POLTI VAPORETTO MULTI SYSTEM User manual

Polti S.p.A. - 22070 Bulgarograsso (CO) - Italy - Via Ferloni, 83
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Dear Customer, Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this POLTI product, contributing to
the conservation of our most precious natural resource: the Environment. VAPORETTO solves all
cleaning and hygiene problems without the use of detergents - all that’s needed is just normal tap
water which our system transforms into steam at a constant powerful pressure, allowing you to clean
more thoroughly and in an ecological way.
Our Technical Development team have added a range of sophisticated improvements to make
cleaning tasks both safer and more effective:
• The new handle is smaller, lighter, easier to handle and more comfortable to use because you can
start producing steam with just one finger, by lightly pressing a button.
Safety is guaranteed by the strict tests all Polti products and accessories are subjected to. The
STEAM COMFORT handle has passed the strict Splash Proof Test certifying its resistance to spla-
shes of water.
• The Safety Cap - a unique Polti patent, prevents opening whilst any residual pressure remains in
the system.
• Steam pressure is controlled by a pressure switch and the steam flow can be regulated while
operating.
VAPORETTO is built according to the IEC regulations, and is equipped with a safety valve, a safety
thermostat and an additional protective thermostat which prevents operation of the machine when it
is empty and which maintains VAPORETTO in an absolutely safe condition at all times. The acces-
sories and all the components are manufactured with highest quality materials which are resistant to
the high temperatures attained during the operation of this machine.
GENERATOR
A) Patented Safety Cap
B) Generator on/off switch
C) Accessories on/off switch
D) Central connector block with splash
proof cover
E) Lock-in aperture for central connector
F) Power supply cable
G) Carrying handle
H) Pivoting wheels
I) Steam regulation control
ACCESSORIES
1) Flexible hose
2) Steam gun
2A) Safety switch
3) Steam request lever
4) Connector assembly
5) Press down connector button
6) Locking tab
7) Extension tubes
8) Large brush
9) Cloth retaining clips
10) Replaceable bristles plate
11) Accessories locking button
12) Small brush
13) Cotton cloths
14) Filler bottle (VT EVOLUTION)
14) Filler funnel (VT EDITION)
15) Spare washers for accessory connections
16) 120° nozzle
17) Small round brush for 120° nozzle
18) Window squeegee tool (*)
19) Small blade for window tool (*)
20) Large blade for window tool (*)
(*) OPTIONAL for Vaporetto EDITION
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
21) High pressure lance
22) Triangular brush
23) Wallpaper stripper tool
Q) Iron
R) Steam request button
S) Temperature regulation dial
T) Iron res mat
U) Continuous steam jet button
V) “Iron heating” indicator light
Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
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This unit conforms with EC-directives 2004/108/CE (EMC) and 2006/95/CE (low volta-
ge).
Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without prior notice.
PRECAUTIONS
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Any use which does not comply with these instructions will invalidate the war-
ranty.
SAFETY WARNINGS:
Risk of electric shock and/or short circuit:
- 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 ou-
tlet 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 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 con-
tact with sharp or hot surfaces.
- Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts of the ap-
pliance are damaged. Instead, contact an authorised service centre.
- Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorized by the manufacturer,
as they may cause damage or fire.
- 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 washbasins, bathtubs, showers or containers full
of water.
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- Never immerse the appliance, the cable or the plugs in water or another liquid.
- Do not direct the steam jet at live electrical and/or electronic equipment or at the
appliance itself.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its ser-
vice agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
SAFETY WARNINGS:
Risk of injury and/or burns during use of the appliance
- Use of the appliance in places where there is a danger of explosions is prohibi-
ted.
- Do not use the product with toxic substances.
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision. Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- In case the appliance is accidentally dropped, 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 Polti Service Centre.
- This appliance is equipped with safety devices which are to be replaced only by a
suitably qualified technician.
- Before cleaning or storing the appliance, always first ensure that the appliance
has cooled down completely.
- Do not direct the steam jet at people, animals or debris.
ATTENTION: High temperature. Risk of scalding!
If indicated do not touch the parts on the product
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- High-pressure jets can be dangerous if used improperly. Do not direct the steam
jet at people, live electrical equipment or the appliance itself.
- Never place your hands inside the jet of steam.
- While refilling with water, switch off and disconnect the appliance from the mains.
- Do not use if the appliance has been dropped, has visible signs of damage or
leaks.
- If ironing whilst sitting down, take care to ensure that the jet of steam is not an-
gled towards your legs. Steam can scald.
- Before connecting the appliance to the current, ensure that the continuous steam
jet button is not pressed.
- Never leave the iron unattended when it is plugged in.
- efore refilling the appliance when it is hot, allow it to cool for a few minutes.
- Keep your face away if you fill the boiler when it is still hot, as a few drops of wa-
ter can evaporate on contact with the hot boiler, causing a jet of steam.
- o not empty the appliance when the water inside the boiler is still hot.
- Do not try to unscrew the cap when the appliance is in operation.
- Regularly check the status of the safety cap and seal, replace with original parts
as necessary.
- Make sure the safety cap is screwed on properly, otherwise it may cause steam
leaks.
- Do not force open the cap when there is a minimum pressure of steam in the boi-
ler.
ATTENTION:
Risk of scalding!
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SAFETY WARNINGS:
using the appliance:
- Never use distilled water or scented water.
- Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the boiler.
- We recommend you use original Polti products only, as products of other brands
may not be suitable for use in Polti products and could cause damage.
- Never leave the appliance exposed to the weather.
- Do not place the appliance near a live element, an electric stove or any other
source of heat.
- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures under 0°C or over 40°C
- Press the buttons only with a finger, without excessive force and avoid using a
pointed object such as a pen.
- Do not wind the power cable around the appliance, especially when the ap-
pliance is still hot.
- To avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance when repairing or replacing ac-
cessories, use only original spare parts.
- Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it.
- Before storing the appliance make sure that it has completely cooled down.
- It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal position during operation.
- Always rest the appliance on a stable surface.
- Iron only on supports that are heat resistant and which allow the steam to per-
meate.
- If the iron rest mat needs to be replaced, only use original spare parts.
- The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
- When placing the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand
is placed, is stable.
- Do not place the hot appliance on heat-sensitive surfaces.
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CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT
This appliance is intended for home use as a
steam cleaner 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 fu-
ture.
Polti declines liability for any damage or acci-
dent derived from any use of this appliance
which is not in conformity with the instruc-
tions contained in this booklet.
ATTENTION
Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Elec-
tronic 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 ap-
pliance to an appropriate collection facility at the
end of its useful lifespan.
Appropriate separate collection to permit recy-
cling, 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 faci-
lities, contact your local waste collection service
or the shop where you bought this appliance.
IMPORTANT
Before leaving our factory all our products are ri-
gorously tested. For this reason, your VAPO-
RETTO may contain some residual water in the
boiler from the testing.
SET UP
Before using VAPORETTO for the first time as-
semble the pivoting wheels as indicated in the
Fig. A.
PREPARATION FOR USE
1. Unscrew the patented safety cap (A) and fill
the boiler with about 1,3 litres of water using
the filler bottle / funnel (14) making sure that
it does not overflow (fig 1).
Ordinary tap water may also be used. Howe-
ver, since water contains limescale by na-
ture, which may cause scaling in the long
run, we recommend using a mixture of 50%
tap water and 50% demineralised water or
treated with water softener systems. To use
tap water only and avoid scale formation, we
recommend the addition of the special natu-
ral scale removal agent Kalstop FP2003.
Never use distilled water or scented wa-
ter.
2. Carefully screw on the safety cap to hand ti-
ght (Fig. 2). Make sure the patented safety
cap (A) is fully and correctly screwed on,
otherwise you may experience steam esca-
ping from around the cap.
3. Connect the power supply cable (F) into an
earthed power supply of the correct voltage.
WARNING: Do NOT under any circumstances
put or leave the filler bottle in the water filling
aperture of the appliance when the appliance is
connected to the mains electricity supply. Danger
of burns!
Always make sure generator on/off switch (B) is
switched OFF before connecting the appliance
to the mains.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1a. Press down the generator on/off switch (B)
and the accessories on/off switch (C) which
will light up.
2a. Open the cover of the central connector
block (D) and insert the central connector (4)
pressing the connector button (5) and taking
care that the locking tab (6) is correctly posi-
tioned in the lock-in aperture (E) on the block
(Fig. 3).
3a. When the generator on/off switch (B) goes
out, the steam cleaner is ready for use
4a. The steam gun (2) is equipped with a safety
switch (2A) which prevents the accidental
start of the steam jet by children or people
who do not know how to operate the ap-
pliance.
With the switch (2A) in the “OFF” position,
the lever controlling the steam jet is locked
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(Fig.4b). Should the hose be left unattended
for a moment whilst the appliance is connec-
ted to the mains, it is recommended to put
the safety switch in the “OFF” position. To
start working, set the (2A) switch to the “ON”
position and press the steam button (Fig.4a).
The first burst of steam may contain some water
droplets, due to imperfect thermic stabilisation in-
side the flexible hose. We would therefore advise
that the first jet of steam is played onto an old
cloth until a constant pressure of steam is obtai-
ned.
Note: The generator on/off switch (B) may go on
and off from time to time during use of VAPO-
RETTO. This means the machine is maintaining
the correct and constant pressure and is quite
normal.
STEAM REGULATION FEATURE
VAPORETTOs are equipped with a steam regu-
lation control (I) (Fig. 5). You can increase the
steam flow by turning the control in clockwise di-
rection. Turning it in an anti- clockwise direction
reduces the steam flow. Here are some sugge-
stions for the choice of steam flow level:
• Strong steam: for encrusted dirt, stains, grease
and for sanitising.
• Normal steam: for carpets, rugs, glass, tiles
etc.
• Delicate steam: for vaporising plants and clea-
ning delicate surfaces.
Please read separate warning about use on
draylon, velvet and other delicate fabrics, or on
sensitive wood surfaces.
CONNECTION OF ACCESSORIES
All the accessories of VAPORETTO can be con-
nected to the handle or to the extension tubes as
per the following instructions (fig. 6):
1b. Move the locking button (11) on the acces-
sory to the “open” position.
2b. Attach the required accessory to the hand
gun or to the extension tube.
3b. Move the locking button (11) back to the po-
sition ‘closed’.
4b. Check that the locking button has engaged
and the accessory is fully connected.
PATENTED SAFETY CAP /
’’WATER OUT’’
The appliance is equipped with a safety cap,
which prevents opening of the generator tank as
long as there is any pressure remaining inside.
This is an important and indispensable safety de-
vice, and it is necessary to follow the procedure
here below when re-filling the generator tank.
When you have used up all the water in the tank,
proceed as follows:
1c. Switch off the machine at the generator
on/off switch (B)
2c. Press the steam request lever (3) on the
steam gun (2) or, if using the iron, the steam
request button (R) on the iron (Q) so as to
fully exhaust the steam supply from the tank.
3c. Switch OFF the accessory on/off switch (C).
4c. Disconnect the power supply cable (F) from
the mains.
5c. Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented safety
cap (A)
6c. Wait for a few minutes to allow the generator
tank to cool down.
7c. When cool proceed to carefully refill the tank
as described in paragraph 1 of the section
“Preparation for Use”. If refilling the genera-
tor when not completely cooled, pour only
very small quantities of water at each pouring
into the tank, so as to avoid spitting from the
tank, and cover exposed skin and face whilst
filling
TIPS FOR BETTER UNIT
PERFORMANCE
WARNINGS
• For cleaning leather, wood or delicate fabrics
especially dralon, velvet and other pile surfa-
ces, consult the manufacturers instructions.
Clean only by using the hand gun at a safe di-
stance 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 co-
lour before proceeding to clean further areas.
• For cleaning wood surfaces (furniture, doors
etc.) take great care as a too long application
of the steam could alter the waxed appea-
rance, the shine or the colour of the surfaces
cleaned. We therefore recommend you to ap-
ply the steam on such surfaces only for brief
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periods or to clean these surfaces using a
cloth first held in the steam.
• Please pay particular attention while cleaning
brick floors: a too long application of steam
could damage wax, brightness or colour of
these surfaces.
• For delicate surfaces (e.g. synthetic materials,
lacquered surfaces etc.) we recommend to
always cover the small brush with at least two
cloths to reduce the intensity of the steam, and
(on machines with steam variation control)
with the steam set at low level. Always test first
on a non-visible area, allow to dry thoroughly,
and if successful, be sure to use exactly the
same tool, technique, steam level and steam
jet distance.
• If cleaning glass surfaces in particularly low
temperatures preheat the glass using the hand
gun from about 50 centimetres distance from
the surface to be cleaned.
• For care of your plants vaporise at a minimum
distance of 50 centimetres.
STEAM GUN (2)
The steam gun can be used directly on all spots
requiring a stronger, closer treatment without
connecting the brushes. The more resistant the
stain, the closer you should hold the gun, the
steam pressure and temperature being higher at
the source. Always wipe with a dry cloth (or a sli-
ghtly abrasive sponge if the spot is a difficult one
to remove) after using the gun. Steam gun is par-
ticularly efficient at:
• breaking down rug and carpet stains before
they are treated with the large brush;
• cleaning stainless steel surfaces, panes, mir-
rors, enamelled surfaces;
• cleaning hard-to-reach corners, such as stairs,
window sills, door posts;
• cleaning cooking top knobs, taps bases
• cleaning window shutters, heaters, car inte-
riors;
• 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 clean floors, attach a dry, clean cloth to the
brush and pass it moving from top to bottom
without pressing. When one side is dirty, turn the
cloth. Use the brush without cloth over dirty or
scaled areas and over tile joints making lateral
movements to lift the dirt For vertical washable
surfaces or upholstery and ceilings, cover the
brush with a dry cloth and proceed as for the
floor. On all types of synthetic or wool floor/wall
carpets, as well as area rugs, Vaporetto ensures
maximum hygiene, giving them back their origi-
nal appearance and brightening up the colours.
Run the brush without cloth over the surface to
make dirt rise to the surface, cover the brush with
a cotton cloth locking it in the relevant lever
hooks (9), then wipe the surface again to collect
the dirt. Proceed rapidly and without pressing
over the carpet, running the brush forward,
backward and sideways without pausing too long
at the same point. Treatment can be repeated as
often as you like, with no danger for the surfaces.
The drying is almost immediate. If the carpet is
very dirty or saturated with cleaning products, do
not to insist too much. Results will be evident
only after a few uses of Vaporetto. To clean stub-
born stains, before cleaning as indicated above,
direct the steam directly onto the stain with the
greatest possible angle (never vertically to the
surface to be treated) and position a cloth
beyond the stain, in order to collect up the dirt
that has been “blown” away by the steam pressu-
re.
SMALL BRUSH (12)
The small brush is used whenever the big brush
is too big or not practical to be used.
The small brush can be connected directly to the
steam gun or to the extension tubes. The small
brush can be used on:
• furnishing fabrics (after testing on a small hid-
den area)
• car linings (not pile surfaces), car windows
(not in freezing temperatures)
• small window surfaces
• tile and other small surfaces
To clean wood ( doorposts , floors etc) do not ap-
ply the steam directly but cover the brush (big or
small) with a doubled cotton cloth. For furniture
cleaning, direct the steam jet onto a dry cotton
cloth, and then start the cleaning. The warm moi-
sture on the cloth traps the dust, spots and the
static electricity so that the furniture stays clean
longer.
120° STEAM NOZZLE (16)
The 120° nozzle (which can be connected direc-
tly to the gun or together with the extension tu-
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bes) allows you to concentrate a powerful jet of
steam to otherwise inaccessible locations, such
as radiators, door posts, sills and shutters, as
well as for sterilising toilet bowls. It’s a very use-
ful and indispensable tool.
WINDOW SQUEEGEE TOOL (18-19-20) (*)
DO NOT USE STEAM ON GLASS IN FREEZ-
ING TEMPERATURES
The window squeegee tool allows you to clean
effectively and rapidly all glass surfaces without
using detergents. Your glass will remain cleaner
longer thanks to the absence of the film normally
left behind by chemical cleaning products on
which new dust and grease can attach themsel-
ves.
Cleaning glass is done in two stages:
• Spray the steam onto the surface to be clea-
ned to loosen the dirt (not touching with the
blade).
• Pull the blade straight down the window sur-
face from top to bottom without applying the
steam, to take away the dirt.
• FOR EXTRA ABRASIVE ACTION AND MORE
EFFECTIVE REMOVAL OF DIRT, WE REC-
OMMEND USING THE BRISTLES SUPPLIED
WITH THE LARGE WINDOW CLEANING KIT
To clean especially large glass surfaces, attach
the window squeegee tool to the extension tu-
bes.
(*) OPTIONAL for Vaporetto EDITION
KALSTOP
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 recommend
the use of our Kalstop FP2003, 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 boi-
ler. Kalstop FP2003 can be found in small ap-
pliance stores, Polti service centres and on the
web site www.polti.com.
CARE OF YOUR VAPORETTO
• Before attempting any maintenance opera-
tion, make sure to always disconnect the ap-
pliance from the mains
•Check periodically the condition of the
coloured washer connections on the cen-
tral connector (4). If necessary, replace the
washers with the spare washers supplied
(15).
Make the same check also on the connection
washers of the extension tubes (7) and of the
steam gun (2).
• To clean the body of the appliance, simply use
a moist cloth.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
IRON ACCESSORY (Q)
Vaporetto can be quickly transformed into a
highly effective ironing system to make iro-
ning quick and easy. Simply connect the pro-
duct to the iron accessory for Vaporetto.
• mod. PFEU0013 - Professional Iron
• mod. PFEU0031 - Inox Iron
You may purchase the iron accessory at any
Polti service centre or from top home ap-
pliance retailers.
USE OF IRON
1d. Connect the connector assembly at the end
of the iron hose (4) to the generator as
shown in point 2a of the section “Instructions
for Use”.
Before ironing an item of clothing, always check
the symbols on its label, for the instructions pro-
vided by the manufacturer.
Check, based on the following table, the most
appropriate type of ironing:
STEAM IRONING
2d. For STEAM ironing, turn the dial (S) and set
the iron temperature to its maximum travel
on the “COTTON-LINEN” steam position.
3d. Wait for a few minutes until the “Iron heating”
indicator light (V) goes out, to show that the
Steam ironing allowed
For dry ironing, set temperature adjust-
ment knob (S) on •••
Steam ironing allowed
For dry ironing, set temperature adjust-
ment knob (S) on ••
Check the fabric's resistance to steam iro-
ning or dry iron with temperature adjust-
ment knob (S) set on •
- do not iron
- steam ironing or treatment not allowed
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soleplate of the iron has reached the requi-
red temperature.
4d. Press the steam request button (R) to enable
the steam to come out. The steam flow will
stop when the button is released. After each
filling, when you first start to use the iron, a
few drops of water mixed with the steam may
be emitted (due to imperfect heat stabilisa-
tion). It is therefore advisable to direct the
first jet of steam onto a rag.
5d. The iron can also be used in a vertical posi-
tion e.g. for removing creases from curtain,
clothing etc
6d. To obtain a continuous jet of steam move the
sliding button (U). The steam will continue to
come out even when the steam request but-
ton (R) is released. To stop the steam flow
move the sliding button backwards (U).
NOTE: using the iron, it is advisable to adjust the
steam jet at medium output, or to do some test-
ing in order to find the position on (U) which is
most suitable to the fabric to be ironed.
DRY IRONING
7d. If you need to DRY iron (ONLY) (NOT steam
ironing), press the accessory on/off switch
(C) and adjust the temperature of the iron by
turning dial (S) to the temperature required
for the fabric (as shown on the dial).
IMPORTANT
• Do not leave the iron unattended whilst
connected to the mains.
• Iron only on heat resistant surfaces.
HIGH PRESSURE LANCE (21)
This accessory allows you to reach the most
inaccessible places. Ideal for cleaning large ra-
diators or shutters etc.
TRIANGULAR BRUSH (22)
A new accessory whose shape allows access
into the most difficult corners.
WALLPAPER STRIPPER TOOL (23)
Specially designed for easy removal of wallpaper
without significant wetting.
STEAM DISINFECTOR
(mod. PAEU0197)
The Steam Disinfector is the sanitiser for house-
hold surfaces that can connect up to your Va-
poretto to deliver steam at high temperatures (up
to 180°C) together with the sanitising solution
HPMed. The system allows for the elimination of
the bacterial, fungous and viral load on the sur-
faces and fabrics to which it is applied in just a
few seconds. This helps prevent the risk of pos-
sible infections.
The Steam Disinfector is a Polti exclusive and is
only available from the best electrical appliance
stores.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance does not turn
on.
Power cable (F) not plugged in
Boiler switch (B) off
Connect the power supply cable (F) to
a suitable electric socket.
Turn on the boiler switch (B).
The appliance is on but does
not supply steam
The appliance is not pressurised
yet
No water in the boiler.
Wait for the switch to go off (B).
Fill the boiler as described in the para-
graph “Preparation”.
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