Conair EZ Press DPP143 Series User Manual

IMPORTANT electric shock when the iron is used.
12. This appliance should not be used by or near
SAFEGUARDS
children or persons with disabilities.
13. Do not leave iron unattended while connected
When using your iron, basic precautions should
or on an ironing board.
always be followed, including the following:
14. Always position iron carefully to prevent it
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from falling if ironing board is accidentally moved
BEFORE USING.
or cord is pulled. Always use heel rest.
1. Use iron only for its intended use.
15. Burns can occur from touching hot metal
parts, hot water or steam.
2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the iron in water or other liquid.
16. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside
down. There may be hot water in reservoir.
3. The iron should always be turned off before
unplugging from an outlet. Never yank cord to
17. If you need to clean the iron, unplug and allow
disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and
to cool. Use a slightly damp cloth and wipe down
pull to disconnect.
the outside of the iron. Do not use cleaning agents
or place the iron in water or cleaning fluids.
4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.
18. Burns can occur from touching hot metal
5. Let iron cool completely before putting away.
parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you
6. Loop cord loosely around cord wrap when
turn a steam iron upside down or use vertical
storing.
burst of steam — there may be hot water in
7. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet
the water tank. Avoid rapid movement of iron to
when filling with or emptying water and when not
minimize water spillage.
in use.
19. When using burst of steam, always direct the
8. Be careful to avoid spilling water over iron when
steam vents away from your body and others.
filling.
20. Do not operate in the presence of explosive
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
and/or flammable fumes.
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions
21. Do not use iron outdoors.
or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
22. This product is for household use only, not for
10. If the product requires attention within
commercial or industrial use.
the warranty period, call the toll-free number
23. Be sure dual voltage selector is in correct
listed in the warranty section of this manual for
voltage position before plugging iron into wall
information on examination, repair, or electrical
outlet. This appliance was set at the factory
or mechanical adjustment.
to operate at 120 volts. Refer to Operating
11. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
Instructions section of this manual for conversion
disassemble the iron; instead, take it to an
to 240 volt operation.
authorized service center for examination and
repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause risk of
SPECIAL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another PREPARING FOR FIRST USE
high wattage appliance on the same circuit. If
Before first use, remove all labels from the
an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-
soleplate and housing. Before you use the iron
ampere rated cord with a polarized plug and UL,
to press fabrics for the first time, heat it to the
CSA or NOM approval should be used. Cords rated
highest temperature setting without adding any
for less amperage may overheat. Care should be
water, then turn the iron off, allow to cool, and
taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be
unplug iron.
pulled on or tripped over.
1. The tank can be filled with
SAVE THESE ordinary tap water. However, for
optimal performance, distilled
water is suggested.
INSTRUCTIONS
a. Using a clean measuring
POLARIZED PLUG cup, slowly fill the tank until
the water reaches the Max indicator.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
DO NOT OVERFILL.
wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug
will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug b. Wipe off any water that may have spilled on
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it the outside of the iron with a soft clean cloth.
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
2. Set the iron on a stable, flat surface when
not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
selecting the settings. We recommend using a
Thanks for your purchase of the Conair EZ Press. quality ironing board as the pressing surface. Be
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We have used the highest quality materials in the sure to give yourself enough room to maneuver
the iron when pressing.
production of this clothing iron to ensure long-
lasting performance.
3. Plug the iron into a 120V electrical receptacle.
Please be sure to read the following instructions Make sure that no other high wattage appliances
carefully before you use your Conair EZ Press for are plugged into the same circuit.
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the first time. Once you have familiarized yourself
4. Align fabric setting "dot" with setting indicator
with this appliance, please save this instruction
located on tank under handle.
manual for future reference.
5. The iron will heat up to the setting on the
dial. Once the temperature is reached, the ready
indicator will go off and the iron is ready to use.
6. For steam use, please ensure that the dial
is set to the 3-dot setting to prevent water
from dripping.
FABRIC CARE TIP Start with delicate, low-temp FABRIC CARE TIP Dry pressing is also a good
fabrics first and move up to high-temp fabrics second step after steam pressing cotton pants,
like linen. You can choose from minimum one to achieve a crisp crease.
dot (•), to two dots (••) or three dots (•••).
See the accompanying chart to match the dots
VERTICAL STEAMING
to your fabric.
This iron will help remove wrinkles and freshen
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
garments on hangers, or draperies, with bursts
of steam.
• • • • • •
(one dot) (two dots) (three dots)
1. Hang the item that you want to treat, such as
a suit jacket.
Low Medium High
Acrylic Silk Wool
2. Set the iron to the highest setting: 3 dots.
Nylon Rayon Cotton
3. Hold the iron with the soleplate facing the
Polyester Linen
fabric, but not touching it.
4. Turn the vertical steam control from 0 to
ADJUSTING STEAM ON/OFF
(steam icon) to activate steam burst.
This iron is capable of both dry pressing and steam
5. Press the burst of steam button. Make sure
pressing. Dry pressing is best for delicate fabrics,
the burst of steam is penetrating the fabric.
like silk, that may be damaged by steam.
Repeat until the wrinkles have been removed or
1. To dry press, choose a fabric setting between
the fabric has been freshened to your liking.
Min and Medium (•• two dots).
When you have finished pressing or vertical
Be sure the variable steam control is in the off
steaming, unplug the iron. Be sure to allow the
position; otherwise water may drip from soleplate.
iron to cool completely before storing.
2. To press with steam, set the temperature
CONVERTING VOLTAGE
control dial to the steam icon or higher (Max
setting). Be sure the variable steam control is in Iron is factory set to operate at 120 volts. To
the steam position. convert iron to operate at 240V, make sure iron
is unplugged. Move dual voltage switch from
3. The burst of steam is used to eliminate tough
120V position to 240V position. If necessary,
wrinkles. While pressing, push the burst of
use a small screwdriver to help move the switch.
steam button to get a maximum steam through
Follow Operating Instructions.
the fabric. Too many bursts in a row will cool the
soleplate and take the iron out of the appropriate
temperature setting. If temperature is below the
steam setting, water may drip from soleplate.