POLTI VAPORETTO POCKET User manual

VAPORETT0 POCKET M0S08209- Ed.1O03
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D
G
EE1
CBHG
F
2
2A
4
1
3
6
5
6C
6B
6A
7
8A
8
8A
8B
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9
11
11
12
12B 12A
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Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3 Fig.4
Fig.5 Fig.6
Fig.7 Fig.8
Fig.9 Fig.10

GENERATOR
A) Safety cap
B) ON/OFF switch
C) ON lamp
D) Steam pressure indicator lamp
E) Moulded plug with splash-proof door
E1) Sheath release button
F) Power cable
G) Eyelets for shoulder strap
H) Carrier handle
ACCESSORIES
1) Sheath
2) Steam sprayer
2A) Safety button
3) Moulded plug
4) Steam control lever
5) Adapter for connecting small accessories
6) Lance
6A) Curved tip for lance
6B) Small round brush
6C) Large round brush
7) Extension tubes
8) Large brush
8A) Lever-type clasps
8B) Cloth for large brush
9) Funnel
10) Jug
11) Accessories locking key
12) Small brush
12A) Cloth for small brush
12B) Window-cleaning tool for small brush
13) Shoulder strap
This apparatus conforms with EC 89/336 directive modi-
fied 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 comply with the laws in force.
• Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the mains vol-
tage 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 unplug-
ging 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 perfor-
ming maintenance 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 manufacturer, as they may cause damage or fire.
• If it is necessary to replace the power supply 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 another liquid.
• Use of the appliance in places where there is a danger of
explosions is prohibited.
• 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 safe-
ty 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 scre-
wed on, otherwise you may experience very hot steam esca-
ping 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 pre-
sent, 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 concerning use of the applian-
ce 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 Vaporetto which is not in conformity with
the instructions contained in this booklet.
ATTENTION:
Danger of burns!
Read these instructions carefully before
using the appliance.

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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 house-
hold 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 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 infor-
mation 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 Vaporetto 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 safety cap (A) (Fig.1) and fill the boiler with 0.75
litres of water, using the jug (10) and the funnel (9) provided
for this purpose (Fig.2).
2. Screw the cap firmly back into place with care.
Make sure that the safety cap (A) is correctly screwed
on, otherwise steam could leak out.
3. Hook the shoulder strap for carrying the device (13) into the
two eyelets (G) (Fig.3).
4. Open the door of the one-piece socket (E); insert the moul-
ded plug (3) until a click is heard (Fig. 4). Make sure that it is
firmly connected before proceeding any further. To release
the sheath, simply press the release key (E1) and at the
same time remove the moulded plug (3).
5. Plug the power cable (F) into a suitable earthed outlet.
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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 the ON/OFF switch (B). The ON lamp (C) and the
steam pressure indicator lamp (D) will both light up.
2a. Wait for the pressure indicator lamp (D) to extinguish
(about 10 minutes). Vaporetto is now ready for use.
3a. The steam sprayer (2) has a safety button (2A) that pre-
vents accidental activation of the steam delivery system by a
child or other persons unaware of how the device works. To
prevent the accidental output of steam press the button (2A).
To resume delivery press the button (2A) in the opposite
direction and operate the steam control lever (4) (Fig. 5).
The first jet of steam may contain some water droplets, due
to imperfect thermic 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 (D) may go on and off
from time to time during use of Vaporetto, this is quite nor-
mal
VERY IMPORTANT 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 expe-
rience steam escaping from the flexible hose. So when you
switch off the appliance, before storing it, it is neccessary to
press the lever (4) till the steam flow is exhausted.
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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
• To connect the extension tubes (7) to the grip, the large
brush (8) and the adapter (5), simply join them to one another
until the accessory locking button (11) clicks into place (Fig. 6).
• To release the accessories simply hold the button (11) down
and separate the components (Fig. 6).
• Before using the accessories, make sure that they are firmly in
place.
WARNING: To connect the accessories (6) and (12), it is neces-
sary to fasten the adapter first (5). Once the adapter is secured
in place, block the accessory and lock it by turning it in the direc-
tion of the arrow on it (Fig.7).
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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” ”
This appliance is equipped with the patented safety cap, which
prevents opening of the boiler as long as there is any pressure
remaining inside. This is an important and indispensable safety
device, and it is necessary to follow certain procedures when re-
filling the boiler.
When no more steam comes out of the appliance, do as follows:
• Switch off the machine at the on/off switch (B).
• Press the steam request button (4) on the steam gun (2) so as
to fully exhaust the steam supply from the boiler.
• 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 then 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 sur-
face manufacturers instructions. Clean only by using the hand
gun at a safe distance 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 therefore 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 centimetres.
STEAM GUN (2)
The handgun can be used directly, without connecting the bru-
shes, 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 difficult 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
treated surface with a cloth. On vertical washable surfaces, wal-
lpaper and ceilings, fasten a dry cloth on the brush and proceed
as for the floor. We advise to use a sponge cover (e.g. an old
bath towel)
Vaporetto 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
(8A), 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 pressure, moving the brush to and fro and laterally
without concentrating for a long time in the same place. The tre-
atment can be repeated as frequently as you wish over time, as
drying very quickly on most surfaces. In case of particularly dirty
or full of detergents pile, do not insist for a long time; the results
will be evident after a number applications of Vaporetto over
time. Obstinate stains may require the direct use of the handgun
(from a distance of 5-10 cm) prior to the above indicated treat-
ment, then clean the stain with a cloth.
SMALL BRUSH (12)
To connect the small brush to the sheath or to the extension
tubes, it is necessary to connect first the adapter for small
accessories (5), after which the accessory can be fitted
directly onto the adapter.
The small brush is used whenever the big brush is too big or
impractical to be used.
The small brush can be used for:
• furnishing fabrics (after testing on invisible parts-see WAR-
NINGS above at start of “TIPS FOR BETTER UNIT PERFOR-
MANCE”. DO NOT USE ON DRALON, VELVET OR OTHER
SIMILAR PILE OR DELICATE SURFACES.
• 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 cot-
ton 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 furnitu-
re stays clean longer as there is no detergent film for new dust
to stick to..
The following two accessories can be applied to the small brush:
12A – Cloth for small brush: Fit the cloth over the small brush
and clean the surfaces to be treated.
12B – Window-cleaning tool for small brush: Apply the tool to
the small brush (without the cloth (12A)) as shown in Figure 8.
Window-cleaning is carried out in two stages:
• Deliver of steam onto the surface to be cleaned, by opera-
ting the steam delivery lever (4), to dissolve the dirt;
• Pass the window-cleaning tool over the surface to remove
the dirt, without delivering any more steam.
LANCE (6)
To connect the lance to the sheath or to the extension tubes, the
adapter for connecting small accessories (5) must be fitted first,
after which the accessory can be connected directly to the adap-
ter. The lance can be used to direct the flow of steam towards
hidden corners that are difficult to reach with the steam sprayer.
It is ideal for cleaning radiators, door and window jambs, sanita-
ry fixtures and shutters. It is an extremely useful and indispensa-
ble accessory. The following accessories can be fitted to the
lance:
6A – Curved tip for lance: suitable for reaching even more inac-
cessible points, thanks to its curved shape.
6B - Small round brush and 6C - Large round brush: suitable
for removing caked dirt from very narrow surfaces such as coo-
ker burners, roller shutters, joints between tiles, sanitary fixtures,
etc. It is possible to choose the most suitable brush depending
on the size of the surface to be cleaned.
To connect accessories 6A-6B or 6C to the lance (6), simply fit
these accessories onto the tip of the lance exerting a slight pres-
sure (Fig.9).
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One of the great advantages of this device is that it can be car-
ried anywhere, thanks to the handle (H) or the shoulder strap
(13).
WARNING: Some HOT water may leak out of the accessories
mixed with the steam, especially when the tank has just been fil-
led, while carrying out the cleaning operations and as a conse-
quence of movement of the device.
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CA AB BL LE E- -W WI IN ND DE ER R
When putting Vaporetto away, it is possible to wind the cable
underneath it. To wind the cable, turn the black pin on the front
of the bottom part of the device and wind the cable as shown in
Fig.10.
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CA AR RE E O OF F Y YO OU UR R A AP PP PL LI IA AN NC CE E
• 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.