POLTI VAPORETTO AIRPLUS User manual

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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 injuries and/or burns when using 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.
- 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.
- Do not use if the appliance has been dropped, has visible signs of damage or leaks.
- 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, make sure that the machine is switched off and the ap-
pliance is disconnected.
- Before refilling the appliance when it is hot, allow the boiler to cool for 15 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 force the cap open when the appliance is in use, when there is minimum
steam pressure in the boiler or at any time.
- 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. Please refer to
the paragraph “Preparation” for useful advice on the type of water to use.
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 put the FrescoVapor deodorant in the boiler.
- 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.
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Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Dear Customer,
We want to thank you for the trust you’ve placed in us by purchasing this product and for helping
protect the most precious asset around us: NATURE! VAPORETTO solves all your cleaning and hygiene
needs without the use of toxic detergents which damage our environment: water is turned into steam and
cleans with a powerful and constant pressure. By taking advantage of this energy, VAPORETTO cleans
deeply and is completely eco-friendly. FrescoVapor, the deodorant for Vaporetto, ensures that the air is fresh
and that bad smells are eliminated while cleaning.
When designing the appliance, our team of experts provided extra tools to make your work safer and more
efficient:
• The Safety Cap, prevents the appliance from opening accidentally until minimum pressure is rea-
ched inside the boiler.
• All components and accessories are built with high-quality, heat-resistant materials.
Polti products undergo rigorous testing. Vaporetto has also passed the Splash Proof Test, since it is
designed to withstand jets.
VAPORETTO is built according to IEC international standards, and is equipped with a safety valve, a
safety temperature switch and an additional temperature switch for extra protection against dry running.
Please also visit our website www.polti.com, where you can find all the information and advice necessary to
better use the product, and where you can register your newly purchased product to receive exclusive bene-
fits.
KEY
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) Accessories compartment lever
H) Accessories compartment
I) Rear holster
L) Lower holster
M) Steam control knob
ACCESSORIES
1) Sheath
2) Steam sprayer
2A) Safety button
2B) Deodorant reservoir cap
2C) Deodorant reservoir (FrescoVapor)
2D) Deodorant adjustment
3) Moulded plug
4) Steam control lever
5) Lance
6A) Curved tip for lance
6B) Small round brush with nylon bristles
6C) Large round brush with nylon bristles
6D) Small round brush with brass bristles
7) Extension tubes
8) Brush for floors
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) Lance joint
14) FrescoVapor bottle
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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CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT
This appliance is intended for domestic use as a
steam generator, in accordance with the descrip-
tions and instructions contained in this manual.
Please read these instructions carefully and keep
them for future reference.
Polti S.p.A. declines all liability for any damage
or accident deriving 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 symbol on
the appliance means that at the end of its
useful lifespan, the product must be
disposed of separately from ordinary hou-
sehold wastes.
The user is responsible for delivering the appliance
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 informa-
tion 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 rigo-
rously tested. There may, therefore, be water
remaining in the boiler and/or in the deodorant
reservoir of your Vaporetto (2C).
PREPARATION FOR USE
• Unscrew the safety cap (A) (Fig.1) and fill the
boiler with 1,6 litres of water, using the jug (10)
and the funnel (9) provided for this purpose
(Fig.2).
WARNING: When filling a hot boiler, we re-
commend adding small amounts of water to
avoid the water evaporating instantly with the
risk of burning.
This appliance has been designed to work with
normal tap water.
However, since water contains limescale by natu-
re, 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. If using tap water only,
use the special natural scale removal agent
Kalstop FP2003 to stop limescale from forming.
Absolutely do not use distilled water, dryer
condensate water, perfumed water, rain
water, battery water, water from air conditio-
ning systems and the like. Do not use chemi-
cal substances or detergents.
• Screw the cap (A) back in, making sure that it
correctly tightened as far as it will go. If not,
steam could escape from the opening. In this
case turn off the appliance, unplug it from the
mains and wait for it to cool before screwing the
cap back on.
• Open the door of the one-piece socket (E); insert
the moulded plug (3) until a click is heard (Fig.3).
Make sure that it is firmly connected before pro-
ceeding any further. To release the sheath, sim-
ply press the release keys (E1) and at the same
time remove the moulded plug (3).
• Plug the power cable (F) into a suitable earthed
outlet.
NOTE: when filling, make sure that the water does
not overflow, to avoid wetting the surface on which
your Vaporella is resting
WARNING: 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.
ACCESSORIES COMPARTMENT (H)
The smaller accessories are stored in the compart-
ment (H). To access it, activate the lever (G) while
lifting the upper part of the device (Fig.4).
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• Press the ON/OFF switch (B). The power indica-
tor light will come on (C).
• Wait for the pressure indicator lamp (D) to light
up (about 10 minutes). Vaporetto is now ready
for use.
• The steam gun (2) has a safety switch (2A) that
prevents the accidental starting of the steam deli-
very by children or people unfamiliar with how the
appliance works.
When the button (2A) in the “OFF” position, the le-
ver that controls steam delivery is locked (Fig. 7).
To start delivering, press the button (2A) to “ON”
and turn the steam request command lever (4)
(Fig. 7).
The first jet of steam may contain some water
droplets, due to imperfect thermic stabilisation
inside the flexible hose. We would therefore advi-
se 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 normal
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 experience steam
escaping from the flexible hose. So when you swit-
ch off the appliance, before storing it, it is necces-
sary to press the lever (4) till the steam flow is
exhausted.
STEAM REGULATION FEATURE
VAPORETTOs are equipped with a steam regulator
control (M) (Fig.5). You can increase the steam flow
by turning the control in an anti-clockwise direction.
Turning it in a clockwise direction reduces the
steam flow. Here are some suggestions for the
choice of steam flow level:
•Strong steam: for encrusted dirt, stains, saniti-
sing, grease.
•Normal steam: for carpets, rugs, glass, tiles etc.
•Delicate steam: for vaporising plants and clea-
ning delicate fabrics, upholstery, wallpaper, par-
quet, laminate, etc.
CONNECTION OF ACCESSORIES
• To connect the extension tubes (7) to the grip, the
large brush (8) and the lance joint (13), simply
join them to one another until the accessory
locking button (11) clicks into place (Fig. 6).
• To release the accessories simply hold the but-
ton (11) down and separate the components (Fig.
6).
• Before using the accessories, make sure that
they are firmly in place.
SAFETY CAP / LACK OF WATER
This appliance is equipped with a safety cap which
prevents the boiler being opened even accidentally,
until minimum pressure is reached inside. This is
indicated by a safety peg located on the cap which,
when it comes out of the cap (Fig. A), indicates that
there is still pressure inside the appliance. When it
goes back completely into the cap (Fig. B), it indi-
cates that there is no longer pressure in the
appliance.
ATTENTION - Risk of burns:
Never force the cap open and never operate on
the safety peg if the appliance is still on and
connected to the mains or if it is still hot
Every time you want to open the safety cap, pro-
ceed as follows:
• Switch off the machine at the on/off switch (B).
• Disconnect the power supply cable (F) from
the mains.
• Operate the steam control lever (4) on the steam
sprayer (2) until steam stops flowing completely.
• Wait at least 15 minutes to allow the boiler to cool.
• Check that the peg has lowered.
• Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented safety cap
(A).
• Refill it by following the description of the PRE-
PARATION paragraph.
WARNING: Not complying with this procedu-
re can expose you to the risk of burns.
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 material. Allow the steamed
part to dry to make sure that no changes in co-
lour or deformations have occurred.
Fig. BFig. A
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• Please pay careful attention when cleaning woo-
den and treated terracotta flooring as prolonged
use of steam may damage the wax, polish or co-
lour of the surfaces to be cleaned. We therefore
recommend adjustment the steam to minimum (if
your appliance has steam adjustment) and never
direct the jet of steam directly on the surface, 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 tem-
peratures preheat the glass using the hand gun
from about 50 centimetres distance from the sur-
face to be cleaned.
• For care of your plants vaporise at a minimum di-
stance of 50 centimetres.
PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR THE USE OF THE
ACCESSORIES
STEAM GUN (2)
The handgun can be used directly, without connec-
ting 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 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 con-
nected to one or both extension tubes.
The steam gun (2) has a reservoir for deodorant
(2C) to be used exclusively with FrescoVapor (14),
a natural deodorant which, in addition to releasing a
pleasant fragrance, eliminates bad odours. To use
FrescoVapor, proceed as follows:
- Unscrew the cap (2B) (Fig. 14) of the deodorant
reservoir (2C) and fill it with FrescoVapor (Fig.
15).
- Screw on the cap (2B) (Fig.
- To adjust the quantity of deodorant, use the adju-
stment (2D) (Fig. 16), to reduce, to
increase. FrescoVapor can be used combined
with the steam to clean all surfaces and with all
the accessories, as described in the paragraph
“Use”.
Note:
- By increasing the quantity of deodorant, the sur-
face will be slightly damper, since FrescoVapor
mixes with the steam being dispensed.
To avoid dispensing FrescoVapor, turn the adjust-
ment (2D) completely forward ( OFF).
- The adjustment (2D) only determines the quantity
of deodorant that mixes with the steam. It does not
regulate the quantity of steam. To adjust the quan-
tity of steam, you must use the steam-adjustment
dial (M), as described in the paragraph “Steam
Adjustment”.
WARNING:
- Never put FrescoVapor in the boiler. Only use
water in the boiler, following the instructions
listed in the paragraph “Preparation”.
- Before using FrescoVapor on upholstery,
leather, special fabrics and wood surfaces, con-
sult the manufacturer’s instructions and always
carry out a test on a hidden part or sample of
the material. Allow the steamed part to dry to
make sure that no changes in colour or defor-
mations have occurred.
FLOOR BRUSH (8)
• To clean floors, attach a clean dry cloth to the spe-
cific hooks (8A) of the brush and wipe back and
forth without pressing.
• Use the brush without cloth over dirty or scaled
areas and over tile joints making lateral move-
ments to lift the dirt.
• For vertical washable surfaces or upholstery and
ceilings, cover the brush with a dry cloth and pro-
ceed 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 original appearan-
ce 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
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