User manual POLTI VAPORELLA PRO 3100R

[. . . ] · Do not press the buttons hard or with a pointed object such as a pen. · 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. Polti S. p. A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without prior notice. This unit conforms to the EC-directives 89/336 as amended by 93/68 (EMC) and 73/23 as amended by 93/68 (low voltage). ENGLISH PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS · Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance. [. . . ] · When REFILLING the generator boiler, use HOT, not cold water. Pour in gradually and gently at first and keep your face and other exposed skin well away. Otherwise the still hot boiler walls may spit drops of very hot water or steam spray. · 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. · 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. · When placing the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable. · Check that the continuous steam request button is switched off before connecting the appliance to the mains. · 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. 19 ENGLISH VAPORELLA PRO 3100R 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 Spa declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of VAPORELLA which does not comply with the instructions contained in this booklet. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] · 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. PAT E N T E D S A F E T Y C A P / " WAT E R OUT" 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. 2d Press the steam request button on the iron (3) so as to fully exhaust the steam supply from the boiler. [. . . ]