Tesco IR19 User Manual

IR19 Steam Iron User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDE: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Please follow all the precautions listed below covered by the instructions.
for safety and to reduce the risk of fire, injury or
• Use caution when turning the iron upside down,
electrical shock.
there may be hot water in the water tank.
Read all the instructions before operating the iron and
• Use only with a purpose-built ironing board.
keep them for future reference. If you pass the product
• Observe all ironing instructions and ironing
on to a third party, include these instructions.
temperature dot settings given by the garment
• Unplug the iron from the mains supply when not
manufacturer. These are normally on a label or
in use, and before emptying, filling, or cleaning.
labels inside the garment.
• Do not touch the soleplate of the iron if it is hot.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
• Always hold the appliance by the handle. (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
• Keep the appliance well away from surfaces and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi–
and objects that can be damaged by heat.
sion or instruction concerning use of this appliance
• Ensure there is adequate room to operate the iron.
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Ensure that the iron cannot fall into water.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
• Do not immerse the connecting cord in any liquid.
do not play with the appliance
• Do not let the connecting cord overhang the
THE IRON MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS
edge of the work surface or allow it to touch hot
CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY MAINS.
surfaces or sources of heat or flame.
DO NOT USE THIS IRON IF IT IS DROPPED, HAS VISIBLE
• If any part of this appliance is damaged or
SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR IS NOT WATERTIGHT.
malfunctions in any way, or the connecting cord
or mains plug is broken do not continue to use it. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Seek expert assistance.
• Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage
• Do not use the iron if water is leaking from it.
of your electricity supply is the same as that
• Parents must warn children not to touch hot indicated on the appliance.
appliance parts. Close supervision is necessary • The means of disconnecting this appliance from
when an appliance is used near children. the mains supply is the mains plug. This should be
unobstructed and readily operable at all times
• Small children should not use this appliance.
• This appliance must be earthed.
• Do not leave the iron face down at any time. Stand
it upright on its heel, on a level heatproof surface.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Do not use outdoors or in damp or wet conditions.
Voltage Rating: 220 -240V AC, 50Hz
• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the
Power Consumption: 1600W
surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
Net Weight: 1.5 kg
• Do not use this iron for professional laundry
BURNS CAN OCCUR FROM TOUCHING HOT METAL
services.
PARTS, HOT WATER OR STEAM. EXERCISE CARE
• Do NOT use this appliance for any purpose not
WHEN HANDLING THIS APPLIANCE!
IR19 Steam Iron User Manual
MAIN COMPONENTS
1. Handle
2. "Shot of Steam" Button
3. Spray Button
1
2
4. Steam Control
3
5. Water Filler & Cap
4
6. Spray Nozzle
7. Temperature Indicator
8. Temperature Dial
5
9. Soleplate
10. Water Reservoir
11. Mains Indicator
6
7
Preliminaries Important Special Features of Your Iron
Unpack the iron carefully. If you dispose of the packaging, do so
Soleplate: The soleplate (9) of the iron is polished stainless
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
steel. To protect the finish do not use abrasives to clean the iron
The packaging contains:
and avoid running the iron over hard metal surfaces.
• One Tesco iron
• One filler cup
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.
USING THE IRON
Ironing Temperatures
Check the ironing instructions attached to the article (they are
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
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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
Synthetics. Set Iron to LOW ( • )
Wool, Silk. Set Iron to MEDIUM ( • • )
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Cotton, Linen. Set Iron to HIGH ( • • • )
The iron heats up quicker than it cools down. Sort fabrics to be
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ironed into groups according to temperature; wool with wool,
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cotton with cotton, etc. Start by ironing articles requiring low
temperature settings and progress to higher ones.
Note: Do not iron garments that are dirty or stained. The iron's
heat may set the stain.
Pure (100%) wool fabrics may be pressed with the iron set to a
steam position and the garment protected by a dry cloth.
Using the Iron
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
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.
IR19 Steam Iron User Manual
Filling the Iron
DO NOT use water containing softeners, perfumes or addi-
tives as these may damage the iron irreparably.
Unplug the iron from the mains.
Set the Steam Control to OFF.
Open the water filler. Fill carefully with fresh water using the
supplied filler cup. Do not fill the iron above the MAX mark indi-
cated on the side of the iron.
If you live in a hard water area, it is advisable to use distilled or
de-mineralised water.
Operation
• Ensure the mains socket is switched off at the wall and
the Steam Control is OFF (see previous page).
• Fill the iron with water as described above.
• Place the iron on its heel on the ironing board rest and
connect the power cord to the wall socket.
• Switch on the power. The pilot light will illuminate.
• Select the correct temperature. Turn clockwise to increase
and anticlockwise to reduce temperature .