User manual POLTI VAPORELLA FOREVER 450

[. . . ] · Do not allow the power supply cable 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, 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. [. . . ] · 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. 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. 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. 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, remove the tank (3) from the appliance by pulling the lever upwards (3a) (Fig. Once the tank (3) is filled, reposition the cap and replace the tank, making sure that it is correctly fitted to the appliance. 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. 3); both the steam pressure (5) and the "iron heating" (10a) indicator lights go on. The noise you hear at times during the functioning of the appliance is normal and is simply due to the water flowing from the reservoir tank to the boiler. 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 STEAM IRONING 1b. [. . . ] Do not use solvents or detergents which may harm the body material. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT THIS UNIT TO THE MAINS. This appliance may be fitted with a non rewirable plug, if it is necessary to change the fuse in a non rewirable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement, available from the appliance manufacturer, is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the colour marking on the base of the plug. [. . . ]