DeLonghi FXC 22 User manual

Steam Iron
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Soleplate
Water tank
Spray button
Steam regulator
Indicator light
Water spray nozzle
Steam burst button
"Auto Shut-Off" indicator light
(selected models only)
Self-clean button
Thermostat dial
"Easy Refill" cap
Description
Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC
Directive 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer
providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the
environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent mate-
rials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the
need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out
wheeled dustbin.

Thank you for choosing this steam iron.To get the very best
out of your new appliance it is advisable to read these
instructions before using it.This will ensure that you gain opti-
mum results and use the appliance safely.
About your appliance
The appliance uses normal tap water. If the water in your area is very hard,
mix half tap water with half distilled water.
Do not use chemicals or detergents such as fragrances or scale removers
in the water tank as this could cause damage.
The appliance should be placed for use on a flat, stable, heat resistant sur-
face.
Steam ironing
Before filling the water tank, make sure the steam regulator is in the position
("dry" position) (fig. 1). Make sure the power cable is unplugged from
the mains socket.
"Easy Refill" (figs. 2 and 3)
The large fill hole enables the tank to be filled without spilling water.
The measure provided corresponds to the maximum water content of the
iron in the horizontal position (fig. 3).
To fill with water up to the Max level marked on the iron, place the iron in a
vertical position (fig. 4).
Once the iron has been filled, close the "Easy Refill" cap (fig. 5).
You can now proceed with ironing
•Plug the iron into the mains socket;
•Aspecial section on the thermostat dial identifies the steam
range.The steam will be wet if the thermostat pointer is at the beginning
of the segment and dryer 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, run the iron over a spare piece of cloth several times.
•After these checks, select the required temperature by rotating the
thermostat dial.
•The indicator light will come on to show the iron is on.When the indi-
cator light goes off, the iron is at temperature and ready to use.
•Continuous steam delivery is obtained by turning the steam regulator to
one of the positions between 1and 3(=dry, 1=minimum steam,
2=medium steam, 3=maximum steam) (fig. 6). Steam delivery ceases
whenever the iron is placed in a vertical position on the rear rest (posi-
tion recommended during pauses in ironing) or with the iron horizontal
when the steam regulator is in the dry position ( ).
Remember that the steam function can only be used when
the thermostat is in the position.
fig. 2
fig. 3
fig. 5
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Selected models only: Heat the iron up in a vertical position to
avoid the AUTO SHUT-OFF device from tripping.
fig. 1
fig. 4

Dry ironing
•Plug in the iron and select the temperature, if there is water in
the tank, turn the steam regulator to the dry position (fig. 6).
•Wait until the indicator light goes off showing that the required
temperature has been reached.
•If the fabric to be ironed is 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 lower temperature.
Steam burst (fig. 7)
•Turn the steam regulator on the dry position (fig. 7).
•Place the thermostat dial on maximum.When the indicator light
goes off, press the steam burst button .
For correct operation of the super steam function you must
wait a few seconds between one burst of steam and the next.
Ve r tical ironing (fig. 8)
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 on the dry position ( ). Rotate the ther-
mostat dial clockwise as far as it will go (maximum steam position).
When the indicator light goes off, place the iron in a vertical position
and move it near the garment. Press the super steam button until
the indicator light comes on again.Wait until the light goes off before
continuing vertical 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, peo-
ple and animals.
Spray (fig. 9)
If during ironing, you note particularly resistant creases or if your gar-
ment requires a higher level of dampness, you can use the spray. Make
sure the tank contains water. Press the spray button repeatedly (fig.
6), directing the spray jet towards the parts of the garment to be dam-
pened.
Never use the spray when ironing silk as the drops of water
could mark the fabric.
fig. 7
fig. 8
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fig. 9
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After ironing
To extend the working life of the iron, whenever you finish ironing, you are
recommended to empty the tank as follows:
•Unplug from the mains socket.
•Empty the iron by opening the "Easy Refill" cap (fig. 2) and holding it with
the tip pointing upwards. Shake it lightly above a sink then close the cap.
•To dry the remaining moisture, turn the iron on again with the thermo-
stat dial in the MAX position for about two minutes with the steam
regulator in position 3.
•Unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool.
•Clean the plate with a dry cloth as traces of moisture could mark it.
•Wind the power cable around the cable winder (fig. 10).
•Store the iron in a vertical position.
Self-clean button (fig. 10)
To r emove dirt and dust, the iron should be cleaned at least once a month.
•Pour one measure of water into the tank (fig. 3, see the "Easy Refill" sec-
tion);
•Turn the steam regulator to the position (=dry) (fig. 1) and the ther-
mostat dial to the MIN position.
•Plug the appliance into the mains;
•Turn the thermostat dial to the MAX position.
•Wait until the indicator light goes off;
•Hold the iron horizontally over a sink or basin (fig. 11);
•Press the "Self Clean" button (fig. 11) and hold it down while shaking the
iron lightly to eliminate the dirt.The plate gives off hot water and steam;
•During this operation you can press the steam burst button a number
of times, remembering to pause for at least five seconds between one
burst of steam and the next.
•When the tank is empty, release the "Self Clean" button ;
•At the end, turn the thermostat dial to the MIN position and unplug the
appliance from the mains socket.
Leave the iron to cool and clean the plate with a soft cloth.
No-drip system
This iron is fitted with a "no-drip" system which turns off steam production
automatically when the temperature is too low.
When the iron is turned on or off, or when the temperature is too low, acti-
vation of the device is indicated by a "click".
“Aquaclear” scale prevention system
Aquaclear is a permanent resin scale filter in the tank.This filters the impu-
rities and eliminates all scale residue, thus enabling you to use normal tap
water The resins reduce water hardness, doubling the working life of the
iron.
Auto Shut Off (selected models ONLY)
When you plug the iron into the mains socket, the indicator light F on the
handgrip comes on. This indicates that the automatic "AUTO SHUT-OFF"
devices is operating.
If the iron is not used and left horizontally for 30 seconds, it turns off auto-
fig. 11
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matically. If the iron is not used and left vertically or on its side, the automatic
shut-off devices trips after eight minutes.
Indicator light Fon the handgrip flashes to indicate activation of automatic
shut-off.
Safety Warnings
•This appliance is designed to iron. Use with extreme care to avoid
burns from the steam and avoid any improper use.
•When in use, do not touch any of the appliance’s hot surfaces.
•After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is complete and undam-
aged. In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and seek the advice of a
qualified service professional.
•Packaging materials (plastic bags, foam polystyrene, etc.) should not be
left within the reach of children as this could be a potential source of
danger.
•This appliance is designed for domestic use only.Any other use is to be
considered improper and invalidates the guarantee and could be dan-
gerous.
•The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage derived from
improper use.
•Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
•Never allow children or unfit persons to use or play with the appliance.
•Never leave the appliance unattended.
•In case of breakdown or malfunctioning, turn the appliance off immedi-
ately and do not touch. For repairs, please contact a Service Centre
authorised by the manufacturer and request the use of original replace-
ment parts only.This is to ensure the safe use of the appliance.
•The power cable must never be replaced by the user. If the cable should
become damaged, or needs to be replaced, please contact a Service
Centre authorised by the manufacturer.
•When the appliance is not in use, turn off and disconnect the plug from
the socket.
•The use of an extension lead is not recommended, however if it is nec-
essary then follow carefully the extension lead’s instructions, and most
importantly ensure that the extension lead is correctly rated in accor-
dance with the appliance being used and NEVER overloaded.
•As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as
many eventualities as possible, caution and common sense should be
applied when operating your appliance, particularly in the vicinity of
young children.
• The iron must be used on a stable ironing board.
•The iron should be placed on a flat surface extremely resistant to high
temperatures.
•If the iron is dropped causing visible damage to the appliance, do not
use.Take to an authorised service centre.
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Electrical requirements
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated
on the product corresponds with the main voltage in your
home, if you are in any doubt about your supply contact your
local electricity company.
The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S. 1363 fused plug
having a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug not fit the socket out-
lets in your home, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable plug,
following the procedure outlined below.
Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should
therefore be properly disposed of and not left where children might find
it and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvious consequent danger.
N.B. We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that
can be switched off when the machine is not in use.
important: the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely
retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp
on the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket out-
lets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this
operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be
replaced with a flexible cord of the same size.
After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted.
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement
cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is
that of the coloured insert in the base of the fuse recess or elsewhere
on the plug. Always state this colour when ordering a replacement fuse
cover.
Only 13amp replacement fuses which are asta approved to B.S. 1362
should be fitted.
This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the sup-
pression of radio interference.
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
GREEN AND YELLOW
BLUE
BROWN
EARTH
NEUTRAL
LIVE
Green and Yellow to Earth
Blue to
Neutral
13 amp
Fuse
Brown
to Live
Cord Clamp

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