Polti LECOASPIRA TURBO AND ALLERGY User Manual

TURBO & ALLERGY

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LECOASPIRA TURBO & ALLERGY

KEY

1) Main switch

2) Boiler switch

3) “Out of water” indicator lamp

4) Pressure indicator lamp

5) Suction UP indicator lamps

6) Carrying handle

7) Sealing cap of the self-filling tank

8) Steam control knob

9) Flap of the built-in socket

10) Built-in socket

11) Air outlet grill

12) Pivoting wheels

13) Power supply cable

14) Supply cable canal

15) Supply cable storage

16) Accessories holder

17) Hepa filter

18) Unhooking lever for Hepa filter

19) Hepa filter holders

20) Dirt container

21) MAX level

22) Dirt container handle

23) “Eco-Active” water filter assembly

24) “Eco-Active” water filter assembly cover

25) Shaped filtering sponge

26) Filter body with microholed net

27) Elbow tube

SUCTION - STEAM ACCESSORIES

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A) Flexible steam+suction hose

A1) Fitting for connecting accessories
A2)Handle
A3)Safety button
A4)Suction button
A5)Steam button
A6)Monobloc plug
A7)Locking button of the monobloc plug

B) Steam+suction extension tube

B1)Steam+suction extension tube with

parking

B2)Accessory locknut

C)Universal brush

C1) Bristle insert for universal brush
C2) Rubber insert for universal brush
C3) Rigid insert for universal brush
C4) Slides for locking fittings into place

D) Steam+suction nozzle

D1) 200 mm window cleaning insert for

stem+suction nozzle

D2) 130 mm window cleaning insert for

steam+suction nozzle

D3) Bristle insert for steam+suction nozzle

E) 120° steam+suction accessory

E1)Steam lance
E3)Coloured brushes for 120° steam+suction

accessory

O1) Terry cloth
O2) Cloth

P)

Spare gaskets

Q) Filler bottle
R) Tank cleaning brush

SUCTION ACCESSORIES

E2) Small suction nozzle

F) Suction lance
G) Upholstery suction nozzle
H) Suction brush with soft bristles
M) Turbo-brush

M1) Surface type selector

N) Mini turbo-brush

T) Biecologico

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

I) Telescopic suction tube

IA) Telescopic tube release button

L) Parquet brush

S) Professional iron

S1) Continuous steam button
S2) Steam request button
S3)“ Iron heating” indicator light
S4) Temperature adjustment knob
S5) Iron rest mat

N.B. - For easy identification, accessories are
marked by the reference specified in this table.

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Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing our product.

By choosing Vaporetto Lecoaspira, you will have a complete appliance for cleaning your home,
capable of vacuuming solids and liquids, sanitising with steam, drying and eliminating dust mites
and allergens. You can decide, depending on your needs, whether to use the steam and
suction together for complete cleaning, just the suction to effectively collect dust or just the
steam for specific cleaning tasks.

The suction feature:
The heart of the filtration system is represented by the exclusive “Eco-Active” water filter,
patented by Polti. The “Eco-Active” water filter uses the natural purifying force of water to trap
dirt, preventing dispersion of dust into the environment. In addition, the HEPA filter collects
impurities including pollen as well as dust mites.

The steam feature:
The Lecoaspira steam is dry and powerful. Thanks to the heat, it removes and dissolves dirt
eliminating grease, germs and dust mites. The sanitising force of steam is completely natural
and has a cleaning power that even the most modern chemical detergents cannot equal.

You can find useful suggestions on our website www.polti.com to take full advantage of all the
features of your Lecoaspira. Please consult the “Guide for a Healthy and Clean Home” found
on the home page of the website.

We hope you enjoy your Polti product.

This unit conforms with EC-directives 2004/108/CE (EMC) and 2006/95/CE
(low voltage).

Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification wi­thout prior notice.

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PRECAUTIONS

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Any use which does not comply with these instructions will invalidate the warranty.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Risk of electric shock and/or short circuit:

- The wiring system to which the appliance is connected must always comply with the laws in force.

- Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage indica­ted on the data label of the appliance and that the power outlet is connected to earth.

- Always turn off the appliance at the on/off switch before unplugging it.

- If the appliance is left unused, disconnect it from the mains. Never leave the appliance unattended
with the cable plugged into the mains.

- Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before performing maintenance work of any kind.

- Do not pull the power cable out of the socket, but grasp the plug itself to avoid damage to the socket.

- Do not allow the power cable to be twisted, crushed, stretched, or come into contact with sharp or hot
surfaces.

- Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts of the appliance are damaged. In­stead, contact an authorised service centre.

- Do not use electric extension leads that are not authorized by the manufacturer, as they may cause
damage or fire.

- Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet with the cable plugged into the mains.

- Do not use the appliance when barefoot.

- Do not use the appliance near washbasins, bathtubs, showers or containers full of water.

- Never immerse the appliance, the cable or the plugs in water or another liquid.

- Do not direct the steam jet at live electrical and/or electronic equipment or at the appliance itself.

- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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SAFETY WARNINGS:

Risk of injuries and/or burns when using the appliance:

- Use of the appliance in places where there is a danger of explosions is prohibited.

- Do not use the product with toxic substances.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING: High temperature.
Danger of burns!
Do not touch the parts indicated
on the product.

- In case of accidental fall of the appliance it is necessary to have it checked by an authorized Service

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Centre 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
refer to an authorized Polti Service Centre.

- This appliance is equipped with safety devices which are to be replaced only by a suitably qualified te­chnician.

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Before cleaning or storing the appliance, always first ensure that the appliance has cooled down completely.

- Do not direct the steam jet at people, animals or debris.

- High-pressure jets can be dangerous if used improperly.

- Do not direct the steam jet at people, live electrical equipment or the appliance itself.

- Never place your hands inside the jet of steam.

ATTENTION:
Danger of burns!

- While refilling with water, switch off and disconnect the appliance from the mains.

- Do not use if the appliance has been dropped, has visible signs of damage or leaks.

- Do not use the appliance to suck up acids or solvents, as these might cause serious damage to the
appliance and above all do not suck up explosive dust or liquids, as these could cause explosions on
coming into contact with the inside components of the appliance.

- Do not suck up toxic substances.

- Do not suck up burning or incandescent objects such as embers, ash or other material in which com­bustion is taking place.

- If ironing whilst sitting down, take care to ensure that the jet of steam is not angled towards your legs.
Steam can scald.

- Before connecting the appliance to the current, ensure that the continuous steam jet button is not
pressed.

- Never leave the iron unattended when it is plugged in.

SAFETY WARNINGS

using the appliance:

- By nature, water contains magnesium, mineral salts and other deposits that favour the formation of
scale. To prevent these deposits from causing damage to the appliance, use KALSTOP FP 2003, a
special natural descaling agent that removes scale. This allows avoiding scale formation and protec­ting the metal walls of the boiler. KALSTOP FP 2003 can be found in small appliance stores and Polti
service centres. Alternatively, use a 50/50 mixture of tap water and demineralised water.

- Never use distilled water or scented water.

- Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the boiler.

- We recommend you use original Polti products only, as products of other brands may not be

suitable for use in Polti products and could cause damage.

- Never leave the appliance exposed to the weather.

- Do not place the appliance near a live element, an electric stove or any other source of heat.

- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures unde 32°F (0 °C) e superiori ai 104°F (40 °C).

- Press the buttons only with a finger, without excessive force and avoid using a pointed object such as
a pen.

- Do not wind the power cable around the appliance, especially when the appliance is still hot.

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- To avoid prejudicing the safety of the appliance when repairing or replacing accessories, use only ori­ginal spare parts.

- Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it.

- Before storing the appliance make sure that it has completely cooled down.

- The water container can be filled with tap water.

- Do not suck up materials such as cement, chalk etc. which solidify once they come in contact with wa­ter thus damaging the appliance.

- It is necessary to keep the unit in horizontal position during operation.

- Always rest the appliance on a stable surface.

- Iron only on supports that are heat resistant and which allow the steam to permeate.

- If the iron rest mat needs to be replaced, only use original spare parts.

- The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.

- When placing the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which the stand is placed, is stable.

- Do not place the hot appliance on heat-sensitive surfaces.

CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT

This appliance is intended for home use as a generator of steam and as a vacuum of liquids, dust
and dirt in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. Please read these instructions
carefully and keep them, as you may find them useful in future.

Polti S.p.A. declines all liability for any damage or accident deriving from any use of this
appliance which is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this booklet.

ATTENTION

Directive 2002/96/EC (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE): information for users

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This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/EC.

The crossed-out wastebasket symbol on the appliance means that at the end of its useful
lifespan, the product must be disposed of separately from ordinary household wastes.

The user is responsible for delivering the appliance to an appropriate collection facility at
the end of its useful lifespan.
Appropriate separate collection to permit recycling, treatment and environmentally compatible dis­posal helps to prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes the re­cycling of the materials making up the product. For more information on available collection facili­ties, contact your local waste collection service or the shop where you bought this appliance

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Lecoaspira Turbo & Allergy is a multi-function appliance which, depending on the need and type of
cleaning you want to do, can be used:

- Just as a vacuum to remove dust from surfaces. In this case, remember to add water to the dirt

collection container (see Paragraph 1 of the “preparing for use”)

- Just as a steam cleaner to sanitise surfaces. For this feature, the container must be filled with

water to supply the boiler (see Paragraph 2 of the “preparing for use”)

- To use the suction and steam features at the same time to vacuum, wash and dry at the same

time. Naturally, in this case both the dirt collection container and the tank must be filled.

PREPARING FOR USE

IF YOU HAVE TO VACUUM:

1)

1.A) FILL THE DIRT COLLECTION CONTAINER/FILTER WITH WATER
Lift the handle (22) of the dirt collection container (20) (fig. 3). Remove the container (20) dfrom its hou­sing , turn the handle (22) of the container backwards (fig. 4) in order to remove the “Eco-Active” filter
assembly (23). Fill the container with about 1,2 L of plain tap water up to the MAX indicator (21).
You can also add Bioecologico, the natural, anti-foam liquid and deodorant to the container which,
in addition to filling the room with a pleasant perfume, prevents the formation of foam in the water filter,
guaranteeing the correct operation of the appliance. (For more detailed information please refer to the
specific paragraph).
Replace the filter assembly (23) in the dirt container (20) returning it to its original position. Reposition the
dirt container (20) in the specific space and turn the handle until it returns to its starting position.

WATER REPLACEMENT DURING USE

1.B)
Dust, solids or liquids can be vacuumed equally with this product.
When the dirt sucked into the water container (20) reaches the maximum allowed level, suction will be
automatically blocked by the special safety float. This can also occur when the water in the container is
very dirty. In these cases, there will be an increase in the motor speed. When this occurs, the water must
be replaced in the container.
Turn off the appliance and only restart it when the level of the water in the container has been restored as
described in the chapter “Emptying and cleaning the dirt container.”
Any immediate restarting when the appliance has gone into pause mode can damage the air outlet filter.

IF YOU NEED TO USE THE STEAM FEATURE:

2)

2.A) FILLING THE TANK
Turn the cap of the tank outwards (7) (fig. 1). Fill the self-filling tank with approx. 19 fl. oz. (560 cc) – in
any case to above the maximum level of the float (Fig. 2) – of normal water using the filler bottle (Q).
N.B. Ordinary tap water may also be used. However, since water contains limestone by nature, which
may cause scaling in the long run, we recommend using a mixture of 50% tap water and 50% deminera­lised water. To use tap water only and avoid scale formation, we recommend the addition of the special
natural scale removal agent KALSTOP FP 2003.
Do not use only demineralized water but mix it as described above with tap water.
We recommend you use original Polti products only, as products of other brands may not be suitable for
use in Polti products and could cause unwelcome difficulties. Never use distilled water or scented water.

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2.B) FILLING THE BOILER DURING USE
Thanks to the self-filling system, it is no longer necessary to stop and wait before refilling the boiler with
water.
When the water in the boiler is at the minimum level, the level sensor automatically draws off water
from the tank by means of a pump which fills the boiler. When the water in the self-filling tank runs out,
the “Out of water” indicator lamp (3) will light up and a buzzer will sound.
To continue working, just follow the indications in the paragraph "Preparing for use".

SWITCHING ON

3)

Open the monoblock socket door (9), insert the monobloc plug (A6) of the flexible hose (A) pushing it
until you hear the click of the hooking mechanism (A7) (Fig. 6-6a).
Connect the power plug to a suitable electric socket.

N.B. The handle of the flexible hose (A2) is fitted with a safety button (A3) to prevent the acciden­tal activation of steam delivery by children or people who do not know how it works. Should the ap­pliance be left momentarily unguarded, move the safety button (A3) to the off position. To continue
steam delivery, move the switch back to its original position.

HOW TO USE

4)

Lecoaspira Turbo & Allergy can operate in the following modes:
SUCTION ONLY, STEAM ONLY, SUCTION + STEAM

If the appliance is switched off: Switch it on by pressing the main switch (1): the first level of the suction
indicators (5) will begin to flash.

VACUUM ONLY MODE

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By simply pressing the button (A4) on the handle (A2), you can begin to vacuum at the lowest
speed: the first level of the indicator light (5) will stop flashing and will remain on. Keeping the but­ton (A4) pressed, you can select the suction power according to the type of surface you are clea­ning.
When the suction power is increased, an indicator light (5) will come on. When the suction power is
decreased, the indicator light (5) will go off.

The suction function can be adjusted to 4 levels of strength, for cleaning:

- level 1: curtains

- level 2: sofas and cushions

- level 3: carpets

- level 4: bare floors or to clean up liquids
To stop suction, simple press the button (A4). Suction will stop.

N.B. When the appliance is switched on again, the suction level will be that set last time it was
used.

STEAM ONLY MODE

4.2)
Press the boiler button (2), which will light up. Wait for the pressure indicator lamp (4) to come on.

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