[. . . ] This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in figure A. A temporaly adaptor that looks like the adaptor illustrated in sketches B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shhown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (scketch A) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. [. . . ] Otherwise the still hot boiler walls can spit drops of very hot water or steam spray. €¢ Do not put any detergent or chemical substance in the boiler. €¢ Make sure the safety cap is fully and correctly screwed on, otherwise you may experience very hot steam escaping from around the cap. €¢ Do not empty the appliance when the water in the boiler is still hot. €¢ Do not try to unscrew the safety cap when the appliance is in use. €¢ Check the safety cap and that the related inner gasket is present, replace them with original spare parts if necessary. €¢ 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. €¢ The appliance must not be used if it has fallen, been dropped or when it has visible signs of damage or leaks. €¢ 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. CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT This appliance is intended for home use as a steam generator as described and 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 declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of Vaporetto 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 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. 56 Pagina 5 VAPORETTO EASY ENGLISH disposal helps prevent negative impact on the environment and human health and promotes 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. IMPORTANT Before leaving our factory all our products are rigorously tested. Your Vaporetto may contain some residual water in the boiler from the factory testing. PREPARATION FOR USE • Unscrew the safety cap (A) by pressing and holding (fig. €¢ Fill the boiler with up to 6, 5 fl oz (200 ml) of water, using the jug (10) (fig. [. . . ] €¢ To clean the body of the appliance, simply use a moist cloth. WARRANTY If the appliance requires repair, it must be returned with this coupon and a receipt valid for tax purposes attesting to the purchase. Polti products are guaranteed to the purchaser for 1 year from the date of purchase as shown on a valid receipt issued by the seller. During the warranty period, Polti will repair products with defects present at time of manufacture in workmanship or materials at no charge to the customer for either labour or materials. [. . . ]