DeLonghi FXH 18 iron
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1.2. WARNING Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard With alternative plugs not incorpora ting a fuse the circuit must be pro tected by a 15 Amp fuse WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth D Blue Neutral O Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colou If the plug is a moulded on type the fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362 In the event of losing the fuse cover the plug must NOT be used until a repla cement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug B If your appliance is not fitted with a plug please follow the instructions provided below red markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The green and yellow wire must be con nected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red
3. slightly damp or you iron fast you can use a higher temperature If on the other hand the garments are dry or you iron slowly use a higher temperature SUPER STEAM FIG 3 Position the steam regulator on the dry position fig 1 e Place the thermostat knob I on maximum When the indicator light H goes off press the super steam button ds F For correct operation of the super steam func tion you must wait a few seconds between one burst of steam and the next VERTICAL IRONING FIG 4 Enables delicate garments to be steamed without resting them on the ironing board pay attention to the temperature used to steam hanging fabrics Position the steam regulator E on the dry position Rotate the thermostat knob I clockwise as far as it will go maximum steam position When the indicator light H goes off place the iron in a vertical position and move it near the garment Press the super steam button lt gt F until the indicator light H comes on again Wait until the light goes off before continuing verti cal ironing Never direct the vertical steam jet at a garment hanging in a wardrobe or worn by a person Vertical ironing should always be carried out with the garment hanging on a clothes stand and always away from other garments elements people and animals SPRAY IF during ironing you note particularly resistant creases or if your garment requires a higher level of dampness you can use the spray Make sure
4. the tank contains water Press the spray button jx G repeatedly directing the spray jet towards the parts of the garment to be dampened Never use the spray when ironing silk as the drops of water could mark the fabric AFTER IRONING To extend the working life of the iron whenever you finish ironing you are recommended to empty the tank as follows e Unplug from the mains socket e Open the cover and empty the iron holding it point downwards and shaking it gently over a basin or sink To dry the remaining moisture turn the iron on again with the thermostat in the maximum position for about two minu tes with the steam regulator in the ay position e Unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool e Clean the plate with a dry cloth as traces of moisture could mark it e Wind the power cable around the cable winder e Store the iron in a vertical position MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING After use always wait until the iron is cold before putting away Allow to cool in a vertical position Keep the surface of the plate clean Do not rest or use the iron on zips hooks rings etc to avoid scratching the plate Clean the plate with a damp cloth only never use abrasives or solvents ELECTRICAL CONNECTION UK ONLY A If your appliance comes fitted with a plug it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse If it does not fit your socket the plu should be cut off from the mains lead and an appropriate plug fitted as below
5. EOIN After removing the packaging make sure the appliance is comple te and undamaged If in doubt do not use the appliance and con tact qualified personnel only e Dispose of the plastic bag with care as it represents a hazard for children e If the socket and power cable plug are incompatible the socket should be changed for a suitable type by qualified personnel only who should ensure that the cross section of the wires leading to the socket is suitable for the power absorbed by the appliance e Bear the following fundamental safety rules in mind Never touch the appliance with damp hands Never use the appliance with bare or wet feet Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cable or the appliance itself The appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the applian ce by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The Iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains Never place the iron under the tap to top up with water Always use the measure provided If the power cable is damaged have it replaced immediately by a qualified electrician The safety of this appliance is guaranteed only if correctly con nected to a pr
6. cing the iron on the iron rest make sure the iron rest is located on a stable surface The iron should be placed on a flat sur face extremely resistant to high temperatures This appliance complies with directive 89 336 EEC on radio interfe rence suppression MAIN COMPONENTS A Plate F Super steam button B Transparent tank G Spray button C Spray H Indicator light D Opening for filling tank 1 Thermostat knob with cover E Steam regulator Read this manual thoroughly before using the appliance This will ensure optimum results and maximum safety Important Before plugging the appliance in check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage V indica ted on the rating plate of the iron The socket must be efficiently earthed STEAM IRONING This iron works with normal tap water a b d e f g Before filling the tank make sure the steam regulator E is in the O position dry position fig 1 Make sure the power cable is unplugged from the mains socket Open the cover of the opening D and pour the water into the iron fig 2 keeping the iron in a horizontal position lt is important that the iron is always unplugged from the mains every time you fill or top up the water in the tank Plug the iron into the mains socket A special segment on the thermostat knob I identifies the steam range The steam will be wet if the thermostat pointer I is at the beginning of the segment and drye
7. oper and effective earth connection as specified by current electrical safety standards and regulations This fun damental safety requisite should be verified If in doubt ask a qualified electrician to check the mains system thoroughly Fai lure to earth the appliance absolves the manufacturer of all lia bility for damage e When the appliance is to be discarded after unplugging from the mains the lead should be cut as close as possible to the iron to make the appliance unusable e Before cleaning or servicing disconnect the appliance by removing the plug from the socket e In the event of malfunction and or faulty operation switch off the appliance and take it to a service centre e This appliance must be used exclusively for the purpose for which it was expressly conceived Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous e The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inappropria te incorrect or irresponsible use or for damage resulting from repairs carried out by unqualified personnel e In the event of malfunction take the iron to an authorised service centre e Never overfill the tank and never add stain removers or similar pro ducts e Save these instructions for future reference e When placing the iron on its stand ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable e Ifthe appliance is dropped causing visible damage do not use Take to a professional service centre e When pla
8. r if it is towards the end Make sure the fabric to be ironed is suitable for steam ironing When using the iron for the first time you are recommended to pass it several times over a piece of cloth first After these checks select the required temperature by rotating the thermostat knob I The indicator light H will come on to show the iron is on After about a minute in the case of maximum tempera ture the indicator light will go off showing that the iron is ready for use Continuous steam delivery is obtained by positioning the steam regulator E in the dlp or d position to obtain more steam Steam delivery ceases whenever the iron is placed in a vertical position on the rear rest position recommended during pauses in ironing or with the iron horizontal when the steam regulator E is in the dry posi tion Note On the back of the iron there is a useful guide giving information on the temperature to set according to the garment being ironed MIN NS SINTETICI SYNTHETICS PN ee eco SETA LANA COTONE LINO SILK WOOL COTTON LINEN 4 Ad Remember that the steam function can only be used when the thermostat is in the 3p position DRY IRONING Plug in the iron and select the temperature if there is water in the tank position the steam regulator E on the dry position fig 1 e Wait until the indicator light H goes off showing that the required temperature has been reached e If the fabric to be ironed is
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