• Never leave the appliance within the reach of children or unable persons.
• In the event that you decide to dispose of the appliance, we advise you to make it
inoperative by cutting off the power cord. We also recommend that any parts that could be
dangerous be rendered harmless, especially for children, who may play with the appliance
or its parts.
• Packaging must never be left within the reach of children since it is potentially dangerous.
Danger due to electricity
• Check that the voltage indicated on the plate corresponds with that of the local network
before connecting the appliance to the supply mains.
• Always plug the appliance into a grounded outlet.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the electric network.
• Always unplug the appliance when you fill the boiler tank with water.
• This appliance is in conformity with directive 89/336 EEC relevant to electromagnetic
compatibility.
Danger of injury due to other reasons
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to the weather (rain, sun, etc.).
• Never direct the steam jet towards people, animals or devices that contain electrical parts
(e.g. the inside of an oven).
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. Any repair work, including the replacement of the
power cord, must only be carried out by Qualified Service or authorized technicians - in
order to prevent any risk.
• This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
Warning about burns/scaldings
CAUTION: danger of burns
• Do not touch hot surfaces while the appliance is being used. Allow the attachments to cool
down before replacing them.
• DO NOT OPEN THE SAFETY CAP WHILE THE APPLIANCE IS BEING USED.
ATTENTION: before unscrewing the cap, carry out the following operations:
- unplug the power cord from the outlet;
- slowly unscrew the cap and wait for a few seconds before unscrewing it completely.
• Do not tilt the appliance more than 45° from its upright position while it is being used
inorder to prevent hot water from leaking out of the boiler Caution - material damage
• The appliance is provided with a temperature regulator, a thermofuse and a safety plug. It
complies with European standards regarding electrical household appliances.
• Before using the appliance, ensure that the objects, surfaces and fabrics to be cleaned are
resistant to or compatible with the high temperature of the steam.
In particular, follow the directions provided by the manufacturer and carry out a test on a
hidden part or a sample before using the appliance on cotto floors, wooden surfaces or
delicate fabrics such as silk and velvet.
• When using the flexible pipe, before releasing the steam, direct the jet into a container so
as to remove the condensate from the pipe.
• Never add descaling agents, aromatics, alcoholics or detergents to the water in the boiler -
they may damage the appliance or make it unsafe to use.
• WARNING: do not use the glass-cleaning brush if the surface to be cleaned is very cold.
The change in temperature could cause the glass to crack. At times when temperatures are
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particularly low, preheat the glass by directing steam over the whole surface to be treated
from a distance of about 40cm.
USING THE STEAMER
IMPORTANT! FILL THE BOILER TANK BEFORE USE!!
NEVER UNSCREW THE BOILER TANK'S CAP UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THAT THE
APPLIANCE HAS BEEN UNPLUGGED FROM THE OUTLET.
1) Unscrew the safety cap (1) and overturn the boiler tank to drain it completely.
2) Fill the boiler tank (figure A) with a measure (6) full of water by means of the funnel (5).
3) Screw the safety cap (1) on again.
4) To start the appliance, Insert the plug attached to the power cord into the outlet. The warning
light (7) will go on.
5) Wait about 3 to 4 minutes, then the steam will be ready. Press the button (4) to release
the steam.
Application of the attachments
Straight nozzle:
1) fully insert the attachment until it
stops up against the appliance's body.
Align the mark on the nozzle with the
yellow mark on the appliance as shown
in figure B;
2) turn in a clockwise direction until
the mark on the nozzle is perfectly
aligned with the two lines on the
appliance's body. Now the attachment
is blocked in the central position.
AC-109P is provided with an
articulated joint which allows the jet of
steam to be directed as desired:
insert the straight nozzle until it covers
the green round gasket, align the mark
on the nozzle with the mark on the
appliance's body as shown in figure
B.
Turn in a clockwise direction until the
mark on the nozzle is perfectly aligned
and blocked.
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B