User manual POLTI VAPORELLA FOREVER 440

[. . . ] · Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing maintenance work of any kind · Do not pull the power supply cable out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket. · Do not allow the power supply cable 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. [. . . ] · Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the water tank. · Water, in nature, contains magnesium and mineral salts which aid limescale build-up. To avoid this residue may cause problems to your appliance, use demineralized water only. · If you iron sitting down, do not put 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. · 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. · This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil- dren) 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. Therefore, your VAPORELLA may contain some residual water in its tank. 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 is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this manual. 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. P R E PA R AT I O N F O R U S E Pull up the self-refilling tank cap (1) (Fig. 1) and fill the tank with 700 cc of water, making sure it does not overflow. Water, in nature, contains magnesium and mineral salts which aid limescale build-up. [. . . ] · Remove the water filter (4) (fig. 6) from its place and clean it under running water. · Put the filter (4) back in its place and reclose the tank cap. F I L L I N G T H E TA N K It is necessary to fill up the tank with water before it becomes empty. [. . . ]