® ® ® ® ® ® 8 1 3 3a 9 5 7 6 3a 1 3 5 10 2 4 8 3a 3 1 7 5 6 2 4 mod.INOX 6 7 8 10 2 4 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 11 cod. M0S09280 ed.1Q04 VAPORELLA Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance. KEY 1) Iron temperature dial 2) Boiler ON/OFF switch 3) Steam request button 3a) "Iron heating" indicator light 4) Iron on/off switch 5) Patented safety cap 6) Iron rest mat 7) Power cable 8) Flex (steam+power supply) 9) Filler funnel ------------------------------------------------------------------10) Steam regulation control (Only VL Anti-shine - VL Easy compact VL Easy Professional - VL Easy Active) ------------------------------------------------------------------11) Continuous steam jet button (fig.4) (Only VL Easy Professional) ------------------------------------------------------------------Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without prior notice. This unit conforms with EC-directives 2004/108/CE (EMC) and 2006/95/CE (low voltage). PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USE · · · 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 voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on the data label of the appliance and that the power outlet is connected to earth Always turn off the appliance at the on/off switch before unplugging it. If the appliance is left unused, always disconnect it from the mains. Never leave the appliance unattended with the cable plugged into the mains. Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing 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 bath tub, 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 safety features may have been affected. · In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to disassemble it, but refer to an authorized Service Centre. · In order to avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance, use only original spare parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer. · Do not wind the power cable around the appliance, especially when the appliance is still hot. · During refilling with water, switch off and disconnect the appliance from the mains. ENGLISH · · · · · 18 VAPORELLA · It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal position during operation. · Do not direct the steam jet on electrical appliances. · Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it. · Before storing the appliance make sure that it has completely cooled down. · This appliances 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. Danger of burns! · Never place your hands inside the jet of steam. Danger of burns! · When Refilling the boiler, 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. Water by its nature contains magnesium, mineral salts and other deposits which in hard water areas can contribute to limescale build up in the boiler. To avoid these problems, it is necessary to swill out with tapwater and empty the boiler after every 3 or 4 uses.In very hard water areas we recommend the use of our KALSTOP FP 2003, a special natural-base decalcifier which inhibits and breaks down limescale, making it easy to remove just by swilling out the boiler with a little tapwater. This is a preventive against scale build-up and protects the metal walls of the boiler. KALSTOP is available from Polti dealers or by mail-order from your Polti Service Centre. · Make sure the patented safety cap is fully and correctly screwed on, otherwise you may experience steam escaping from the cap. · Do not refill the boiler while it is still hot, let it cool down for a few minutes before refilling. · Do not empy the appliance when the water in the boiler is still hot. · Do not open the safety cap while the appliance is in use. · 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. · Check periodically the safety cap and the related gasket, replace them with original spare parts if necessary. · If you iron sitting down, do not place your legs under the ironing board, the steam can cause burns. · Iron only on heat resistant surfaces and on surfaces that allow the steam to escape e.g. mesh ironing boards. · 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety. · Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. I M P O R TA N T Before leaving our factory all our products are rigorously tested. For this reason, your VAPORELLA may contain some residual water in the boiler. CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT 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 VAPORELLA which does not comply with the instructions contained in this booklet. WA R N I N G Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE): information for users This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC. The crossed-out wastebasket symbol on the appliance means that at the end of its useful lifespan, the product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes. The user is responsible for delivering the appliance to an 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. 19 ENGLISH VAPORELLA P R E PA R AT I O N F O R U S E 1a. Unscrew the patented safety cap (5) and fill the boiler with about 0.9 litres of water using the special funnel (9) making sure that it does not overflow (fig. 1). Normal tapwater can be used. However, as water by its nature contains limestone, which may cause build-up of limescale in the boiler, in hard water areas we recommend the use of our natural-base decalcifier Kalstop FP 2003. 2a. Screw the cap fully and carefully. Make sure the patented safety cap (5) is fully and correctly screwed on, otherwise you may experience steam escaping from the cap. 3a. Connect the power cable into an earthed power supply of the correct voltage. 4a. Switch on the boiler and iron by pressing the switches (2) and (4) (fig. 2). NOTE: during the filling operation, be careful that the water does not overflow as it may come out and wet the surface where Vaporella is laid. WARNING: Do NOT under any circumstances put or leave the funnel in the water filling aperture of the appliance when the appliance is connected to the mains electricity supply. Danger of burns! INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Check the manufacturer's label on the garment, and interpret the symbol on the label as follows: STEAM IRONING 1b. Set the iron temperature on the "COTTON LINEN" position (fig. 3), by turning the dial (1). 2b. Wait until the boiler switch (2) and the "Iron heating" indicator light (3a) switch off (about 15 minutes). Press the button (3) on the iron to make steam come out of the holes on the soleplate. Releasing the button, the steam stops. NOTE: during initial operation of the iron, a few drops of water mixed with steam may come out of the soleplate until the temperature stabilizes. It is advisable to direct the first jets of steam onto an old cloth until a uniform stable jet of steam is obtained. REGULATION OF THE STEAM FLOW (Only VL Anti-shine - VL Easy compact VL Easy Professional - VL Easy Active ) 3b. By turning the steam regulation control (10) you can vary the quantity of steam according to the kind of textile to be ironed (more or less delicate). You can increase the steam flow by turning the knob in clockwise direction. Turning it in an anticlockwise direction reduces the steam flow. CONTINUOUS STEAM JET BUTTON (Only VL Easy Professional) 4b. In order to have a continuous steam jet, move the button (11) forwards. Steam will keep on coming out, even releasing the steam request button. To interrupt the outlet, move the button (11) backwards (fig.4). DRY IRONING 1c. For dry ironing: · Plug the cable in. · Press the iron switch (4), leaving the boiler switch (2) off . · Adjust the soleplate temperature by turning the dial (1), set the temperature according to the kind of fabric. NOTE: · The boiler switch (2) and the "Iron heating" indicator light (3a) go on and off during usage. This means that the heating element is working correctly to keep a constant pressure in the boiler. This is a correct functioning, just continue ironing as usual. · If no steam comes out of the iron, check the following: the "Iron heating" indicator light (3a) is OFF; there is water in the boiler. ENGLISH Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing, set thermostat on ··· Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing, set thermostat on ·· Check the fabric's resistance to steam ironing or dry iron with thermostat set on · - do not iron - steam ironing or treatment not allowed 20 VAPORELLA PAT E N T E D S A F E T Y C A P / " WAT E R O U T " Your Vaporella is equipped with a 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 water comes out of the iron, proceed as follows: 1d. Switch off the boiler (2). 2d Press the steam request button on the iron (3) so as to fully exhaust the steam supply from the boiler. 3d. Switch off the iron (4) . 4d. Disconnect the power cable from the mains. 5d. Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented safety cap (5). 6d. Wait for a few minutes allowing the boiler to cool down. 7d. When cool, carefully refill the boiler as described in paragraph 1a of the section "PREPARATION FOR USE". If you refill the boiler when not completely cooled, we recommend to pour only very small quantities of water, so as to avoid its immediate evaporation. C A R E O F Y O U R VA P O R E L L A · Before attempting any maintenance operation, always disconnect the appliance from the mains. · To clean the body of the appliance, simply use a moist cloth. Do not use solvents or detergents which may harm the body material. · Rinse the boiler every 2 months with clear water, the washing traces will be brown, showing the proper functioning of the decalcifier. In case of very encrusted boiler, proceed in the f ...