Elgento E22001 Mounting instructions

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2600W
STEAM IRON
MODEL E22001
YOUR SAFETY &
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

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TECHNICAL DATA
Description: Steam Iron
Model: E22001
Rated Voltage: 220 - 240V
Frequency: ~ 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 2600W
DOCUMENTATION
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in accordance with the
following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom
WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due
to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty products must be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.
The following conditions apply:
• The product must be returned to the retailer with proof of purchase.
• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this
instruction guide.
• It must be used only for domestic purposes.
• It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.
• RK Wholesale LTD has limited liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
• This guarantee is only Valid in the UK and Eire Only.
An extended warranty is available for this appliance.
See back page for details.

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WIRING SAFETY FOR UK USE ONLY
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the
mains lead of this
appliance may not
correspond with the
coloured markings
identifying the terminals
in your plug, please
proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown live [L]
Green/Yellow [EARTH]
Plug Fitting Details (Where Applicable).
The wire coloured blue is the neutral and must
be connected to the terminal marked [N] or
coloured black.
The wire coloured brown is the live wire and
must be connected to the terminal marked [L] or
coloured red.
The wire coloured green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter
[E] or marked .
On no account must either the brown or the blue
wire be connected to the [EARTH] terminal .
Always ensure that the cord grip is fastened
correctly.
The plug must be tted with a fuse of the same
rating already tted and conforming to BS 1362
and be ASTA approved.
If in doubt consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug tted to the mains lead and
should the fuse need replacing, you must use an
ASTA approved one (conforming to BS 1362 of
the same rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician who will
be pleased to do this for you.
If you need to remove the plug – disconnect
it from the mains – and then cut it o of the
mains lead and immediately dispose of it in a
safe manner. Never attempt to reuse the plug or
insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger
of an electric shock.
WARNING:
This Appliance MUST be Earthed
FUSE

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PRODUCT SAFETY
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
• Check that the voltage of the
main circuit corresponds with
the rating of the appliance
before operating.
• Please ensure that the appliance
is used on a stable, level, and
heat resistant surface.
• DO NOT immerse cords, plugs
or any part of the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
• DO NOT leave the appliance
unattended while it is operating.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by
or near children.
• Take care when any appliance is
used near pets.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• Children should not play with the
appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be undertaken by
children without supervision.
• Switch o at the wall socket
then remove the plug from
the socket when not in use or
before cleaning.
• If the supply cord or appliance
is damaged, stop using the
appliance immediately and seek
advice from the manufacturer,
its service agent or a similarly
qualied person.
• DO NOT let the cord hang over
the edge of a table or counter or
let it come into contact with any
hot surfaces.
• The use of accessory
attachments other than those
supplied is not recommended.
• DO NOT pull the plug out by the
cord as this may damage the
plug and/or the cable.
• DO NOT use this product for
anything other than its intended
use.
• This appliance is for household
use only.
• DO NOT carry the appliance by
the power cord.
• DO NOT use any extension cord
with this appliance.
• DO NOT use the appliance
outdoors.

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HIGH VOLTAGE HOT SURFACE
• The iron should always be
turned to “min” before plugging
or unplugging from the mains
outlet. Never pull the cord to
disconnect from the mains:
instead, grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
• Always disconnect the iron from
the electrical outlet when lling
with water or emptying and
when not in use.
• DO NOT leave the iron
unattended when connected
to the mains or on an ironing
board.
• Burns can occur from touching
hot metal parts, hot water or
steam, use caution when you
turn a steam iron upside down-
there may be hot water in the
reservoir.
• Only use normal tap water or
distilled water in this product.
DO NOT use perfumed water
• Never direct steam towards
persons, pets or electrical
systems
• Never obstruct the steam holes
DO NOT place the iron on an
unprotected surface.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately and
seek advice from the Customer
Support Team.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Instruction Manual
Steam Iron
Measuring Jug
1. Spray nozzle
2. Water ll point
3. Self-clean function
4. Steam control knob
5. Spray button
6. Burst of steam button
7. Temperature control
8. Power light
9. Water reservoir
10. Sole plate
1 2
3
4 5 6 7 8
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE:
1. Carefully unpack your appliance.
2. Ensure that all parts are included before discarding packaging.
3. Your appliance is ready for normal use
Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.

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USING YOUR APPLIANCE
Filling with water
1. Remove the mains plug from the wall
socket before lling (or emptying) the
iron with water. Set the steam control
to O position in order to avoid the water
leakage.
2. Fill the lling cup with water. Hold the iron
in a tilted position and pour the water into
the water tank to the maximum level.
3. Fill the iron with normal tap water when
using it for the rst time.
4. For relling, you can also use tap water.
However, if the water is very hard, it is
advisable to use distilled water.
5. Do not put vinegar, starch, chemically, de-
scaled water or de-scaling agents in the
water reservoir.
Using the steam jet
1. This function provides an extra amount of
steam to remove stubborn creases.
2. Turn the temperature control to the
position “MAX”.
3. The indicator light turns o when the
required temperature is reached.
4. Press the steam jet button once.
5. Wait a few seconds before pressing the
steam control knob again. When there are
stubborn creases usually all creases can
be removed within three operations of the
steam jet.
Reheating the steam iron
1. Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
2. The red indicator light will go out if the
temperature of the sole plate has dropped
below the set ironing temperature, the
temperature indicator light goes on
to show that the iron is heating to the
desired temperature.
3. If the indicator light goes on after you have
moved the iron, wait for the indicator light
to go out before you commence ironing.
4. If the indicator light does not go on after
you move the iron, the sole plate still has
the right temperature and the iron is ready
for use.
Setting the temperature
1. Stand the iron on its end.
2. Set the temperature control to the correct
ironing temperature.
3. Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.
4. After the temperature light rst has gone
out and has come on again, you may start
ironing.
5. The temperature light will come on from
time to time during ironing.
6. If you set the temperature control to
a lower setting after ironing at a high
temperature, please allow time for the iron
to cool. This is to prevent scorching on
your garment.

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Ironing without steam
1. Set the steam control to position O
Steam-ironing
1. Ensure that there is enough water in the
water tank
2. Set the steam control dial to the desired
setting
Min steam setting for temperature • - •••
Max steam setting for temperature •••
3. Water may leak from the sole plate If a too
low temperature has been selected.
4. To use the self clean function of the iron
turn the steam control dial to the solid
dot.
Cleaning and care
After ironing
1. Disconnect power supply and empty
the water left in water tank. Reconnect
the power supply and disconnect after
indicator light goes o, this dries the
soleplate.
2. Let the iron completely cool down, then
wipe akes and any other deposits on the
soleplate with a damp cloth or a non-
abrasive (liquid) cleaner. Clean the upper
part of iron with a damp cloth. Always
store the emptied iron horizontally on a
stable surface with a cloth protecting the
soleplate.
3. When not in use, store the appliance in a
safe, dry place, out of reach of children.
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here
may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish.
You are required to dispose of old electrical
and electronic appliances like this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or
www.recyclenow.co.uk
for access to information about the recycling
of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to
information about the recycling of electrical
items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August
2006, states that all electrical items must be
recycled, rather than taken to landll.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your
local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it
has reached the end of its life.
WARNING:
DO NOT IMMERSE ANY ELECTRICAL PART
OF THE APPLIANCE IN WATER SUCH AS
MOTOR UNITS OR PLUGS.
PLEASE SEE CLEANING SECTION FOR
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

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Ironing Instructions According to Fabric
Cotton (denim, muslin, calico, chintz): Iron on high heat while
still damp. If the fabric is dry, pre-moistened it with a spray
bottle or use the spray button on your iron to dampen the
fabric. Use steam and spray if necessary
Linen: Iron while still damp on the wrong side using high heat. If
the fabric is dry, pre-moistened it with a spray bottle or use the
spray button on your iron to dampen the fabric
Wool (cashmere, annel): Use a pressing cloth and iron on the
wrong side of the fabric on medium heat
Silk: Use a medium heat setting and dry iron silk on the wrong
side of the fabric. To press silk ties, lay it on top of a pressing
cloth right-side facing down, then press
Polyester: Iron while still damp,
pre-moistened it with a spray bottle or use the spray button on
your iron to dampen the fabric. Use low or medium heat
Nylon: Use low heat and dry iron without steam. Use spray if
necessary
Acetate: Using low heat, dry iron without steam on the wrong
side of the fabric
Acrylic: With the iron on a low heat, dry iron without steam on
the wrong side of the fabric. Use spray if necessary
NATURAL FIBRESSYNTHETIC FIBRES

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NOTES

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NOTES

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As a thank you for purchasing one of our fantastic products,
we are oering you an extra years peace of mind.
To receive your extra years guarantee, register your appliance online within
28 days of purchase by visiting:
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