DeLonghi FXN18AG User manual

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DE’LONGHI AMERICA, INC.
250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 405
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
1-800-322-3848
DE’LONGHI CANADA, INC.
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5R 4E1 Canada
1-888-335-6644
FIDUCIA ITALIANA S.A DE C.V.
Erasmo Castellanos Quinto
calle B manzana II #29 - Col. Educación
C.P. 04400
Deleg. Coyoacán – Mexico D.F.
Lada sin costo: 01800 711 8805
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STEAM IRON - FXN18AG
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -
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ELECTRONIC CHARACTERISTICS - CARACTÉRISTIQUES ÉLECTRIQUES
- CARACTERISTICAS ELECTRICAS: 120V˜60HZ 1800W

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
1. Use appliance only for it’s intended use.
2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse
the appliance in water or other liquids.
3. The appliance should always be turned to “MIN” before
plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank the cord to
disconnect from outlet, instead grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
4. Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet before
filling with water, emptying or when not in use.
5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surface. Let iron cool
completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around
iron when storing.
6. Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or in the event
the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid risk of
electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Take it to a
qualified serviceman for examination and repair. Incorrect
assembly might result in a risk of electric shock when the
iron is used after reassembly.
7. Not intended for use by children. Close supervision is
necessary for any appliance being used by or near children.
Unsupervised use can result in fire or personal injury. Do
not leave the appliance unattended while plugged in ,on an
ironing board, or while it is still hot.
8. Burns can occur from touching hot metals parts, hot water
or steam . Use caution when you turn the iron upside down.
There may be hot water in the reservoir.
9. The use of an accessory attachment is not recommended by
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De' Longhi and may result in fire, electric shock or personal
injury.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION
1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate a high wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with an
ampere rating equal to or greater than the maximum rating
of the iron shall be used. A cord rated for less amperage can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock due to overheating.
Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be
pulled or be tripped over.
3. After removing the packing, make sure the appliance is not
damaged .If in doubt do not use the appliance and contact
an authorized Customer Service Center.
4. To repair or if power cable is damaged and requires
replacement, contact your local dealer or an authorized
Customer Service Center, in order to avoid compromising
the efficiency of your appliance. For the same reason you
are always recommended to use original spare parts.
The use of all electrical appliances implies the observance of
some fundamental rules. IN PARTICULAR:
• Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands or feet.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER.
• Never use appliance in bathrooms.
• Never pull the power cable or the appliance with wet or
damp feet.
• Never let children or unfit persons use the appliance without
supervision.
• Never leave the appliance plugged in as it could be a safety
hazard.
• Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect the appliance by
unplugging it from the outlet.
• Never fill the appliance under running water.

• Do not direct the steam jet toward people , animals , or iron
clothes when they are being worn as this could be
dangerous.
• After ironing ,allow the iron to cool before putting away.
• The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface
on which the stand is placed is stable.
• The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are
visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
MAIN COMPONENTS
APlate
BSpray
COpening for filling tank with cover
DIndicator light
ESteam regulator
FSpray button
GSuper steam button
HThermostat knob
ISELF CLEAN button
LPower (lit steadily)/Auto-off (flashing) light (certain
models only)
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
outlet voltage corresponds to the voltage (V) indicated on
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the rating plate of the iron. The outlet must be efficiently
grounded.
The first time you use the iron, remove the plate protection.
Note: When used for the first time, the appliance may give
out smoke and an odor for several minutes. This is caused
by heating and subsequent drying of the sealers used in
assembling the steam generator. You are recommended to
ventilate the room.
STEAM IRONING
Before steam ironing, make sure the fabric is suitable for this
kind of ironing. The machine works with normal tap water.
If the water is very hard, we suggest using demineralized
water diluted 50/50 with tap water. Never use
demineralized water. Never use chemical substances or
detergents (e.g. perfumed water, essences, descaling
solutions, etc).
a) Before filling the tank, make sure the steam regulator E
is in the position ("dry" position) (fig. 1). Make sure
the power cable is unplugged from the outlet.
b) Open the cover of the opening Cand pour the water
into the iron (fig. 2). It is important that the iron is
always unplugged from the outlet every time you fill or
top up the water in the tank.
c) Plug the iron into the outlet.
d) A special segment on the thermostat knob H
identifies the steam range. The steam will be wet if the
thermostat pointer His 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
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the iron for the first time, you are recommended to pass
it several times over a piece of cloth first.
e) After these checks, select the required temperature by
rotating the thermostat knob H.
f) The indicator light Dwill come on to show the iron is on.
After about a minute in the case of maximum
temperature, the indicator light will go off showing that
the iron is ready for use.
g) Continuous steam delivery is obtained by positioning
the steam regulator Ein the 1, 2 or 3 position (3= more
steam; 1= less 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 Eis in
the dry position .
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:
Remember that the steam function can only be used
when the thermostat is in the position.
DRY IRONING
• Plug in the iron and select the temperature, if there is
water in the tank, position the steam regulator Eon the
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dry position (fig. 1).
• Wait until the indicator light Dgoes 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
higher temperature.
TURBO (SUPER STEAM) (FIG. 3)
• Place the thermostat knob Hon maximum.
• When the indicator light Dgoes off, press the super
steam button G.
For correct operation of the super steam function, you
must wait a few seconds between one burst of steam
and the next.
VERTICAL IRONING
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 Eon the dry position .
Rotate the thermostat knob Hclockwise as far as it will go
(maximum steam position). When the indicator light Dgoes
off, place the iron in a vertical position and move it near the
garment. Press the super steam button Guntil the
indicator light Dcomes on again. Wait until the light goes
off before continuing vertical ironing.
When the light (D) goes off, place the iron in an upright
position and move it near the garment, then press the turbo
button (G). For efficient vertical ironing, wait for a few