VAPORELLA STIRO SMACCHIA - Steam iron POLTI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VAPORELLA STIRO SMACCHIA POLTI

MACCHIE A BASE

DI PROTEINE Café - Thé, Vin, Fruit Coca Cola, Herbe, Peinture BOILER A) Safety cap (patented) B) Iron steam adjustment knob C) Stain remover gun steam adjustment knob D) Fixed iron rest mat E) Boiler switch F) ron switch G) Pressure control light H) Water shortage control light

I) Manometer

J) Water level window K) Washing storage cupboard door L) Carriage handles M) Power cord N) Cord storage O) Turning wheels IRON P) Single iron tube (steam tube + cord) Q) Iron temperature adjustment wheel R) Steam button S) Continuous jet of steam control button

STAIN REMOVER GUN

T) Stain remover gun handle U) Steam button ACCESSORIES

V) Filling bottle

W) Flex holder Z) Washing basket TECHNICAL DATA Power supply Boiler wattage Iron wattage Useful boiler capacity 230V 50 Hz 1500W 750W 3 l. Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to make necessary technical and constructional alterations, without prior notice. This appliance conforms to EC Directive 89/336 amended by 93/68 (EMC) and to Directive 73/23 amended by 93/68 (low voltage). ENGLISH PRECAUTIONS

• Before using the Vaporella Professional Stiro Smacchia iron read this manual carefully and store it for future use
• Before connecting the appliance, ensure that the mains power supply and the power supply stated on the appliance match, and that the mains socket is equipped with an earth.
• Do not under any circumstance use any detergent or chemical substance in the boiler. In case of elevated tap water hardness, it is advisable to use TP 2000 PROGRESSO CASA, a special natural based descaling agent, on sale in all Polti Help Centres. Do not use distilled water under any circumstance.
• When switching on the appliance always check that the continuous jet of steam activating button located on the iron is not turned on.
• Before filling the appliance when it is hot, allow the boiler to cool down for a few minutes.
• Whilst filling the appliance, it is advisable to unplug it from the mains.
• Do not touch the appliance with wet hands or feet when it is plugged into the mains.
• Do not allow children to use the machine or any others who may not know how to operate it.
• Should the appliance not be in use, it is advisable to unplug it from the mains. I M P O R TA N T N O T I C E All Polti products are rigorously tested before they are shipped from the factory. Vaporella Professional Stiro Smacchia’s boiler already contains some water. It is advisable not to add any further water until steam production is exhausted. ENGLISH I N S TA L L AT I O N
• Before using the Vaporella Professional Stiro Smacchia mount the rotating wheels as shown in figure 1. Fig. 1

• Place the flex holder (W) in the appropriate slot and position the single iron tube (P) in the appropriate support (fig. 2). P R E PA R AT I O N

1. Unscrew the safety cap (A) and fill the boiler with 3 litres

of normal tap water using the special filling bottle (V) (fig. 3). Ensure the water level does not exceed the MAX. indicator on the appropriate water level window (J). Fig. 3

2. Thoroughly screw the cap on with caution.

3. Plug power cord (M) into a suitable socket (230V)

equipped with an earth.

4. Press the boiler switch (E) and the iron switch (F) which

will light up with the pressure control light (G) (fig. 4).

5. Wait until the pressure control light (G) switches off

(approximately 10 minutes). Vaporella Stiro Smacchia is now ready for use. Fig. 4 ENGLISH P R E S S U R E I N D I C AT O R Vaporella Professional Stiro Smacchia is equipped with a comfortable and accurate indicator (I) for instant vision of the operating pressure.

USE OF THE IRON

1a. Adjust the iron temperature to the “COTTON - LINEN” position by turning the appropriate wheel (Q). It is possible to steam iron all types of fabrics at this temperature. For dry ironing, turn the control wheel to the temperature required by the fabric and marked on the control wheel itself (fig. 5). Fig. 5 2a. Press the steam button (R) to obtain steam from the holes in the soleplate. By releasing the button, the jet stops (fig. 6). NOTE: During the initial functioning of the iron, water drops mixed with steam may exit from the soleplate due to the non perfect thermal stabilisation. It is therefore advisable not to direct the first jet on the fabric to be ironed. Fig. 6 3a. To obtain a continuous jet of steam, push the button (S) forward. Steam will continue to exit even when releasing the button. To stop steam production, push the same button (S) (fig. 7) backwards. Fig. 7

ENGLISH STEAM ADJUSTMENT CONTROL WHEEL (B) and (C)

• By adjusting the iron steam knob (B) it is possible to alter the quantity of steam as a function of the type of fabric to iron (more or less delicate).
• By turning the control knob in an anti-clockwise direction the jet of steam increases. To reduce it, turn the control knob in a clockwise direction (fig. 8).
• The same operating principle is also applicable to the stain remover gun steam adjustment knob (C). The quantity of steam jet must be adjusted as a function of the fabric from which to remove the stain. Fig. 8 U S I N G T H E S TA I N R E M O V E R G U N Before using the stain remover gun, it is advisable to carefully read these instructions which allow a correct classification of stains and supply accurate advice on the most appropriate way of operating. C L A S S I F Y I N G S TA I N S Stains are produced from substances of various origins and according to the base of the predominant substance they can be classified as having the following origin:
• ANIMAL (protein base): soup and meat sauce, milk and cream, blood, sweat, egg, urine, vomit.
• VEGETABLE (tannin base): beer, coffee, chocolate, Coca-Cola, fruit, wine, tea.
• VARIOUS (specific stains): paint, lip-stick, biro, tar, rust, perfume. I D E N T I F Y I N G T H E S TA I N Identifying the stain means understanding its origin and age. This allows you to avoid useless attempts which often, as well as not producing an optimal result, can also be damaging. To better identify the origins of the staining substance you can help yourself by using your senses. The shape, touch, colour and location are very important in fact. ENGLISH More or less clearly defined borders Faded borders Hard to the touch Red colour blood-egg-paint-oil paint-glue-tar-ink-crome mercurylip-stick-rust-milk cream-meat sauce-vomit. iodine dye-perfume-wine-beer-colourings-sweat-urine paint-oil paintings-albumin-glue-starch blood (to dark red)-lip-stick-biro-nail varnish-tomato sauce-wine-paint-crome mercury-colourings Blue colour fountain pen ink-biro-colourings Green colour grass-biro-paint From grey to black colour tar-graphite-biro-hair dye-mineral oils (lubricants) From yellow to brown colour milk-cream-perfume-deodorant-iodine dye-coffee-white wine-beer-urine Localised near the arm pits, neck and wrists perfume-deodorant-tanning creams-sweat Localised near the shoulders and back light colour fading-hair lacquers Stains can be: - RECENT (maximum 24 hours) - OLD - GREASY (if the substance contains oil, butter or fat) - THIN - SUPERFICIAL - DEEP In order to act properly on stains, it is important to be able to distinguish them. All RECENT stains can be removed with the stain remover gun without having to wash the item. As they get older, stains attach themselves to the fabric’s fibres and in some cases, steam cannot remove them. In such cases it is necessary to wash the item. If the recently stained fabrics are treated immediately with mineral water, the stain does not attach itself to the fibres and subsequent steam cleaning with the stain remover gun will prove quicker and more effective. Various stain removing products are commercially available, yet water is the most effective, ecological and cheapest especially in the form of steam form. ENGLISH

HOW TO USE THE GUN

To obtain steam from the stain remover gun, press button (U). The powerful jet of steam produced can be used effectively as follows, as a function of the type and size of stain.

• If operating on a SUPERFICIAL STAIN, you must direct the jet of steam to skim the fabric in proximity of the stain in order to project the dirt with the pressure against a cloth used to collect it (fig. 9). Fig. 9

• If operating on a DEEP STAIN, you must turn the item inside out and act on the fabric from the inside. After resting it on a sponge, direct the jet of steam onto the stain so that the desolved dirt may exit from the opposite side of the fabric and be absorbed by the sponge (fig. 10). Fig. 10

• When dealing with coloured items, it is advisable to test the colour resistance on a part of non visible material.
• Use moderately with silk items and acetate based fibres.
• Simple methods are often the most effective: a shot of steam is sufficient to eliminate even the most resistant stains.
• To avoid rings forming around the stain, it is advisable to initially direct the jet of steam onto the borders of the stain gradually moving towards the centre of the stain thereafter.
• Ensure that the stain has been completely removed from the fabric before ironing it, as the iron’s heat fixes the stain permanently.
• To obtain an even better result, it is advisable to perform the cleaning operations on an ironing table equipped with a suction board.
• DO NOT use the steam on blood stains as blood coagulates with heat thus fixing the stain permanently.
• Should the stain persist, do not dry the item before acting a second time. Should the stain persist even after the second attempt, it is advisable to contact a qualified dry cleaning centre.
• A summary table accurately classifying the types of stains in relation to the appropriate cleaning method advisable has been compiled. ENGLISH CLASSIFICATION NATURE METHOD Eggs and Milk, Cream, Chocolate, Jam, Sweat and Urine, Vomit Remove with a sponge, dampen with soap and water, treat with steam Coffee, Tea, Wine Fruit, Coca Cola, grass, Paint dampen with a few drops of vinegar and treat with steam SYNTHETIC STAINS Paint, Lip-stick, Tar, Vinyl glue, Perfume Remove with a wet sponge and treat with steam S A F E T Y C A P / WAT E R S H O R TA G E This appliance is equipped with a patented safety cap, which prevents accidental opening of the boiler as long as even a minimum amount of pressure is present inside. To unscrew the cap, it is necessary to follow certain procedures which ensure the VAPORELLA end user is in total safety. Water shortage is signalled by control light (H) and by an acoustic signal contained inside the appliance. When the water in the boiler is finished, proceed as follows: 1b. Switch the appliance off by acting on the boiler switch (E) 2b. Press the steam button (R) on the iron and the steam button (U) on the stain remover gun, until steam is exhausted. 3b. Unplug the power cord (M) from the mains. 4b. Unscrew the safety cap (A) in an anti-clockwise direction. 5b. Wait 3-4 minutes to allow the boiler to cool down. 6b. Fill the boiler again proceeding as per point 1, paragraph “PREPARATION”. When filling the boiler whilst warm, it is advisable to proceed with small amounts of water in order to avoid instant evaporation. I M P O R TA N T

Do not leave the iron unattended whilst in use. Only iron on heat resistant boards, which allow steam to transpire. Ensure that the safety cap (A) is screwed on properly to avoid leakage of steam. The pressure control light (G) switches on and off during use. This indicates that the electrical resistance has switched on to maintain constant pressure inside the boiler. It is therefore possible to continue ironing as this occurrence is normal.

• Should steam fail to exit from the iron or from the stain remover gun, check that control lights (G) and (H) are switched off, that water is present inside the boiler and that the steam adjustment knobs (B) and (C) are open. ENGLISH WA R N I N G
• In the event of repairs or replacement of the special safety cap, exclusively use original POLTI parts.
• The appliance is equipped with a thermal safety limiting device which should only be replaced by an authorised technician.
• Should replacement of the power cord be necessary, it is advisable to contact an Authorised Help Centre due to the special tool required for this operation.
• In the event of failure or malfunctioning, do not under any circumstance attempt to dismantle the appliance but contact the nearest authorised Help Centre. GUARANTEE Vaporella Professional Stiro Smacchia is guaranteed 1 year from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects or material faults. The guarantee is not valid when failure is caused by inappropriate use of the appliance. In the event of failure or malfunctioning, immediately contact the nearest authorised help centre. Any mishandling of the appliance by unauthorised personnel will automatically invalidate the Guarantee.
• Polti S.p.A. declines any responsibility in the event of accidents arising from using Vaporella Professional Stiro Smacchia iron in ways not conforming to the present instructions. AT T E N T I O N The appliance is manufactured according to the current norms for recycling. It is advisable not to dispose of the protective transport packing materials domestically, but to deliver them to the appropriate collection centres. ENGLISH

HOW TO ACHIEVE PERFECT IRONING

To achieve perfect ironing using conventional irons, you have to iron the fabric several times with the hot iron to dry all residual moisture. The Stira e Aspira PRO, the revolutionary New-Concept professional ironing board by Polti, is heated and incorporates a vacuum-press for effortless professional results. Perfect ironing is dependent on these two characteristics: the suction which locks the garment on the board, so preventing the formation of annoying wrinkles which are so difficult to eliminate on conventional ironing boards, and the heated board which dries the fabrics and makes ironing easier, faster and less laborious. The Stira e Aspira PRO offers high comfort during ironing:

• a solid, strong, height adjustable metal structure
• a large working surface
• a space-saving boiler holder under the board
• minimum dimensions when folded. ASK YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF STIRA E ASPIRA PRO - HE’LL BE GLAD TO INTRODUCE YOU TO PERFECT IRONING. NEDERLANDS De vlek is rood