Reliable VERVE 100SR User manual

ROTARY PRESS
PRESSE ROTATIVE
PRENSA ROTATIVA
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
VERVE 100SR

ENGLISH 01
FRANÇAIS 27
ESPAÑOL 55

VERVE 100SR
ROTARY PRESS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH
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RELIABLE. RIGHT THERE WITH YOU.
At Reliable, we do what we love, and take pride in doing it right. You
want what’s best for the people, places and things that matter in
your life – from where you live to what you wear. So do we. From the
start, we approach every product with a craftsman’s attention to
detail and passion for making it right. Quality, functionality, design
and customer service play an equally important part in delivering
what’s right for you. The Verve 100SR Rotary Press allows you
to press a wide variety of garments with ease. Top quality steam
delivery ensures a crisp and professional finish to your fabrics.
For your safety and to fully enjoy the advantages of this product,
please take a few minutes to read all of the important safeguards
and care instructions. Keep this manual handy and review the
product warranty for your reference.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimension, Working Position
Dimension, Folded Down Position
Weight
Roller Size
Water Tank Capacity
Excess Temperature Fuse
(steam generator / heating shoe)
Nominal Voltage (60 Hz)
Power Consumption (max.)
Fuse (home wiring) at least
Ironing Speed (rpm)
36,5“ W x 13“ D x 41“ H
20,47" W x 17,17" D x 39,40' H
85 lbs
33"
2,74 pints
421/500 F
120V
1,8 kW
16 A
2,40 - 6,80
94/40/105 cm
52/40/100 cm
39 kg
84 cm
1,3 L
216/260 °C
120 V
1,8 kW
16 A
2,40 - 6,80
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PARTS LIST FOR THE ROTARY PRESS
1. Ironing roller
2. Heating shoe with steam slot
3. Operator’s console control buttons
4. Filler opening with lime descaling cartridge
5. Support plate
6. Manual release lever
7. Open end roller - dual end feed
8. Bolt for unfolding
9. Water tank
10. Drain plug
11. Collecting table
12. Foot pedal
13. Power button
14. Heat Setting buttons with red LEDs
15. Continuous Steam button with blue LED
16. Demand Steam button with blue LED
17. Steam Setting buttons with blue LEDs
18. Power On button with green LED
19. Remaining Water button with blue LED
20. Descaling Granulate Used button with blue LED
21. Locking lever for unfolding
22. Identification plate
23. Power cable
24. Cable hook
25. Spare lime descaling cartridge
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
94/40/105 cm
52/40/100 cm
39 kg
84 cm
1,3 L
216/260 °C
120 V
1,8 kW
16 A
2,40 - 6,80
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions.
2. Use appliance only for its intended use.
3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
4. Never pull power cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect. Do
not handle the plug with wet hands.
5. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool completely before putting away.
Loop cord loosely on cord hook when storing.
6. Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling with water, when emptying
water tank, and when not in use.
7. Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord, or if appliance has been dropped or damaged.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair appliance.
8. Unplug power plug before filling or draining water tank, before leaving the room (even briefly),
before cleaning and maintenance and after use.
9. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave
appliance unattended while connected. Keep children and pets away from the Rotary Press.
10. Caution! There is a danger of burning when touching hot parts of the Rotary Press. Burns could
occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use care when you turn a steam
appliance upside down – there may be hot water in the reservoir.
11. Only connect the Rotary Press to a power supply at the voltage shown on the identification
plate. All power carrying devices (sockets, switches, extension cables, house fuse, etc.) must be
designed for a power rating that is equivalent to the power supply requirement of the Rotary
Press as shown on the identification plate and guarantee proper protective grounding. To avoid
overloading, do not connect any other appliances or electric devices to this circuit.
12. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, be sure the cord has an ampere rating in
accordance with the ampere rating of the Rotary Press. Cords rated for less amperage may
overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that the cord cannot be pulled or tripped
over.
13. The Rotary Press may only be used to iron garments and other items in accordance with
proper use.
14. Do not install the Rotary Press in rooms subjected to frost. Nevers switch “on” the Rotary Press
when frozen. The Rotary Press should be operated in normal room ambient temperatures and
humidity. If the Rotary Press is subjected to frost somehow, it should be plugged in only after
the condensation on the machine is completely dried out.
15. Switch on the Rotary Press only when it is in the unfolded and upright position.
16. Do not place objects in openings of the unit that are required to be clear.
17. Do not use the Rotary Press if the power cable or other power devices are damaged, if there
are doubts regarding the safety or danger due to unseen damage (for example, internal
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damage if the unit has fallen over), if there is visible damage, if the unit is malfunctioning, or if
the collecting table is wet (for example, if the water tank has been over-filled).
18. Switch off the power only when the ironing roller is completely raised.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For household use only.
SETTING UP THE ROTARY PRESS
1. To set up your Rotary Press, first unhook the power cable. With your left hand, tightly
grip the Connecting Rod (A) in the lower third area. With your right hand, push the
Locking Lever forward and hold it pressed. To prevent the Rotary Press from rolling
away, place one foot in front of or on the frame.
2. Raise the ironer slightly and then release the Locking Lever.
3. Now raise the Rotary Press with both hands up till it stops in the fully upright position,
making sure that the Locking Lever engages. You should hear it click into place. The
Rotary Press can be easily rolled on its rollers.
4. Connect the power cable plug of the Rotary Press into the socket.
Note: Remove the protective paper (wrapped around the ironing roller for shipping) and
discard it.
FOLDING THE ROTARY PRESS FOR
STORAGE
5. Before folding the Rotary Press, unplug the power cable from the socket. The Rotary
Press must be completely cooled down. With the left hand, grip the connecting rod
and raise it slightly. Push the bolt, located on the underside of the collecting table, with
your right hand until it disengages.
6. Allow the ironing roller to lower slowly until you hear it engage the locking mechanism.
The Rotary Press can be easily rolled on its rollers.
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USING THE FOOT PEDAL
The Foot Pedal is used to control the raising and lowering of the ironing roller, as well as its
speed. There are 3 positions: A, B and C.
Position A is the Starting Position. The roller remains in the raised position. The Foot Pedal
is not in use.
Position B is the Press Position. The roller is lowered and ready for pressing when you apply
light pressure to the Foot Pedal.
Positions C is the Working Position. The roller is lowered and rotating. In Position C, the
Rotary Press has an electronic speed control. The more you step on the foot pedal, the
faster the roller will rotate.
Note: The Reliable Rotary Press is fitted with an energy-saving circuit. If the foot pedal
is not operated for up to 8 minutes, the heater and steam generator are automatically
switched off. When the foot pedal is pressed again, the heating shoe, and if appropriate,
the steam generator, are switched on again. The most recently set ironing setting has
been reached only when no LEDs are flashing. Ironing can then be continued.
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MANUAL RELEASE
LEVER
Your Rotary Press is equipped with a
manual lever. Use it only when needed and
according to the instructions. The manual
lever has two functions:
MANUAL RELEASE
Manual release lever is used in the event of
an unexpected interruption of the ironing
roller, for example, if there is a power failure.
The manual release prevents any damage
to your garment and the ironing cover due
to heat.
To operate, push the release lever manu-
ally back to the red strip located on the
top of the unit which is approximately 100°
from the original position of the lever (see
picture). This will raise the iron roller from
the heating shoe and enable user to remove
the garment safely.
The manual release lever cannot reset until
the power is on and the ironing roller has
reached the press position. To do this, pull
the manual lever completely forward to the
original position.
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MANUAL RELEASE FOR SERVICE CASE
When needed, it is possible to raise the iron
roller to a service position.
You can raise the iron roller to this position
only when the power is turned Off. The roller
must be in non-ironing position (roller up).
To operate, push the release lever manu-
ally back to the red strip located on the
side of the unit which is approximately 180°
from the original position of the lever (see
picture).
The ironing roller is raised to the service
position - two inches over the heating shoe.
To return the roller back, pull the manual
release lever completely forward to the
original position.
Note: Never switch ON the Rotary Press
when the ironing roller is raised to the
service position.
ABOUT THE TELESCOPIC MECHANISM OF THE LEVER
The release lever has a telescopic feature to simplify the use of the lever. If you have dif-
ficulty in pushing the lever in folded position, then pull to unfold the telescopic arm. This will
reduce the force necessary for moving the lever in both directions.
Return the telescopic lever back to the folded position after usage.
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PREPARING FOR STEAM GENERATION
In this section we will cover information on suitable water for steam generation, how to use
the water tank, lime descaling cartridge and lime descaling granulate.
The Reliable Rotary Press can be operated without water, but for crease-free results, the
steam should be switched on. The steam is applied from below and ensures complete steam
penetration of the items being ironed.
WATER WHICH MAY BE USED
1. Tap Water –The Rotary Press can be operated using normal tap water regardless of its
hardness. However, tap water should be used only in conjunction with the lime descal-
ing granulate supplied.
2. Distilled Water – Distilled water is available at most grocery stores. It can be used with-
out the descaling granulate.
WATER WHICH MAY NOT BE USED
1. Water with Additives – On no account must starch, fabric conditioner, perfume or fin-
ishers be added. For this reason, water from condenser tumble driers may not be used,
as this may also contain additives such as fabric conditioners. No liability is accepted
for damage to your Rotary Press or your laundry caused by this.
2. Water from Domestic Water Softening Systems – Domestic water softening systems
remove lime from the water but add other substances to the system, depending on the
descaling system. This water is therefore not suitable for the Rotary Press.
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SWITCH OFF THE POWER AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE.
1. Pull upward on the cap of the filler opening. The lime descaling cartridge is in the filler
opening.
2. Remove the lime decaling cartridge. You may need to loosen the cartridge by a side-
ways movement (wiggle it). Then, turn the cartridge clockwise while pulling it upwards
3. Slowly fill with water up to the bottom of the filler opening (see illustration). Do not fill
with hot water. For the water level indicator to function properly, after the Remaining
Water LED indicator has illuminated, top up with at least 10 ounces (0.3 liters). Total
tank capacity is 2.74 pints (1.3 liters) with a descaling cartridge. The total tank capacity
is 2.95 pints (1.4 liters) without a descaling cartridge.
4. Replace the lime descaling cartridge and press the cap onto the filler opening.
Note: The filler opening must always be kept closed to prevent the water supply from
becoming contaminated. There is a delay in the steam development after an empty water
tank has been filled or if a new descaling granulate cartridge has been inserted.
FILLING THE WATER
TANK
The Remaining Water LED illuminates blue if
there is no water, or if there is only 10% water in
the water tank. The water tank must now be filled
before any further steam ironing is done.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON DESCALING
GRANULATE
The descaling granulate in the lime descaling cartridge must always remain slightly damp.
Where there are long intervals between ironing (with the water tank empty) the decaling
granulate must be moistened with water or kept apart from the Rotary Press in a sealed
plastic bag.
The water tank must be emptied during very long intervals between ironing.
New, full descaling cartridges are available by visiting the Reliable website at:
www.reliablecorporation.com.
CHECKING DESCALING CARTRIDGE
PLACEMENT FOR INITIAL MACHINE USE
The Reliable Rotary Press is supplied with a lime descaling cartridge inserted in the water
tank. The cartridge is placed below the cap of the filler.
1. Switch off the power and unplug the Rotary Press before removing/replacing the
cartridge. Remove the cap by pulling it upwards and make sure that the descaling
cartridge is pushed down fully. Press the cap onto the filler opening.
2. There is one spare cartridge supplied in a plastic bag with your Rotary Press. You
should keep the spare cartridge in the plastic bag until necessary to replace it in the
Rotary Press, to prevent the granulate in the descaling cartridge from drying out.
If the Descaling Granulate Used display LED is triggered approximately one minute after
inserting a lime descaling cartridge, proceed as follows:
Switch off the power and unplug.
Open the cap and push the lime descaling cartridge down fully into position. Replace the
cap.
Plug in the Rotary Press again and switch on the power.
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FUNCTIONS & SETTINGS FOR IRONING
This chapter provides information on all the electronic functions of your Reliable Rotary
Press, as well as recommended settings for ironing various garments and other items
HEAT SETTINGS BUTTONS
The red LED of the preselected Heat Setting (14) flashes when the Rotary Press is switched
on. Select the required heat setting for ironing and wait until the corresponding LED shows
a steady red light. If a new temperature setting is selected (including a lower setting), the
corresponding LED flashes until the selected temperature is reached. The Rotary Press has
five different heat settings: Synthetic, Silk, Wool, Cotton and Linen.
Note: Ironing with steam is not possible at heat settings of Synthetic and Silk. This is
indicated by symbols on the Operator’s Console.
CONTINUOUS STEAM BUTTON
When Continuous Steam (15) is pressed, the LED illuminates blue. At the same time one
of the buttons for steam settings (17 A, B or C) flashes blue until the steam generator has
heated up. The LED then remains illuminated and steam generation begins. The Rotary
Press now produces steam, even if the foot pedal is not pressed and it is possible to select
between three steam settings (minimum A, medium B or maximum C).
DEMAND STEAM BUTTON
When the Demand Steam button (16) is pressed, the LED illuminates blue. At the same time
one of the buttons for steam settings (17 A, B or C) flashes blue until the steam generator
has heated up. The LED then remains illuminated and steam generation begins. It is now
possible to select between three steam settings: (minimum A, medium B and maximum C).
The Rotary Press now only produces steam when the foot pedal is pressed in the B and C
position.
STEAM SETTING BUTTONS
By means of three buttons – 17 A, B and C – it is possible to vary the amount of steam for
the different steam settings: 17A for minimum steam, 17B for medium steam and 17C for
maximum steam. The corresponding LED flashes until the steam generator has heated up.
The LED then remains illuminated and steam generation begins.
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IRONING SETTINGS
IRONING WITHOUT STEAM
Immediately after the Power Switch is switched on, the green LED Power On illuminates. The
LED of the preselected Heat Setting flashes red. Select the required temperature setting for
ironing and wait until the corresponding red LED illuminates steadily. The heating shoe tem-
perature is automatically reheated during ironing. If a new temperature setting is selected
(including a lower setting), the corresponding LED flashes until the selected heating shoe
temperature is reached. (Illustration 1 – heat setting of Wool without steam)
If the current temperature setting is selected again, the heater is switched off and the red
LED goes out. The heater is now switched off but your Rotary Press remains ready for use.
(Illustration 2 – heating shoe will be cooling off but the roller will still move)
If the temperature is set to Synthetic or Silk, it is not possible to iron with steam.
(Illustration 3)
Note: When ironing without steam, the garment should be still slightly damp or dampened,
i.e., sprayed with water, to achieve the best results.
IRONING WITH DEMAND STEAM
The Rotary Press steams only when the foot pedal is in position B or C. It is now possible
to select between 3 steam settings: Minimum, Medium, and Maximum. This means that
less energy and water are used when not needed. Immediately after the Power Switch is
switched on, the green LED Power On illuminates. Select the required temperature setting
Wool, Cotton or Linen for ironing and wait until the corresponding red LED illuminates
steadily. The heating shoe temperature is automatically maintained during ironing. If a new
temperature setting is selected (including a lower setting), the corresponding LED flashes
until the selected heating the temperature is reached. (Illustration 4 – heat setting of Cotton
without steam)
If the current temperature setting is selected again, the heater is switched off and the red
and blue LED goes out. The heater is now switched off but your Rotary Press remains ready
for used. (Illustration 2 – heating shoe will be cooling off but the roller will still move)
When the Demand Steam Button is pressed, the blue LED illuminates. At the same time, the
blue steam setting button (in the medium position) flashes until the steam generator has
heated up. The LED then remains illuminated and steam generation begins. Select one of
the three steam settings. (Illustration 5)
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IRONING WITH CONTINUOUS STEAM
The Rotary Press steams even if the foot pedal is not pressed and you can select between
the three steam settings: Minimum, Medium and Maximum, to match the amount of steam
to the garment and thus obtain the best result.
Ironing with continuous steam is suitable for ironing wool pullovers or velvet garments that
are not to be pressed. Instead, these are smoothed by passing them over the heating shoe
and the continuous steam with the ironing roller in the raised position.
Immediately after the Power Switch is switched on, the green LED Power On illuminates.
Select the required temperature setting Wool, Cotton or Linen for ironing and wait until the
corresponding red LED illuminates steadily.
The heating shoe temperature is automatically reheated during ironing. If a new tempera-
ture setting is selected (including a lower setting), the corresponding LED flashes until the
selected heating shoe temperature is reached. (Illustration 1)
When the Continuous Steam button is pressed, the blue LED illuminates. At the same time,
the medium blue steam setting flashes until the steam generator has heated up. The LED
then remains illuminated and steam generation begins. Select one of the three steam set-
tings. (Illustration 6)
AFTER IRONING
Press the Power Switch. The green LED goes out. Now unplug from the socket.
Do not fold the Rotary Press until it has fully cooled down!
HOW TO USE
This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to iron various types of garments
and home décor items with your Reliable Rotary Press.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Before ironing with your Rotary Press, check the care labels of your items for any specific
care instructions.
Place the item in position so that any zippers, buttons, hooks, etc, face upward towards the
roller.
It is possible to iron without steam, with demand steam or with continuous steam.
For some materials such wool sweaters or fabrics with pile (such as velvet or corduroy),
the use of the iron roller for pressing or ironing is not recommended. Instead, the garment
should be drawn over the steam slot in Continuous Steam mode.
The large ironing area also enables bed linens and table cloths to be ironed without dif-
ficulty. The large collecting table holds the garments flat after ironing.
After ironing, lay the garments together and allow them to cool.
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IRONING SMALL FLAT ITEMS
1. To iron smaller, flat items such as tea towels, napkins, placemats, etc, place the item
on the support plate and slide it between the heating shoe and iron roller so that it is
caught by the roller when the foot pedal is pressed.
2. Allow the item to run through.
3. The ironed item is automatically folded on the collecting table.
IRONING LARGE FLAT ITEMS
To iron larger, flat items such as tablecloths, the center section of the fabric is pressed first,
then the sides of the tablecloth are pressed.
1. Place the tablecloth centered over the heating shoe with the ends of the tablecloth
falling off each end of the heating shoe. Press the center section of the tablecloth.
2. With the roller in the raised position, gently pull the fabric back towards you over the
heating shoe.
3. Softly fold the tablecloth in half and place the tablecloth so that the ironed part hangs
over at one end of the heating shoe. This will prevent pressing a crease into the center
of the tablecloth.
4. Placing your index finger between the two layers of fabric will act as a guide and allow
you greater control as the tablecloth to feeds through, helping to eliminate the any
unwanted creases. If necessary, turn over the table cloth and iron it on the other side.
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IRONING BED LINENS
Bed linens, such as duvet covers, can be ironed either from the left or right side. In either
case, button it up or zip it first, making sure that the buttons or zipper face upward toward
the ironing roller.
Because a duvet cover consists of two layers of fabric, it should not be folded for ironing. A
cover must be ironed section by section. Where there is heavy creasing, it should be ironed
from both sides.
Duvet covers are basically ironed in the lengthwise direction starting from the buttonhole/
zipper side.
Begin at one end of the cover and iron the necessary sections. Each time, pull the duvet
cover forward, out over the heating shoe and position it again.
IRONING T-SHIRTS OR KNIT TOPS
1. When ironing T-shirts or other types of knit tops, begin with the sleeves. Insert the
sleeve of the T-shirt at a slant (side seam parallel to the roller) and iron it up to the
sleeve seam.
2. For T-shirts with long sleeves, the sleeves should first be ironed up to the cuff, starting
from the middle.
3. Then, insert the sleeve of the T-shirt at a slant to the elbow height (side seam parallel
to the roller) and iron it from the center up to the sleeve seam.
4. Now pull the T-shirt over one end of the heating shoe, first iron the back, then the side
seam. Finally, iron the front and second side seam.
5. When ironing side seams, pull the T-shirt outwards each time so that the area under
the sleeves can be ironed easily.
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