POLTI VAPORELLA PRO 5100R User manual

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This unit conforms with EC-directives 89/336 as amended by 93/68 (EMC) and 73/23 as
amended by 93/68 (low voltage).
Dear Custumer
Thank you for your confidence in buying this Polti product for perfect ironing in less time.
Your Vaporella has been designed to ensure maximum ironing comfort; its quality materi-
als make it a reliable work-mate.
The powerful jet of Vaporella steam acts on the fabrics eliminating every crease.
Therefore it is not necessary to press on or iron repeatedly. Just let the iron slide over the
garment to obtain perfect ironing, saving time and effort.
With Vaporella it is possible to iron vertically to revive fabrics and take out bad smells from
jackets, clothes and overcoats.
Before using Vaporella, we recommend reading these instructions carefully.
KEY
A) Patented safety cap
B) Generator on/off switch
C) Iron on/off switch
D) Power supply cable
E) Monoflex (power and steam)
F) “ON” indicator light (— constant)
“Lack of water” (- - - when flashing)
G) Iron temperature control
H) Steam on/off button
J) Continuous steam jet button
K) Pressure indicator light
I) Funnel
L) Steam flow regulator
M) “Iron heating” indicator light
Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without
prior notice.
Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
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PL LE EA AS SE E R RE EA AD D T TH HE E F FO OL LL LO OW WI IN NG G
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BE EF FO OR RE E U US SE E
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these instructions for use carefully
before using the appliance.
• Use which does not comply with these in-
structions will invalidate the warranty.
• The wiring system to which the appliance is
connected must always comply with the
laws in force.
• 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 di-
sconnect it from the mains. Never leave the
appliance unattended with the cable plug-
ged into the mains.
• Always make sure the appliance is unplug-
ged before performing maintenance work of
any kind
• Do not pull the power cable out of the
socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid da-
mage 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.
• If it is necessary to replace the power sup-
ply 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.
• Do not use the appliance when barefoot.
• Do not use the appliance near a bathtub,
shower or container full of water
• Never immerse the appliance, the cable or
the plugs in water or other liquids.
• Use of the appliance in places where there
is a danger of explosions is prohibited.
• Do not use the product with toxic substan-
ces.
• Do not lay the hot appliance on surfaces
sensitive to heat.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to wind
or rain.
• Do not place the appliance near a live ele-
ment, an electric stove or any other source
of heat.
• Do not expose the appliance to extreme
temperatures
• Never let children or people who are not fa-
miliar with how the appliance works use it.
• Do not press the buttons hard or with a
pointed object such as a pen.
• Always rest the appliance on a stable sur-
face.
• In case of accidental fall of the appliance it
is necessary to have it checked by an
authorized Service Centre as the internal
safety features may have been affected.
• In case of breakdown or malfunction switch
off the appliance and never attempt to di-
sassemble it, but refer to an authorized
Service Centre.
• In order to avoid prejudicing the safety of
the appliance, use only original spare parts
and accessories approved by the manufac-
turer.
• Do not wind the power cable around the ap-
pliance, especially when the appliance is
still hot.
• During refilling with water, switch off and di-
sconnect the appliance from the mains.
• It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal
position during operation.
• Do not direct the steam jet on electrical
and/or electronic appliances.
• Let the appliance cool down before clea-
ning it.
• Before storing the appliance make sure that
it has completely cooled down.
• This appliances is equipped with safety de-
vices which are to be replaced only by a
suitably qualified technician.
• Do not direct the steam jet at people, ani-
mals or debris. Danger of burns!
• Never place your hands inside the jet of
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steam. Danger of burns!
• Do not put any detergent or chemical sub-
stance in the boiler. 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 recom-
mend the use of our KALSTOP FP 2003, a
special natural-base decalcifier which inhi-
bits and breaks down limescale. This is a
preventive against scale build-up and pro-
tects the metal walls of the boiler. KAL-
STOP 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. mesh ironing boards.
• For iron rest replacement use only original
spare parts.
• The iron must be used and rested on a sta-
ble surface.
• 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 in-
struction 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.
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CO OR RR RE EC CT T U US SE E O OF F T TH HE E P PR RO OD DU UC CT T
This appliance is intended for home use as a
steam generator as described and in accor-
dance with the instructions provided in this
manual.
Please read these instructions carefully and
keep them, as you may find them useful in fu-
ture.
Polti Spa declines liability for any damage
or accident derived from any use of VAPO-
RELLA which does not comply with the in-
structions contained in this booklet.
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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 sym-
bol on the appliance means that at
the end of its useful lifespan, the pro-
duct must be disposed of separately
from ordinary household wastes.
The user is responsible for delivering the ap-
pliance 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.
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IM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T
Before leaving our factory all our products are
rigorously tested. This is the reason why your
VAPORELLA may contain some residual wa-
ter in the boiler.
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PR RE EP PA AR RA AT TI IO ON N F FO OR R U US SE 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. 1).
Normal tapwater can be used. In hard
water areas we recommend the use of
KALSTOP, a special natural-base decalci-
fier which inhibits and breaks down lime-
scale, making it easy to remove just by
swilling out the tank with a little tapwater.
2a. Retighten the cap fully and carefully.
EMake the patented safety cap (A) is fully
and correctly screwed on, otherwise you
may experience steam escaping from
around the cap.
3a. 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.
4a. Switch on the boiler and iron by pressing
the switches (B) and (C). The pressure in-
dicator light (K) and the “ON” indicator li-
ght (F) will light up (fig. 2).
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IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NS S F FO OR R U US SE E
Check the manufacturer’s label on the gar-
ment, and interpret the symbol on the label as
follows:
• For STEAM ironing, set the iron tempera-
ture to its maximum travel on the “COTTON
- LINEN” steam position (fig.3), by turning
the dial (G).
NB Set at its maximum, do NOT set
against the picture of iron on the dial
(G).
Most fabric types, other than delicates can
be STEAM-ironed at this temperature,
please consult the garment label. If you
want to DRY iron, set the dial (G) to the re-
quired temperature for the fabric, as shown
on the dial.
NB fabric indications on the dial are for
DRY ironing, for STEAM ironing set at
maximum travel as explained above.
• Wait for both the pressure indicator light (K)
and the iron heating indicator light (M) to go
out (about 15 minutes). Push the button (H)
on the iron to release bursts of steam from
the holes on the soleplate. Release the but-
ton and the steam flow stops (fig.4).
NOTE: during initial operation of the iron, a
few drops of water mixed with steam may
come out of the soleplate until the tempera-
ture stabilises. It is advisable to direct the
first jets of steam onto an old cloth until a
uniform jet of steam is obtained.
• By turning the steam flow control knob (L)
you can vary the quantity of steam accord-
ing to the kind of textiles to be ironed (more
or less delicate). You can increase the
steam flow by turning the knob in clockwise
direction. Turning it in an anticlockwise di-
rection reduces the steam flow (fig.5). We
suggest the maximum emission for heavy
textiles like jeans and linen, medium for cot-
ton, minimum for light delicate textiles.
• In order to have a continuous steam jet,
move the button (J) forwards. Steam will
keep on coming out, even releasing the
steam request button. To interrupt the ou-
tlet, move the button (J) backwards (fig.6).
NOTE:
• Both (K) and (M) lights go on and off during
operation; this is quite normal and means
that the electric resistance is operating to
maintain constant the pressure in the boiler.
Steam ironing allowed--set the dial to its
MAXIMUM travel at the end of the 3
dots symbol on your Polti iron
Steam ironing allowed--set the dial to its
MAXIMUM travel at the end of the TH-
REE (nb THREE, not two) dots symbol
on your Polti iron
DRY IRON only, with iron dial set at one
dot. N.B. NEVER CALL FOR STEAM
BY PRESSING STEAM REQUEST
BUTTON when DRY ironing. See spe-
cial instructions for DRY ironing in the
instruction book.
DO NOT IRON. Neither steam nor dry
ironing allowed.
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• If no steam is released from the iron, check
that the steam pressure light (K) is off.
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PA AT TE EN NT TE ED D S SA AF FE ET TY Y C CA AP P / /
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“W WA AT TE ER R O OU UT T” ”
This appliance is 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 fla-
shing. When you have used up all the water
in the tank, do as follows:
1d. Switch off the generator on/off switch (B).
2d. Press the steam request button on the
iron (H) so as to fully exhaust the steam
supply from the tank.
3d. Switch off the iron on/off switch (C).
4d. Disconnect the power supply cable from
the mains.
5d. Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented sa-
fety cap (A).
6d. Wait for a few minutes to allow the gene-
rator tank to cool down.
7d. 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 recom-
mend that you carefully pour only very
small quantities of water at each pouring
into the tank, so as to avoid spitting from
the tank.
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CA AR RE E O OF F Y YO OU UR R V VA AP PO OR RE EL LL LA A
•Before attempting any maintenance
operation, always disconnect the ap-
pliance from the mains.
• To clean the body of the appliance, simply
use a moist cloth. Do not use solvents or
detergents which may harm the body mate-
rial.
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