POLTI VAPORETTO EASYSTEAM Parts list manual

A
3
4
1
E
B
C
D
F
2
11
5
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10
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11
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12
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OFF
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Fig.2 Fig.3
Fig.4 Fig.5

GENERATOR
A) Safety Cap
B) Generator on/off switch
C) Function indicator light
D) Water level warning light
E) Steam pressure indicator
F) Power supply cable
ACCESSORIES
1) Flexible hose
2) Steam gun
3) Safety switch
4) Steam request lever
5) 120° nozzle
6) Small round brush for 120° nozzle
7) Extension tubes
8) Large brush
9) Cloth retaining clips
10) Jug
11) Accessories locking button
12) Small brush
13) Cotton cloths
This apparatus conforms with EC 89/336 directive modified by
93/68 (EMC) and 73/23 directive, modified by 93/68 ( low voltage)
POLTI S.p.A, reserves the right without prior notice to introduce technical
and construction changes as it considers necessary.
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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance.
• Any use which does not comply with these instructions will invalidate the
warranty.
• The wiring system to which the appliance is connected must always com-
ply 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 disconnect it from the mains. Never
leave the appliance unattended with the cable plugged into the mains.
• Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing mainte-
nance work of any kind.
• Do not pull the power cord out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to
avoid damage to the socket.
• Do not allow the power cord 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 manu-
facturer, as they may cause damage or fire.
• If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable, please refer to the nea-
rest Polti authorised service centre, since the use of a special tool is neces-
sary.
• 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 another
liquid.
• Use of the appliance in places where there is a danger of explosions is pro-
hibited.
• Do not use the product with toxic substances.
• 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 element, 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 familiar 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 surface.
• 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 disassemble 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 manufacturer.
• Do not wind the power cord around the appliance, especially when the
appliance is still hot.
• During refilling with water, switch off and disconnect the appliance from the
mains.
• Do not direct the steam jet on electrical and/or electronic appliances.
• Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it.
• Before storing the appliance make sure that it has completely cooled down.
• This appliance is equipped with safety devices which are to be replaced
only by a suitably qualified technician.
• Do not direct the steam jet at people, animals or debris.
• Never place your hands inside the jet of steam.
• When refilling the boiler, use HOT rather than cold water, pour in gently at
first and keep your face away. Otherwise the still hot boiler walls can spit
drops of very hot water or steam spray.
• Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the boiler.
• Make sure the patented safety cap is fully and correctly screwed on, other-
wise you may experience very hot steam escaping from around the cap.
• Do not refill the boiler while it is still hot. Allow it to cool down for a few
minutes before refilling.
• Do not empty the appliance when the water in the boiler is still hot.
• Do not try to unscrew the safety cap when the appliance is in use.
• Check the safety cap and that the related inner gasket is present, replace
them with original spare parts if necessary.
• 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 concer-
ning 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 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 EASY STEAM which is not in conformity with the instructions con-
tained 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 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 appro-
priate collection facility at the end of its useful lifespan.
Appropriate separate collection to permit recycling, treatment and environ-
mentally compatible disposal helps prevent negative impact on the environ-
ment 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. Your Easy
Steam may contain some residual water in the boiler from the factory testing.
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PR RE EP PA AR RA AT TI IO ON N F FO OR R U US SE E
1. Unscrew the patented safety cap (A) (fig.1) and fill the boiler with not
more than 1.2 litres of water. You may use the jug (10) (fig.2).
2. Carefully screw on the safety cap to hand tight. Make sure the patented
safety cap (A) is fully and correctly screwed on, otherwise you may
experience very hot steam escaping from around the cap.
3. Connect the power supply cable (F) into an earthed power supply of the
correct voltage.
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IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NS S F FO OR R U US SE E
1a. Press down the generator on/off switch (B); the function indicator light
(C) lights up.
2a. Wait for the steam pressure indicator (E) light up (about 10 minu-
tes). EASY STEAM is now ready for use.
3a. The steam gun (2) is equipped with a safety switch (3) which when
engaged prevents the accidental start of the steam jet by children or
people who do not know how to operate the appliance. With the switch
(3) in the “OFF” position, the lever controlling the steam jet is locked.
Should the hose be left unattended for a moment whilst the appliance is
connected to the mains, put the safety switch in the “OFF” position. To
start the steam jet, move the switch (3) backwards (ON) and activate the
steam request lever (4) (Fig. 3).
The first jet of steam may contain some water droplets, due to imperfect ther-
mic stabilisation inside the flexible hose. We would therefore advise that the
first jet of steam is played onto an old cloth until a constant steam flow is
obtained.
Note: The steam pressure indicator (E) may go on and off from time to
time during use of EASY STEAM, this is quite normal
WARNING: If you press the steam request lever (4) when the appliance is
still under pressure, even if it is off and not connected to the wiring system,
you may still experience steam escaping from the flexible hose. So when
you switch off the appliance, before storing it, we advise to press the lever
(4) till the steam flow is exhausted.
ATTENTION:
Danger of burns!
Read these instructions carefully
before using the appliance.

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CO ON NN NE EC CT TI IO ON N O OF F A AC CC CE ES SS SO OR RI IE ES S
All the accessories of EASY STEAM can be connected to the handle or to
the extension tubes as per the following instructions:
• Couple the handle or the extension tubes with your chosen accessory till
the accessories locking button (11) engages (fig. 4).
• To unhook the accessories and separate the tools, press the switch (11).
• before using the accessories, always check they are fully connected
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PA AT TE EN NT TE ED D S SA AF FE ET TY Y C CA AP P / / “ “W WA AT TE ER R O OU UT T” ”
Your Easy Steam is equipped with the unique Polti patented safety cap,
which prevents opening of the boiler as long as there is any pressure remai-
ning inside. This is an important and indispensable safety device, and it is
necessary to follow certain procedures when re-filling the boiler.
Lack of water in the boiler is shown by a warning light (D).
When no more steam comes out of the appliance, do as follows:
• Switch off the machine at the generator on/off switch (B)
• Disconnect the power supply cable (F) from the mains.
• Wait for a few minutes to allow the generator boiler to cool down.
• Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented safety cap (A).
• When cool, proceed to carefully refill the boiler as described in paragraph
1 of the section “Preparation for Use”. If refilling the generator when not
completely cooled, we recommend that you CAREFULLY pour only very
small quantities of water at each pouring, so as to avoid spitting from the
boiler. Cover exposed skin whilst filling.
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TI IP PS S F FO OR R B BE ET TT TE ER R U UN NI IT T P PE ER RF FO OR RM MA AN NC CE E
WARNINGS
• For cleaning leather, wood or delicate fabrics, consult the surface manu-
facturers instructions. Clean only by using the hand gun at a safe distan-
ce together with a soft cloth and always do a test on a non visible part of
the item first or on a sample. Allow the test area to dry completely before
observing results and effects on surface or colour before proceeding to
clean further areas, making sure that exactly the same distance and
technique are applied as for the test area.
DO NOT USE ON DRAYLON, VELVET OR OTHER SIMILAR PILE OR
DELICATE SURFACES
• For cleaning wood surfaces (furniture, doors etc.) or brickwork floors take
great care as a too long application of the steam could alter the waxed
appearance, the shine or the colour of the surfaces cleaned. We therefo-
re recommend you to apply the steam on such surfaces only for brief
periods or to clean these surfaces using a cloth first held in the steam.
• When cleaning glass surfaces in particularly low temperatures preheat the
glass holding the hand gun at minimum 50cm distance from the surface
to be cleaned.
• For the care of your plants vaporise at a minimum distance of 50 centime-
tres.
STEAM GUN (2)
The handgun can be used directly, without connecting the brushes, on all
spots requiring a stronger, closer treatment.
The more resistant the stain, the closer you should hold the gun, the steam
pressure and temperature being higher at the source. You should however
always wipe with a dry cloth (or a slightly abrasive sponge-if the spot is a dif-
ficult one to remove) after using the gun.
The steam gun is particularly efficient at:
• breaking down rug and carpet stains before they are treated with the large
brush;
• cleaning stainless steel surfaces, panes, mirrors, enamelled surfaces;
• cleaning hard-to-reach corners, such as stairs, window sills, door posts;
• cleaning knobs of cookers, and water tap basis
• cleaning window shutters, heaters, car interiors;
• spraying plants (from a distance);
• removing odours and creases from clothes.
To reach higher points, the steam gun can be connected to one or both
extension tubes.
LARGE BRUSH (8)
To wash floors, put a clean, dry cloth under the brush and swing back and
forth without applying any pressure. Use the other side of the cloth when the
first one gets dirty. Use the brush directly without the cloth on particularly
dirty or incrusted areas and in spaces between the tiles: swing the brush
sideways to detach the dirt, then attach cloth to brush to pick up the dirt . On
difficult corners or obstinate stains use the steam gun and then wipe the trea-
ted surface with a cloth. On vertical washable surfaces, wallpaper and cei-
lings, fasten a dry cloth on the brush and proceed as for the floor. We advi-
se to use a sponge cover (e.g. an old bath towel)
To clean glass surfaces, fasten a smooth cotton cloth on the brush, fixing it
on the clips (9), then wipe the window pane to remove the greasy film and
all traces of detergent products. Finally, steam the surface with the handgun
and wipe dry with a clean cloth. When temperatures are extremely low, to
avoid damage to the glass, windowpanes will require pre-heating with the
steam gun (from a distance of 50 cm), prior to actual cleaning with the brush.
EASY STEAM is ideal for cleaning hygienically both synthetic and wool rugs
as well as for most types of carpet. Move the brush towards your feet on the
surface without the cloth to loosen the dirt, then fasten a cotton cloth to the
brush, fixing it on the clips (9), then wipe again the surface to pick up the dirt
in the cloth.
Fold a cotton cloth over 2 or 3 times according to the length and resistance
of the pile. Move the brush rapidly on the pile without applying any pressu-
re, moving the brush to and fro and laterally without concentrating for a long
time in the same place. The treatment can be repeated as frequently as you
wish over time, as drying very quickly on most surfaces. In case of particu-
larly dirty or full of detergents pile, do not insist for a long time; the results will
be evident after a number applications of Easy Steam over time. Obstinate
stains may require the direct use of the handgun (from a distance of 5-10
cm) prior to the above indicated treatment, then clean the stain with a cloth.
SMALL BRUSH (12)
The small brush is used whenever the big brush is too big or impractical to
be used. The small brush can be connected directly to the handgun or to the
extension tubes. The small brush can be used for:
• furnishing fabrics (after testing on invisible parts-see WARNINGS above
at start of “TIPS FOR BETTER UNIT PERFORMANCE”. DO NOT USE
ON DRALON, VELVET OR OTHER SIMILAR PILE OR DELICATE SUR-
FACES.
• small window surfaces
• tiles and other small surfaces
To clean wood (doorposts, floors etc) do not point the steam directly but
cover the big or small brush with a double-folded cotton cloth.
For furniture cleaning direct the steam jet onto a dry cotton cloth, and then
clean with the cloth. The warm moisture on the cloth traps the dust, spots
and the static electricity so that the furniture stays clean longer as there is no
detergent film for new dust to stick to..
120° STEAM NOZZLE (5)
The 120° nozzle (which can be connected directly to the handgun or toge-
ther with the extension tubes) allows you to concentrate a powerful jet of
steam to otherwise inaccessible places, such as radiators, door posts, sills
and shutters, as well as for sterilising toilet bowls. It’s a very useful and indi-
spensable tool.
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• Before attempting any maintenance operation, make sure to always
disconnect the appliance from the mains
• We recommend that the bristles of the brushes are allowed to cool down
in their normal position after use, so as to avoid any mis-shaping.
• To clean the body of the appliance, simply use a moist cloth.