battistella PLUTONE 2009 Instructions for use

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INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
MOD. PLUTONE 2009
Read these directions carefully before operating.
Don’t use the machine differently from the following instructions.
1. SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL: PLUTONE 2009 PLUTONE 2009
(Pedrollo pump)
POWER SUPPLY: V 400 ~ + NEUTRAL
/
50 Hz V 400 ~ + NEUTRAL
/
50 Hz
TOTAL INSTALLED POWER: W 5648 W 5970
POWER OF IRON 1: W 800 W 800
POWER OF IRON 2: W 800 W 800
BOILER POWER: W 4000 W 4000
PUMP POWER: W 48 Hp 0,5
BOILER CAPACITY: 5 L. 5 L.
IRONING ENDURANCE: CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS
OPERATING PRESSURE: 4 BAR 4 BAR
WEIGHT: Kg 22 Kg 24
OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 30x43x98h cm 30x43x98h cm
BRUSH (OPTIONAL): W 500 W 500
MADE IN ITALY
Fig. 1
EXHAUST TAP
CABLE SUPPORT
SOLENOID VALVE
IRON CONNECT PLUG
MANOMETER IRON
IRON REST
WATER TANK
(UPON REQUEST)
WATER INLET
HOSE HOLDER
STEAM ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
CARD ON/OFF
SWITCH
STEAM HOSE

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2. IMPORTANT
Before installing PLUTONE, it is necessary to set up the following:
1. a water connection (tap with hose holder); PLUTONE will be connected to the tap
with hose holder named “WATER INLET” (fig. 1) by means of a rubber hose which
must have a pressure resistance of at least 10 ATM. (diameter of water inlet 8/13
mm) and which must be fixed tightly with 2 hose clamps. N.B.: before inserting the
rubber hose into PLUTONE hose holder, exhaust a few litres of water in order to
clean the conduit. ATTENTION: PLUTONE equipped with water tank does not need
piping preparation;
2. a protected electrical outlet suitable to PLUTONE power.
3. OPENING OF PACKAGE
1. Open the box containing PLUTONE from the upper side marked as ALTO , take
out the instructions handbook and read it carefully.
2. Remove PLUTONE from the box, fix the cable support to the ironing board, connect
the iron and steam hose plugs (fig. 1), fix the iron cables to the cable support
hook and place the iron on the iron rest
4. STANDARD MODE
SET
Reset
Key to enter the menu and reset the various warnings.
“Pistol/brush” on/off key (optional accessory)
Esc
“Electronic card” on/off key.
N.B.: the electronic board will continue to
receive power from the mains supply. At the end of each working day it is
suggested to always turn the machine off by using the main switch
(fig.
1).
“Iron 1” on/off key
“Iron 2” on/off key
Ok
“Boiler” on/off key

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5. STAND-BY MODE
SET/RESET
SET
Reset
Key which allows access to the menu. To exit the menu
wait for 5 seconds or press ESC.
This key is used also
to reset warnings
OK
Ok
Key to confirm the choice made within the menu
ESC
Esc
Key to exit the current function or the menu
UP/DOWN Key to scroll up or down within the menu
6. MEANING OF ICONS
FIXED LIGHT: indicates that the boiler is on and its pressure is optimum
INTERMITTENT LIGHT: indicates
that the boiler is on and that the water is
being heated to obtain steam
Indicates that iron 1 is functioning
Indicates that iron 2 is functioning
Indicates that the pump is pumping water into the boiler
Indicates
that the pump is blocked due to the fact that it has worked
without water for a long time.
Check that water comes out of the pipe
connected to the water supply.
Turn off the main switch, wait for 5
seconds and turn the machine on again. If
the problem reoccurs, contact
Authorized Service Centre
Indica
tes that the maximum number of hours set for the general
maintenance of the machine has been exceeded

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7. CONNECTION AND STARTING
1. Connect the rubber hose to the hose-holder indicated as WATER INLET placed on
the Plutone (fig. 1) and turn the water tap on. For Plutone equipped with water
tank, you just have to fill it and connect the machine to the mains supply. N.B.:
make sure there is always water inside the water tank.
2. Connect the power supply cable to a protected outlet with earth protector switch ,
with observance of the law in force and a voltage suitable to PLUTONE.
3. Turn on the main switch (fig. 1) and select the functions which are to be
activated. N.B.: the settings of the electronic card are memorized every time the
main switch is turned off. Once the machine is turned on again, it will start with the
settings memorized before the machine was turned off (e.g. if the boiler was on, it
will be on upon switching on the machine). WARNING: the electronic card
automatically performs a check of the software installed. This is why it takes 2
seconds for the machine to turn on.
If an error or fault is found, the “safety” device blocks the electronic card and does
not allow normal functioning. “SOFTWARE ERROR” will be displayed. Contact the
Authorized Service Centre to update the software.
4. Wait until the boiler light is fixed (not intermittent) and the manometer shows 4
Bar. Seize the iron by the cork handle and press the micro-switch 3 or 4 times
(fig. 3), so that steam comes out: this operation must be carried out in order to
heat up the hoses which take steam to the iron. This prevents also the falling of
small drops of water on garments (iron must always be held in such a way as not
to harm operator, that is with iron always pointed downwards).
5. To adjust the steam flux you must work on the steam adjustment tap (fig. 1:
solenoid valve).
6. After this, PLUTONE is ready for use. During ironing the icon of the boiler may
remain intermittent (card is raising steam) or fixed (optimum pressure), indicating
that PLUTONE is working properly.
N.B.: during ironing the warning light will switch on and “WATER PUMPING”
will be displayed. This means that the card is automatically pumping water into the
boiler.
N.B.: in the event the pump should remain without water for a long time, the
“pump saving” device will be activated and the pump will not work. This is shown
by the icon and the warning “PUMP BLOCKED” will be displayed. An
intermittent acoustic alarm is also audible.
If this device is activated, check that there is enough pressure in the water system
or that there is water inside the water tank. If one of the previous is the cause of
the blockage, turn the card off and on by using the main switch. If the problem
remains, do not insist and contact the manufacturer or Authorized Service Centre.
FOR PLUTONE CONNECTED TO THE WATER SYSTEM:
For PLUTONE connected to the water system, verify that the water pressure is not
more than 2,5 Bar. If so, the pump will be blocked and this will prevent the water
from entering the boiler.

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8. MENU
To gain access to the MENU, press the key shown on the left. To exit the MENU
press ESC or wait for 5 seconds.
MENU:
HOURS OF WORK
Ok
TOTAL HOURS:
Cannot be zeroed
To exit
Esc
PARTIAL
HOURS:
Zeroing of hours
SET
Reset
Ok
TOTAL HOURS: computation of the total hours the machine has worked for. This data
cannot be zeroed.
PARTIAL HOURS: computation of the hours the machine has worked for since last
zeroing. This data can be zeroed (see table). To zero the data, follow instructions as
per table and press reset for 5 seconds.
RESET OF WARNINGS
Ok
FILTER Zeroing of hours
SET
Reset
Ok
To exit
Esc
COVER
PROBE
Reset is necessary in order to delete the warnings from the display once maintenance
has been done.
Example: WARNING: PROBE CLEANING NEEDED is displayed.
1. Gain access to MENU
2. find RESET WARNINGS, press OK and find PROBE.
3. press OK, then press RESET for 5 seconds.
4. ESC to exit the SET menu (or wait for 5 seconds).
Warnings are memorandums set by the manufacturer. According to the type of water
and the use of the machine, maintenance may be required even earlier.
KEY TONE
Ok
KEY TONE ON To confirm
Ok
To exit
Esc
KEY TONE OFF
Used to activate or deactivate the acoustic signal when keys are pressed.
If you wish the acoustic signal to be activated, press KEY TONE ON.
SET
Reset

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MAINTENANCE Password needed. Service Centre authorized access only
MANUFACTURER Password needed. Manufacturer authorized access only.
WARNING: AFTER 10 ATTEMPTS TO ACCESS THE “MAINTENANCE” OR “MANUFACTURER”
MENU WITHOUT TYPING IN THE PASSWORD, OR EVERY TIME THE WRONG
PASSWORD IS TYPED, THE MENU WILL BE BLOCKED. “PASSWORD BLOCKED” will be
displayed. To unblock the menu, contact the Authorized Service Centre or the
manufacturer.
LANGUAGE
Ok
ITALIAN
To confirm
language
Ok
To exit
Esc
ENGLISH
FRENCH
GERMAN
SPANISH
PORTUGUESE
This menu allows the setting on the language (see table). Languages may be different
according to the country of destination.
9. COMPULSORY
1. Use only tap water.
2. Empty the boiler once a week, making sure that boiler pressure is not over
0,5 BAR (fig. 1: manometer). To carry out this operation, turn the
exhaust tap slowly (fig. 1): we advise you to wear gauntlets against possible
burns. N.B. Carry out this operation only when the boiler is cold and the plug is
disconnected from the mains.
3. Never leave hot iron on the ironing board.
4. Connect PLUTONE to a suitable and protected outlet.
5. After ironing is over, switch off PLUTONE and turn off the water tap; always
remember to turn on the water tap before switching on the machine again (for
PLUTONE connected to the aqueduct).
6. Always keep children away from PLUTONE, both when it is on and off.
7. Make sure that during cold season the tubes connecting PLUTONE to the water
supply do not freeze.
8. Never add additives to water.
10. IRONING
1. Run the iron on garments, pressing the micro-switch (fig. 3) at regular intervals
and at the same time pressing the pedal for vacuum (heated and vacuum ironing
board is required). In order to dry the garments, we suggest to keep the foot on
the pedal for suction a bit longer. For a better ironing we suggest to adjust the
thermostat on “cotton” position (fig. 2).
2. For delicate garments we suggest to use an anti-sheen shoe.
3. During ironing operation, always pay attention to the position of the cables: if they
twine or get in touch with the ironing board, they might cause short circuits (fig.
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4. For dry ironing it is possible to adjust the thermostat (fig. 2) on different positions
according to the type of fabric (check garment label). For steam ironing you should
adjust the thermostat on “cotton/flax” position.
11. ELECTRICAL RISKS
The following situations are considered dangerous for the operator:
1. damage of iron cables (fig. 2),
2. loss of water from iron (fig. 3),
3. loss of water from external of solenoid valve (fig. 1),
4. iron overheating,
5. earth protector switch is activated upon turning on the main switch,
6. using PLUTONE during thunderstorms,
7. using PLUTONE without proper protection for feet (without shoes) or with wet
feet,
8. cleaning or washing the iron using water (fig. 3),
9. loss of water from PLUTONE base (fig. 1),
10. loss of steam from inner part of PLUTONE.
12. MECHANICAL RISKS
The following situations are considered dangerous for the operator:
1. using PLUTONE for different purposes other than ironing;
2. using PLUTONE without turning the water tap or when the aqueduct cannot supply
water;
3. using PLUTONE while the pump is activated but no water enters the boiler because
of limestone obstruction (fig. 1);
4. using PLUTONE when the boiler pressure is too high and the internal safety valve is
activated. Pressure can be visibly controlled thanks to the manometer (fig.1)
placed on the upper part of the PLUTONE.
13. THERMAL RISKS
The following situations are considered dangerous for the operator:
1. touching the iron base when it is functioning,
2. emptying the boiler when under pressure (fig. 1),
ELECTRICAL
WIRE
THERMOSTAT
MICROSWITCH
FOR IRON
STEAM HOSE
Fig. 3
Fig. 2

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 Do not iron garments directly on
persons.
 Do not leave hot iron on garments.
 After use, always store away the
iron on proper iron rest.
14. INTERVENTIONS AND SMALL REPAIRS
The following procedures MUST be carried out ONLY when the boiler is cold and the
plug is disconnected from the mains.
1. replacement of the iron;
2. replacement of the coil: to be done when boiler is turned off and is cold (fig.1 :
solenoid valve);
3. replacement of the steam hose: to be done when iron and boiler are turned off and
are cold (fig. 2),
4. cleaning of the water inlet filter (fig. 4) and cleaning of the foot valve filter
(PLUTONE with water tank – fig. 1).
15. CLEANING OF WATER FILTER
The cleaning of the filter is to be done whenever the warning is displayed. If the water is full
of impurities, cleaning should be done more often.
To clean the water filter:
1. turn off the main water supply tap;
2. unscrew the filter plug by using a wrench as shown in fig. 4;
3. take out the filter;
4. by using running water, clean the filter in order to eliminate all impurities;
5. re-assemble the filter, fix with the wrench and turn on the main water supply tap,
checking at the same time if there are any leakages.
WARNING:THERMIC
DANGER
INCANDESCENT IRON
BASE

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16. CLEANING OF THE BOILER PROBE
To clean the probe of the boiler, do as follows:
1. open the rear panel of the machine;
2. find the boiler and the probe;
3. unscrew the probe by using a wrench and take it out;
4. clean the probe with fine grain scrubbing paper in order to
eliminate all encrustation;
5. re-assemble the probe and check that there are no leakages
when the boiler is under pressure.
17. COMPULSORY PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
(TO BE CARRIED OUT EXCLUSIVELY BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRES, QUALIFIED
TECHNICIANS OR BY THE MANUFACTURER.)
Compulsory maintenance is signalled by the icon - GENERAL MAINTENANCE will be
displayed. Contact only your reseller, Authorized Service Centres or the manufacturer
in order to carry out the necessary maintenance. Once the check has been completed,
the authorized personnel will reset the “general maintenance” icon which is shown on
the display.
This machine was designed to work maximum 8 hrs. per day, 5 days a week. In these
conditions the machine is expected to function for 7 years.
FILTER
WATER
INLET
Fig. 4
PROBE

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18. PACKING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
PLUTONE may be packed with cellophane, on a pallet or in a cardboard box which
should never be turned upside down. As this is not a stiff package it is not shock-
resistant and therefore the boxes should not be piled one on top of the other. We
suggest you to handle the packed steam generator with utmost care and not to use it
as a stool or support. (Handle with care).
19. DISPOSAL
PLUTONE is mainly made of iron material and must therefore be disposed
of in proper warehouses for used iron recovery. The crossed rubbish bin
symbol indicates that components of PLUTONE must be disposed of
separately from other refuse.
The correct disposal and recycling of the machine’s components assures
protection of the natural environment.
Every product manufactured by BATTISTELLA B.G. S.r.l. is subject to the following
limitations:
 Battistella B.G. S.r.l. guarantees that this machine, correctly installed and used, works according to
what written in this instruction handbook. Each implicit warranty is limited by law as from purchase
date.
 Declination of responsibility for consequential damages: Battistella B.G. S.r.l. will never take
the responsibility for any damage (included, without any limitation, consequential damages due to
loss or no profit, cutback or any other economical loss) deriving form the use of a BATTISTELLA
machine, even in case the Company had been previously informed of such kind of possibility.
Should you need further information about this handbook, please contact Battistella B.G. S.r.l. or the
person who sold you the machine.