User manual KARCHER 720 MX

[. . . ] · If it is necessary to replace the power supply cable, please refer to the nearest Polti authorised service centre, since the use of a special tool is necessary. · Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet with the cable plugged into the mains. · Do not use the appliance near a bathtub, shower or container full of water · Never immerse the appliance, the cable or the plugs in water or other liquids. · Use of the appliance where there is a danger of explosions is prohibited. [. . . ] · Do not expose the appliance to extreme temperatures · Never let children or people who are not familiar with how the appliance works use it. · Do not press the buttons hard or with a pointed object such as a pen. · In case of accidental fall of the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an authorized Service Centre as the internal safety features may have been affected. · If the appliance is dropped and shows signs of damage, do not use it but take it to a technical service centre. · In order to avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance, use only original spare parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer. · Do not wind the power cable around the appliance, especially when the appliance is still hot. · During refilling water, switch off and disconnect the appliance from the mains. · It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal position during operation. · Before storing the appliance be sure that it has completely cooled down. · This appliance is equipped with safety devices which are to be replaced only by a suitably qualified technician. · Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the water tank. Any limescale damage caused by the use of unsuitable 20 water is not covered by the guarantee. · 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. · Never use distilled water or scented water. · Close the cap on the tank (3a) and put the tank (3) back on the appliance, performing the same steps in reverse. · Connect the cable plug to an earthed power supply of the correct voltage. · The noise you will hear during use is due to the water refilling system. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Before ironing a garment, it is always advisable to check the symbols and instructions on the label provided by the garment manufacturer. Check which kind of ironing is recommended, referring to the table below: Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing, set the iron temperature on ··· Steam ironing allowed For dry ironing, set the iron temperature on ·· Check the fabric's resistance to steam ironing, dry ironing allowed with temperature set on · - do not iron - steam ironing or treatment not allowed ENGLISH STEAM IRONING · Set the iron temperature on "COTTON LINEN" steam position (fig. · Wait until the steam ready indicator (5) comes on and the iron heating indicator (11) goes off (about 3 minutes). Push the steam request button (10) on the iron to release steam from the holes on the soleplate. NOTE: at the first request of steam, a few drops of water mixed with steam may come out of the soleplate until the temperature VL FOREVER 600 INOX - VL FOREVER 600 - VL FOREVER 600 PRO stabilizes. It is advisable to direct the first jets of steam onto an old cloth until a uniform stable jet of steam is obtained. · (*) In order to have a continuous steam jet, move the button (10a) forwards. [. . . ] Steam will keep on coming out, even releasing the steam request button. (*) Only VL Forever 980 / INOX / PRO STEAM CONTROL Use the "+" and "-" buttons on the steam control panel (6) to adjust the amount of steam dispensed to suit the fabric to be ironed. Press the "+" button to increase the intensity of steam dispensed, or press "-" to decrease its intensity (fig. 4). You may adjust steam intensity to 3 different levels: · Light steam: 1 indicator light (6a) on · Medium steam: 2 indicator lights (6a) on · Strong steam: 3 indicator lights (6a) on L O W WAT E R L E V E L The low water indicator (4) will flash when the water level is low. [. . . ]