User manual POLTI VAPORELLA ANTI-SHINE

[. . . ] Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing maintenance work of any kind Do not pull the power cord out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket. · Do not allow the power cord to be twisted, crushed, stretched, or come into contact with sharp or hot surfaces. · Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts are damaged. · Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorized by the manufacturer, as they may cause damage or fire. [. . . ] · Make sure the patented safety cap is fully and correctly screwed on, otherwise you may experience steam escaping from the cap. · Do not refill the boiler while it is still hot, let it cool down for a few minutes before refilling. · Do not empy the appliance when the water in the boiler is still hot. · Do not open the safety cap while the appliance is in use. · The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface · When placing the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable. · Check periodically the safety cap and the related gasket, replace them with original spare parts if necessary. · 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. · 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. I M P O R TA N T Before leaving our factory all our products are rigorously tested. For this reason, your VAPORELLA may contain some residual water in the boiler. 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 declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of VAPORELLA which does not comply with the instructions contained in this booklet. WA R N I N G 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. 19 ENGLISH VAPORELLA P R E PA R AT I O N F O R U S E 1a. 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. [. . . ] Disconnect the power cable from the mains. Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented safety cap (5). Wait for a few minutes allowing the boiler to cool down. When cool, carefully refill the boiler as described in paragraph 1a of the section "PREPARATION FOR USE". [. . . ]