Conair DPP1500C SERIES User manual

Digital Steam Iron
®
User Guide
3 Setting LED
For your safety & continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction booklet carefully before using.
DPP1500C SERIES
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If you need to clean the iron, unplug and allow to cool. Use a slightly
damp cloth and wipe down the outside of the iron. Do not use
cleaning agents or place the iron in water or cleaning fluids.
Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam.
Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down or use verti-
cal Burst of Steam – there may be hot water in the water tank.
Avoid rapid movement of iron to minimize water spillage.
When using Burst of Steam, always direct the steam vents away
from your body and others.
Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
Do not use iron outdoors.
This product is for household use only, not for commercial or
industrial use.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage
appliance on the same circuit. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, a 15-ampere rated cord with a polarized plug and CUL,
CSA or NOM approval should be used. Cords rated for less
amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord
so that it cannot be pulled on or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your iron, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
Use iron only for its intended use. To protect against a risk of electric
shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquid. The iron
should always be turned Off before unplugging from an outlet.
Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and
pull to disconnect. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron
cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around
cord wrap when storing. Always disconnect iron from electrical out-
let when filling with or emptying water and when not in use. Be
careful to avoid spilling water over iron when filling.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. If the product requires attention within the warranty period,
call the toll-free number listed in the warranty section of this manual
for information on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron;
instead, take it to an authorized service centre for examination and
repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause risk of electric shock when
the iron is used.
Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used near
children. Not for use by children. Do not leave iron unattended
while connected or on an ironing board. Always position iron care-
fully to prevent it from falling if ironing board is accidentally moved
or cord is pulled. Always use heel rest.
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Clothing Iron Unique Features
This iron has been designed with some new features
not previously available on steam irons. Please take
some time to familiarize yourself with them:
Electronic OneTouch™ Control
This control system provides precision temperature control to greatly
improve fabric-pressing performance.
On/Off Button: Powers the appliance On or Off. Also used to activate Crafters
Setting.
Heat Selector Buttons: Use to select the heat setting. After plugging the iron in, touch
one of these buttons to automatically heat the iron to the correct temperature for that set-
ting. The three settings correspond to internationally accepted temperatures for a range
of fabrics. These symbols may be found on the fabric care label of your garment.
One Dot (Low): Acrylic-Nylon
Two Dots (Medium) : Silk, Rayon, Polyester
Three Dots (High): Wool, Cotton and Linen
Auto Off Indicator: Lights blink when iron has not been moved and the heater has
shut down. This indicator will blink when iron is in Crafter’s Setting (heel rest/auto
shutoff bypass).
SolSoleplate Ready Indicator: Illuminates when iron has reached set temperature
to safely press your fabric.
Steam Ready Indicator: Illuminates when the iron has reached the correct temperature
to produce steam without dripping.
4-way Automatic Shutoff
This iron will shut down if left motionless on its heel, on its side, face
down or if dropped. The iron will beep three times. If dropped, the
iron will continuously beep and the display will flash. Unplug, and
inspect for damage. Discontinue use if damage is detected.
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Thanks for your purchase of the Conair Digital Steam Iron.
We have used the highest quality materials in the production of this
precision appliance to ensure long-lasting performance.
Please be sure to read the following instructions carefully before
you use your Conair Digital Steam Iron for the first time. Once you
have familiarized yourself with this appliance, please save this
instruction manual for future reference.
Getting To know your Digital Steam Iron
Oversized soleplate covers
more fabric. Curved nose gets
between buttons
Water tank
Power Cord
Variable Steam adjusts
steam output to your
ironing needs.
Self Clean setting uses
powerful steam burst to
clean out steam cham-
ber and improve per-
formance.
Water spray
control
Burst of Steam
control
Water tank
release button 5
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10 minutes 30 seconds 30 seconds Instant
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To activate the Crafters’ Setting:
1. When the iron is turned off, press and hold the power on/off
button for over three seconds.
2. You will hear a triple beep. The Power Indicator will blink on and
off which indicates that the heel rest/auto shutoff has been
disabled.
3. The iron will remain heated at the selected fabric setting until you
power off or unplug the iron.
To disable the Crafters’ Setting
1. Push the on/off button to shut off the iron, and then unplug the iron.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing for first use
Before first use, remove all labels from soleplate and housing. Before
you use the iron to press fabrics for the first time, heat it to the highest
temperature setting without adding any water (see “selecting fabric
settings”), then turn the iron off and allow to cool.
1. Fill the water tank
a. Press the water tank release button on the side of the iron;
pull the tank away from the body of the iron.
b. Open the fill door.
c. Hold the tank under faucet and fill until water reaches the
“MAX” line.
d. Wipe off any excess water on the outside of the tank, and
close the fill door. Reattach to the body of the iron. Be sure the
tank snaps into place and is secure.
2. Set the iron on a stable, flat surface when selecting the settings. We
recommend using a quality ironing board for the pressing surface. Be
sure to give yourself enough room to maneuver the iron when pressing.
3. Plug the iron into a 120V electrical receptacle. Make sure there are
not any other high wattage appliances plugged into the same circuit.
4. Press the power on/off button. The iron will automatically heat
to the lowest setting (Acrylic).
Soleplate
The soleplate on this iron has a curved design at
the tip which makes it much easier to press
between shirt buttons, and around collars and
other details on your garments.
CordKeeper™
This iron may have been equipped with a
CordKeeper™ for convenient storage of the
power cord. Grasp the cord and slowly pull out
to the length that you need for pressing – do not
pull past the red mark. When you need to store
the iron, grasp the plug with one hand and push
the button on the top of the CordKeeper™to
retract the cord. Be careful not to let the cord
snap back towards your body.
Detachable Water Tank
This iron has a detachable 10 oz. water tank;
which makes it very easy to fill. Press the water
tank release button on the side of the iron; pull
the tank away from the body of the iron.
Crafters’ Setting*
If you are involved in a lengthy craft project that
requires pressing such items as seams, you can
bypass the heel rest auto shutoff. This enables the
iron to stay heated to the fabric setting without
shutting off and cooling down. In this setting the iron
will still shut down if left motionless, face down or on
its side, or if dropped.
*NOTE: WHEN THIS FEATURE IS ACTIVATED,
THE IRON WILL NOT SHUT OFF IF LEFT
MOTIONLESS WHEN RESTING ON ITS HEEL
(SEE IMAGE)
Heel Rest
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Vertical Steam
This iron will help remove wrinkles and freshen garments on hangers,
or draperies, with vertical bursts of steam.
11. Hang the item that you want to steam-treat.
12. Set the iron to the highest setting.
13. Set the variable steam knob to the maximum setting.
14. Hold the iron with the soleplate facing the fabric, but not
touching it.
15. Press the Burst of Steam button. Make sure the steam penetrates
the fabric. Repeat until the wrinkles have been removed or the fabric
has been freshened to your taste. When you have finished pressing
or vertical steaming, press the on/off button and unplug the iron.
Be sure to allow the iron to cool completely before storing in a
cabinet or drawer.
Self-Clean System
WARNING Operating the Self Clean feature will cause
hot water and steam to come out of the soleplate. Hold over sink and
away from the body, as instructed below.
1. Fill the iron to the max fill level with tap water.
2. Place iron on the heel rest.
3. Plug the iron into a 120V outlet.
4. Set temperature to maximum.
5. When iron indicates that the temperature is ready, unplug the
iron and hold over the sink with the soleplate facing down.
6. Move the variable steam control to the Self Clean position, press
and hold for 30 seconds.
7. Gently tilt the iron back and forth.
USE CAUTION IN THE NEXT STEP as the soleplate and flushed
water and deposits will be very hot.
8. After 30 seconds of Self Clean activation, release the Self Clean
control and place iron on its heel rest.
9. Unplug Iron.
10. With a clean soft cloth, wipe soleplate clean of water and
flushed deposits.
Selecting Fabric/Temperature Setting
5. Press one of the fabric setting buttons. There are 3 settings to
choose from. Low (Acrylic/Nylon), Medium (Silks/Rayon/Polyester),
and High (Wool/Cotton/Linen). You will hear an audible beep
each time you press the buttons, to confirm that your input has
been received.
6. When you select a particular setting the heater will go to the
appropriate temperature for the best pressing results. Once the
temperature is reached, the Ready Indicator will light and you will
hear a
double beep indicating that the iron is ready to press.
Adjusting Variable Steam
This iron is capable of both dry pressing and steam pressing. Dry
pressing is best for delicate fabrics like silk, that may be damaged
by steam.
7.To dry press, set the variable steam lever to the image of steam
with an “x” through it.
8. If steam is desired, you can choose the level of steam that best
suits your fabric and pressing needs. Simply adjust the steam knob
until you get the right amount of continuous steam. (Steam pressing
is only recommended for wool, cotton, and linen.)
9. The Burst of Steam is used to eliminate tough wrinkles. While
pressing, push the Burst of Steam control to get a maximum steam
shot through the fabric. Too many bursts in a row will cool the sole-
plate and take the iron out of the appropriate temperature setting.
After a few bursts, both Steam Ready and Soleplate Ready Lights
will go out. If the lights are not on, the iron is not at the correct tem-
perature. Please wait until both lights are on before you continue
pressing.
10. The Cool Spray helps eliminate wrinkles. Press the Cool Spray
button to moisten fabric before pressing. When the hot iron passes
over the moist fabric, the water will turn into steam and help
eliminate wrinkles.
FABRIC CARE TIP Dry pressing is also a good second step
after steam pressing cotton pants, to achieve a crisp crease.
FABRIC CARE TIP For heavy wrinkles or thick fabrics set the
variable steam knob to maximum steam.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Iron does not heat
• Make sure that the iron is plugged in and turned on. Make sure
to select a fabric.
• The automatic shutoff may have activated: move the iron to reset
and begin heating.
Iron does not steam
• The iron will only produce steam at the highest settings (Wool,
Cotton, Linen). Make sure the iron is set to one of those.
• The variable steam control must not be set to the “no steam“ setting.
Move the variable steam control to one of the steam settings.
• Make sure the water tank is full.
• After many months of use in a very hard water environment, the
steam chamber can become clogged with hard mineral deposits;
which may block steam production. Follow the self-clean procedure
to eliminate some of the deposits from the steam chamber.
Water leaks from the soleplate
• Make sure that you are using the Burst of Steam in the highest set-
ting. If not, the iron will not be hot enough to produce steam.
• When storing the iron turn the variable steam knob to “no steam”
setting. Try to store the iron sitting on the heel rest.
Iron is flashing and beeping
• Unplug and inspect for damage
• If there is no damage, plug iron in and iron will operate normally.
Before reusing iron after Self Clean Procedure:
1. Refill water tank.
2. Set iron to maximum. When it is ready, operate Burst of Steam
to flush any remaining deposits out of the soleplate.
Automatic Shutoff
This iron is equipped with an automatic shutoff circuit that will shut
down the heater if the iron is left motionless in the following
positions for the following time: Heel rest: 10 minutes; face down:
30 seconds; on its side: 30 seconds.
When the automatic shutoff has been triggered, the indicator lights
will flash on and off. To restart the iron, move it back and forth. The
iron will heat up to the last setting.
If the iron has been knocked off the pressing surface to the floor, the
impact sensor will shut the iron off immediately, and lights will flash
on and off and beep continuously. If there is no damage, plug in
iron and it will function normally.
WARNING If the iron has been dropped, unplug the iron
and inspect for damage. If there is obvious damage or if you hear any
loose parts or suspect the iron has been damaged, contact Conair
Customer Service at 1-800-472-7606 to arrange for service. Be
extremely cautious if you have dropped the iron, as exposed electrical
components could cause an electric shock, serious injury or death.
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FER À VAPEUR NUMÉRIQUE
®
Guide d’utilisation
3 options de température DEL
Afin que votre appareil vous procure en toute sécurité
des années de satisfaction, lisez toujours soigneusement
le guide d’utilisation avant de l’utiliser.
SÉRIES DPP1500C
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit free of charge for
12 months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in
workmanship or materials.
To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the
service centre listed below together with your purchase receipt and $7.50
for postage and handling. In the absence of a purchase receipt, the
warranty period shall be 12 months from the date of manufacture.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 12
MONTH DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN, LIMITED WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHATSOEVER.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary from province to province.
Service Centers:
CONAIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC.
156 Parkshore Drive,
Brampton, Ontario
L6T 5M1
1-800-472-7606
©2005 CONAIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC.
www.conaircanada.ca
05CN1260
IB-5866
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