or leaks If the supply cord is damaged it must be repla ced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT This appliance is intended for home use as a steam generator as described and in accordan ce with the instructions provided in this manual Please read these instructions carefully and keep them as you may find them useful in futu re Polti declines liability for any damage or ac cident derived from any use of Vaporetto which is not in conformity with the instruc tions contained in this booklet ENGLISH ENGLISH VAPORETTO COMFORT ATTENTION ACCESSORIES COMPARTMENT ri Directive 2002 96 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE information for users This product 2002 96 EC The crossed out wastebasket symbol on the appliance means that at the end of its useful lifespan the product must eg be disposed of separately from ordi nary household wastes complies with EU Directive 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 environment and human health and promotes recycling of the materials making up the prod
6. f TIPS FOR BETTER UNIT PERFORMANCE DO NOT USE ON DRALON VELVET OR OTHER SIMILAR PILE OR DELICATE SURFACES small window surfaces e tiles and other small surfaces To clean wood doorposts floors etc do not point the steam directly but cover the big or small brush with a double folded cotton cloth For furniture cleaning direct the steam jet onto a dry cotton cloth and then clean with the cloth The warm moisture on the cloth traps the dust 30 spots and the static electricity so that the furnitu re stays clean longer as there is no detergent film for new dust to stick to The following two accessories can be applied to the small brush 12A Cloth for small brush Fit the cloth over the small brush and clean the surfaces to be treated 12B Window cleaning tool for small brush Apply the tool to the small brush without the cloth 12A as shown in Figure 9 Window clea ning is carried out in two stages e Deliver of steam onto the surface to be clea ned by operating the steam delivery lever 4 to dissolve the dirt Pass the window cleaning tool over the surfa ce to remove the dirt without delivering any more steam LANCE 5 The lance can be used to direct the flow of steam towards hidden corners that are difficult to reach with the steam sprayer It is ideal for clea ning radiators door and window jambs sanitary fixtures and shutters It is an extremely useful and indispensable a
7. has a safety button 2A that prevents accidental activation of the steam delivery system by a child or other persons unaware of how the device works To prevent the accidental output of steam press the button 2A To resume delivery press the button 2A in the opposite direction and operate the steam control lever 4 The first jet of steam may contain some water droplets due to imperfect thermic stabilisation inside the flexible hose We would therefore advise that the first jet of steam is played onto an old cloth until a constant steam flow is obtai ned Note The steam pressure indicator D may go on and off from time to time during use of Vaporetto this is quite normal VERY IMPORTANT WARNING If you press the steam request lever 4 when the appliance is still under pressure even if it is off and not con nected to the wiring system you may still expe rience steam escaping from the flexible hose So when you switch off the appliance before storing it it is neccessary to press the lever 4 till the steam flow is exhausted STEAM REGULATION FEATURE VAPORETTOs are equipped with a steam regu lator control M Fig 5 You can increase the steam flow by turning the control in an anti clockwise direction Turning it in a clockwise di rection reduces the steam flow Here are some suggestions for the choice of steam flow level Strong steam for encrusted dirt stains saniti sing grease e Normal ste
8. ing the appliance make sure that the mains voltage is the same as the volta ge 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 swit ch before unplugging it If the appliance is left unused always discon nect it from the mains Never leave the applian ce 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 cru shed stretched or come into contact with sharp or hot surfaces Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts are damaged Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorized by the manufacturer as they may cause damage or fire If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable please refer to the nearest Polti authori sed service centre since the use of a special tool is necessary e Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet with the cable plugged into the mains Do not use the appliance when barefoot Do not use the appliance near a bathtub shower or container full of water Never immerse the appliance the cable or the plugs in water or another liquid Use of the appliance in places where there is a danger of expl
9. osions is prohibited VAPORETTO COMFORT 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 e Do not expose the appliance to extreme tem peratures e Never let children or people who are not fami liar with how the appliance works use it Do not press the buttons hard or with a pointed object such as a pen e Always rest the appliance on a stable surface e In case of accidental fall of the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an authorized Service Centre as the internal safety features may have been affected e In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to disassem ble it but refer to an authorized Service Cen tre e In order to avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance use only original spare parts and ac cessories approved by the manufacturer e Do not wind the power cord around the ap pliance especially when the appliance is still hot e During refilling with water switch off and di sconnect the appliance from the mains Do not direct the steam jet on electrical and or electronic appliances e Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it Before storing the appliance make sure that it has completely cooled down e This appliance is equip
10. ped with safety devices which are to be replaced only by a suitably qualified technician Do not direct the steam jet at people animals or debris e Never place your hands inside the jet of steam O When refilling the boiler use HOT rather than cold water pour in gently at first and keep your face away Otherwise the still hot boiler walls can spit drops of very hot water or steam spray Do not put any detergent or chemical substan ce in the boiler ATTENTION Danger of burns 27 Make sure the patented safety cap is fully and correctly screwed on otherwise you may expe rience very hot steam escaping from around the cap e Do not refill the boiler while it is still hot Allow it to cool down for a few minutes before refilling Do not empty 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 e Check the safety cap and that the related inner gasket is present replace them with original spare parts if necessary e 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 respon sible for their safety e Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The appliance must not be us
11. pes of carpet Move the brush towards your feet on the surface without the cloth to loosen the dirt then fasten a cotton cloth to the brush fixing it on the clips 8A then wipe again the surface to pick up the dirt in the cloth Fold a cotton cloth over 2 or 3 times according to the length and resistance of the pile Move the brush rapidly on the pile without applying any pressure moving the brush to and fro and late rally without concentrating for a long time in the same place The treatment can be repeated as frequently as you wish over time as drying very quickly on most surfaces In case of particularly dirty or full of detergents pile do not insist for a long time the results will be evident after a num ber applications of Vaporetto over time Obstina te stains may require the direct use of the hand gun from a distance of 5 10 cm prior to the above indicated treatment then clean the stain with a cloth SMALL BRUSH 12 To connect the small brush to the sheath or to the extension tubes first attach the redu cer 12C to the small brush 12 so that the two arrows found on the two components li ne up fig 7 After this insert the lance 5 turning it until it is hooked into place with the accessory fig 8 The small brush is used whenever the big brush is too big or impractical to be used The small brush can be used for e furnishing fabrics after testing on invisible parts see WARNINGS above at start o
12. slightly abrasive sponge if the spot is a difficult one to remove after using the gun The steam gun is particularly efficient at e breaking down rug and carpet stains before they are treated with the large brush e cleaning stainless steel surfaces panes mir rors enamelled surfaces e cleaning hard to reach corners such as stairs window sills door posts cleaning knobs of cookers and water tap basis e 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 wash floors put a clean dry cloth under the brush and swing back and forth without applying any pressure Use the other side of the cloth when the first one gets dirty Use the brush direc tly without the cloth on particularly dirty or incru sted areas and in spaces between the tiles swing the brush sideways to detach the dirt then attach cloth to brush to pick up the dirt On diffi cult corners or obstinate stains use the steam gun and then wipe the treated surface with a ENGLISH ENGLISH VAPORETTO COMFORT cloth On vertical washable surfaces wallpaper and ceilings fasten a dry cloth on the brush and proceed as for the floor We advise to use a sponge cover e g an old bath towel Vaporetto is ideal for cleaning hygienically both synthetic and wool rugs as well as for most ty
13. uct For more information on available collection faci lities contact your local waste collection service or the shop where you bought this appliance IMPORTANT Before leaving our factory all our products are ri gorously tested Your Vaporetto may contain so me residual water in the boiler from the factory testing PREPARATION FOR USE e Unscrew the safety cap A Fig 1 and fill the boiler with 1 6 litres of water using the jug 10 and the funnel 9 provided for this purpose Fig 2 The cap is provided with a safety device to open it push down and turn e Screw the cap A back in making sure that it correctly tightened as far as it will go If not steam could escape from the opening e Open the door of the one piece socket E in sert the moulded plug 3 until a click is heard Fig 3 Make sure that it is firmly connected before proceeding any further To release the sheath simply press the release keys E1 and at the same time remove the moulded plug 3 e Plug the power cable F into a suitable earthed outlet 28 The smaller accessories are stored in the com partment H To access it activate the lever G while lifting the upper part of the device fig 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE e Press the ON OFF switch B The power indi cator light will come on C e Wait for the pressure indicator lamp D to light up about 10 minutes Vaporetto is now ready for use e The steam sprayer 2
14. vaporeto CEAL ENGLISH VAPORETTO COMFORT A N LU Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance KEY PRECAUTIONS GENERATOR A Safety cap B ON OFF switch C ON lamp D Steam pressure indicator lamp E Moulded plug with splash proof door E1 Sheath release button F Power cable G Accessories compartment lever H Accessories compartment I Rear holster L Lower holster M Steam control knob ACCESSORIES 1 Sheath 2 Steam sprayer 2A Safety button 3 Moulded plug 4 Steam control lever 5 Lance 6A Curved tip for lance 6B Small round brush 6C Large round brush 6D Brush with brass bristles 7 Extension tubes 8 Large brush 8A Lever type clasps 8B Cloth for large brush 9 Funnel 10 Jug 11 Accessories locking key 12 Small brush 12A Cloth for small brush 12B Window cleaning tool for small brush 12C Small brush joint C POLTI S p A reserves the right without prior no tice to introduce technical and construction changes as it considers necessary This appliance conforms with Directive 2004 108 EC EMC and Directive 2006 95 EC low voltage 26 KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions for use carefully befo re using the appliance Any use which does not comply with these in structions will invalidate the warranty The wiring system to which the appliance is connected must always comply with the laws in force Before connect
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