Power System Fig. A Fig. 1 Fig. 2 O Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 M N J1 E G H J Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 F C Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 P A D W Q S1 S T W X Fig. 12 Fig. 13 B X I K R L VAPORELLA POWER SYSTEM Dear Customer, thank you for the confidence you have placed in Polti, chosing to buy this product. Vaporella Power System is an ironing system designed for domestic use; the ironing board is provided with a heated suction and blowing surface to obtain professional ironing results at home. Vaporella allows you to achieve perfect ironing, saving time and effort. With professional iron it is not necessary to press or iron over repeatedly but just let the iron slide gently on the fabric. Thanks to its pressure, Vaporella's steam penetrates into the fibres of the fabric eliminating any crease at its first passing. Steam is so powerful that you can even iron more than one ply of fabric at once (for example, sheets ironing is much faster) The ironing board has a sturdy and solid metal structure, an easy height adjustment device and a broad working surface, which is a perfect complement to the iron's powerful steam. The heating function dries the fabrics and makes the ironing easier, faster and effortless. The suction keeps the fabric sticked to the board, preventing the formation of creases which rise up easily with traditional ironing boards. The blowing function inflates delicate fabrics so that it is possible to iron over with steam power only. Vaporella Power System helps you to work safely. This product conforms with very strict regulations. Hoping you will enjoy using your Vaporella, we recommend you to read these instructions carefully before using this product. KEY ENGLISH A) Patented Safety Cap B) Main switch C) Board main switch D) Power supply cable E) Monoflex (power and steam) F) Iron rest G) Iron temperature control knob H) Steam release button N) Ironing surface O) Opening lever P) Function switch: O I II heating function blowing + heating function suction + heating function Q) Supply cable storage R) Safety screw S) Board connector (fig. 10) S1) Safety device for connector (fig. 10) T) Vaporella connector (fig. 10) V) Iron fixing belt (fig. 8) W) Vaporella locking pivot X) Vaporella locking support I) Filler bottle J) Continuous steam button J1) "Iron heating" indicator light K) Pressure indicator light L) Wheels M) Cable holder This unit conforms with EC-directives 89/336 as amended by 93/68 (EMC) and 73/23 as amended by 93/68 (low voltage). 26 VAPORELLA POWER SYSTEM Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without prior notice. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USE KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance, and make sure that anyone using the machine is familiar with these instructions and the warnings. DO NOT USE THE STEAM FUNCTION ON DRAYLON, VELVET, LEATHER OR OTHER SENSITIVE FABRICS. 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 cable out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket. Do not allow the power cable 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. 27 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 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 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. · 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. · It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal position during operation. · Do not direct the steam jet onto 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. ENGLISH VAPORELLA POWER SYSTEM 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 generator tank, use HOT rather than cold water, pour in gently at first and keep exposed skin and your face away. Otherwise the still hot tank 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 tank. To avoid these problems, it is necessary to swill out with tapwater and empty the generator tank 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 tank with a little tapwater. This is a preventive against scale build-up and protects the metal walls of the steam generator tank. 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 around the cap. · Check periodically the safety cap and MAKE SURE the rubber gasket is in place around the base of the screw thread. Replace with original spare parts if necessary. DO NOT USE the appliance if the rubber gasket is not in position. · Do not refill the tank while it is still hot, allow it to 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. 28 · The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface · When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable. · If you iron sitting down, do not put 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. · Activate the automatic closing lever (O) only if the board is resting horizontally on the ground; pay attention during board opening and closing procedures and always guide the board down to the floor. · If you need to replace the ironing board fabric cover or the lining, always make sure that the replacement is permeable to humidity. Humidity resistant fabrics can be damaged by heat or moisture. · Check that the continuous steam button is switched off before connecting the appliance to the mains. 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 manual. AT T E N T I O N 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 ap- ENGLISH VAPORELLA POWER SYSTEM 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. I M P O R TA N T Before leaving our factory all our products are rigorously tested. This is the reason why your VAPORELLA may contain some residual water in the boiler. P R E PA R AT I O N F O R U S E 1a. Rest the board on the floor. 2a. To open the ironing board, just pull the ironing surface upwards keeping a foot on Vaporella side leg of the board until locking takes place (fig. A). To adjust height, unfasten the lever (O) and move the board upwards or downwards. NOTE: Because of the weight of the ironing surface, during closing and height adjustment hold the board with both hands. 3a. Insert the cable holder (M) in its location (fig. 1). 4a. Place the monoflex (iron power supply steam tube) (E) in its support (fig. 2). 5a. Unscrew the safety cap (A) and fill the boiler with about 1 litre of water using the filler bottle (I) (fig.3) making sure that it does not overflow. Normal tapwater can be used. However, as hard water by its nature contains limestone, which may cause a build-up of limescale in the boiler, in hard water areas we recommend the use of our natural-base decalcifier KALSTOP, available from your Polti dealer or by mail order from your Polti service Centre. 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! 29 6a. Connect the power supply cable (D) into an earthed power supply of the correct voltage. 7a. Press the main switch (B); the steam pressure indicator (K) and the "iron heating" indicator light (J1) light up (fig. 4). 8a. To operate the board, turn the board main switch (C) on. In this way the board heater starts working. Wait a few minutes to allow the heater to reach working temperature. It is now possible to activate blowing and suction features: 9a. BLOWING: By pushing the function switch (P) on position (I), the board allows you to swell the clothes with a "hot blow", so that you can gently skim with the iron the most delicate clothes, ironing them with steam only. 10a.SUCTION: By pushing the function switch (P) on position (II), the board holds the clothes to the surface and eliminate the residual humidity. Note: to avoid condensation inside the ironing board we recommend to use the suction function while steam ironing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Before ironing a garment, it is always advisable to check the symbols and instructions on the label provided by the garment manufacturer. Check which kind of ironing is recommended, referring to the table below: Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing, set the iron temperature on ··· Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing, set the iron temperature on ·· Check the fabric's resistance to steam ironing, dry iron allowed with temperature set on · - do not iron - steam ironing or treatment ...