User manual DELONGHI XVT 5000

[. . . ] Never place the appliance in a vertical position. Always keep the appliance in a horizontal position when in use. 11) DO NOT OPEN THE CAP WHILE USING THE APPLIANCE OR BEFORE ALL THE WATER HAS BEEN COMPLETELY USED UP. [. . . ] To add water, unplug from the mains and wait about 15 minutes to avoid sudden temperature changes and prevent water or steam from flowing back through the filling hole. Place a cloth over the cap and unscrew slowly to allow residual steam to escape slowly. Always use a suitable jug or other recipient. 12) Avoid the steam coming into contact with the skin. The high temperature could cause serious burns. Never direct the steam jet towards persons or animals or towards surfaces or objects with could be damaged by high temperatures. 13) To move the appliance, hold it by the handgrip. As it contains a steam generator, surfaces become hot during use. Persons affected by particular pathologies causing abnormal sensitivity to heat should take special care when using this appliance. · When the "steam ready" light (B) comes on, 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. DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G H I L M Handgrip "Steam ready" light "No water" light ON/OFF switch and light Steam generator cap Cable tidies Tool holder REFILLING THE STEAM GENERATOR SAFELY When the "no water" light (C) comes on (fig. Proceed as follows: · To discharge all the steam, press the button on the handgrip. Never open the cap until the water is completely finished. · Turn the appliance off using the ON/OFF switch (D) and unplug from the mains socket. [. . . ] · Wait about 15 minutes to let the steam generator cool down and avoid flowback of water while refilling. · Place a cloth over the steam generator cap (E) and open the cap slowly and carefully to allow residual steam to escape. · Fill the steam generator again as described above. Tools Extension tubes Triangular brush Carpet/floor brush Cloth for carpet/floor brush and triangular brush N Crevice tool O Brushes for crevice tool P Squeegee for crevice tool PREPARATIONS FOR USE Filling the steam generator Before performing maintenance or cleaning the appliance, make sure it is unplugged from the mains. [. . . ]