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GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG - DAMPFGENERATOR
NOTICE D’EMPLOI - GENERATEUR DEVAPEUR
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING - STOOMGENERATOR
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - STEAM GENERATOR
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO - GENERATORE DIVAPORE
028043 - 12/05
English
1 - UNDERSTANDINGYOUR STEAM GENERATOR
Thermostat light
Temperature control
slide for the iron
Iron base / steam cord
Steam control button
Iron rest plate
Boiler cap
Base unit
power cord
On/Off switch (O/I)
Boiler
Steam output control dial
(depending on the model)
“Steam ready” indicator
2 - PREPARINGYOUR STEAM GENERATOR
Fill the boiler:
1. Place your steam generator on a stable, horizontal heat-resistant surface.
2. Ensure that your appliance is disconnected and cold.
3. Unscrew the boiler cap.
4. Using a water jug, fill with one litre of tap water 1 .
5. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over.
If this occurs, remove the excess water.
6. Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly.
The water to use in your iron:
Your generator has been designed to operate using tap water. However, if your water is very
hard, mix it 50 % tap water 50 % distilled water.
Types of water to be avoided:
Do not use water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators,
batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled water or rain water;These contain organic waste
or mineral elements that become concentrated when heated and cause spitting, brown staining
or premature wear to your iron.
Using your generator:
1. Connect your generator to a socket with an earth connection and switch on.
2 Press the On/Off switch( O/I).The “steam ready” indicator turns on and the boiler heats up.
When the indicator goes out (after about 8 minutes), steam is ready 2 .
During ironing the iron’s thermostat light and the steam indicator will go on and off according to the
temperature control.
BE CAREFUL
• The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful.
They will not affect use and will disappear rapidly.
3 - STEAM IRONING
1. Set the iron’s temperature control slide to the type of fabric to be ironed 3 .
2. The iron indicator light turns on.
Be careful: the generator and the iron are ready to use when both the iron’s thermostat light and the
“steam ready” indicator go out.
If necessary, also adjust the steam output control dial (on the base) accordingly eg less steam for lower
temperatures 4 (depending on the model).
It will be effective after a few minutes.
Setting the temperature control slide and steam output control dial (depending on the
model) according to the type of fabric to be ironed
Type of fabric
Setting temperature
Setting steam output control dial
control slide
(depending on the model)
Linen,
Cotton
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Viscose
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Synthetic,
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It is recommended that you start with fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature: synthetics (●).
To obtain steam, press on the steam control button beneath the iron handle and keep it pressed 5 .
The steam will stop when you release the button.
For delicate fabrics (●), press the steam control button (under the handle on the iron) intermittently to avoid
possible water droplets appearing with the steam.
Recommendations:
•To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron for the first time, or if you have not used the steam function for a
few minutes, press the steam control button several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes.
This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit
Iron temperature control slide setting:
• Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (●) and finish with those which need higher temperatures (●●● or Max).
- Mixed fibre fabrics: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fibre.
- Woollen garments: press repeatedly on the steam control button to obtain short bursts of steam, without placing the iron
on the garment itself.
Steam output control dial setting: (depending on the model)
-Thick fabric: increase the steam setting.
- At a low temperature: set the steam output control dial on the base to the low position.
To iron without using steam:
Do not press on the steam control button under the iron handle.
Ironing Board:
For best results, a vented ironing board should be used to allow any excess steam to escape, and therefore avoid clothes
becoming damp.
If you are using starch, it should be sprayed on to the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
4 -VERTICAL STEAM IRONING
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Set the iron’s temperature control slide to the maximum position.
If necessary, set the steam output control dial on the base to the maximum position (depending on
the model). As steam is very hot, never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being
worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger.
2. Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
3. Holding the iron in a vertical position, press repeatedly on the steam control button (under the iron
handle) moving the iron from top to bottom 6 .
Recommendations: For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres
from the garment to avoid burning the fabric.
5 - FILLINGTHE BOILER WHILE IN USE
(when the boiler is empty)
VERY IMPORTANT:
Before opening your boiler, ensure that there is no more steam left inside by pressing the steam control
button located under the handle of the iron and keep pressed down until there is no more steam 7 .
Never unscrew the boiler cap while the iron is producing steam.
1. Press the on/off switch to stop the generator.
2. Disconnect the generator from the mains.
3. Slowly unscrew the boiler cap (note: some hot steam may still escape).
4. Using a water jug, fill with one litre of tap water.
5. Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over.
If this occurs, remove the excess water.
6. Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly, reconnect your generator to the mains, and switch it on.
7.Wait a few minutes until the boiler heats up.
The generator and the iron are ready to use when both the iron’s thermostat light and the “steam ready” indicator go out.
6 - MAINTAININGYOUR GENERATOR
• Before cleaning, ensure that the appliance is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron
rest have cooled down.
• Do not use any cleaning or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the boiler.
• Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
• Do not place the iron on a metal rest as this could damage it.
Place it on the iron rest on the base: it has non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand
high temperatures.
The iron soleplate: regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic washing up pad.
The base unit: clean the plastic parts occasionally with a slightly damp cloth.
7 - RINSING OUTTHE BOILER
Be careful:
• To extend the life of your boiler and to avoid the building up of scale, it is essential that
you rinse out the boiler after every 10 uses. If your water is hard, increase the frequency.
• In particular, do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could
damage it.
1. Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 1 hour.
2. With a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with tap water.
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3. Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over a container
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To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.
8 - PUTTINGYOUR STEAM GENERATOR AWAY
1. Press the on/off switch to stop your generator and unplug it.
2. Place the iron on the iron rest plate.
3. Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 30 minutes.
You can now store your steam generator.
9 - SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
• Your steam generator is an electric appliance: It should be used in normal usage conditions. It is intended for
domestic use only.
Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems:
- A boiler closure cap for limiting the pressure. If there is a malfunction, the cap allows steam to escape ;
- A thermal fuse for preventing any overheating.
• Always plug your steam generator into:
- An electrical installation with a voltage between 220 and 240V. Connecting to the wrong voltage
may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee.
- An earthed socket. If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (I0 A)
with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Should the power cord or the boiler cord linking the iron to the base become damaged,
it must be replaced by an approved service centre to avoid the risk of danger or injury.
Be careful:
• The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns: never touch these parts.
• Your appliance gives off steam which can cause burns.
• Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the vertical function.
• Always keep the steam generator away from children.
• Never leave the appliance unattended:
- when it is plugged in,
- until it has cooled down (around 1 hour).
• Always unplug your appliance:
- Before filling or emptying the boiler,
- Before cleaning your generator,
- After each use.
• In order to unscrew the boiler cap, always ensure that:
- either your generator is cold (that is, unplugged for over 1 hour);
- or there is no more pressure in the boiler (the iron does not produce any steam when
the steam control button is activated).
In all other cases, never attempt to unscrew the boiler cap while it is in use: the strong steam pressure could
cause burns.
Be careful:
If the boiler cap is dropped or severely knocked, have it replaced by an Approved Service Centre, as it may be
damaged.
• Never immerse your steam generator in water or any other liquid. Never hold it under the water tap.
• While rinsing out the boiler, never fill it directly under the tap.
• If the appliance falls, receives a violent blow or is not operating correctly, do not dismantle it: take it to an
Approved Service Centre, to avoid any danger.
This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In the case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
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Take it to a local civic waste collection point.
10 - ISTHERE A PROBLEM ?
Problems
Possible causes
Solutions
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Water runs through the holes in the
soleplate.
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The boiler is too full.
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Do not fill the boiler right up to
the top.
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The thermostat is not working:
the temperature is always too
low.
You are using the steam control
button before the iron is hot.
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Contact an Approved Service
Centre.
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Wait for the iron’s thermostat
light to go out before activating
the steam control button.
Wait for the iron’s thermostat
light to come on and go off
again before activating the steam
control button.
You are using too much steam on
too low a temperature.
Depending on the model:
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Decrease the steam output while
ironing at low temperature
(control dial on base unit).
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The water has condensed in the
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Press the steam control button away
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pipes because you are using steam ■from your ironing board until the
for the first time or you have not
used it for some time.
the iron produces steam.
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White streaks come through the holes
in the soleplate.
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Your boiler has a build-up of scale
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Rinse out the boiler after every
because it is not rinsed out regularly. 10 uses. If your water is hard,
increase the frequency.
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Brown streaks come through the holes
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You are using chemical descaling
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Never add this type of product in
in the soleplate and stain the linen.
agents or additives in the water for the boiler (see our recommenda-
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ironing.
tions regarding water to be used).
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You linen is not rinsed sufficiently
or you have ironed a new garment
before washing it.
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Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly
to remove any soap deposits or
chemicals on new garments which
have been sucked up by the iron.
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The soleplate is dirty or brown and may
stain the linen.
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You are ironing at too high a
temperature.
You are using starch.
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See our recommendations regarding
temperature control setting.
Always spray starch onto the reverse
side of the fabric to be ironed.
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There is little or no steam.
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The boiler is empty
The boiler is not yet ready.
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Fill the boiler.
After switching on, wait for the
steam indicator light to go out
(after 8 mins.).
Depending on the model:
Depending on the model
:
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Steam output is set at minimum.
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Increase steam output (control
dial on base unit).
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Steam escapes from the boiler cap.
Steam escapes under the appliance.
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Cap screwed on incorrectly.
The seal on the cap is damaged
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Screw the cap back on.
Change the cap seal (spare seals
supplied with the steam generator
in the box).
Stop using the generator and
contact an Approved Service
Centre.
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The appliance is faulty.
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Never dismantle your iron: always take it to an Approved Service Centre.
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