POLTI VAPORETTO 1600 Usage Instructions Download

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• For delicate surfaces (e.g. synthetic mate-

rials, lacquered surfaces etc.) we recom-
mend to always cover the small brush with
at least two cloths to reduce the intensity of
the steam, and (on machines with steam
variation control) with the steam set at low
level. Always test first on a non-visible area,
allow to dry thoroughly, and if successful,
be sure to use exactly the same tool, tech-
nique, steam level and steam jet distance.

• If cleaning glass surfaces in particularly low

temperatures preheat the glass using the
hand gun from about 50 centimetres di-
stance from the surface to be cleaned.

• For care of your plants vaporise at a mini-

mum distance of 50 centimetres.

STEAM GUN (2)

The steam gun can be used directly on all
spots requiring a stronger, closer treatment
without connecting the brushes. The more re-
sistant the stain, the closer you should hold
the gun, the steam pressure and temperature
being higher at the source. Always wipe with
a dry cloth (or a slightly abrasive sponge if the
spot is a difficult one to remove) after using
the gun. Steam gun is particularly efficient at:
• breaking down rug and carpet stains before

they are treated with the large brush;

• cleaning stainless steel surfaces, panes,

mirrors, enamelled surfaces;

• cleaning hard-to-reach corners, such as

stairs, window sills, door posts;

• cleaning cooking top knobs, taps bases
• cleaning window shutters, heaters, car inte-

riors;

• spraying plants (from a distance);
• removing odours and creases from clothes.
To reach higher points, the steam gun can be
connected to one or both extension tubes.

LARGE BRUSH (8)

To clean floors, put a clean, dry kitchen cloth
under the brush and swing back and forth
without applying any pressure. Use the other
side of the cloth when the first one is impre-
gnated with dirt. Use the brush directly
without the cloth on particularly dirty or incru-
sted areas and in spaces between the tiles:

swing the brush sideways to detach the dirt.
Highly obstinate stains may require a steam
gun treatment before the brush and cloth are
used (an old bath towel is an ideal cloth) . The
same procedures apply to ceilings and verti-
cal surfaces, like wallpaper. The cloth can ea-
sily be fastened around the brush and held in
place by the 4 clips (9) on the brush itself.
Smooth cotton cloths are suitable for the
treatment of glass surfaces: fasten the cloth
around the brush then pass it over the win-
dow pane (or mirror) to remove the greasy
film. Finally, spray the surface with the steam
gun and wipe dry with a clean cloth. In cold
weather, window panes will require pre-hea-
ting with the steam gun (from a distance of 50
cm), prior to the actual cleaning with the the
brush. For carpets or rugs, fold a cotton cloth
over 2 or 3 times (according to the length and
resistance of the pile) and fasten it onto the
brush. Move the brush rapidly in all directions
without applying any pressure. You should
avoid lingering in the same place, as this may
soak the area. Particularly dirty rugs may
need several treatments. Obstinate stains
may require the use of the steam gun (at a di-
stance of 5-10 cm) prior to treatment.

SMALL BRUSH (12)

The small brush is used whenever the big
brush is too big or not practical to be used.
The small brush can be connected directly to
the steam gun or to the extension tubes. The
small brush can be used on:
• ffurnishing fabrics (after testing on a small

hidden area)

• car linings (not pile surfaces), car windows

(not in freezing temperatures)

• small window surfaces
• tile and other small surfaces
To clean wood (doorposts , floors etc) do not
apply the steam directly but cover the brush
(big or small) with a doubled cotton cloth. For
furniture cleaning, direct the steam jet onto a
dry cotton cloth, and then start the cleaning.
The warm moisture on the cloth traps the
dust, spots and the static electricity so that
the furniture stays clean longer.

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