Polti MONDIAL VAP 2000 User Manual

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15) Spare washers for accessory
connections

16) 120° nozzle

17) Small round brush for 120° nozzle

18) Window squeegee tool

19) Small blade for window tool

20) Large blade for window tool

21) High pressure lance

ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY

Q) Iron
R) Steam request button
S) Temperature regulation control
T) Iron rest
U) Continuous steam jet button

22) Triangular brush

23) Large round brush for 120° nozzle

24) Wallpaper stripper tool

TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Resistance (generator) 2200W

(1500+auxiliary 700)
Resistance of Iron (optional) 750W
Generator capacity 3 l

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

GENERATOR

A) Patented Safety Cap
B) Main Generator on/off switch
C) Accessory on/off switch
D) Central connector block
E) Lock-in aperture for central connector
F) Power supply cable
G) Carrying handle
H) Rotating wheel
I) Steam regulation control
J) “Water out” indicator light
K) “Pressure building” indicator light
L) Pressure gauge
N) Water level indicator

ACCESSORIES

1) Flexible hose

2) Steam gun

2A) Safety switch

3) Steam request lever

4) Connector assembly

5) Press down connector button

6) Locking tab

7) Extension tubes

8) Large brush

9) Cloth retaining clips

10) Replaceable bristles plate

11) Accessories locking button

12) Small brush

13) Cotton cloths

14) Filler bottle

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This unit conforms with EC-directives 89/336 as amended by 93/68 (EMC)
and 73/23 as amended by 93/68 (low voltage).

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT THIS UNIT TO THE MAINS.

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This unit is designed to operate on 240V, 50 Hz current only. Connecting it to other
power sources may damage the unit.

WARNING - This appliance must be earthed.

This appliance may be fitted with a non rewirable plug, if it is necessary to change the fuse
in a non rewirable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or dam­aged, the plug must not be used until a replacement, available from the appliance manu­facturer, is obtained. It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corre­sponds with the colour marking on the base of the plug.
If the plug requires to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes
damaged, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring instruc­tion (below). The plug removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into a 13A
socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.

As the colours of the wires in the mains leads of this appliance may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter “E” or by the earth symbol or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter “N” or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter “L” or coloured red.

GREEN

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YELLOW

(Earth)

BLUE

(Neutral)

FUSE

(13 amp)

BROWN

(Live)

IMPORTANT

These wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code.

• Green-and-yellow: Earth • Blue: Neutral • Brown: Live

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• Before using your MONDIAL VAP 2000 carefully read these usage instructions.

• Before connecting MONDIAL VAP 2000 to the mains make sure that the current is the
same as that indicated for the machine and that the plug is an earthed plug.

• Do not introduce any detergent or chemical substance into the generator tank.
If your tap water is very hard, please use our special decalcifier KALSTOP TP 2000

with natural basis.

Do not use in any event distilled water or descaler.

• Do not refill the tank while it is still hot, allow it to cool down for a few minutes before
refilling.

• During filling and refilling we recommend you disconnect the machine from the mains
supply.

• Never empty MONDIAL VAP 2000 when the water inside the generator tank is still hot.

• Do not place the appliance or any of the tools whilst connected in water or in any
other liquids.

• Do not touch the appliance with wet hands and feet whilst the appliance is connected
to the mains.

• Never leave the appliance unattended whilst it is connected to the mains.

• Do not allow MONDIAL VAP 2000 to be used by children or by people who are not famil­iar with the usage instructions.

• Do not direct the steam jet at people or animals.

Danger of burns!

• Never place your hands inside the jet of steam.

Danger of burns!

• We recommend that the appliance is disconnected from
the mains whenever it is not in use.

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Before leaving our factory all our products are rigorously tested. For this
reason your Mondial vap 2000 contains a small quantity of water and on first use
we recommend that you do not add further water until all existing water in the
tank has been exhausted and allowed to escape as steam.

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1. Unscrew the patented safety cap (A) and fill the

generator with 3 litres of normal tap water, using the
special anti-drop filler bottle (14) (Fig. 1).

2. Carefully screw on the safety cap to hand tight (Fig. 2).

3. Connect the power supply cable (F) into an earthed

power supply of the correct voltage (230V - 240V).

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1a. Press down the generator on/off switch (B) and the

accessories on/off switch (C) wich will light up together
with the pressure indicator light (K).

2a. Open the cover of the central connector block (D) and

insert the central connector (4) pressing the connector but­ton (5) and taking care that the locking tab (6) is correct­ly positioned in the lock-in aperture (E) on the block (Fig 3).

3a. Wait for the pressure warning light (K) (where available)

to go out. (Note: on some models where there is no
separate pressure indicator light, instead wait for the
light inside the generator on/off switch (B) to go out).
MONDIAL VAP 2000 is now ready for use.

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4a. The steam gun (2) is equipped with a safety switch (2A)

which prevents the accidental start of the steam jet by
children or people who do not know how to operate the
appliance. With the switch 2A in the “OFF” position, the
lever controlling the steam jet is locked. Should the
hose be left unattended for a moment whilst the appli­ance is connected to the mains, it is recommended to
put the safety switch in the “OFF” position.
To start the steam jet, move the 2A switch backwards
(ON) and activate the steam request lever (fig.4). The first burst of steam may con­tain some water droplets, due to imperfect thermic stabilisation inside the flexible hose.
We would therefore advise that the first jet of steam is played onto an old cloth until
a constant pressure of steam is obtained. Should the hose be submitted to an exces­sive torsion during the use, the No-Volt device will stop the steam flux. In order to

restore the output, just press the steam request lever.
Note: The pressure indicator light (K) may go on and off from time to time during use of
MONDIAL VAP 2000. This indicates the machine maintaining the correct and constant pres­sure and is quite normal.

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Some MONDIAL VAP 2000 models come equipped with a
steam regulator control (I) (Fig. 5). You can use this control
to increase the steam flow by turning in an anti-clockwise
direction. Turning the control in a clockwise direction
reduces the steam flow. Here are some suggestions for the
choice of steam flow level:

Strong steam:

For encrusted dirt, stains, sanitising, grease

Normal steam:

For carpets, rugs, glass, tiles etc.

Delicate steam:

For vaporising plants and cleaning delicate
fabrics, upholstery, wallpaper etc. Please read separate
warning about use on draylon, velvet and other delicate
fabrics, or on sensitive wood surfaces.

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To connect the accessories tools to the hand gun proceed
as follows (Fig. 6)
1b. Move the connector button (11) on the accessory to the

“open” position.
2b. Attach the required tool to the hand gun.
3b. Move the connector button (11) back to the position

‘closed’
4b. Check that the connector button has engaged and the

accessory is fully connected.

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All POLTI machines are equipped with the unique Polti patented safety cap, which prevents
opening of the generator tank as long as there is any pressure remaining inside the tank.
This is an important and indispensable safety device, and it is necessary to follow certain
procedures when re-filling the tank.
According to model, ‘water out’ is indicated by a warning light (J), or by an audible alarm
signal from the machine, or on more basic models by the exhaustion of the steam output.
Whenever you have used up all the water in the tank, follow the following procedures:
1c. Switch off the machine at the generator on/off switch (B)
2c. Press the steam request lever (3) on the hand gun (2) or, if using the iron, the steam

request button (R) on the iron (Q) so as to fully exhaust the steam supply from the tank.
3c. Disconnect the power supply cable (F) from the mains.
4c. Unscrew anti-clockwise the patented safety cap (A)
5c. Wait 3 to 4 minutes to allow the generator tank to cool down.
6c. When cool proceed to carefully refill the tank as described in paragraph 1 of the sec-

tion “Preparation for Use” in the instructions. If refilling the generator when not com-

pletely cooled, we recommend that you carefully pour only very small quantities of

water at each pouring into the tank, so as to avoid spitting from the tank and cover

exposed skin whilst filling.

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1d. Connect the connector block at the end of the iron hose (4) to the generator as shown

in point 2A of the section “Instruction for Use”.
2d. For all steam ironing, position the temperature indicator dial (F) to the position

“COTONE - LINO”. For dry ironing set the temperature control dial according to the

fabric to be ironed as indicated on the dial.
3d. Wait three to four minutes for the indicator (R) to go out indicating that the sole plate

of the iron has reached the correct temperature.
4d. Press the steam request button on the iron (R) to allow the steam to exit. Releasing

this button stops the steam flow. At first you may find that the steam contains some

water globules and we recommend that the first jet of steam is therefore played onto

an old cloth, and is not directed onto the garment to be ironed.

For dry ironing do not press the steam request button (R).
5d. In order to have a continuous steam jet, move the button (U) forwards. Steam will keep

on coming out, even if you release the button. To interrupt the outlet, move the but-

ton (U) backwards.
6d. The iron can also be used in a vertical position e.g. for removing creases from cur-

tain, clothing etc.

IMPORTANT

• Do not leave the iron unattended whilst connected to the mains.

• Iron only on heat resistant surfaces on and on surfaces that allow the steam to escape

e.g. mesh ironing boards.

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• When cleaning electric ovens, refrigerators, or other electrical equipment, always

disconnect the electrical item to be cleaned from the mains before cleaning. Allow to
dry before reconnecting.

• For cleaning leather, wood or delicate fabrics especially dralon, velvet and other pile

surfaces, consult the manufacturers instructions. Clean only by using the hand gun at
a safe distance together with a soft cloth and always do a test on a non visible part of
the item first or on a sample. Allow the test area to dry completely before observing
results and effects on surface or colour before proceeding to clean further areas, ensur­ing that exactly the same distance and technique are applied as for the test area. If in
doubt, and on sensitive surfaces like fabrics, leather and wood it is always better to
ask advice from your Steam Cleaner dealer.

• For cleaning wood surfaces (furniture, doors etc.) take great care as a too long

application of the steam could alter the waxed appearance, the shine or the colour of
the surfaces cleaned. We therefore recommend you apply the steam on such surfaces
only for brief periods or to clean these surfaces using a cloth first held in the steam.

• Please pay particular attention while cleaning brick floors: a too long application of

steam could damage wax, brightness or colour of these surfaces.

• Delicate surfaces (e.g. synthetic materials, lacquered surfaces etc.) we recommend

that the small brush should always be covered 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.

• If cleaning glass surfaces in particularly low temperatures preheat the glass using the

hand gun from about 50 centimetres distance from the surface to be cleaned.

• For care of your plants vaporise at a minimum distance of 50 centimetres.

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STEAM GUN (2)

The steam gun can be used directly on all spots requiring a stronger, closer treatment
without connecting the brushes. The more resistant the stain, the closer you should hold
the gun; the steam pressure and temperature being higher at the source. You should
however always wipe with a dry cloth (or a slightly abrasive sponge-if the spot is a
difficult one to remove) after using the gun.
The 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 ovens, refrigerators and freezers (quick defrost) cleaning stove knobs, or tap

- bases;

- cleaning window shutters, heaters, car interiors;

- 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.

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LARGE BRUSH (8)

Use the large brush (8) with one or two extension tubes (7) on all large washable surfaces.
To wash 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 impreg­nated with dirt. Use the brush directly without the cloth on particularly dirty or incrusted 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 vertical surfaces,
like wallpaper: in this case the cloth can easily 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 window 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-heating with the steam
gun (from a distance of 10/15 cm), prior to the actual cleaning with the brush. Mondial vap
2000 is ideal for both synthetic and wool rugs as well as for all types of carpets. Its use
will ensure total hygiene, revive colours and restore the original brilliance of the pile. The
treatment can be repeated as frequently as you wish, with no damage whatsoever. Drying
occurs practically at once. 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 prior to treatment.

SMALL BRUSH (12)

The small brush is designed to perform the same operation as the large brush, only on small­er surfaces. It can be connected to the steam gun with one or two extension tubes (7) .
For cleaning furniture spray the steam onto a dry cotton cloth then wipe with the cloth.
The warm moist cloth will pick up dirt and static, so that the furniture remains cleaner
longer thanks to the absence of sticky film from chemical cleaning products.

120° STEAM NOZZLE (16)

The 120° nozzle (which can be connected directly to the gun or together with the exten­sion tubes) allows you to concentrate a powerful jet of steam to otherwise inaccessible loca­tions, such as radiators, door posts, sills and shutters, as well as for sterilising toilet bowls.

WINDOW SQUEEGEE TOOL (18,19,20)

The Window Squeegee Tool allows you to clean effectively and rapidly all glass surfaces
without using detergents. Your glass wilI remain cleaner longer thanks to the absence of
layers of film normally left behind by chemical cleaning products on which new dust and
grease can attach itself.

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Cleaning glass is done in two stages:

- Spraying the steam onto the surface to be cleaned to loosen the dirt (not touching with

blade).

- Pulling the blade straight down the window surface from top to bottom without apply-

ing the steam, to take away the dirt.

- To clean especially large glass surfaces, attach the Window Squeegee Tool to the exten-

sion tubes.

LONG STEAM LANCE (21)

This accessory allows you to reach the most inaccessible places. Ideal for cleaning large
radiators or shutters etc.

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• Before attempting any maintenance operation, be sure to always disconnect the

appliance from the mains

• To maintain efficient performance, we recommend emptying and flushing out the

generator with tap water at least once a month; this operation flushes away the scale
deposits inside the generator. Never empty the Mondial vap 2000 when the water in
the generator is still hot.

• 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-shaping.

• Check periodically the condition of the coloured washer connections on the

the central connector (4). If necessary, replace the washers with the spare
washers supplied (15).

Make the same check also on the connection washers of the extension tubes (7) and
of the steam gun (2).

• To clean the body of the appliance, simply use a moist cloth. Do not use solvents or

detergents which may harm the body material.

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• In the case of a breakdown or malfunction do not attempt to repair the

aplliance yourself but refer to your nearest authorised service Centre.

• If repairs or replacement parts are required, use only original Polti replacement parts.

• The appliance is fitted with a safety thermostat, which should only be replaced by an

authorised technician.

• 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.

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The Mondial vap 2000 is guaranteed to the original purchaser for one year from purchase
date against manufacturing or raw material defects. The guarantee is not valid if the appli­ance has been misused in any way. Unauthorised alterations or repairs to the machine
will automatically invalidate this guarantee.

POLTI DECLINES LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR ACCIDENT DERIVED FROM
ANY USE OF MONDIAL VAP 2000 WHICH IS NOT IN CONFORMITY WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BOOKLET.

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PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH PRESSING IRON MODEL 1000

Stainless steel soleplate with 11 holes concentrated at the point. Indicator light to
indicate selected temperature has been reached. Heat resistant iron rest.

TRIANGULAR BRUSH (22)

A new accessory whose shape allows access into the most difficult corners.

LARGE BRUSH FOR 120° ACCESSORY (23)

A very useful new accessory which allows the 120° steam nozzle to be used for cleaning
larger surfaces.

WALLPAPER STRIPPER TOOL (24)

Specially designed for easy removal of wallpaper without significant wetting.