Tesco IR1914 User Manual

Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety there may be hot water in the water tank.
and to reduce the risk of fire, injury or electrical shock.
Use only with a purpose-built ironing board.
Read all the instructions before operating the iron
Observe all ironing instructions and ironing
and keep them. If you pass the product on to a third
temperature dot settings given by the garment
party, include these instructions.
manufacturer. These are normally on a label or
Unplug the iron from the mains supply when not labels inside the garment.
in use, and before emptying, filling, or cleaning.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
Do not touch the soleplate of the iron if it is hot. 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack
Always hold the appliance by the handle.
of experience and knowledge if they have been
Keep the appliance well away from surfaces and
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
objects that can be damaged by heat.
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
Ensure there is adequate room to operate the iron.
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
Ensure that the iron cannot fall into water.
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
Do not immerse the connecting cord in any liquid.
not be made by children unless they are older than
Do not let the connecting cord overhang the
8 and supervised .
edge of the work surface or allow it to touch hot
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
surfaces or sources of heat or flame.
children less than 8 years.
If any part of this appliance is damaged or
THE IRON MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE
malfunctions in any way, or the connecting cord
IT IS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY MAINS.
or mains plug is broken do not continue to use it.
DO NOT USE THIS IRON IF IT IS DROPPED, HAS VIS-
Seek expert assistance.
IBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR IS NOT WATERTIGHT.
Do not use the iron if water is leaking from it.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Do not leave the iron face down at any time. Stand
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage
it upright on its heel, on a level heatproof surface.
of your electricity supply is the same as that
Do not use outdoors or in damp or wet conditions.
indicated on the appliance.
When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the
The means of disconnecting this appliance from
surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
the mains supply is the mains plug. This should be
Do not use this iron for professional laundry .
unobstructed and readily operable .
Do NOT use this appliance for any purpose not
BURNS CAN OCCUR FROM TOUCHING HOT
covered by the instructions.
METAL PARTS, HOT WATER OR STEAM.
Use caution when turning the iron upside down,
EXERCISE CARE WHEN HANDLING!
Safety Guide
MAIN COMPONENTS
A: Mains Cord & Sleeve
B: Mains Indicator
C: Water Tank
D: Temperature Dial
E: Soleplate
F: Maximum Water Mark
G: Spray Nozzle
H
H: Water Filler & Cap
I: Steam Control
J: Spray Button
K: "Shot of Steam" Button
L: Handle
G
Preliminaries
Unpack the iron carefully. If you dispose of the packaging, do so
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
The packaging contains:
• One Tesco iron.
• One measuring cup (not illustrated).
• If any item is missing or damaged please contact the Tesco
store where you purchased the item, or your nearest Tesco
store. Please have your receipt ready when you call.
Important Special Features of Your Iron
Coated soleplate: The soleplate of the iron is coated with spe-
cial material to make ironing much easier. To protect the sole-
plate do not use abrasives to clean the iron and avoid running
the iron over hard metal surfaces.
Self Clean System: The Self Clean system enables you to re-
duce build up of debris and scale from inside your iron for longer
live and efficient steam ironing.
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Anti-Drip System: With the anti-drip system, you can per-
fectly iron even the most delicate fabrics. Always iron these fab-
rics at low temperatures. The plate may cool down to the point
where no more steam comes out, but drops of boiling water that
can leave marks or stains. In these cases, the Anti-Drip system
automatically activates so that you can iron the most delicate
fabrics without risk of spoiling or staining them.
IMPORTANT: Onlu use tap water or distilled or demineralised
water to fill the iron. Do not use chemical additives, scented
substances or decalcifiers. Failure to comply with the above-
mentioned regulations will invalidate the guarantee.
Note: Some parts have been lightly greased and the iron might
smoke slightly when switched on for the first time. After a short
while, this will cease. We recommend passing the iron over a
clean cotton cloth before using it for the first time.
IR1914 Steam Iron User Manual
USING THE IRON Filling the Iron
DO NOT use water containing softeners, perfumes or addi-
Ironing Temperatures
tives as these may damage the iron irreparably.
Check the ironing instructions attached to the article (they are
Unplug the iron from the mains. Set the Steam Control to OFF.
on a label showing a symbol of an iron). Always follow these
ironing instructions. The indications on the iron's temperature
dial and the table below will help you.
If there are no ironing instructions but you know the fabric, then
use the table below. The table is valid only for the actual ma-
terials and does not take account of any finish applied to the
fabric. Textiles to which a finish has been applied (wrinkle relief,
printed T shirts etc.) should be ironed at lower temperatures.
If the fabric contains mixed fibres, select the lowest ironing
temperature of the composition, e.g. iron a 60% polyester /40%
cotton mix at the temperature indicated for polyester.
Do not iron
Open the water filler. Fill carefully with fresh water using a suit-
Synthetics. Set Iron to LOW ( • ) able filler cup. Do not fill the iron above the MAX mark indicated
on the side of the iron.
Wool, Silk. Set Iron to MEDIUM ( • • )
If you live in a hard water area, it is advisable to use distilled or
Cotton, Linen. Set Iron to HIGH ( • • • )
de-mineralised water.
The iron heats up quicker than it cools down. Sort fabrics to be Operation
ironed into groups according to temperature; wool with wool,
• Ensure the mains socket is switched off at the wall and
cotton with cotton, etc. Start by ironing articles requiring low
the Steam Control is OFF (see previous page).
temperature settings and progress to higher ones.
• Fill the iron with water as described above.
Note: Do not iron garments that are dirty or stained. The iron's
• Place the iron on its heel on the ironing board rest and
heat may set the stain.
connect the power cord to the wall socket.
Pure (100%) wool fabrics may be pressed with the iron set to a
• Switch on the power. The pilot light will illuminate.
steam position and the garment protected by a dry cloth.
• Select the correct temperature. Turn clockwise to increase
Using the Iron
and anticlockwise to reduce temperature .
Before using the iron:
Inspect the iron carefully. Check that the voltage marked on the
rating plate matches your mains voltage.
Remove any protective film from the soleplate. Polish the sole-
plate lightly with a clean soft cloth to remove any residues.
Important Note: Maintaining the finish of the iron's soleplate INCREASE
is essential. Keep the soleplate smooth: do not scratch it on
metal objects (e.g. the edge of the ironing board, buttons, zip-
pers, etc.) as these may impair performance.