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 pile of 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, unscrew the safety cap and
allow it to cool for at least 7 minutes to avoid scalding.
• Keep your face and any body parts away if you fill the boiler when it is still hot, as a few
drops of water can evaporate on contact with the hot boiler, causing a jet of steam.
• 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.
• Always rest the appliance on a stable surface. When cleaning stairs, ensure that the
appliance is securely placed on a step before operating. Do not lay on steps that are
narrower than the size of the appliance. 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 put in storage after each use to prevent tripping accidents.
• Steam through the hose will cause it to get hot. Avoid contact with hot areas.
• Always keep the appliance in horizontal position during operation.
• If the appliance has been dropped, damaged, or immersed in water, or leaks, do not use and
contact the customer care team as the internal safety features may have been affected.
• In case of breakdown or malfunction switch off the appliance and never attempt to
disassemble it, but contact the customer care team.
• 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS USING THE APPLIANCE:
• Water contains magnesium, mineral salts and other deposits that may cause the formation of
scale. To prevent these deposits from damaging the appliance, we recommend periodically
adding Kalstop FP2003 in the boiler tank, a natural descaling agent specifically formulated
to prevent formation of scale and protect your appliance. For any queries please visit
www.polti.com web site. Alternatively, use a mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled
water or bottled spring water.
• 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 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
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