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USER MANUAL Vaporella Silence Friendly 8.80 POLTI

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APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY READ ALL

THE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL, AND ON THE APPLIANCE ITSELF. Polti S.p.A. declines all liability for any accident deriving from any improper use of this appliance. Correct use of the product is only as detailed in this instruction manual. Any use which does not comply with these instructions will invalidate the warranty. SAFETY SYMBOLS:

WARNING: High temperature.

Risk of scalding! If shown on the product, do not touch as parts may be very hot.

Risk of scalding! This appliance reaches very high temperatures. Incorrect use of the device can cause scalding.

• Never disassemble or carry out mainte- nance on the appliance apart from that indicated in this manual. In the event of a fault or malfunction, do not try and re- pair the appliance yourself. In the event of a heavy knock, fall, damage or fall into water, the appliance may not longer be safe to use. Incorrect use or a lack of re- spect for the instructions herein may lead to serious accidents. Always con- tact Authorised Service Centres.

• To carry out any maintenance or clea- ning requiring access to the boiler, en- sure that the appliance is switched off at the power switch and disconnected from the mains for at least two hours.

• This appliance can be used by children over 8 years old, by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or by inexperienced persons only where they are instructed in advance on its safe use and only if informed of the dangers rela- ted to the product. Children must not play with the appliance. The cleaning and maintenance of the appliance may not be done by children without the supervision of an adult. Keep the appliance and the power cable out of the reach of children under 8 years of age when the appliance is on or during the cooling phase.

• Keep all the parts of the packaging out of the reach of children; they are not toys. Keep the plastic bag out of the re- ach of children: danger of suffocation.

• This appliance is destined exclusively for indoor domestic use. In order to reduce the risk of accidents, including: fires, electrocution, personal injury and scalding, both during use andENGLISH | 19 | during preparation, maintenance and storage, always take the fundamental precautions listed in this manual.

RISKS CONNECTED TO THE POWER

SUPPLY – ELECTROCUTION

• The earthing system and highly sensi- tive residual-current circuit breaker, complete with magnetothermic cut-out for your domestic system, guarantee safe use of electrical appliances. Therefore, for your own safety, check that the electrical system to which the appliance is connected complies with current laws.

• Do not connect the appliance to the mains if the voltage does not corre- spond with that of the domestic electri- cal circuit in use.

• Do not overload the sockets with adap- tors and/or transformers. Only connect the product to a single socket with cur- rent that is compatible with the sup- plied plug.

• Do not use electrical extension leads that are unsuitable for the power rating or which are not compliant with law. They may overheat and possibly lead to short circuiting, fire, power outage or damage to the equipment. Only use ex- tension leads which are certified, suita- ble for the power rating, supporting 16A and earthed.

• Always turn the appliance off at the ON/OFF switch before unplugging it.

• To remove the plug from the socket, do not pull the power cable, but hold the plug itself to avoid damage to the plug and the cable.

• Always unplug the appliance if it is not in use and before any preparation, maintenance or cleaning operation.

• The appliance must not be left unatten- ded if plugged in to the mains.

• Fully unwind the cable and steam tube before connecting the appliance to the mains and before use. Always use the product with the cable and steam tube completely unwound.

• Do not pull or jerk the cable and steam tube or expose it to tensions (twisting, crushing or stretching). Keep the cable and the steam tube away from hot and/or sharp surfaces and elements. Avoid crushing the cables in doors and windows. Do not pull the cable and the steam tube tight around corners. Avoid treading on the cable. Do not pass over the cable and the steam tube with the appliance. Do not wind the power cable and steam tube around the appliance, especially if the appliance is hot.

• Do not substitute the plug on the power cable.

• If the power cable and the steam tube is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or simi- larly qualified persons in order to avoid all possible hazards. Do not use the pro- duct if the power cable and the steamENGLISH | 20 | bube are damaged.

• Do not touch or use the appliance bare- foot and/or with wet body or feet.

• Do not use the appliance near contai- ners full of water, e.g. sinks, baths and swimming pools.

• Do not immerse the appliance, including the power cable and plug, in water or other liquids.

• Steam must not be directed towards equipment containing electric or elec- tronic components.

RISKS DURING USE OF THE PRODUCT –

• The product should not be used in areas where there is a danger of explosions or in the presence of toxic substances.

• Do not pour toxic substances, acids, solvents, detergents, corrosive substan- ces and/or explosives or perfumes into the tank.

• Only pour water or the water mix indi- cated in the Chapter “WHICH WATER TO USE” into the tank.

• Do not direct the steam jet or the iron onto toxic substances, acids, solvents, detergents or corrosive substances. The handling and removal of dangerous substances must be carried out accor- ding to the indications of the manufac- turers of these substances.

• Do not direct the steam jet or the iron onto explosive powders or liquids, hydro- carbons, open flames and or extremely hot objects.

• Keep all body parts away from the va- cuum intake and from any moving parts.

• Do not position the product near sour- ces of heat such as fireplaces, stoves and ovens.

• Do not obstruct the openings and grills on the product.

• Do not direct the steam jet or the iron on any part of the body of people or ani- mals.

• Do not direct the steam jet or the iron on clothes while they are being worn.

• Cloths and rags and fabrics which have been subjected to a deep steam reach very high temperatures, above 100°C. Take care when handling the appliance.

• During use, keep the product in a hori- zontal position on stable surfaces.

• To continue steam delivery, return the switch to its original position.

• Iron only on supports that are heat resi- stant and which allow the steam to per- meate.

• When placing the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed, is stable.

• If the iron rest mat needs to be repla- ced, only use original spare parts.

• The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.

• Do not place the hot appliance on heat- sensitive surfaces.

• If ironing whilst sitting down, take care to ensure that the jet of steam is not an-ENGLISH | 21 | gled towards your legs. Steam can scald.

• Before connecting the appliance to the current, ensure that the continuous steam jet button is not pressed (if pre- sent).

• Never leave the iron unattended when it is plugged in.

CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT

This appliance has been designed only for domestic use as a steam iron with a separate boiler according to descriptions and instructions provided in this manual. Please read these in- structions carefully and keep them. If this manual is lost, it can be consulted and/or downloaded from the website www.polti.com. Correct use of the product is only as detailed in this instruction manual. Any other use may damage the appliance and invalidate the warranty.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Pursuant to European Directive 2012/19/EU, regarding electric and electronic appliances, this appliance must not be dispo- sed of with domestic waste, but sent to an official collection facility. This appliance complies with EU Directive 2011/65/EU The crossed-out bin symbol on the appliance indica- tes that, at the end of its useful lifespan, the product must be disposed of separately from other waste. Therefore, at the end of its life, the user must hando- ver the appliance to an appropriate collection centre for elec- tric and electronic waste. Proper separate waste collection to facilitate the subsequent recycling, treatment and environ- mentally compatible disposal of the appliance helps to pre- vent negative effects on the environment and human health, and promotes recycling of the materials the product is made of. Unlawful disposal by the owner involves the application of the administrative sanctions envisaged by current legislation. Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without prior notice. 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. WHICH WATER TO USE IN THE BOILER This appliance has been designed to function with normal medium tap water between 8°F and 20°F. If the tap water contains a lot of limescale use a mix composed of 50% tap water and 50% demineralised water which is widely available to purchase. Do not use pure demineralised water.

Warning: check the hardness of the water at the technical office

at your local council or the local water supplier. If you only use tap water, you can reduce the formation of limescale by using the special KKalstop limescale product, distributed by Polti, and available for sale at all major domestic- appliance stores or online at www.polti.com. Never use distilled water, rain water or water containing additives (e.g. starch, perfumes), or water produced by other domestic appliances, by water softeners or filter jugs. Do not use chemical substances or detergents.ENGLISH | 22 |

1. PREPARATION FOR USE

1.1 Place the boiler on a firm, flat and heat-resistant surface.

1.2 Remove the self-filling tank lid (1) and fill the tank with about

1.2l of water, making sure that it does not overflow. This operation must always be carried with the power cable disconnected from the mains. Thanks to the continuous refill system you do not need to stop the ironing and wait for the appliance to cool down because the tank can be filled as needed.

1.3 Replace the lid.

1.4 Connect the cable plug to an earthed power supply of the

correct voltage (2).

1.5 Press the ON/OFF switch (located on the side of the

machine) (3). The ON indicator light and the “Iron heating” indicator light will turn on.

1.6 Press the boiler switch (4). The “steam ready” and boiler

indicator lights will come on.

2. IRON TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Before ironing an item of clothing, always check the symbols on its label, for the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Check, based on the following table, the most appropriate type of ironing:

3.1 Make sure that chapter 1 has been completed and regulate

the temperature of the iron (5)-(6) as described in chapter 2.

3.2 Wait for the “Steam Ready” indicator light and “Iron

Heating” indicator light to turn off (about 3 minutes).

3.3 Adjust the steam flow by turning the knob in a clockwise

direction to increase the jet of steam (7). Turning it in an anticlockwise direction reduces the steam flow.

3.4 Press the steam button (8) on the iron to make steam come

out of the holes on the plate. Releasing the button, the flow stops. Proceed to iron the garments.

3.5 To have a continuous jet of steam move the button forward

(9). The steam will continue to come out even when the button is released. To interrupt the supply, move the button backward (9).

It is possible to use the iron vertically to remove creases from fabrics and/or to freshen up the fibres, eliminating possible residual odours. Hold the iron vertically, push the steam button (8) and touch the fabric slightly with the soleplate, if the type of fabrics allows it.

5.1 Make sure that chapter 1 has been completed, leaving the

boiler switch off and regulate the temperature of the iron (5)- (6) as described in chapter 2. During dry ironing, if the boiler button is ON, take care not to push the steam release button on the Iron since some water drops can come out from the soleplate ATTENTION: Do not place the hot iron on any surface. Vaporella is equipped with an iron rest mat with soft non-slip inserts designed to resist high temperatures. The indicator lights “Iron heating” turn on and off during use. This indicates that the electrical resistor has started to work to keep the pressure of the boiler steady. This is a normal occurrence, and it is therefore possible to continue ironing. When first using the steam, there may be some drops of water leaking out of the plate, this is due to imperfect thermal stabilization. We therefore recommend that the first jet of steam be directed onto a cloth (clean rag). Divide the laundry according to the symbols on the garment labels or according to the kind of fabric. Always start ironing with the garments that require the lowest temperature, in order to reduce the waiting times and avoid the risk of burning the fabrics. ATTENTION: For low temperature we do not recommend the use of steam since water could come out from the holes on the soleplate. For medium temperature alternate the use of steam and dry ironing to avoid water leaking from the holes on the soleplate. High temperature – cotton, linen: Set the iron temperature adjustment knob to the position

Medium temperature – wool, silk: Set the iron temperature adjustment knob to the position

Low temperature – synthetic, acrylic, nylon, polyester: Set the iron temperature adjustment knob to the position • - Do not iron - Steam ironing and steam treatment not allowed

WARNING: When first operating steam, there may be some

drops of water mixed with the steam due to temperature imbalances. Direct the first jet of steam onto a rag. The sound emitted on switching on your appliance and periodically during use, is due to the water refilling system and is quite normal.ENGLISH | 23 |

The water level is always visible thanks to the transparent tank (10). When the water in the tank has been used up, a prolonged noise will be heard from the self-filling system pump and the steam will stop flowing. To resume use, simply: - switch off and disconnect the Vaporella. - fill the tank as described in Chapter 1. - connect and turn the Vaporella back on.

7. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Before carrying out any maintenance on the device, always unplug it from the power mains making sure that the product has cooled down before proceeding. To clean the outside of the appliance, only use a damp cloth. Do not use detergents of any type. For good maintenance of the boiler we suggest using Kalstop, the special natural-base limescale, distributed by Polti, and available for sale at all major domestic-appliance stores or online at www.polti.com. Clean the iron soleplate when it is completely cold with a damp cloth or with a non-abrasive sponge.

Kalstop is the limescale product for appliances with boiler for ironing and steam cleaning. Regular use of Kalstop, every time the tank is filled with water: - Extends the life of the appliance. - Allows emission of a “drier” steam - Prevents limescale build up. - Protects the walls of the boiler. - Contributes to saving energy.

8.1 Dilute one phial in 5 litres of water before putting it in the

8.2 Fill the tank as described in Chapter 1.

8.3 Start ironing the garments.

EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE WITH KALSTOP

When the boiler has heavy limescale build-up, leave just 250 ml of water in the boiler, add 3 doses of Kalstop, pressurize the boiler and press the steam control button until the steam stops. Turn off the appliance, wait at least 2h until it is completely cool, rinse the boiler repeatedly to remove all limescale residue. After cleaning the boiler, proceed normally. Kalstop is sold in packages of 20 phials at household appliance stores, at Polti authorized service centres and at www.polti.com.

9. CLEANING THE BOILER

(extraordinary maintenance) To maintain optimum performance, clean the boiler every 10/20 uses depending on the amount of limestone in the water.

9.1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for 2 hours at least,

9.2 Empty the water tank to prevent leakage.

9.3 Turn the appliance over and unscrew the boiler cleaning cap

(11) located on the bottom of the appliance.

9.4 Pour 250 ml of cold water (12) into the boiler using the

9.5 Rinse the boiler and pour the water into the sink or into a

special container. If the water is very dirty, repeat the operation until it is clean.

9.6 Put 100 ml of water in the boiler and screw back the cap.

Make sure that the seal is in and the cap is screwed on properly.

9.7 Fill the water tank again.

9.8 Turn the appliance on again.

Before ironing, dispense steam into a sink or other container making sure that it is clean. This should take a few seconds.

9.9 Resume ironing normally.

10.1 Turn off the appliance and disconnect from the mains

10.2 Wait for the appliance to cool down completely before

10.3 Empty the water tank.

10.4 Position the monotube and the power supply cable in the

special housings located on the sides of the appliance (13)-(14).

WARNING: Do not exceed the quantity of water

recommended and pour it slowly into the boiler, paying attention not to let it overflow.

WARNING: Risk of scalding! When accessing the boiler

(removing the cap, filling up, emptying), ensure that the appliance is switched off at the power switch and disconnected from the mains for at least two hours. For operations with access to the boiler, please refer to the safety warnings and instructions listed in Chapter 9.

WARNING: This operation must always be done after having

disconnected the appliance from the mains.

WARNING: Before moving Vaporella with the handle, make

sure that the power supply cable and monotube have been stored as described in Point 10.4.ENGLISH | 24 |

If water comes out from the Iron soleplate instead of steam The pressure values have not been reached Check that the ready steam lamp is OFF indica- ting that the Vaporella has reached the right pressure Wait until the required temperature and pres- sure are reached as shown by the indicator lights. The temperature knob on the iron is set at the minimum value. Adjust the temperature knob on the iron to the medium/maximum vaue. First steam release. Release onto a cloth until steam comes out from the holes on the solepate. Steam does not come out from the Iron soleplate ON-OFF button and boiler button off. Make sure that the appliance is powered and that the power ON-OFF and boiler button are

Water tank is empty. Fill the water tank. Little steam comes from the Iron soleplate. The steam regulation knob is set at the minimum value. Increase the steam flow by adjusting the steam regulation knob to the medium/maximum value. The steam is dry, so is barely visible, but is present and effective This is normal especially in particular environ- mental conditions. The appliance does not turn on. ON/OFF switch turned off. No power. Press the ON/OFF switch. Check that the appliance has been disconnected from the mains, as indicated in Section 1. Some water drops are present on the fabric. The cover used on the Ironing board is wet since it cannot withstand the power of the steam station. Check that the shaft is suitable (shaft with grille that prevents condensation). Presence of water under the appliance. Boiler cleaning cap screwed on incorrectly. Seal of the boiler cleaning cap damaged. Unscrew the boiler cleaning cap and screw it back on (Chapter 9). Take Vaporella to an authorised service centre Should the problems persist, contact an Authorised Polti Service Centre (see www.polti.com for the up-to-date list) or Customer Services.ENGLISH | 25 | WARRANTY This appliance is for domestic use only and is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase against any defects present at the time the goods are handed over; the date of purchase must be proven via a proof of purchase document valid for tax purposes and issued by the seller. For repairs, the appliance must be accompanied by proof of purchase. This warranty does not affect the consumer rights deriving from European Directive 99/44/EC as regards some aspects of sale and warranty of consumer goods, rights which the consumer should uphold with respect to the seller. This warranty is valid in the countries which adhere to European Directive 99/44/EC. For other countries, local regulations on warranties apply.

WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS

During the warranty, Polti guarantees free repair of a product with a manufacturing or factory defect and, therefore, the client is not liable to pay for any work or materials. In case of irreparable defects, Polti may replace the product free of charge. To avail of the warranty, the customer should visit one of the Polti Authorised Service Centres with proof of purchase from the seller valid for tax purposes and bearing the date of purchase of the product. Without proof of purchase and the relative date of purchase, the work will be charged for. Store the proof of purchase document safely for the whole duration of the warranty.

WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER

• Any fault or damage not deriving from a manufacturing defect.

• Any fault due to improper use or use other than that indi- cated in the instruction booklet, an integral part of the product sales contract.

• Any defect resulting from force majeure (fires, short cir- cuits) or caused by third parties (tampering).

• Damage caused by the use of non-original Polti parts, and repairs or modifications performed by staff or service cen- tres not authorised by Polti.

• Damage caused by the customer.

• Parts (filter, brush, hose, etc.) damaged by use (consuma- ble goods) or normal wear and tear.

• Any damage caused by limescale.

• Defects resulting from lack of maintenance/cleaning ac- cording to the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Assembly of non-original Polti accessories or those that have been modified or which are not suitable for the ap- pliance. Inappropriate use and/or use not compliant with the instructions for use and any other warnings or indications contained in this manual invalidates the warranty. Polti takes no responsibility for any direct or indirect damage to people, objects or animals caused by non-compliance with the instructions indicated in this instruction booklet, regarding warnings for use and product maintenance. To see the up-to-date list of the Polti Authorised Service Centres, visit the website www.polti.com.| 26 |