Reliable Empressa S330 User manual

The Empressa
S330
Digital Steam
Press
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

ENGLISH 01
FRANÇAIS 15
ESPAÑOL 30

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THE EMPRESSA S330
DIGITAL STEAM PRESS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH

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CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to thank you and congratulate you for pur-
chasing
the Empressa S330 digital steam press from Reliable
Corporation. With it’s unique digital technology, and large
25" x 10" pressing surface, it will allow you to obtain the benefits
of professional pressing in a compact and convenient format.
For your safety and to fully enjoy the advantages of this
product, please take a few minutes to read all the important
safeguards and care instructions. Keep this manual handy
and review the product warranty card for your reference.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
1. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance
in water.
2. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of counter.
3. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces.
4. Always allow the appliance to cool for at least thirty minutes before storing.
5. Always put the appliance in a secure place on a table or counter when using.
6. Do not move the appliance without unplugging it first.
7. The appliance has very hot surfaces - Do not allow unsupervised children to
use the appliance.
8. Always disconnect the appliance from the outlet before filling with or remov-
ing water. Be careful to avoid spilling water on the appliance when filling.
9. Use distilled water in the appliance. Do not use perfumed or products con-
taining alcohol in the appliance.
10. Always disconnect the appliance when not in use.
11. Do not use the appliance if the cord gets damaged. Return the appliance or
have the cord repaired by the manufacturer, his service agent or a similarly
qualified person.
12. Do not operate the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged. Do not
disassemble the appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric
shock. Send it to an authorized service center for repair.
13. Do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
14. This appliance must be grounded. Do not alter the plug or attempt to defeat
this feature.
15. Be careful. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or
steam.
16. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
17. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
FEATURES
• YournewSteamPressprovidesclean,professionalresultseverytime!
• Thepressingsurfaceisseventimeslargerthanmosthand-heldirons
• Reducesironingtimebyupto50%
• Multipledry-heatandsteamsettingsforalltypesoffabric
• Burstsettingremovesstubbornwrinkles
• Variabletemperatureselection
• Automaticshut-offsafetyfeaturewhileopenorclosedwithaudiblealert
• Over100lbsofevenpressureensuressharp,longlastingcreases
• Easy-to-useonehandoperation
• Protectsdelicatefabricslikesilk
• Non-stickpaddedironingboardcover
• Lockingchild-proofhandle
• Storesupright
IMPORTANT: When you want to dispose of the appliance, NEVER throw it in the
garbage. Instead, go to your closest recycling station or waste collection centre
for subsequent treatment. In this way, you will be contributing to looking after
the environment.

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PART IDENTIFICATION
1. The Pressing Handle raises and lowers the pressing plate. By lowering the
Pressing Handle until it reaches the lowest point possible you automatically
obtain maximum pressure.
2. TheLockingKnobwilllocktogetherthePressingPlateandironingboard.Turn
the locking knob to the locked position to carry or store the steam press.
3. The Red Steam Burst Button on the handle grip produces a burst of steam
when pressed.
4. The Pressing plate is the temperature controlled surface that heats and
presses the fabric.
5. The Ironing Board is the padded surface that holds the fabric during pressing.
6. ThePowerLight(Red)isilluminatedwhentheunitison.
7. TheReadyLight(Green)goesoffwhenthePresshasreachedtheselected
temperature.
8. TheSteamReadyLight(yellow)goesonwhentheunitisreadytoproduce
bursts of steam.
9. The*POWER*buttontoturnON/OFFtheappliance.
10. Pressthe*SELECT*buttonarrowstosetthedesiredtemperatureforeach
fabric.NOTE:Steamwillonlybeavailableonthethreehighestsettings(wool
cottonlinen).
11. TheWaterTankslidesforwardandislledthroughholesinthetop.TheWater
Levelcanbeseenthroughthefrontofthetank.Slidethetankforwardfora
better view.
12. TheIroningBoardCoverisremovableandwashableforextendeduse.

13. The pressing cushion is a fabric covered pad used for pressing gathered or
contoured areas such as sleeves, darts, and yokes.
14. A plastic water spray bottle is used for dampening fabric before pressing.
15. AwatercontainerisusedforllingtheWaterTank.
The multiple function safety features of this appliance turn off electric power to
the heater when the pressing plate has been left against the ironing board for
about10seconds.Ifthepressingplateisleftintheopen(up)positionwithout
use after approximately 15 minutes, the unit will be automatically shut off. In
eithercase,torestoretheunit,youhavetopressthe*POWER*buttonagain.
Thefollowinginformationisprovidedforservicebyaqualiedelectricianonly:
Ratedvoltage: 120V~,60Hz,1350W
 220-240V,50Hz,1350W
WARNING: This appliance must be grounded. Use only the proper type outlet
when plugging in the appliance. Do not attempt to override the ground wire
feature.
STEAM PRESS OPERATION
STEP 1: PREPARATION FOR USE
Set the steam press on a sturdy work surface. Unlock the locking knob.
STEP 2: FILLING THE WATER TANK
BEFOREPLUGGINGINTHEAPPLIANCE,FILLTHEWATERTANK
a. Always make sure the appliance is unplugged before filling the tank.
b. Fillthewatertankwiththepressingplateliftedtotheraised(up)position.
Slide the water tank towards the front of the unit. It will not come completely
out so do not force it to do so. Using the water container, slowly pour the
water(distilledifavailable)intothewatertankllholes(C).
c. Be careful to avoid spilling water onto the steam press when filling.
d. SlidetheWaterTankbackintoitsrecessedposition.
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STEP 3: TURNING ON THE POWER
a. Makesurethelockingknob(D)isintheopenpositionallowingfreemove-
ment of the pressing plate before plugging in the appliance.
b. Liftthepressingplatetothefullyraised(up)position.
c. Plug the appliance into an electric outlet.
d. Pressthe*POWER*buttonandtheRedPowerlightwillshine.
STEP 4: SELECTING THE TEMPERATURE
Pressthe*SELECT*arrowbuttonstochoosethekindoffabricyouwishtopress.
Press to move selection to higher setting and press to move selection to lower
setting.
a. Examine the garment label if unsure and look up the type on the chart.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you cannot determine the type of fabric, begin with the
lowest setting and increase the temperature as desired until you obtain
the proper results.
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Fabric NYLON SILK RAYON WOOL COTTON LINEN
100°C 130°C 140°C 160°C 200°C 210°C
212°F 266°F 284°F 320°F 392°F 410°F
Steam No No No Yes Yes Yes

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b. Whenthegreenreadylightgoesoff,thepressingplatehasreachedthetem-
perature for the desired setting.
c. Whenchangingthesettingfromahigherselectiontoalowersettingallowsev-
eral minutes for the pressing plate to cool sufficiently after making the change.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You may find it more efficient to arrange your fabrics from
those requiring the lowest setting to those requiring the highest setting and
proceed accordingly. This will avoid any unnecessary delay or wait for the
pressing plate to cool.
STEP 5: STEAM CONTROL
IMPORTANT NOTE: Steam is produced only when the yellow steam ready light is on.
The green ready light goes off when the unit has reached the desired temperature.
The yellow steam ready light will come on when the unit is ready to produce steam.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If this is the first time you are using the steam press or you
have been storing it for some time, lift the pressing plate into the raised position
and press the steam burst button several times until the steam begins to flow.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The steam burst function can only be used when the steam
ready light is on AND the steam press is in a slightly opened position. Do not use
the steam burst function when the steam press is closed, or you may damage
the unit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not press the steam burst button for more than 5 seconds
or water may drip on your garment.
STEAM BURST BUTTON