Tesco IR08 User manual
Please follow all the precautions listed below
for safety and to reduce the risk of re, injury or
electrical shock.
Read all the instructions before operating the
iron and keep them for future reference. If you
pass the product on to a third party, include these
instructions.
Unplug the iron from the mains supply when not
in use, and before emptying, lling, or cleaning.
Do not touch the soleplate of the iron if it is hot.
Always hold the appliance by the handle.
Keep the appliance well away from surfaces and
and objects that can be damaged by heat.
Ensure there is adequate room to operate the iron.
Ensure that the iron cannot fall into water.
Do not immerse the connecting cord in any liquid.
Do not let the connecting cord overhang the
edge of the work surface or allow it to touch hot
surfaces or sources of heat or ame.
If any part of this appliance is damaged or
malfunctions in any way, or the connecting cord
or mains plug is broken do not continue to use it.
Seek expert assistance.
Do not use the iron if water is leaking from it.
Parents must warn children not to touch hot
appliance parts. Close supervision is necessary
when an appliance is used near children.
Small children should not use this appliance.
Do not leave the iron face down at any time. Stand
it upright on its heel, on a level heatproof surface.
Do not use outdoors or in damp or wet conditions.
When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the
surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
Do not use this iron for professional laundry
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services.
Do NOT use this appliance for any purpose not
covered by the instructions.
Use caution when turning the iron upside down,
there may be hot water in the water tank.
Use this iron only with a purpose-built ironing
board.
Observe all ironing instructions and ironing
temperature dot settings given by the garment
manufacturer. These are normally on a label or
labels inside the garment.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi
sion or instruction concerning use of this appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
THE IRON MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS
CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY MAINS.
DO NOT USETHIS IRON IF IT IS DROPPED, HAS VISIBLE
SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR IS NOTWATERTIGHT.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage
of your electricity supply is the same as that
indicated on the appliance.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from
the mains supply is the mains plug.This should be
unobstructed and readily operable at all times
This appliance must be earthed.
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Rating: 220 -240V AC, 50Hz
Power Consumption: 1300W (1.3kW) max
Net Weight: 801 g
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IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDE: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE USING THE IRON
Cord Grip
Handle
“Shot of Steam”Button
Spray Button
Steam Control
Water Filler & Cap
Spray Nozzle
Iron Soleplate
Water Reservoir
MAX Water Level Merk
Temperature Dial
Mains Indicator
Filler Cup
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BURNS CAN OCCUR FROM TOUCHING HOT METAL PARTS, HOT WATER OR STEAM.
EXERCISE CARE WHEN HANDLING THIS APPLIANCE!
Preliminaries
Unpack the iron carefully. If you dispose of the packaging, do so
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
The packaging contains:
One Tesco iron
One ller cup
If any item is missing or damaged please contact the Tesco
store where you purchased the item, or your nearest Tesco store.
Please have your receipt ready when you call.
Ironing Temperatures
Check the ironing instructions attached to the article (they are
on a label showing a symbol of an iron). Always follow these
ironing instructions. The indications on the iron’s temperature
dial and the table below will help you.
If there are no ironing instructions but you know the fabric, then
use the table below. The table is valid only for the actual ma-
terials and does not take account of any nish applied to the
fabric.Textiles to which a nish has been applied (wrinkle relief,
printedT shirts etc.) should be ironed at lower temperatures.
If the fabric contains mixed bres, select the lowest ironing
temperature of the composition, e.g. iron a 60% polyester /40%
cotton mix at the temperature indicated for polyester.
Do not iron
Synthetics. Set Iron to LOW ( • )
Wool, Silk. Set Iron to MEDIUM ( • • )
Cotton, Linen. Set Iron to HIGH ( • • • )
The iron heats up quicker than it cools down. Sort fabrics to be
ironed into groups according to temperature; wool with wool,
cotton with cotton, etc. Start by ironing articles requiring low
temperature settings and progress to higher ones.
Note: Do not iron garments that are dirty or stained. The iron’s
heat may set the stain.
Pure (100%) wool fabrics may be pressed with the iron set to a
steam position and the garment protected by a dry cloth.
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Using the Iron
Before using the iron:
Inspect the iron carefully.
Check that the voltage marked on the rating plate matches your
mains voltage.
Remove any protective lm from the soleplate. Polish the sole-
plate lightly with a clean soft cloth to remove any residues.
Important Note: Maintaining the nish of the iron’s soleplate
is essential. Keep the soleplate smooth: do not scratch it on
metal objects (e.g. the edge of the ironing board, buttons, zip-
pers, etc.) as these may impair performance.
Filling the Iron
Make sure the iron is unplugged from the mains.
Set the Steam Control to OFF(extreme left position).
Open the water ller. Tip the iron up slightly and ll it carefully
with fresh water using the supplied ller cup.
Do not ll the iron above the MAX mark indicated on the side
of the iron.
If you live in a hard water area, it is advisable to use distilled or
de-mineralised water. Avoid using water containing softeners,
perfumes or additives.
MAIN COMPONENTS
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Operation
Ensure the mains socket is switched o at the wall and
the Steam Control is OFF (see previous page).
Fill the iron with water as described above.
Place the iron on its heel on the ironing board rest and
connect the power cord to the wall socket.
Switch on the power. The pilot light will illuminate.
Select the correct temperature.
Turn clockwise to increase
and anticlockwise to reduce
temperature.
Note: Some parts have been lightly greased and the iron might
smoke slightly when switched on for the rst time. After a short
while, this will cease. We recommend passing the iron over a
clean cotton cloth before using it for the rst time.
The pilot light will turn‘OFF’ when the indicated setting reaches
the correct temperature. The iron is now ready for use. During
use the indicator will come on and o as the thermostat main-
tains the iron at the correct temperature setting.
Steam Ironing
Steam Ironing should be carried out at the
highest settings on the temperature dial.
Steam ironing at lower temperatures may
cause water to leak from the soleplate.
The quantity of steam is regulated by the Steam Control.
Move the steam selector to a suitable position depending on the
quantity of steam required and the ironing temperature.
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Warning: the iron gives o steam continuously only if you hold
the iron horizontally. You can stop the continuous steam by
placing the iron in a vertical position or by moving the steam
selector to“0”.
Shot of Steam Button
This feature may be used during steam or dry ironing but only
when the iron is at highest settings.
Press the Shot of Steam
button to release a pow-
erful surge of steam.
You may need to press
the button a few times
to prime the sursystem.
Wait a few seconds for
the steam to penetrate the
fabric before pressing the
button again.
Use no more than 3 bursts at any one time.
Excessive use of this feature will cause the iron to cool, and the
pilot light will illuminate. If this happens, wait for the pilot light
to go out before using the feature again.
Spray Button
Press the spray button to spray water on the material. It may be
used for steam or dry ironing.
Note:
To avoid staining,
do not use the spray
on silk or synthetics,
and be very careful
when you iron deli-
cate fabrics.
Note: For Spray and Shot of Steam functions to operate, the wa-
ter tank must be at least one-quarter full. If these features stop
working, stand the iron on its heel and ll the water tank.
INCREASE
During Ironing:
In between operations and when lling the iron always stand
the iron on its heel. NEVER leave the iron face down .
After you have nished ironing:
Switch the iron o at the mains and unplug.
Stand the iron on its heel and let the iron cool down fully.
When the iron is cool:
Invert the iron, open
the ller and pour
away the excess wa-
ter from the tank.
When pouring away
the water, gently
shake the iron to re-
move any loose par-
ticles from the tank.
Care and Cleaning
After use, unplug the iron from the mains and allow it to cool
down fully.Cleaning:
To remove starch or other deposits from the soleplate, apply a
small amount of mild cleaner to a damp cloth, forming a paste
on the cloth. Gently rub the soleplate, then wipe with a moist
cloth.
The body of the iron may now be cleaned with a barely damp
cloth and then dried thoroughly. Do not wet the appliance body,
cord or mains plug.
CAUTION: Never use scouring pads, abrasives or harsh clean-
ers on the iron body or the soleplate as this may scratch the
surface.
Storage:
When not in use the iron should be securely stored out of the
reach of children. Store the iron on its heel with the cord loosely
looped around the body. Do NOT store the iron on its soleplate
or you may damage the nish.
Warranty
Your TESCO iron is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the
date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please
return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with the
original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no way
aects your consumer rights.
UK: Waste electrical products should not be dis-
posed of with household waste. Separate disposal
facilities exist, for your nearest facilities. See www.
recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities ex-
ist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
Tesco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road,
Cheshunt, Herts,
EN8 9SL
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