(3) back. When you wish to resume steam production, move the safe-
ty lock button (3) in the opposite direction and press the steam button
(4) (fig. 3).
The first time you use the appliance it may leak a few drops of water
due to incomplete temperature stabilisation in the hose. We therefo-
re suggest that you initially direct the jet of steam onto a cloth, until
the jet of steam appears uniform.
NOTE: the pressure indicator (C) will go on and off while the appliance
is in use. This indicates that the electrical resistance is operating to main-
tain constant pressure and should therefore be considered normal.
CAUTION: if you press the steam button (4) when the appliance is still
under pressure, even if the appliance is turned off and unplugged, steam
may be released through the hose. So when you turn off the appliance,
press (4) until no more steam comes out of the appliance before putting
the appliance away.
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• To connect the extension tubes (7) to the handle, screw the extension
tube with the ring onto the handle (fig. 4).
• When the extension tube is connected to the handle you can connect
the other tube (7), the reducer (5) and the big brush (8) to it as shown
in fig.5.
• To release the accessory, hold the button (11) down and separate out
the components.
• Check that accessories are tightly attached before using them.
• The lance (6) and small nozzle (12) tools may be connected directly to
the handle as shown in fig.6, or connected with extension tubes by first
connecting up the reducer (5) to the extension tube. When the reducer
has been attached, you can connect the desired accessory and lock it
in place by turning it in the direction of the arrow appearing on it (fig.6).
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This appliance has a safety cap to prevent the boiler from being acciden-
tally opened if there is even minimal pressure inside it. Proceed as
described below to unscrew it. An acoustic warning will sound when the
water level in the boiler is low. Proceed as follows when the water level
in the boiler is low:
• Turn off the appliance with the ON/OFF switch (B).
• Work the steam button (4) on the steam pistol (2) until there is no more
steam.
• Unplug the power cord (D).
• Wait a few minutes for the boiler to cool down.
• Unscrew the safety cap (A) anticlockwise.
• Fill the boiler as described in point 1 of the PREPARATION section. If
filling the boiler tank while the appliance is hot, add only a little water at
a time, in case it evaporates instantly.
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PRECAUTIONS
• Consult the manufacturer’s instructions before treating skins, special
fabrics or wooden surfaces, and always perform a test on a hidden cor-
ner or on a sample of the material. Let the steam-treated part dry and
check that steam treatment has not resulted in colour changes or defor-
mation.
• Take special care when cleaning wooden surfaces (furniture, doors,
etc.) and treated terracotta floors, as prolonged use of steam can
damage the wax, polish or colour on the surface to be cleaned. Spray
surfaces of this kind only briefly, or spray steam onto a cloth and then
use the cloth to clean them.
• Always cover brushes with a cloth when cleaning particularly delicate
surfaces (such as synthetic materials, lacquered surfaces, etc.).
• When cleaning glass surfaces in particularly cold weather, preheat the
glass by spraying steam from a distance of about 50 cm.
• Spray plants from a minimum distance of 50 cm.
STEAM PISTOL (2)
You may use the steam pistol alone for special cleaning tasks without
assembling brushes on it, spraying from the appropriate distance for the
type of material and the type of dirt to be cleaned. The dirtier the object,
the closer you must hold the steam pistol, so that steam temperature and
pressure will be higher. Always wipe dirt off with a dry cloth or remove
stubborn dirt with an abrasive sponge after spraying. Use the steam
pistol to:
• treat stains on carpets and rugs before brushing them;
• clean stainless steel, glass, mirrors, and laminated and enamelled sur-
faces;
• clean hard-to-reach corners such as stairs, window frames, door
jambs, aluminium profiles;
• clean knobs on cookers and the base of faucets;
• clean shutters, radiators, and automobile interiors;
• spray houseplants (from a distance);
• remove odours and wrinkles from clothes. Add extension tubes to the
steam pistol if necessary to reach hard-to-reach spots.
LARGE BRUSH (8)
Before you can connect the large brush to extension tubes, you
must apply the brush attachment (8D) to the brush as shown in
fig.7.
To clean floors, place the brush on a dry, clean cloth and move it back
and forth without pressing down on it. When one side is dirty, turn the
cloth around. Work the brush from side to side without a cloth to clean
areas with dirt or deposits and the gaps between tiles. Use the steam
pistol directly on hard-to-reach areas and stains, wiping them afterwards
with the cloth. To clean washable vertical surfaces or wallpaper and cei-
ling light fixtures, cover the brush with a dry cloth and work in the same
way as when cleaning floors. Terry cloth is particularly recommended
(such as old towels). Vaporetto ensures maximum sanitisation and bri-
ghtens up colours when cleaning synthetic or wool carpeting on walls or
floors and rugs of all kinds. Use the brush without a cloth to bring dirt to
the surface, then cover the brush with the cloth (8B) by locking it into the
lever attachments provided (8A). When using the cloth, set the brush
selector (8C) so that the frame under the brush is lowered, then go over
the surface again to collect dirt. Fold the cloth over two or three times,
depending how delicate your carpet is. Work quickly and without pres-
sing down on the carpet, moving the brush forwards, backwards and
from side to side without lingering too long on the same area. You can
repeat this treatment as often as you like without damaging the surfaces.
They will dry almost immediately. If your carpet is very dirty or is satura-
ted with cleaning products, do not be too insistent; you will not obtain the
desired results until you have used the Vaporetto a few times. To remo-
ve particularly stubborn dirt, treat the stained area directly with the steam
pistol (from a distance of 5 - 10 cm) and rub hard with a cloth before pro-
ceeding with the treatment described above.
SMALL NOZZLE (12)
To connect up the small nozzle to the extension tubes, first connect
up the small tool reducer (5) and then connect the tool directly to
the reducer.
Use the small nozzle whenever it is impossible or inconvenient to use the
large brush.
The small nozzle may be used on:
• upholstery fabrics (after testing on a hidden corner);
• velvet and leather (from a distance);
• automobile interiors, dirty windshields;
• small glass surfaces;
• tiles and other small surfaces.
When cleaning wood (door jambs, floors, etc.), do not spray directly onto
the wood but cover the brush (whether large or small) with a cotton cloth
folded over several times. When cleaning furniture, spray steam onto a
dry cotton cloth then use it to clean. The warm damp cloth will eliminate
dust, dirt and static electricity, so that the furniture will stay clean longer
without use of harmful cleaning products.
The following two accessories may be applied to the small nozzle:
12A – Small nozzle cover: Fit the cloth over the small nozzle before
cleaning the surface to be treated.
12B – Small nozzle squeegee attachment: apply the attachment to the
small nozzle (without the cloth (12A)) as shown in figure 8. Clean glass
in 2 stages:
• Pass steam over the surface to be cleaned to dissolve dirt, by pressing
the steam button (4);
• Pass the squeegee attachment over the surface without releasing
steam to get rid of the dirt.
LANCE (6)
Before connecting the lance to the extension tubes, you must con-
nect up the small tool reducer (5) and connect the accessory direc-
tly to the reducer.
You may use the lance to spray hidden corners which are hard to reach
with the steam pistol. Perfect for cleaning radiators, door and window fra-
mes, bathroom fixtures and shutters, the lance is a very useful, irrepla-
ceable accessory.
The following tools may be connected with the lance:
6A – Curved nozzle for lance: for reaching particularly hard to reach
corners with its curved shape.
6B – Round nylon brush and 6C – Round brass brush: for removing
deposits from very narrow surfaces such as stove elements, roller blinds,
gaps between tiles, bathroom fixtures, etc. Chose the appropriate brush
depending on how stubborn the deposit is.
To connect accessories 6A-6B-6C to the lance (6), simply connect the
accessories to the tip of the lance and press gently (fig.9).
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• The brush can be stored on the back of the appliance with its two
extension tubes assembled.
• The cable can be wound around the pins on the extension tubes.
• The hose handle fits into the appliance handle so that you can grasp it
along with the appliance handle when carrying the appliance.
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• Before attempting any maintenance operation, make sure to always
disconnect the appliance from the mains
• We recommend that the bristles of the brushes are allowed to cool
down in their normal position after use, so as to avoid any mis-sha-
ping.
• To clean the body of the appliance, simply use a moist cloth.
