User manual DELONGHI XVA 1010

[. . . ] The manufacturer declines all liability for damage deriving from improper use of the product. 3) Do not leave the appliance unattended while plugged into the mains socket. 4) Always unplug the appliance from the mains socket before starting to fill the steam generator tank or before cleaning or maintenance. 5) Before use, check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance. [. . . ] Insert the bayonet coupling into the socket on the cover, press down and rotate clockwise as far as it will go. Insert the extension tube onto the hose handgrip, making sure the handgrip coupling is perfectly connected to the extension tube coupling by pushing firmly together. Lock in place by rotating the locking ring (1) (fig. To make sure it is fitted correctly, attempt to remove the extension tube. To insert the second extension tube or brush, proceed as described above. 4 1 13 5 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE Plug the power cable into the mains socket. When the steam ready light comes on, the appliance is ready for use (fig. During operation, the steam ready light comes on and goes off. This is part of normal operation. 6 N. B: When used for the first time, the appliance may give out smoke and an odour for several minutes. This is caused by heating and subsequent drying of the sealers used in assembling the steam generator. You are recommended to ventilate the room. To deliver steam, hold the button on the bottom of the hose handgrip down. Activate suction by pressing the ON/OFF button (fig 6). The appliance will then wash and vacuum at the same time. In the case of persistent marks, you are recommended to steam first, then vacuum. (See paragraph "Extraction washing technique"). When the water in the steam generator is about to run out, the "no water" indicator light comes on (fig. To fill again, proceed as follows: Press the ON/OFF button to turn the appliance off. Remove the condensate tank by sliding the slide on the handgrip (fig. Wait 10-15 minutes for the appliance to cool down. Slowly unscrew the cap, using a cloth to allow residual steam to escape. Never unscrew the cap with the steam generator under pressure and never operate the appliance without water. Whenever you top up with water, remove the condensate tank by sliding the slide on the handgrip, then release and remove the tank lid (fig. [. . . ] If not used for long periods, you are recommended to empty the steam generator before putting the appliance away. After emptying and rinsing the tank, remove the filter (B), wash under running water and leave to dry. To improve the working life of the filter, keep it dry. Every now and then, remove the rear grille (M) of the appliance, remove the filter M1, wash under running water and dry. [. . . ]