User manual POLTI VAPORELLA INOX 5000 R

[. . . ] · Do not touch the appliance with wet hands or feet whilst the appliance is connected to the mains. · Never leave the appliance unattended whilst it is connected to the mains. · Do not allow Vaporella to be used by children or by people who are not familiar with the usage instructions. · We recommend that the appliance is disconnected from the mains whenever it is not in use. [. . . ] By turning the steam flow control knob (L) you can vary the amount of steam according to the type of textile to be ironed (more or less delicate). You can use this control to increase the steam flow by turning in a clockwise direction. Turning the control in anticlockwise direction reduces the steam flow (fig. For dry ironing, connect the supply cable (D) to the mains, push the iron on/off switch (C), regulate the temperature of the iron by turning the knob (G) to the required temperature for the fabric shown on the knob itself. · · · · · · · · It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal position during operation. NO I M P O R TA N T Before leaving our factory all our products are rigorously tested. However, your VAPORELLA may contain some residual water in the boiler. PAT E N T E D S A F E T Y C A P / " WAT E R O U T " All Polti machines are equipped with the unique Polti patented safety cap, which prevents opening of the generator tank as long as there is any pressure remaining inside the tank. This is an important and indispensable safety device, and it is necessary to follow certain procedures when re-filling the tank. Lack of water is indicated by the (F) indicator light, which changes from constant to flashing. Press the steam request button on the iron (H) so as to fully exhaust the steam supply from the tank. When cool, proceed to carefully refill the tank as described in paragraph 1a of the section "PREPARATION FOR USE" in the instructions. If refilling the generator when not completely cooled, we recommend that you carefully pour only very small quanti3 P R E PA R AT I O N F O R U S E 1a. Unscrew the patented safety cap (A) and fill the boiler with about 1. 5 litres of water using the special funnel (I) making sure that it does not overflow (fig. However, as hard water by its nature contains limestone, which may cause a build-up of limescale in the tank, in hard water areas we recommend the use of our naturalbase decalcifier KALSTOP FP 2003. Connect the power supply cable (D) into an earthed power supply of the correct voltage. IMPORTANT: for the following operations after the first one, please make sure that the "continuous steam jet" switch (J) is not switched on. The pressure indicator light (K) and the "ON" indicator light (F) will light up (fig. 2). ENGLISH VA P O R E L L A I N O X 5 0 0 0 R ties of water at each pouring into the tank, so as to avoid spitting from the tank. 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. [. . . ] · In case of breakdown or malfunction do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself but refer to your nearest authorised service centre. C A R E O F Y O U R VA P O R E L L A · Before attempting any maintenance operation, be sure to always disconnect the appliance from the mains. However, as hard water by its nature contains limestone, which may cause a build-up of limescale in the tank, in hard water areas we recommend the use of our natural-base decalcifier KALSTOP FP 2003. · Never empty the Vaporella when the water in the generator is still hot. · To clean the body of the appliance, simply use a moist cloth. [. . . ]