User manual POLTI V.LLA FOREVER 400

[. . . ] · 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 authorised service centre, since the use of a special tool is necessary. · Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet with the cable plugged into the mains. · Do not use the appliance near a bathtub, shower or container full of water · Never immerse the appliance, the cable or the plugs in water or other liquids. [. . . ] · Water, in nature, contains magnesium and mineral salts which aid limescale 19 build-up. To avoid this residue may cause problems to your appliance, use demineralized water only. If you iron sitting down, do not put your legs under the ironing board, the steam can cause burns. Iron only on heat resistant surfaces and on surfaces that allow the steam to escape, e. g. When placing the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. · · · · · · I M P O R TA N T Before leaving our factory all our products are rigorously tested. Therefore, your VAPORELLA may contain some residual water in its tank. CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT This appliance is intended for home use as a steam generator 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 future. Polti declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of VAPORELLA which is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this manual. ENGLISH VAPORELLA FOREVER 400 - FOREVER 400 PRO AT T E N T I O N Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE): information for users This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. The crossed-out wastebasket symbol on the appliance means that at the end of its useful lifespan, the product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes. The user is responsible for delivering the appliance to an appropriate collection facility at the end of its useful lifespan. Appropriate separate collection to permit recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible disposal helps prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes recycling of the materials making up the product. For more information on available collection facilities, contact your local waste collection service or the shop where you bought this appliance. P R E PA R AT I O N F O R U S E · Remove the water tank (3) from the appliance (fig. 1). · Fill the water tank with water up to the MAX level marked on the water tank. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Before ironing a garment, it is always advisable to check the symbols and instructions on the label provided by the garment manufacturer. Check which kind of ironing is recommended, referring to the table below: Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing, set the iron temperature on ··· Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing, set the iron temperature on ·· Check the fabric's resistance to steam ironing, dry ironing allowed with temperature set on · - do not iron - steam ironing or treatment not allowed · Water, in nature, contains magnesium and mineral salts which aid limescale build-up. To avoid this residue may cause problems to your appliance, use demineralized water only. · Connect the cable plug to an earthed power supply of the correct voltage. [. . . ] NOTE: · Both (5) and (11) indicator lights go on and off during operation; this is quite normal and means that the electric resistances are operating to maintain the system at a constant temperature. · If no steam is released from the iron, check that the steam pressure light (5) is off. F I L L I N G T H E TA N K It is necessary to fill up the tank with water before it becomes empty. If no steam comes out when pressing the steam request button, this means that there is no more water in the tank. [. . . ]