User manual POLTI VL FOREVER 1500 FOCUS STEAM

[. . . ] 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. Do not allow the power 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. [. . . ] 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. · Before connecting the appliance to the current, ensure that the continuous steam jet button (if present on the model purchased) is not pressed. · 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. · The appliance must not be used if it has fallen, been dropped or when it has visible signs of damage or leaks. · If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 28 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 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. ENGLISH VAPORELLA FOREVER 1500 P R E PA R AT I O N F O R U S E · Remove the tank (3) from the appliance, pulling it out as shown in fig. 1. · Connect the tank up to the appliance again, being careful to insert it correctly. [. . . ] NOTE: The first time you use steam after turning on the iron or after not using steam 29 ENGLISH VAPORELLA FOREVER 1500 L O W WAT E R L E V E L If no steam issues on pressing the steam release switch and the water level warning light (C) lights up at the same time, it means there is no more water in the tank. To keep on working, simply restore the water level in the self-refilling tank as described in the "Preparation for use" paragraph. P U T T I N G AWAY T H E A P P L I A N C E Make sure the appliance has cooled down completely before putting it away. Tug on the power cable gently (9) until it clicks once, and then accompany it with your hand as it is automatically wound up by the cable winder (8). [. . . ]