TECHWOOD TDF-1801 User manual

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GARMENT STEAMER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
❑Please read these instructions carefully before use.
❑Keep present instructions for future references.
❑Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on
the appliance.
❑Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and household
or similar applications such as:
-staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like :
• Farm Houses • Bed and Breakfast.
❑Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
❑Never use this unit near bathtub, shower, wash-hand basins or
other containers with water.
❑Never use this apparatus near water projections.
❑Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
❑If, unfortunately the apparatus is wet, immediately withdraw the
cord of the socket-outlet.
❑Inform potential users of these instructions.
❑Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
❑The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No
responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused by
incorrect use or improper handling.
❑Children and persons with disabilities are not always aware of
the danger posed by the use of appliances.
❑This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
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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.
❑Cleaning and maintenance must not be made by children
without supervision.
❑Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less than 8
years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
❑This device is not a toy, do not leave children or people with
disabilities to play with.
❑In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
❑Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
❑From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the
appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
❑Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for
any reason whatsoever.
❑Never place it into the dishwasher.
❑Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
❑If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly Competent qualified
person(*) in order to avoid a hazard.
❑Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of
cleaning of maintenance and accessories assembly.
❑The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the
supply mains.
❑The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the
water reservoir is filled with water.
❑The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are
visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
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❑The filling aperture must not be opened during use.
❑When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on
which the stand is placed is stable.
❑The iron must be used and rested on a flat and stable surface.
❑When the iron is put back on its stand, make sure that the
surface that supports the iron-rest is stable.
❑Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry
environment.
❑Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk
to damage the appliance.
❑Never use any other connector than the one provided.
❑Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the
cord cannot get caught in any way.
❑Never wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it
❑Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with hot
parts of this unit.
❑Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning and
storing it.
❑The temperature of accessible surfaces may be very high when
the appliance is operating. Never touch these parts, of
apparatus, to avoid burning itself.
❑Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc...& the power
cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
❑Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power
supply and let it cool down.
❑This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
❑Always place the unit on a flat surface. Ensure, also, not to
cover the device and not to put anything on it.
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❑Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the
appliance is not in use.
❑When using an extension lead always make sure that the entire
cable is unwound from the reel. Use solely CE approved
extension leads. Input power must be at least 16A, 250V,
3000W.
❑Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance
and cause injury to the user.
❑This device, designed for home use, complies with standards
relating to this type of product.
(*) Competent qualified person: after sales department of the
producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved
and competent to perform this kind of repairs
SPECIFIC WARNING FOR IRONS
• Always place the unit on a flat & stable surface.
• Always unplug the unit before filling
• The unit must not be left unattended when it is connected to the
main power.
WARNING: BURN HAZARD.
• During operation, the temperature of the
appliance surface may be hot.
• The heating parts remain hot, long time after
stopping the machine.
• The symbol "Hot Surface" warns the user that
the apparatus walls may become hot, and to
take precautions.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The symbol "OPEN BOOK" means a recommendation
to read important things contained in the record.
The symbol "BIN" crossed out, abbreviation WEEE
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means
that at the end of life, it should not be discarded with
household waste, but filed to the sorting of the locality.
Waste recovery can help preserve our environment.
The symbol "STEAM" warns the user that steam can
escape from the unit and to take all necessary
precautions. (Risk of burns)
The symbol "CE" is the guarantee of compliance with
harmonized European standards, voluntary, reflecting
the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory but
are guarantees of compliance with essential
requirements.
The symbol ROHS (Restriction of use of some Hazardous
Substances) on the Environmental Protection, certifies
that for each of the five hazardous substances • Lead
• Mercury • (hexavalent) chromium • products for
protection against flames PBB and PBDE, the peak
concentration is equal to or less than 0.1% of the
weight of homogeneous material, and 0.01% for the 6th •
cadmium.
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The symbol "TRIMAN" indicates that the consumer is
invited to dispose the product as part of a separate
collection (eg recycling bin, waste, voluntary intake
point).
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Always unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning.
• Clean the outside of the appliance with a sponge or slightly
damp cloth.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid!
• Never use abrasive products, wire brush or other sharp objects.
Cleaning the filter and the water tank
Clean the filter and the tank every month or when 20 litres of
water have been consumed.
Note : This period which can be lengthened or shortened
depending on the real amount of used water.
1). Unscrew the water tank cover counter-clockwise.
2). Pour the residual water out of the tank.
Cleaning instruction
If the steamer is often used at high temperatures, in the long term,
it will produce calcium carbonate in the form of powdered salt.
Limestone may cause blockage of the pipe, and / or proper
operation of the heater. This will affect the effectiveness of the
steamer.
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It is therefore recommended to clean the steam heater regularly
to remove the scale.
For an average use of half an hour per day,
1. For areas with soft water, once every two months.
2. For areas with medium hard water, once every month.
3. For areas with very hard water, two to three times a month.
Cleaning method
1. Add half white vinegar and half water in the tank.
2. Put the tank in the device, and run it for about 10 minutes.
3. After 10 minutes of operation, stop the appliance, disconnect it
from the power supply and remove the mixture.
4. Add pure water to the tank, lift the device and shake it several
times before removing the water.
5. Repeat this procedure several times, until the smell of vinegar
is eliminated.
ACCESSORIES
1 Brush 2 Clip for pants 3 Clip for pants pleats 4 Protective
glove
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KNOW YOUR DEVICE
1. Metal vapour diffuser
2. Support, Adjustable hanger
3. Pants clips
4. Height adjustment connector
5. Steam pipe
6. Support tube
7. Clip on the support post
8. Protective sleeve
9. Steam tube connection
10. Switch + Steam power selector
11. Water tank
12. Body
13. Casters
Note: Accessories 1 & 3 are to be assembled (as desired) on the steam diffuser.
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AT THE BACK OF THE DEVICE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DEVICE
1. Drain
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Water outlet
MOUNTING
1. Assemble of the support tube
Insert the tube into the hole on the top of
the machine body until it clips.
Place the transfer connector on the upper end of the
tube.
2. Installation of the adjustable hanger
Unfold the hanger and screw in the adjustment knob.
Insert the support on the top of the support tube.
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3. Adjustment of the height of the support tube.
Open the clip located in the middle of the support tube.
Adjust to the desired height
Close the clip.
IRONING
Place the machine, assembled, on a flat and stable floor.
Adjust the height of the hanger if necessary and hang the garment to be ironed on it.
Note : Make sure there is enough water in the tank and that it is correctly
positioned.
Plug the electrical plug into a grounded outlet
if the product is Class I.
Turn the steam selector switch to the desired position.
Let the machine preheat for about 35 seconds, until
steam comes out of the diffuser.
Caution
By moving the diffuser from side to side of the garment, water vapor may appear on
the handle of the ironing brush. (Risk of burns).
Always iron from the main part of the garment.
1. Hold the hem or the lower part with your hand, gently pull down to flatten the
crumpled part and iron the crumpled parts with the steam diffuser.
2. To do this, Gently press the metal panel of the ironing brush onto the garment,
3. Move the brush up and down so that the steam enters the fibers.
4. After ironing the main part, iron the abutments from top to bottom.
Notes : When ironing the collar, you can fold the entire collar back, hold one end
of the collar by hand, move the ironing brush horizontally.
Always watch out for steam!
5. When ironing the sleeves, pull the sleeves in a
straight line and move the ironing brush along the
sleeves.
6. When ironing the lower part of the garments, hold
one side of the garment (1), and hold the other side
with the extension of the appliance (2).
Move the ironing brush horizontally.
7. After ironing the front of the garment, turn it over to iron the back
Ironing the pants fold
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Insert the fold clip on the steam diffuser.
Press the handle to open the accessory and insert the edge of the pants (fold side !)
Into the clips' jaws.
Move the diffuser + clip to iron gently up and down so that the pants line is straight.
After use, wait for the device to cool down and remove the accessory.
Important note :
If the steam tube bends, it will make a sound. Drops of water may appear from the
holes in the steam diffuser and the amount of steam may decrease considerably.
In this case, lift the handle, very high, for 2 to 3 seconds and everything will go back
to normal.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Purified water is recommended.
The content of the mineral substance in tap water differs according to the different
types of water. There may be sediment which impairs the flow of vapor.
This flow can decrease or even stop.
This is why purified water is recommended to avoid any problems.
STORAGE
- Ensure the unit is completely cool and dry.
- Empty the reservoir by turning the iron upside down and gently shaking it.
- Do not wrap the cord around the appliance, as this will cause damage.
- Always put the iron away in a vertical position.
- Keep the appliance in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
GUARANTEE
Before being delivered, all our products are subjected to a rigorous control.
This apparatus is guaranteed 24 months starting from the date of purchase by the
consumer.
The documents in proof of guarantee are:
• The invoice and
• The filled and stamped warrantee plate (located on side or bottom of the gift box).
Without these documents in proof, no free replacement, nor no free repair, can be
carried out.
During the warranty period, we deal for free, the defects of the apparatus or the
accessories, rising from a defect of materials or manufacture by repair or,
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replacement. The services within the framework of the guarantee do not involve any
extension of the warranty period and does not give right to a new guarantee!
In the event of recourse to the guarantee, bring back the complete apparatus to your
retailer, in its original packing, accompanied by the proofs of purchase.
The breakage of parts out of glass or plastic is, in all the cases, not warranted.
Defects on the accessories or the wearing parts (for example: coals of engines,
hooks, drive belts, remote control of replacement, teeth brushes of replacement,
webs etc) as well as cleaning, maintenance or it replacement of wearing parts are
not guaranteed and are thus to pay!
In the event of foreign intervention, the guarantee becomes null and void.
After flow of the warranty period, repairs can be carried out, against payment, by a
specialized trade or a repair service.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply 220-240V~ 50-60Hz
Power 1800W
Norm Class I
Made In P.R.C
The characteristics can change without prior notice.
This unit is equipped with an electrical outlet with earth and must be
earthed in an according plug.
Note: In the event of question concerning the earth or electric
connection, please consult qualified personnel.
In the event of short-circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric
shock while making possible the current to be evacuated by the
wire of ground.
CAUTION: In order to minimize the risks of electric shock, In the event of
breakdown, not to open the case but to call upon a qualified technician for
repairs.
This apparatus satisfied EC directives, it was controlled according to all the
European current directives, like: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and low
tension (LVD).
This apparatus was designed and manufactured in respect of the last safety
regulations and technical specifications.
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Imported by Sotech International
" LE PERIPOLE " N°A-107
33, Avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny
94120 Fontenay sous-bois - France
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