User manual POLTI VAPORELLA FOREVER 1000/950

[. . . ] · Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on the data label of the appliance and that the power outlet is connected to earth · Always turn off the appliance at the on/off switch before unplugging it. · If the appliance is left unused, always disconnect it from the mains. Never leave the appliance 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 cable out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket. [. . . ] 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. 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. This is a preventive against scale build-up and protects the metal walls of the boiler. KALSTOP is available from Polti dealers or from your Polti Service Centre. · 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. · When placing the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable. · Check that the continuous steam request button is switched off before connecting the appliance to the mains. · 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. 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. 28 Polti Spa declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of VAPORELLA which does not comply with the instructions contained in this booklet. 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. I M P O R TA N T Before leaving our factory all our products are rigorously tested. This is the reason why your VAPORELLA may contain some residual water in the boiler. Unscrew the self-refilling tank cap (1) (Fig. 1) and fill the tank with about 1 litre of water, making sure it does not overflow. During filling we recommend to disconnect the appliance from the mains. In this case, separate the tank (3) from the appliance by pulling the lever upwards (3a) (Fig. [. . . ] Wait for the steam pressure indicator light (5) and the "iron heating" indicator light (10a) to switch off (about 3 minutes). Push switch (10) on the iron to make steam come out of the holes on the soleplate. NOTE: during initial operation of the iron, a few drops of water mixed with steam 29 ENGLISH VL FOREVER 1000 - VL FOREVER 950 FILLING THE BOILER Thanks to the self-filling function, there is no longer any need to stop and wait to fill the boiler. When the water inside the boiler reaches its lowest level, the thermostat will automatically activate a pump that will fill the boiler from the tank. [. . . ]