POLTI CIMEX ERADICATOR User manual

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KIT OPZIONALE ACCESSORI PER PULIZIA VAPORE
OPTIONAL STEAM CLEANING ACCESSORY KIT
KIT OPTIONNEL ACCESSOIRES DE NETTOYAGE VAPEUR
KIT OPCIONAL DE ACCESORIOS PARA LA LIMPIEZA A VAPOR
EXTRA-ZUBEHÖR-SET FÜR DIE DAMPFREINIGUNG
KIT OPCIONAL ACESSÓRIOS PARA A LIMPEZA A VAPOR
OPTIONELE KIT MET HULPSTUKKEN VOOR HET REINIGEN MET STOOM
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KIT OPZIONALE ACCESSORI PER PULIZIA VAPORE
OPTIONAL STEAM CLEANING ACCESSORY KIT
KIT OPTIONNEL ACCESSOIRES DE NETTOYAGE VAPEUR
KIT OPCIONAL DE ACCESORIOS PARA LA LIMPIEZA A VAPOR
EXTRA-ZUBEHÖR-SET FÜR DIE DAMPFREINIGUNG
KIT OPCIONAL ACESSÓRIOS PARA A LIMPEZA A VAPOR
OPTIONELE KIT MET HULPSTUKKEN VOOR HET REINIGEN MET STOOM
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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.
• If this instruction manual is lost, it is possible to review it and/or download it from
the web site www.polti.com
• Unpack the product and make sure it is intact as well as all the accessories listed
in the key. If in doubt, do not use the product and contact an Authorized Service
Centre.
• This appliance has been designed only for domestic use.
• 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.
• High-pressure jets can be dangerous if used improperly. Do not direct the steam
jet at people, live electrical equipment or the appliance itself.
• Keep all the parts of the packaging out of the reach of children, they are not a toy.
Keep the plastic bag out of the reach of children: danger of suffocation.
ATTENTION: High temperature. Risk of scalding!
If indicated do not touch the parts on the product
ATTENTION:
Risk of scalding!
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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 prohibited.
- Do not use the product with toxic substances.
- 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.
- 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.
- Before connecting the appliance to the current, ensure that the continuous steam
jet button is not pressed.
- Before 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, the water can evapo-
rate on contact with the hot boiler, causing a jet of steam.
When filling a hot boiler, we recommend adding small amounts of water to avoid
the water evaporating instantly with the risk of burning.
- Do 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.
-Never leave the filling bottle or the funnel resting on the mouth of the boiler, with
the product connected to the power supply, since this could cause burns.
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SAFETY WARNINGS:
using the appliance:
- This appliance has been designed to work with normal tap water.
Absolutely do not use distilled water, dryer condensate water, perfumed water,
rain water, battery water, water from air conditioning systems and the like. Do not
use chemical substances or detergents.
- Do not use limescale products other than Kalstop FP2003.
- 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.
- Do not place the hot appliance on heat-sensitive surfaces.
- During use the appliance must be resting on a surface (table or floor). The handle
is only used for transport.
- Keep the device out of the reach of children, when it is on and during cooling.
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Dear Customer,
thank you for purchasing our product.
Cimex Eradicator provides an innovative and effective method to eliminate the problem of bed bugs.
Laboratory tests and field trials have shown that Cimex Eradicator treatment with dry saturated steam
heated to 180° C is able to eliminate 100% of eggs and larvae, as well as a high percentage of adult in-
sects.
The special Steam Disinfector delivery device allows delivering steam at a temperature of up to 180° C.
Steam Disinfector is equipped with a controlled-expansion heat exchange device, Polti world patent,
which further heats the steam generated by the Cimex Eradicator boiler to the temperatures reported
above. In this way, eggs, larvae and insects die in a few seconds from heat shock. Upon delivery, steam
is mixed with the sanitising agent HPMED, a water-alcohol solution that can be delivered in the presen-
ce of people, which removes bed bug odours.
On designing Cimex Eradicator, our team of experts have provided the device with special tools to
make your work safer and more efficient.
• The Safety Cap - a unique Polti patent, prevents opening whilst any residual pressure remains in the
system.
• The water boiler is made of a stainless steel 18/10 which resists lime scale and corrosion and ex-
tends the life of your appliance.
Cimex Eradicator is built according to IEC international standards, and it is therefore equipped with a
valve, a safety temperature switch and an additional temperature switch for extra protection against dry
running. All components and accessories are built with high-quality, heat-resistant materials.
GENERATOR
A) Accessory on/off switch
B) Patented Safety Cap
C) Carrying handle
D) Steam flow regulation control
E) Pressure indicator
F) Generator on/off switch
G) Steam pressure indicator light
H) “Out of water” indicator light
I) Power supply cable
P) Central connector block with splash
proof cover
U) Lock-in aperture for central connector
STEAM DISINFECTOR DELIVERY DEVICE
J) Safety switch
K) Steam delivery push-button
L) Heating lamp
M) HPMED bottle fitting
N) Spacer bracket / support
O) Delivery nozzle
Q) Locking tab
R) Connector assembly
S) Press down connector button
T) Monotube (steam - power cable)
ACCESSORIES
1) Straight extension accessory
2) HPMED disposable bottle
3) Wick
4) Curved extension accessory
5) Wheels
6) Brush
7) Filling bottle
8) Protective gloves
18) 2 Phials of Kalstop FP2003
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
9) Flexible hose
9a) Steam gun
9b) Steam request lever
9c) Safety switch
10) Extension tubes
10a) Accessories locking button
11) Round brush
12) 120° accessory
13) Small brush
14) Brush for floors
14a) Cloth retaining clips
15) Cotton cloths
16) Window squeegee tool
16a) Small blade for window tool
16b) Large blade for window tool
17) Spare washers for accessory connections
Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
KEY
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CORRECT USE OF THE
PRODUCT
This appliance is intended for home use as a
This appliance is intended for professional use
as a steam generator, in accordance with the
descriptions and instructions contained in this
manual. Please read these instructions carefully
and keep them for future reference.
Polti S.p.A. declines liability for any dam-
age or accident derived from any use of
this appliance which is not in conformity
with the instructions contained in this
booklet.
ATTENTION
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.
IMPORTANT
Before leaving our factory all our products are
rigorously tested. For this reason, your Cimex
Eradicator may contain some residual water
in the boiler from the testing.
HPMED
The characteristics of HPMEd make it the ideal
aid to the action of dry saturated steam at high
temperatures delivered by Cimex Eradicator.
Adding HPMED to the steam flow delivered by
Cimex Eradicator allows the removal of eggs,
organic traces due to bed bug faeces and the
complete elimination of the characteristic bed
bug odour from surfaces.
Instructions for use: Fit the disposable bot-
tle into the delivery device following the in-
structions in paragraph “INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE”.
Switch on the machine following the manu-
facturer’s instructions. Once the system is
ready, distribute the steam and HPMED.
Mixed with the steam, the product will nor-
mally dry within 30 seconds to one minute,
depending on the environmental conditions.
Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not ingest. In case of contact with eyes,
rinse with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
HPMED is a cleaning product for hard surfa-
ces.
Contains <5% non-ionic surfactant. (EEC
Reg. 648/2004)
SET UP
Before using Cimex Eradicator for the first
time assemble the pivoting wheels as indica-
ted in the Fig. A.
This unit conforms with EC-directives 2004/108/CE (EMC) and 2006/95/CE
(low voltage).
Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification
without prior notice.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
• Unscrew the patented safety cap (B) and fill
the boiler with about 2 litres of water using
the filler bottle (7) making sure that it does
not overflow (Fig 1).
WARNING: When filling a hot boiler, we
recommend adding small amounts of
water to avoid the water evaporating in-
stantly with the risk of burning.
This appliance has been designed to work
with normal tap water.
However, since water contains limescale by
nature, 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
natural scale removal agent Kalstop
FP2003.
Absolutely do not use distilled water,
dryer condensate water, perfumed wa-
ter, rain water, battery water, water from
air conditioning systems and the like. Do
not use chemical substances or deter-
gents.
• Carefully screw on the safety cap to hand
tight (Fig. 2). Make sure the patented safety
cap (B) is fully and correctly screwed on,
otherwise you may experience steam esca-
ping from around the cap. In this case turn
off the appliance, unplug it from the mains
and wait for it to cool before screwing the
cap back on.
• Connect the power supply cable (I) into an
earthed power supply of the correct vol-
tage.
NOTE: when filling, make sure that the water
does not overflow, to avoid wetting the sur-
face on which your Cimex Eradicator is re-
sting.
WARNING: Never leave the filling bottle or
the funnel resting on the mouth of the boi-
ler, with the product connected to the
power supply, since this could cause
burns.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• Press down the generator on/off switch (F)
and the accessories on/off switch (A) wich
will light up together with the pressure indi-
cator light (G).
• Wait until the steam pressure indicator light
(G) goes out. Cimex Eradicator is now ready
for use.
• Open the cover of the central connector
block (P) and insert the central connector
(R) pressing the connector button (S) and
taking care that the locking tab (Q) is cor-
rectly positioned in the lock-in aperture (U)
on the block (Fig. 3).
• Unscrew the cap of the disposable bottle
(2) (Fig. 5).
• Insert the stopper (3) into the disposable
bottle (fig. 6), until it rests on the base of the
bottle, ensuring that it stays as straight as
possible (Fig. 7).
• Screw the bottle into the bottle fitting, taking
care to ensure that the stopper enters the
hole inside the fitting perfectly, without ben-
ding (Fig. 8).
WARNINGS:
•Do not screw the bottle to the gun
without the stopper.
•If no consumption of HPMED is seen du-
ring use of the product, this means that
the stopper has not been inserted correc-
tly, or has folded within the bottle.
Unscrew the bottle and repeat the inser-
tion procedure, taking care to position it
correctly.
• Do not refill the disposable bottle.
• Wait until the heating lamp (L) turns off.
• Adjust the steam flow by turning the knob
(D) to medium. (see “Steam flow adjust-
ment” section).
• Press the steam delivery push-button (K)
so that steam will be delivered through the
delivery device.
Note:
• The handle is fitted with a safety switch (J)
to prevent the accidental activation of
steam delivery by children or people
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unaware of its function. Should the ap-
pliance be left momentarily unguarded,
move the safety switch (J) to the off posi-
tion. To continue steam delivery, move the
switch back to its original position.
• The first burst 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 pressure of steam is obtained.
• During use, the delivery lamp (L) and the
steam pressure indicator light (G) will light up
and turn off. This indicates that the electrical
resistor is starting to work to keep the tempe-
rature in the delivery device steady. This is a
normal occurrence, and it is therefore possi-
ble to continue standard operations.
•BEFORE TREATING SURFACES, IT IS
ADVISABLE TO DIRECT THE FIRST JET
OF STEAM ONTO A CLOTH OR
DOWNWARDS FOR APPROXIMATELY
30 SECONDS WITHOUT HOOKING UP
THE FITTING FOR THE DISPOSABLE
BOTTLE (2). THIS WILL ENABLE THE
OPTIMUM TEMPERATURE AND PRES-
SURE TO BE REACHED.
TIPS FOR USE
Before treating delicate or unusual surfaces with
the steam system, consult the manufacturer’s
instructions and always carry out a test on a hid-
den part or on a sample of the material.
Allow the steamed part to dry to make sure
that no changes in colour or deformations
have occurred.
Direct the steam downwards for 2 se-
conds in order to bring all the components
of the machine to their correct tempera-
ture, in order to avoid condensation.
Bring the delivery device into a position perpen-
dicular to the surface to be treated and keep it at
the distance provided by the spacer bracket /
support (N). Avoid direct contact in case of deli-
cate material (Fig. 11).
Deliver the steam on a continuous movement,
using “brushing” movements to cover the sur-
face to be treated. In this way the flow of dry
steam at high temperatures will kill the bugs, de-
vitalising their eggs on all treated surfaces.
Cimex Eradicator delivers dry saturated steam
at high temperatures that will dry without leaving
residues within 30 seconds to 1 minute, depen-
ding on environmental conditions.
Before use, make sure that the treated material
is resistant to high temperatures.
STEAM FLOW ADJUSTMENT
Cimex Eradicator are equipped with a steam
regulator control (D) (fig. 4). You can increase
the steam flow by turning the control in an
anti-clockwise direction. Turning it in a clock-
wise direction reduces the steam flow.
PRESSURE INDICATOR
Cimex Eradicator is equipped with an indicator
(E) displaying operating pressure.
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 in-
side. This is an important and indispensable
safety device, and it is necessary to follow the
procedure here below when re-filling the ge-
nerator tank.
Water out is notified by the indicator light (H)
and by an acoustic warning (if present) inside
the appliance.
When you have used up all the water in the
tank, proceed as follows:
• Switch off the machine at the generator
on/off switch (F).
• Operate the steam request switch (K) of
the Steam Disinfector until the steam flow
ceases.
• Switch OFF the accessory on/off switch
(A).
• Disconnect the power supply cable (I) from
the mains.
• Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented safety
cap (B)
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• Wait for a few minutes to allow the genera-
tor tank to cool down.
• When cool proceed to carefully refill the
tank as described in paragraph “Prepara-
tion for Use”.
WARNING: Not complying with this proce-
dure can expose you to the risk of burns.
CONNECTION OF
ACCESSORIES
To connect the accessories to the delivery de-
vice, proceed as follows:
Straight extension accessory (1)
Curved extension accessory (4)
Bring the accessory chosen into line with the
delivery device nozzle (O) and rotate the ac-
cessory until it locks into place (Fig. 9).
For normal treatments, use the straight exten-
sion accessory (1).
Use the curved extension accessory (4) to ac-
cess hard-to-reach points.
INCREASE THE VERSATILITY
OF CIMEX ERADICATOR WITH
OUR OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Cimex Eradicator can turn into an excellent
green cleaning system, thanks to its optional ac-
cessory kit.
PRECAUTIONS FOR DELICATE
SURFACES
• Before treating leather, special fabrics and
wood surfaces, consult the manufacturer’s
instructions and always carry out a test on
a hidden part or on a sample of the mate-
rial. Allow the steamed part to dry to make
sure that no changes in colour or deforma-
tions have occurred.
• Please pay careful attention when cleaning
wooden and treated terracotta flooring as
prolonged use of steam may damage the
wax, polish or colour of the surfaces to be
cleaned. We therefore recommend adjust-
ment the steam to minimum (if your ap-
pliance has steam adjustment) and never
direct the jet of steam directly on the sur-
face, but cover the brush with a cloth. Do
not keep spraying steam in the same place.
For wooden surfaces (furniture, doors,
etc.), we recommend cleaning with a cloth
which has been steamed previously.
• Also on particularly delicate surfaces (e.g.
synthetic materials, lacquered surfaces
etc.) it is recommended to always cover the
brushes with a cloth and to use steam to a
minimum.
• If cleaning glass surfaces in particularly low
temperatures preheat the glass using the
hand gun from about 50 centimetres di-
stance from the surface to be cleaned.
• For care of your plants vaporise at a mini-
mum distance of 50 centimetres.
TIPS
Here are some tips for using the steam control:
•Strong steam: to remove scale, stains, grease
and sanitise;
•Regular steam: for carpets, rugs, windows,
floors;
• Gentle steam: to steam plants, clean delicate
fabrics, wall coverings, sofas, etc.
USING OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
All Cimex Eradicator accessories can be con-
nected directly to the steam gun or extension tu-
bes as follows (Fig. 12):
• Bring the locking button (10a) (on each ac-
cessory) to the OPEN position.
• Attach the desired accessory to the handle or
extension tube.
• Bring the button (10a) to the CLOSED posi-
tion.
• Check the strength of the connection.
To connect the flexible hose to Cimex Eradica-
tor, follow the same procedure used for the con-
nection of the Steam Disinfector.
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THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
KIT CONSISTS OF:
STEAM GUN (9)
The steam gun can be used directly on all
spots requiring a stronger, closer treatment
without connecting the brushes. The more re-
sistant 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 slightly abrasive sponge if the
spot is a difficult one to remove) after using
the gun. 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 cooking top knobs, taps bases
• Cleaning window shutters, heaters, car in-
teriors;
• 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.
EXTENSION TUBES (10)
The two extension tubes are perfect for easy
access to distant surfaces, from floors to cei-
lings.
FLOOR BRUSH (14)
• 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 la-
teral movements to lift the dirt.
• For vertical washable surfaces or uphol-
stery 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, Cimex Eradica-
tor ensures maximum hygiene, giving them
back their original appearance and brighte-
ning 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 (14a),
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 re-
peated as often as you like, with no danger
for the surfaces. The drying is almost imme-
diate. 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 Cimex Eradicator.
• To clean stubborn stains, before cleaning
as indicated above, direct the steam direc-
tly 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 pressure.
SMALL BRUSH (13)
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
hidden 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
apply 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 moisture on the cloth traps the
dust, spots and the static electricity so that
the furniture stays clean longer.
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120° STEAM NOZZLE (12)
The 120° nozzle (which can be connected di-
rectly to the gun or together with the exten-
sion tubes) allows you to concentrate a
powerful jet of steam to otherwise inaccessi-
ble locations, such as radiators, door posts,
sills and shutters, as well as for sterilising toi-
let bowls. It’s a very useful and indispensable
tool.
WINDOW SQUEEGEE TOOL (16)
DO NOT USE STEAM ON GLASS IN
FREEZING 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 nor-
mally left behind by chemical cleaning products
on which new dust and grease can attach them-
selves. The accessory is equipped with two spa-
tulas : short spatula (16a), long spatula (16b).
Cleaning glass is done in two stages:
• Steaming the surface to be cleaned to dis-
solve the dirt, using the steam command le-
ver (9a);
• Using the spatula to remove dirt, without ven-
ting the steam.
• For extra abrasive action and more effective
removal of dirt, we recommend using the
bristles supplied with the large window
cleaning kit.
To clean especially large glass surfaces, attach
the window squeegee tool to the extension tubes.
SPARE SEALS FOR ACCESSORIES (17)
Regularly check the status of the coloured
washer located in the connector assembly
(Q). If necessary, replace with the appro-
priate spare part (17), as described below.
- Remove the damaged washer.
- Insert the new washer, placing it on the
steam nozzle and pushing it until it is in its
place. See (Fig. B)
- Lubricate the gasket with silicone grease or
Vaseline, or alternatively with small quanti-
ties of vegetable oils.
Make the same check also on the con-
nection washers of the extension tubes
(10) and of the steam gun (9a). If neces-
sary, replace with the appropriate spare
part (17), as described below.
- Remove the damaged washer.
- Insert the new washer, placing it on the
steam nozzle and pushing it until it is in its
place. See (Fig. C).
- Lubricate the gasket with silicone grease or
Vaseline, or alternatively with small quanti-
ties of vegetable oils.
USE OF THE ACCESSORIES
HOLDER
The accessories holder allows to fix the tube with
the brush mounted on it on the appliance body.
Reposition on the appliance body: make the
groove on the back of the brush slide into the
guide of the accessories holder on the appli-
ance (Fig. 14).
KALSTOP
Water by its nature contains magnesium, mi-
neral salts and other deposits which in hard
water areas can contribute to limescale build
up in the tank. In very hard water areas we re-
commend the use of our Kalstop FP2003, a
special natural-base decalcifier which inhibits
and breaks down limescale. This is a preven-
tive against scale build-up and protects the
metal walls of the boiler. Kalstop FP2003 can
be found in small appliance stores, Polti ser-
vice centres and on the web site
www.polti.com.
Fig. C
Fig. B
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ENGLISH
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance does not turn
on.
Power cable (I) not plugged in
Boiler switch (F) off
Connect the power supply cable (I) to
a suitable electric socket.
Turn on the boiler switch (F).
The appliance is on but does
not supply steam
The appliance is not pressurised
yet
No water in the boiler.
Steam Disinfector and Flexible
hose (9) not inserted correctly.
Steam adjustment dial (D) set to
the minimum.
Wait for the steam-pressure indicator light
to go off (E).
Fill the boiler as described in the pa-
ragraph “Preparation”.
Ensure that the Steam Disinfector or
steam gun is correctly and fully inserted
(9)
Adjust the position of the dial (D) for
the desired increase.
A little steam is released from
the safety cap (A).
Damaged or missing seal.
Safety cap not screwed on com-
pletely.
Replace the safety-cap seal.
Turn off the appliance, unplug it from
the mains and wait for it to cool befo-
re screwing the cap back on.
Loss of steam from the con-
nection of the accessories.
Damaged or missing seals. Replace the seals.
STORING THE DEVICE
When you have finished using the device, put
it away in a clean and dry place after discon-
necting it from the power mains. Keep it away
from sources of heat and protect from the
weather.
MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any maintenance on
the device, always unplug it from the
power mains and allow it to cool down
before proceeding.
• For cleaning the outside of the device we
recommend using a damp cloth. Do not use
solvents or detergents as these could da-
mage the surfaces.
•If the monotube is torn, it must be replaced
by an authorised service centre.
CLEANING OF THE DELIVERY
NOZZLE
Clean the delivery nozzle every 10-15 hours
of use.
Clean the delivery nozzle using the brush (6)
included in the supply, sliding it inside the
tube so as to remove any residues of scaling
in it (Fig.10).
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