POLTI Vaporetto Handy Manual De Instrucciones página 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT USING STEAM
Steam may cause serious injury if in contact with body parts.
Always allow the steamer to cool down before handling
• Do not direct the steam jet at electrical equipment or the appliance itself.
• Do not direct the steam jet at people, pets or debris.
• Never place your hands or any body parts in the steam jet.
• Before plugging-in the appliance, ensure that the safety button is activated.
• Before refilling the appliance when it is hot, turn it off, unplug it, press steam control lever to fully
exhaust all steam, wait at least 10 minutes to allow the boiler tank to cool down and avoid
scalding, unscrew the safety cap. When cool, refill.
• If you fill the boiler while it is still hot, keep your face and body parts away, as a few drops of water
can evaporate on contact with the hot boiler and burn you.
• Do not empty the appliance when the water inside the boiler is still hot.
• Do not unscrew the cap when the appliance is in operation.
• Do not use to treat clothes being worn on the body.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not wind the power cord around the appliance, especially when the appliance is still hot.
• Care should be used to arrange the cord so as not to trip over it. Safely put the cord in its
compartment and store after each use to prevent tripping accidents.
• During operation steam will cause the hose to get hot. Avoid contact with hot areas.
• Always keep the appliance in horizontal position during operation.
• If the appliance has been dropped, damaged, immersed in water, or leaks, discontinue use and
contact customer care as the internal safety features may have been affected.
• In case of breakdown or malfunction, switch off the appliance, do not attempt to disassemble it
and contact customer care.
• This appliance is equipped with safety devices which are to be replaced only by a qualified
technician.
• Regularly check the status of the safety cap and seal, replace with original parts as necessary.
• Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it or carrying out any maintenance.
• Before storing the appliance make sure that it has completely cooled down.
• Never use 100% distilled water or bottled spring water but always mix them with 50% tap water.
• Never use water from clothes dryers, scented water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air
conditioners, pure distilled water or rain water.
• Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the boiler tank.
• For best results, use original Polti products only, as products of other brands may not be suitable
for use in Polti appliances and could cause damage.
• Press the buttons only with a finger, without excessive force and avoid using pointed objects such
as a pen or a screwdriver.
• To avoid compromising the safety of the appliance use only original spare parts.
• Do not overfill the boiler tank.
• Do not place the hot appliance on heat-sensitive surfaces.
VAPORETTO HANDY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
USING THE APPLIANCE:
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