Singer STEAMFORCE SG-19700 User manual

SGΕ-19700 STEAMFORCE
Refill steam generator
Refill σύστημα σιδερώματος ατμού
Ютия спарогенератор
GB INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GR ΒΙΒΛΙΟ ΟΔΗΓΙΩΝ
BG ИНСТРУКЦИИ ЗА ЕКСПЛОАТАЦИЯ

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before using the electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed including the following:
Read all instructions.
1. Before using, check that the voltage of wall outlet corresponds
to the one shown on the rating plate.
2. Do not use the appliance if the main cord, plug, light or the
appliance itself shows visible damage, neither when the
appliance has been dropped or is leaking. Take it to the
nearest authorized service facility or a qualified repair agent
for examination and repair in order to avoid any hazard.
3. Do not allow the cord to come in contact with the soleplate
when this is hot.
4. Burns may occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or
steam.
5. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or any hot surface.
6. To protect against the risk of electric shock, never immerse the
iron in water or other any other liquid. If this happens, do not
use the appliance again. Dispose the appliance.
7. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
8. Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected to the
power supply, or on an ironing board.
9. Always place or use the appliance on a stable and horizontal
surface.
10. The use of any accessory not recommended by manufacturer
may cause injuries to the person using the appliance or
damage the appliance.
11. When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on
which the stand is placed is stable.
12. The drain water cap must always be well closed during the use
of the appliance.
13. Never fill the water tank with hot water, scent, vinegar, starch,

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descaler, fabric softener or any other chemical reagent.
14. Unplug the appliance from wall outlet when not in use, before
filling with water or cleaning it.
15. Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than its
intended use.
16. This appliance can be used by children from 8 years old 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 how to use
the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
17. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
18. The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to
the mains supply.
19. The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the
water reservoir is filled with water.
20. The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
21. The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are
visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
22. Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8
years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
23. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
24. Do not touch the surfaces marked with symbol during
or just after ironing. It is hot!
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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SERVICE & REPAIR
1. For service or repair under warranty, please contact the authorized service
company that is mentioned on the guarantee card that accompanies the
product.
2. Do not operate any product with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply
cord is damaged, return the appliance to a SINGER service center for
examination repair or adjustment. Do not attempt to dismantle any part of
the appliance. This should only be done at an authorized SINGER service
centre.
3. The partial or total non-respect of the safety instructions in the present
instruction manual will automatically release Singer of any type of
responsibility in case of malfunction of the machine or injuries to persons
or animals.
4. In case of manipulation, repairing or any modification of the machine
made by unqualified persons or in case of improper use, the guarantee
will be automatically cancelled.

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KNOW YOUR STEAM STATION
A. Water tank
B. Iron lock
C. Steam button lock
D. Steam button
E. Temperature knob
F. Heating lamp
G. Steam lamp
H. ON/OFF Power switch
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove any sticker, protective foil or storage cover from the soleplate.
2. Put the power cable into the socket.
Note: Make sure the voltage which is indicated on the device matches the
local voltage before connecting the device.
3. Place your steam generator on a stable, horizontal heat-resistant surface.
4. Never use the steam generator when water tank is empty, refill it before
use it again.
5. Always make sure the continuous steam button is in the off position
before you will turn on the appliance. Only use the steam functions when
the appliance is preheated otherwise the water will not evaporate and the
appliance will leak water.
6. Heat up the iron to maximum temperature and iron over a piece of damp
cloth for several minutes for the purpose of removing any residue on the
soleplate according to the section of Steam ironing.
NOTE: It is normal that strange odor comes out from the unit for the first
use. This will cease after a short while.
NOTE: Some particles may come out of the soleplate when you use the
iron for the first time. This is normal; the particles are harmless and stop
coming out of the iron after a short while.

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NOTE: When you switch on the appliance, the steam generator may
produce a pumping sound. This is normal; the sound tells you that water
is pumped into the steam generator.
NOTE: During the heating process of the soleplate, there will be little
steam coming out from the soleplate automatically and this phenomenon
will continue for about 3 seconds, this is normal.
USING YOUR STEAM STATION
The appliance has following ironing option: dry, vertical or steam ironing, the
details are referred below:
Dry ironing
1. Place the steam station on a stable and horizontal surface.
2. Connect the plug to wall outlet select from the continuous steam button
lock (C) dry ironing (without steam) and press down the ON/OFF Power
switch (H).
3. Turn the temperature switch (E) to your desired setting, which depends on
the fabric of garment, and then the temperature indicator will illuminate.
Refer to IRONING TIPS. The iron starts heating.
4. When the temperature indicator turns off, the selected temperature is
reached. You can now start ironing.
WARNING: Never touch the hot soleplate before cooling down!
Vertical ironing
It is possible to iron hanging curtains and clothes on a hanger, etc. To do so:
1. Select the maximum iron temperature, turning the iron temperature knob
clockwise (Fig. 3).
2. Move the iron from top to bottom, having enabled the constant steam
button (D).
IMPORTANT: Place the iron base in contact with the fabric for cotton and linen.
Keep the iron base a few centimeters away for other more delicate fabrics.
Steam ironing
Filling the water tank
1. The appliance must be unplugged.
2. Place the steam station on a stable and horizontal surface.

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3. Take out the water tank and fill it with water (Fig. 1 & Fig. 2).
4. The max capacity of water tank is 1,8L, the water level shall not exceed
the MAX mark.
Steam ironing
1. We recommend you filling water tank (A) before steam ironing.
2. Connect the plug to the wall outlet, press down the On/Off Power switch
(H).
3. The power light will illuminate. Turn temperature switch to your desired
setting, which is depended on the fabric of garment (Fig.3). Then the
heating indicator will illuminate (Fig. 4). Refer to IRONING TIPS
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
POSITION TYPE OF FABRIC STEAM
●Nylon, silk, synthetic fibers NO
ECO ECO YES (weak)
●● Wool YES
●●● Cotton YES
MAX Linen YES
TURBO Linen YES (strong)
SELF CLEAN / YES
Off /NO
Anti-drip system: result no water runs at temperature settings below ECO, where no
steam is emitted.
4. Wait until the heating indicator light (F) goes out; it indicates the soleplate
temperature has reached the selected temperature.
5. Open lock B and take out the iron.
6. According to your requirement, you can select the desired steam output
for each garment. Make sure that there is enough water in the tank.When
pressing steam button (D) for the first time, a little water may drip from the
soleplate due to initial thermal instability.
7. To obtain a constant jet of steam, press the steam button (D) or lock
steam control (C) (Fig. 5).
8. The appliance will then be ready to start ironing. The steam ready light
(G) (Fig.4) will then switch on and off automatically as the steam is used.
Slight noise will also sometimes be heard, which is caused by the pump
refilling the water tank. Continue ironing normally.

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Caution: 1) Do not touch hot soleplate before cooling down!
2) Never direct steam at people!
9. After ironing, press down the On/Off switch for a while and the appliance
will be turned off, all the indicators will be extinguished. Remove the plug
from the wall socket. But the soleplate is still hot, never touch it.
10. After cooling down, you can place the iron onto the thermal insulating
cushion.
Caution: During the operation or after finishing ironing, never place the hot
soleplate on any area except the thermal insulating cushion.
REPLACEMENT OF FILTER
Caution: Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and allow the
appliance to cool down for 60 minutes at least, before storing in a clean
and dry place.
Follow the procedure below to replace the filter:
I. Open the cap on the insulating cushion base and take out the filter from
the water tank.
II. Replace it with a new one by putting it into the water tank.
III. Fill water into the water tank up to the MAX fill level.
ANTI-SCALE SYSTEM
1. The filter is designed to reduce the build-up of lime scale which occurs
during steam ironing. This will prolong the life of your steam station.
However, note that the filter will not completely stop the natural process of
lime scale build-up.
2. The filter should be replaced with a new one after about a 12 month use.
The working life of the filter depends on the type of local water used. If you
exceed the working life of the filter, you can continue to use the appliance,
but lime scale will be built up in the steam chamber. It is proposed to
replace it with a new filter as soon as possible.
SELF-CLEANING
Caution: During this process hot water, lime and other particles will come out
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soleplate to hold hot water.
Caution: Self-cleaning function should be repeated after 10 working (ironing)
hours to improve the effectiveness of steam and prolong the boiler life of your
product.
Caution: Do not iron any clothes during the self-cleaning procedure.
1. By turning the temperature setting (E) clockwise select SELF CLEAN.
Activate the steam lock button (C).
2. The process will automatically finish after 90 seconds when the signal
warning sound stops.
REDUCE LIMESCALE
You can reduce the formation of limescale by using the household descale
for cleaning steam generators SINGER CALC OUT (follow directions on the
packaging).
You can find SINGER CALC OUT in authorized SINGER service centers.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, firstly disconnect the power outlet and let the appliance cool
down.
1. Empty the boiler above a sink and rinse it a few times with clear water.
Wipe flakes and any other deposits on the soleplate with a damp cloth or
a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
NOTE: Do not use chemical, steel, wooden or abrasive cleaners to scrape the
soleplate.
2. Clean the upper part of iron with a soft damp cloth. Wipe the water drop
on the steam generator and the thermal insulating cushion with dry cloth.
3. To not damage the soleplate, we advise you never to put the soleplate on
a metal surface. Clean your steam generator after every 10 times of use.
4. When do not use the appliance for a long time, pour out the water in the
tank, and store the iron on the thermal insulating cushion.
Type of water to use
You can use normal tap water to fill the tank. Therefore, especially if your tap
water is very hard, we advise you to mix it with distilled water or use distilled