Steam generator iron FAQs

The Polti Vaporella steam generator models iron using the pressure of the steam that is produced in the boiler. The steam is powerful and dry when released and the pressure irons out creases. The top-of-the-range Polti Vaporella models feature a soleplate with the holes concentrated at the tip to allow a more powerful and concentrated steam output, thereby rapidly penetrating the fabric and instantly eliminating creases. The rest of the soleplate sets the pressed fabric and dries it. Thus, with the Polti Vaporella iron, all it takes is one pass to get flawless ironing results in no time at all.

As aluminium is a lightweight material with a high capacity to conduct heat, which is evenly distributed across the entire soleplate.

The Vaporella is only made by Polti. Safety, quality and service are guaranteed country wide with more than 40 years of experience from a company that invented the first steam generator iron for domestic use, as well as a leading manufacturer of steam cleaning and ironing appliances.

A steam generator iron features a large, separate tank, thereby ensuring longer operation times without interruption compared to a traditional iron.

No, a steam generator iron does not have a separate boiler. The water it pumped into the iron and is then turned into steam.

The Polti Vaporella Simply and the Polti Vaporella Express models are steam generator irons featuring a compact size and modern design.

For both of these product lines, the steam can be “called” by simply pushing the steam button on the inside of the iron handle. This activates the system that sends the water into the iron, and after a few seconds, the steam will be released through the soleplate.

You only need to select the steam output from the digital display on the Polti Vaporella Express models, as the iron already has the correct temperature pre-set for all kinds of fabrics.

The Polti Vaporella Simply and the Polti Vaporella Express models come with the Calc Cleaning System, which is a self-cleaning mechanism for the appliance to prevent damage caused by limescale. We recommend regularly running the Calc Cleaning System (for the procedure, please consult the instruction manual)