Princess Steam - Iron Manual

PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Temperature knob
2. Water tank cover
3. Steam rate control button (for decreasing steam)
4. Spray head
5. Spray button
6. Burst of steam button
7. Soleplate
8. Self-clean button
9. Indicator light

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

• Carefully read all instructions before using the iron.
• Clean the soleplate with a soft damp cloth before the iron will be used for the first time.
• Pull out the water tank cover and slowly fill the water tank with clean cold water using the measuring cup.
• Smell or smoke may disperse at the beginning as caused by the warming up of the insulation material.
• NOTE: Some particles may come out of the soleplate when you use the iron for the first time. This is normal; the particles are harmless and stop coming out of the iron after a short while.

USE

Selecting the temperature

• Check the ironing instructions on the garment to be ironed.
• If the garment does not have any ironing instructions but you know the kind of fabric in question, use the chart below.
• Fabrics that have some kind of finish(polishing, wrinkles, contrast)can be ironed at the lowest temperatures.
• If the fabric contains several kinds of fibres, always select the temperature applicable, if an article contains 60% polyester and 40% cotton, you must always choose the temperature corresponding to polyester and without steam.
• First classify the garments to be ironed according to the most suitable ironing temperature: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc. as the iron heats up as fast as it cools, start by ironing the articles requiring the lowest temperature such as those made of synthetic fibres. Progress towards those that require the highest temperatures.
• Turn the temperature control until it is in front of the appropriate signal according to the following:
• · position for nylon and acetate
• ·· position for wool, silk or mixures
• ··· position for cotton or linen (steam).

How to fill the water tank

• Unplug the iron.
• Set the steam ruler to dry ironing.
• Fill the tank through the filling hole.
• If you have hard water, it is advisable to use only distilled or demineralized water.
• Note: Do not use chemically de-limed water or perfumed.
• Note: Do not store the iron with water in the tank.

Steam ironing

• Fill the iron as described in the section "how to fill the water tank".
• Plug the iron into the mains.
• Steam ironing is only possible when the highest temperature shown on the temperature control is selected. Otherwise water may escape through the soleplate.
• Wait until the red pilot light goes out, which indicates that the selected temperature has been reached.
• Turn the steam button to the required position.
• When the ironing is finished and during breaks, place the iron in its upright position.
• Disconnect the iron from the mains supply. Pour of any remaining water and leave the iron to cool off.

Spray

• The spray can be used in any position, either in dry or steam ironing, as long as the water tank is filled with water.
• Press the spray button for this function.
• NOTE: This button has to be pressed repetitively to start this function for the first time.

Shot of steam

• Shot of steam give extra steam for removing persistent wrinkles.
• Set the temperature selector at the "max" position and wait until the pilot light goes out
• Wait for a few seconds for the steam to penetrate the fibre before pressing again.
• NOTE: For the best steam quality, do not use more than three successive bursts each time.

Anti-calc system

• A special resin filter inside the water reservoir softens the water and prevents scale build-up in the plate. The resin filter is permanent and does not need replacing.
• Please note:
• Use tap water only. Distilled and/demineralised water makes the "Zero- Calc" anti-calc system ineffective by altering its physicochemical characteristics.
• Do not use chemical additives, scented substances or decalcifiers. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned regulations leads to the loss of guarantee.

Anti-drip system

• With the anti-drip system, you can perfectly iron even the most delicate fabrics. Always iron these fabrics at low temperatures. The plate may cool down to the point where no more steam comes out, but rather drops of boiling water that can leave marks or stains. In these cases, the Antidrip system automatically activates to prevent vaporization, so that you can iron the most delicate fabrics without risk of spoiling or staining them.

Automatic shut off

• The automatic shut off device trips after the iron has been left for approx. eight minutes in the upright position or unused for approx. Thirty seconds in the horizontal position. The light comes on to indicate that shut off has tripped. As soon as you move the iron, the device turns on and the iron starts working again.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Always unplug the device and let it cool down completely before cleaning
• To avoid damage to the soleplate, never use any sharp object or metal utensil to scrap the soleplate
• To remove build up scales in the steam holes, use a cotton wool tip moistened with mild descaling solution.
• Use a soft damp cloth to clean the housing of the device.
• Do not use any abrasive detergent or steel wool to clean the iron, as it may scratch the surfaces.
• Empty any remaining water from the water tank, do not allow water to stay overnight in the water tank.
• Always allow the iron to cool completely before winding the cord around the soleplate.