Mellerware VAPOUR 23140 User manual

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VAPOUR
steam
iron
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read the instruction manual before use
and save it for future reference.
•Before first use check that the voltage indicat-
ed on the rating label corresponds to the main
voltage in your home.
•This appliance is intended for house hold use
only.
•Do not use the appliance outdoors.
•Do not immerse the appliance’s power cord in
water or any other liquids.
•Never pull the power cord to disconnect the
plug form the wall socket, instead, grasp the
plug and pull to remove it.
•Any damage to the power cord will void your
guarantee.
•Do not allow the power cord to touch sharp
edges and hot surfaces.
•Always unplug the appliance from the wall
socket when filling the water tank with water.
•Do not operate the appliance if it has a dam-
aged power cord or plug, or after the appli-
ance malfunctions, or damaged in any man-
ner. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble the appliance, take it to manu-
facturer for repair.
•This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing the use of the appliance by a person re-
sponsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
•Do not leave the iron unattended while it is in
use.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
•Remove the protective cover from the sole-
plate and clean it with a soft cloth.
•Some parts of the steam iron have been slight-
ly greased and as a result the iron may slightly
smoke when switched on for the first time. Af-
ter a short time this will cease.
HOW TO USE
•Always check whether a label with ironing
instructions is attached to the clothing article
to be ironed. Follow these instructions in all
cases.
•Turn the temperature control dial to set the
appropriate temperature indicated in ironing
instructions or in fabric label.
LABEL TYPE OF TEXTILE
Do not iron this article
• Synthetics, Nylon, Acrylics,
Polyester, Rayon
•• Wool, Silk
••• Cotton, Linen
•Insert the plug into the wall socket. The indica-
tor light will illuminate.
•When the indicator light switches off you may
start ironing.
•If you set the temperature control to a lower
setting after ironing at a high temperature, it is
not recommended to start ironing before the
pilot light switches on again.
WATER TANK FILLING
•Unplug the iron before filling the water tank.
•Hold the iron in a horizontal position.
•Slowly pour water through the water inlet.
•Do not fill past the “MAX” mark on the water
tank.
NOTE: Your iron is designed to use tap water,
however, if the water is very hard, it is advisable
to use distilled water.
The water tank should be emptied after each
use.
SPRAYING
As long as there is enough water in the water
tank, you may use the spray button at any tem-
perature setting during steam or dry ironing.
Press the spray button several times to activate
the pump while you are ironing.
STEAM IRONING
Setthetemperaturecontroldialtothe”••”or
“•••”position.
Set the variable steam control to the desired
position.
CAUTION: Avoid coming into contact with
ejected steam.
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DRY IRONING
•The iron can be used on the dry setting with
or without water in the water tank, it is best
to avoid having the water tank full while dry
ironing.
•Turn the variable steam control to the mini-
mum position.
•Select the setting on the temperature control
dial best suited for the fabric to be ironed.
CAUTION: If the iron has been used for a long
period of time, it is hot and there is no water in
it, do not refill it with water until the iron cools
down.
BURST OF STEAM
•The burst of steam feature provides additional
steam for removing stubborn wrinkles.
•Turnthetemperaturecontrolto”••”or“•••”
position.
•Turn the variable steam control to the maxi-
mum position
•Press the powerful steam button to release the
burst of steam.
NOTE: To prevent water leakage from the sole-
plate, do not keep the powerful steam button in
for more than 5 seconds.
After Ironing
•Set the temperature control dial to the mini-
mum position.
•Remove the plug from the wall socket.
CARE AND CLEANING
•Before cleaning the iron ensure it is unplugged
from the wall socket and that it has completely
cooled down.
•Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
SELF-CLEANING
•Fill half of the water reservoir.
•Set the temperature control to its maximum
position.
•Insert the plug into the wall socket.
•Allow the iron to heat up until the indicator
light goes out.
•Unplug the steam iron.
•Holding the iron horizontally over the sink,
change the steam control to the maximum
position.
•Boiling water and steam will be ejected from
the holes in soleplate with impurities washed
out.
•Move the iron over an old piece of cloth. This
ensures that the soleplate is dry before stor-
ing.
STORAGE
•Unplug the appliance from the wall socket,
empty the water tank and the iron to cool
down completely.
•To protect the soleplate, place the steam iron
in an upright position.
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