Elba EGSI-A1518 User manual

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GARMENT STEAM IRON
MODEL: EGSI-A1518(WH)
Owner’s Manual
Please read this manual carefully
before operating your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial
number of the set.
See the label attached on the set and
quote this information to your dealer
when you require service.
For The Warranty Terms & Conditions, Please Refer To Warranty Certificate.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions before use.
2. Use appliance for its intended use only.
3. This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate
use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer acceptsno responsibility
and the warranty will not apply.
4. This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children) with a physical,
sensory or mental impairment, or people without knowledge or experience, unless they are
supervised or given prior instructions concerning the use of the appliance by someone
responsible for their safety.
5. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
6. Do not leave appliance unattended while plugged in or while it is still hot.
7. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord, plug or steam tube or after
the appliance malfunctions, or it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
8. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance
on your own. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service center for examination,
repair or adjustment.
9. To reduce the risk of contact with hot steam emitting from the steam vents, please
hold the steam headaway from your body while operating the appliance.
10. Only use the steam head in an up and down vertical position. Never use the steam head
in a horizontal position or tilt into a backwardposition; this may result in water discharge.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquids.
12. To remove the plug from the wall outlet, please grasp the plug to pull out from
wall outlet. Neverpull thecord to unplug the plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not allow the cord contact with hot surfaces. Let the appliance cool down
completely before storing.
14. Do not tryto fasten orloosen the steam tube connectorduring operation. Scalding may
occur if the steam tube is removed while using the appliance. Always unplug the
appliance from the wall outlet when filling with water, emptying or when not in
use.
15. The use of foreign accessory attachments that are not supplied by ELBA is not
recommended as it may result in fire,electric shock or personal injury.
16. WARNING! Be careful when empty the water tank after use as there may be hot water in
the reservoir.
17. Do not contact directly the steam head to people, animals or cloth thatone is wearing.
18. This appliance is intended for household use only. This is a floor appliance and
never carry it while in use.
19. Never add chemical additive, scented substances or decalcifies into the water tank.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ACCESSORIES

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ON/OFF BUTTON AND INDICATOR LIGHT
After power on the garment steam iron, press the on/off button and the button will turn to
red color (refer below picture). The indicator light will be in yellow color. If the indicator light
turns to red color, please re-fill water into the water tank.
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
1. Installation
Note: Donot switch on the power while installing the appliance.
Fig 1: Remove all the packaging.
Fig 2: Insert the telescopic pole into the telescopic pole connector and then install
into the telescopic pole inlet.
Fig 3: Fill up the water tank and install into the product body. Refer to “Fill up the
water tank” instructions.
Fig 4 and 5: To adjust the length of the telescopic tube, open the telescopic pole
tube clips. Adjust to desired length and fasten the clips on the telescopic poles.
Fig 6 & 7:Install the hanger on the head of telescopic pole.
Fig 8: Connectthe steam tube connector into the steam tube inlet.
Fig 9: Place the steam headat the hook of the hanger.
Note: Please install the brush to the steam head before operating the appliance.

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2. Fill up the water tank
Note: Do not fill the water tank with hot water!
: No chemical additive, scented substances or decalcifies to be added into the water
tank!
Fig 10: Place the water tank on a stable surface.
Fig 11: Remove the water tank cover and then fill up the water tank with tap water.
Do notfill up the tank exceed the max level (refer the markingat the water tank).
Figure 12: Close the water tank cover.
Figure 13: Hold the water tank in reverse direction and then install to the product
body.
3. Ironing instructions
Fig 14: Connectthe plug into the wall outlet and switch on the power.
Fig 15: Press the on/off button and the button will turn to red color.
Fig: 16: After power on the iron, wait for one or two minutes until the steam comes
out from the steam vent. Hold the steam head and you can start to iron. Please
hold the steam head and do not contact your body with the steam tube. Use the
steam head vertically and gentlyiron at the position of up and down.
Caution: Do not direct the steam head towards yourself.
Fig 17: After operating the appliance, turn off the appliance. Dump the remaining
water inside the water tank, and let the appliance dry for 5 minutes.
WARNING! Be careful when empty the water tank after use as there may be hot
water in the reservoir.

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4. Accessories instruction
Brush
By using the brush, the steam can easier infiltrate intothe cloth.
Before removing the brush, please switch off the power. Make sure no steam is
coming out from the steam vent and then only remove the brush from the steam
head.
Iron splint
Install the splint to the steam head; push it tightly to its position.
Hold the steam head, open the splint.
Put the cloth between splint and the steam head.
Clamp on to the collar and start to iron.
Before removing the brush, please switch off the power. Make sure no steam is
coming out from the steam vent and then only remove the brush from the steam
head.
5. Storage
Remove the water tank from thebody; dump the water from the water tank.
Let the appliance dry for 5 minutes.
Warning: Do not touch the steam tube until it has cooled down.
6. Cleaning
Remove the water tank; wipe the product body with wet wiping cloth.
Open the water tank cover, dump the remaining water and wash the water tank
with clean water.

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7. Trouble shooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
After switching on the
power, the appliance is
notworking.
1) Fault in one of the circuits.
2) The fuse is burned.
3) The plug is loose.
To be checked and repaired by
specialized technician.
A noise can be heard
from the steam tube but
the generated steam is
weak.
The remaining water in the
water tank was not removed
after use.
Raise the water tank, dump the
remaining water, wash the water tank
and refill with clean water.
Water leaking from the
steam head. 1) The steam head maybe broken.
2) The steam head was used
in horizontal position.
1) Replace the steam head with a new
one.
(Please contact our authorized dealer
or after-sales service center for
assistance)
2) Use the steam head with the
position of upside and downside.
Water spilled out from
the water tank.
Water tank is broken or
cracked. Replace the water tank. (Please contact our authorized dealer
or after- sales service center for
assistance)

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