Polti AS 712
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1. ira rie O I eCoasp CE a ih eels Vaporetto Lecoaspira 712 M0S09201 Edizione 1003 ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 712 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 Sealing cap of the self filling tank 8 Steam control knob 9 Flap of the built in socket 10 Built in socket 11 Air outlet grill 12 Pivoting wheels 13 Power supply cable 14 Supply cable canal 15 Supply cable storage 16 Accessories holder 17 Hepa filter 18 Unhooking lever for Hepa filter 19 Hepa filter holders 20 Dirt container 21 MAX level fig 5 22 Dirt container handle 23 EcoActive Filter water filter assembly 24 EcoActive Filter water filter assembly cover 25 Shaped filtering sponge 26 Filter body with microholed net 27 Elbow tube KEY TO ACCESSORIES A1 Fitting for connecting accessories A2 Handle A3 Safety button A4 Suction button A5 Steam button B1 Steam suction hose B2 Monobloc plug B3 Locking button of the monobloc plug C Button for locking accessories in place 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 Stea2. 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 sur faces such as cooking rings shutters be tween tiles sanitary fittings and so on The different colours mean that you can al ways 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 radiators door posts sills shutters and toilet bowls To connect the lance to the 120 accessory screw it on the 120 acces sory aS you screw the coloured brushes The coloured brushes can be screwed on the lance itself Small steam suction nozle M recommen ded for removing dirt from narrow surfaces such as the spaces between tiles door jambs shutters etc e Lance R recommended for deep cleaning difficult spots such as skirting boards folds in sofas armchairs Attach radiator brush S to the tip of the lance R to clean and remove accumulated dust eg from gaps in radiators UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE Q recommended for cleaning fabric surfaces such as the seams in sofas armchairs mat tresses NB DO NOT USE ON DRAYLON OR SIMILAR DELICATE SURFACES SUCTION BRUSH 1 recommended for dusting delicate surfaces such as frames books etc using soft bristles LECOASPIRA 712 SMALL STEAM SUCTION UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE N We suggest to use
3. 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 63 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 FILLING THE BOILER Thanks to the self filling function there is no longer any need to stop and wait to fill up the boiler the again When the water inside the boiler reaches its low level the level probe will automatically acti vate a pump that will fill the boiler from the tank When there is no more water left in the self fill ing tank this will be shown by the out of water switch 3 and you will also be warned by an audible signal In order to continue working proceed as de scribed in the section on Preparation for use REGULATION OF THE STEAM FLOW Vaporetto Lecoaspira will enable you to opti mise 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 clockwis
4. contribute to limescale build up in the tank To avoid these problems it is necessary to swill out with tapwater and empty the gener ator tank after every 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 you use original Polti products only as products of other brands may not be suitable for use in Polti products and could cause damage Never use distilled water or scented wa ter 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 to the mains The iron must be used and rested on a sta ble surface When placing the iron on its stand make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable This appliance is not intended for use by per sons including children with reduced physi cal sensory or mental capabilities
5. 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 must not be used if it has fal len been dropped or when it has visible signs of damage 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 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 symbol 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
6. the flow of steam push the sliding switch back wards 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 fi bres 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 testing in order to find the jet which is more suitable to the fabric to be ironed IMPORTANT NOTE Do notleave the iron unattended whilst con nected to the mains e Iron only on heat resistant surfaces and on surfaces that allow the steam to escape e g 68 mesh ironing boards e In case of accidental fall of the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an author ized service center as the internal safety fea tures 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 dis connected 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 Ch
7. 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 quantity 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 EMPTYING AND CLEANING THE DIRT CONTAINER Switch off the appliance at the main switch 1 and disconnect the supply cable from the mains Lift the dirt container 20 out of its compart ment by means of the container handle 22 Fig 3 Turn the handle and take out the EcoActive Filter water filter assembly 23 as in picture 4 Empty the container tilting it towards the small groove Fi
8. ON OF SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS This appliance can be used to suck up dust or liquids 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 container ATTENTION When the sucked up dirt reaches the maximum level in the dirt con tainer 20 suction is automatically blocked by the safety float you will notice an in crease in the motor revolutions After 10 seconds the appliance will go automat ically to pause and the four indicator lights will flash Switch off the appliance and only switch on again after restoring the water level in the tank as described in the emptying and cleaning the dirt container paragraph IMMEDIATE RESTART WITHOUT RESTOR ING 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 ANY OTHER PRODUCT IN THE STEAM GENERA TOR TANK USE IT ONLY 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 LECOASPIRA 712 luted inside the dirt collection tank Bioeco logico also acts as an effective deodoriser while
9. and 2006 95 CE C low voltage Polti S p A reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification wi thout prior notice 59 FRANCAIS ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 712 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 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
10. 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 Put the dirt container 20 back in its place making 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 OF ACCESSORIES All the accessories of Vaporetto Lecoaspira can be connected to the handle A2 or to the extension tube D To connect accessories for suction and steam ing D E K N proceed as follows Place the accessory locking switch C pre sent on every accessory in the OPEN posi tion Fig A Attach the desired accessory to the handle Place the switch C in the CLOSED position Fig B e Make sure the connection is secure 64 Another fastening button is present on the steam vacuuming extension tubes D Pro ceed as indicated above for the other accesso ries and release the tubes by sliding the button until it is in the locked position To connect the accessories for suction only F M Q R T Z 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 de vice A3 in order to prevent the steam leaking SUCTI
11. e direc tion the flow rate decreases High flow rate of steam to remove caked dirt stains grease and to sanitise 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 wallpaper SUCTION GONTROL SWITCHING OFF You will be able to control the force of suction depending on the type of surface to be treated The numbers are those indicated on the control panel 1 for curtains sofas and cushions 2 for carpets 3 for hard flooring and for collecting liquids FRANCAIS ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 712 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 in crease 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 ex tinguish To turn the appliance off just press the suction button A4 NOTE when you switch on the suction the ap pliance 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
12. eck the conditions of the gaskets located in side the monobloc plug B2 periodically If necessary replace them with the appropriate spares Also carry out the same check on the gaskets 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 EMPTY ING AND CLEANING THE DIRT CONTAINER WASHABLE HEPA FILTER WARNING Vaporetto Lecoaspira is equipped with a washable filter To clean the filter pro ceed as follows Unfasten the handle 22 of the dirt container and remove the container 20 as described in the paragraph headed PREPARING THE APPLIANCE FOR USE Lift the Hepa filter release lever 18 and re move the filter from its recess Fig 14 e Rinse the filter in cold running water Shake it gently after washing to eliminate any residual dirt and excess water NOTE let the filter dry naturally far away from light and heat sources You should wait 24 hours before reassembling the filter in the appliance e Replace the filter if it is torn The filter should be cleaned every 4 months LECOASPIRA 712 To correctly position the Hepa filter 17 make sure that it fits properly into its recess 19 and then that the r
13. ed 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 container handle 22 as shown in figure 4 so as to remove the Eco Active Filter water filter assembly 23 e 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 back into position Support the handle 22 until it hooks into its place on the dirt container 20 62 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 appliance fig 6a Connect the plug to the mains OPERATION WITH STEAM SUCTION Press the main switch 1 the first level of suction indicators 5 will start to flash Press the water boiler terracotta parquet button 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
14. elease lever closes over it holding it in place 18 Fig 14 WARNING Do not clean the filter with the brush as this could damage it decreasing its filtering ca pacity Do not use detergents do not scrape filter and do not attempt to wash it in a dish washer TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The suction fan does not start No power supply Check the cable plug and socket The boiler filling pump can be Air 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 drops 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 switches The liquid level the container Push the switch 1 disconnect off during suction and the fourjis too high the supply cable from the mains indicator lights flash and keep the appliance discon nected at least 30 seconds to al low the safety device to reset The selected power is too high Before resuming your cleaning for the type of surface operations proceed as illustrated in the section Emptying a
15. facility at the end of its useful lifespan Appropriate separate collection to permit recy cling treatment and environmentally compati ble disposal helps prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promo FRANCAIS ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 712 tes recycling of the materials making up the product For more information on available col lection facilities contact your local waste col lection service or the shop where you 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 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 mail order from your Polti Service Centre We recommend you use original Polti products only as products of other brands may not be suitable for use in Polti products and could cause damage e Never use distilled water or scent
16. g 10 Pull the elbow tube 27 away from the filter body with microholed net 26 until it is re moved Fig 11 65 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 reference on the fil ter body with microholed net 26 Fig 11b Put the dirt container 20 back in its place as described in the preparation for use para graph Note make sure you empty the dirt container 20 before putting your Vaporetto Lecoaspira away One of the great advantages of Vaporetto Lecoaspira is precisely the fact that it is possi ble 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 housing in the machine Suction up about one and a half litres of clean water 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 No
17. heck the fabric s resistance to steam ironing or dry iron with thermostat set one 4 do not iron steam ironing or treatment not allowed For STEAM ironing set the iron temperature to its maximum travel on the COTTON LI NEN steam position by turning the knob Y NB Set at its maximum do NOT set against the picture of iron on the knob Y FRANCAIS ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 712 Most fabric types other than delicates can be STEAM ironed at this temperature please consult 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 ironing for STEAM ironing set at maxi mum travel as explained above Wait for a few minutes until the Iron heating indicator light X1 goes out to show that the soleplate of the iron has reached the re quired temperature e Press the steam request button X on the iron to release bursts of steam from the holes on the soleplate Release the button and the steam will stop When you first start to use the iron a few drops of water may come out of the sole plate mixed with the steam due to imperfect heat stabilisation It is therefore advisable to direct the first jet of steam onto a rag In order to obtain a continuous jet of steam move the sliding switch W1 The steam will continue to come out even when the steam request button X is released To stop
18. ially 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 Before storing the appliance be sure that it LECOASPIRA 712 has completely cooled down 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 ATTENTION Danger of burns 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
19. le covered floors par quet carpets etc using the following inserts supplied with it Brush fitting E2 for use only when vacu uming Liquid suction fitting E3 for washing floors and picking up liquids recommended for smooth surfaces Carpet fitting E4 suitable for fitted and loose carpets The multi purpose brush can be connected di rectly to the pistol or to the hose by means of the extension tubes D ASSEMBLING THE FITTINGS To apply the different attachments to the multi purpose brush shift the two slides E1 located on the back of the brush outwards and apply the attachment suitable for the type of surface to be cleaned To lock the attachment in place shift the two slides E1 inwards fig C 120 STEAM SUCTION ACCESSORY We suggest to use this accessory to clean ar eas that are difficult to reach with the other ac cessories The 120 accessory may be used for e treating stains on carpeting or loose carpets before going over them with the brush e cleaning stainless steel windows mirrors 66 layered coating and paintwork cleaning corners such as stairs windows frames door jambs aluminium sections cleaning the bases of taps 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 flexible tube by means of the extension
20. lter which retains the fine particles so that the output air is thoroughly cleaned The new comfy grip makes Vaporetto Lecoaspira easy to use while the complete set of ac cessories allows you to effortlessly solve all of your cleaning problems in the least time possi ble 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 Lecoaspira 712 is equipped with a special ceramic parquet function an optimal combined cleaning setting that allows you to both steam and vacuum delicate surfaces Furthermore Lecoaspira 712 provides for increased energy savings thanks to the new alu minium heater which allows for improved heat distribution and rapid production of the re quired steam pressure 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 It 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
21. m lance L Small coloured 120 steam suction brushes M Small steam suction nozzle N 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 Z Telescopic tube Z1 Telescopic tube release button 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 58 LECOASPIRA 712 Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance Dear Customer We wish to thank you for placing your trust in us and choosing a Polti product In choosing your Vaporetto Lecoaspira you were thinking of the hygiene of your home and of the health of your family because Vaporetto Lecoaspira allows you to clean most surfaces with the pure power that steam provides It dissolves and collects dirt and traps dust mites and allergens in the water Thanks to the unique EcoActive Filter after vacuuming you can pour away the dirty water without the risk of spreading dust everywhere The air filtering system is completed by the air outlet fi
22. nd cleaning the water container 69 ENGLISH
23. 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 60 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 If the appliance is dropped and shows signs of damage do not use it but take it to a te chnical service centre In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to disas semble it but refer to an authorized Service Centre 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 espec
24. 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 in dicator lamp set 5 will stop flashing and re main on For correct use of the suction func tion read the section Suction control switching off Note The handle A2 has a safety button A3 which when set in locked position pre vents activation of the delivery of steam If the appliance is left temporarily unattended while it is in an activated condition please remember to place the safety button A3 in the locked position To resume delivery re turn the button to its initial position 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 handle 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 re main steadily lit For correct use of the suc tion read the section Suction con trol switching off LECOASPIRA 712 OPERATION WITH STEAM ONLY e Press the main switch 1 the first level of the suction indicators 5 will start to flash e Press the water boiler terracot
25. ta parquet button 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 e 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 indica tor lights 2A and 4 both go out 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 button A5 steam will be released alternately and va cuuming will begin at intermediate speed you cannot change vacuum speed
26. 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 supplied with it e 130 mm squeegee attachment O smaller windows e 200 mm squeegee attachment 01 for larger windows and surfaces e bristled attachment P is recommended for carpeting stairs car interiors and uphol stered surfaces AFTER TESTING FIRST ON A HIDDEN PART WAITING AND SEE ING HOW IT REACTS TO STEAM TREAT MENT It is also useful for removing animal hair from the same surfaces 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 proceed as follows e apply steam uniformly to the surface to be cleaned to dissolve the soiling e Press the rubber squeegee against the sur face to be cleaned moving it vertically from top to bottom with the suction function switched on Warning in particularly cold weather pre heat the windows by applying steam from a distance of about 50 cm from the surface to be cleaned PARQUET BRUSH PQ The parquet brush is designed to clean delicate surfaces and therefore has bristles and wheels in material specially selected to avoid dama ging such surfaces Do not use this accessory with the parquet function It is suitable for vacuuming only TELESCOPIC TUBE 2 You ma
27. w empty the dirt con tainer again and put the Vaporetto Lecoaspira away TIP FOR USING THE ACCESSORIES Before treating leather special fabrics espe cially dralon and velvet or wooden surfaces with steam consult the manufacturer s instruc tions and always 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 defor mations have occurred before proceeding fur ther ensuring exactly the same steam power and distance as in the test When cleaning wooden surfaces furniture FRANCAIS ENGLISH ENGLISH LECOASPIRA 712 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 ad visable 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 low est output power When cleaning glazed sur faces 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 recommend spraying them from a distance of at least 50 cm UNIVERSAL BRUSH It is advisable to use this brush to clean large surfaces tiled or marb
28. y adjust the length of the telescopic tube from a minimum of about 60cm to a maxi mum of 1 metre Press button Z1 and extend or reduce length as desired for 67 JOKER BRUSH F OPTIONAL With the Joker brush it is possible to remove all types of solid or liquid dirt and it will work on any type of surface PARQUET ACCESSORY OPTIONAL This accessory is for use solely with the Joker brush Put the joker brush into place on the parquet accessory as illustrated in figure 12 Apply the brush to the accessory as indicated by the arrow so that the two pieces fit onto each other and then hook them together To unhook the parquet accessory from the joker brush pull the two levers on the sides of the fitting out wards and then lift the brush off Fig 13 USING THE IRON OPTIONAL Vaporetto Lecoaspira can be quickly tran sformed into a highly effective ironing sy stem to make ironing quick and easy Sim ply connect the product to the iron accessory for Vaporetto Lecoaspira mod PFEU0021 You may purchase the iron ac cessory at any Polti service centre or from top home appliance retailers Connect the iron to the monobloc plug B2 proceeding as shown in the Operation paragraph Check the manufacturers label on the gar ment and interpret the symbol on the label as follows Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing set thermostat on Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing set thermostat on C
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