User manual DELONGHI XVT 3000

[. . . ] 9) Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cable or appliance itself. 10) Do not run the appliance over the power cable. Avoid closing the door on the cable or rubbing it over sharp edges. Never place the appliance in a vertical position. [. . . ] Contact your local dealer or an authorised service centre. 20) Protect the appliance from atmospheric agents (rain, frost, sun, etc). 21) For all repairs contact your dealer or an authorised service centre to maintain the efficiency of your appliance and the validity of the guarantee. For the same reasons, you are always recommended to use original spare parts. 22) Each appliance is tested to make sure it works perfectly. Drops of water may therefore be seen through the water level viewing window (H). 23) If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service centre or a qualified electrician in order to eliminate all risk. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 8 DESCRIPTION A Flexible hose with handgrip and steam regulation B "Steam ready" light C "No water" light D ON/OFF switch and light E Tank cap F Cable tidies G Tool holder H Water level indicator USING THE APPLIANCE · Plug the appliance into the mains. · When the "steam ready" light (B) goes off, the appliance is ready to use. To use the steam press the button on the handgrip (fig. To stop steam delivery just release the button. NB: 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. Accessories I L M N Extension tubes Triangular brush Carpet/floor brush Cloth for carpet/floor brush and triangular brush O Crevice tool P Round brushes for crevice tool Q In-line brush for crevice tool R Squeegee for crevice tool S Clothes hook T Clothes hook base U Clothes freshening brush STEAM REGULATION The steam regulator is located on the hose at the bottom of the handgrip (fig. This can be used to reduce or increase the quantity of steam according to the type of surface to be cleaned (eg. hard floors, tile joints - maximum steam; sofas, upholstery minimum steam). When you turn the appliance on, you are recommended to turn the steam regulator to maximum. PREPARATIONS FOR USE Filling the tank Before performing maintenance or cleaning the appliance, make sure it is unplugged from the mains. · To open the tank, remove the cap (fig. · Pour the water into the tank, taking care not to exceed the top notch on the water level indicator (H) (fig. · Close the cap. TOPPING UP THE WATER IN THE TANK When the "no water" light (C) comes on (fig. Proceed as follows: · Turn the appliance off using the ON/OFF switch (D) and unplug from the mains socket. [. . . ] To avoid water spilling out of the tank when moving the appliance, always close the tank with the cap. AFTER USE After use, put the appliance away tidily by unplugging, wrapping the power cable around the cable tidies and putting the tools away on the tool holder (fig. 7). CLEANING TIPS Rugs and carpet Tools: carpet/floor brush + cloth attached to the spring clips. Hard floors Tools: carpet/floor brush + cloth attached to the spring clips. Tips: * Try out the resistance of fabrics and colours first in a concealed area. * You should remove dust first using a carpet beater or vacuum cleaner. Tips: * Not recommended for treated cotto floors, wax polished floors and parquet. Armchairs, sofas, cushions, mattresses, car interiors, blinds, vertical walls, garden furniture, gazeboes, garden umbrellas and rocking chairs. Tools: triangular brush + cloth attached to the spring clips. Joints between tiles, radiators, shutters, door jambs, inaccessible points, vases, bicycles, mountain bikes, car engines, motorbikes, garden equipment (mower), children's toys (swing) Tools: crevice tool + brushes (round or in-line). Tips: * Try out the resistance of fabrics and colours first in a concealed area. * You should remove dust first using a vacuum cleaner. 10 Bathroom (shower cubicle, sanitary fittings, basins, swimming pools) Tools: crevice tool + brushes (round or in-line) directly on the hose or extension tubes. Clothes and fabric freshening set Tools: Clothes hook base + extension tubes + clothes hook fitted directly onto the body of the appliance; clothes and fabric freshening brush fitted directly onto the handgrip. [. . . ]