Tesco IR19 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•
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 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they•
do not play with the appliance
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 NOT WATERTIGHT.
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: 1600W
Net Weight: 1.5 kg
BURNS CAN OCCUR FROM TOUCHING HOT METAL
PARTS, HOT WATER OR STEAM. EXERCISE CARE
WHEN HANDLING THIS APPLIANCE!
IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDE: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USINGTHIS APPLIANCE USING THE IRON
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.SetIrontoLOW(•)
Wool,Silk.SetIrontoMEDIUM(••)
Cotton, Linen. SetIrontoHIGH(•••)
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.
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
DO NOT use water containing softeners, perfumes or addi-
tives as these may damage the iron irreparably.
Open the water ller. Fill carefully with fresh water using the
supplied ller cup. Do not ll the iron above the MAX mark indi-
cated on the side of the iron.
If you live in a hard water area, it is advisable to use distilled or
de-mineralised water.
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.
MAIN COMPONENTS
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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.
Important Special Features of Your Iron
Soleplate: The soleplate (9) of the iron is polished stainless
steel.To protect the nish do not use abrasives to clean the iron
and avoid running the iron over hard metal surfaces.
MAX
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Handle1.
“Shot of Steam”Button2.
Spray Button3.
Steam Control4.
Water Filler & Cap5.
Spray Nozzle6.
Temperature Indicator7.
Temperature Dial8.
Soleplate9.
Water Reservoir10.
Mains Indicator11.
Unplug the iron from the mains.
Set the Steam Control to OFF.
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.
The quantity of steam is regulated by the Steam Control.
Move the steam selec-
tor to a suitable position
depending on the quan-
tity of steam required and
the ironing temperature.
Warning: the iron gives o
steam continuously only if
you hold the iron horizon-
tally.You can stop the continuous steam by placing the iron in a
vertical position or by moving the steam selector to O.
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 surge of steam. You
may need to press the but-
ton a few times to prime the
system. Wait a few seconds
for the steam to penetrate the
fabric before pressing the but-
ton 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.
Vertical Shot of Steam
Warning: DO NOT allow anyone to come near you during this
process. NEVER allow steam to get anywhere near your body or
clothing or apply steam to clothes or fabrics that are being worn
by human or pets. DANGER OF SCALDING.
Hold the iron facing away from you at all times. DO NOT OVER-
REACH or operate the iron while standing on a ladder etc.
Method:
Set the iron to its highest temperature and wait for the pilot light
to go out.
Set the iron vertical. Hold the iron
away from you and 15 – 30 centi-
metres from the garment.
Press the Shot of Steam Button
once. Steam will penetrate into the
garment removing the wrinkles.
For stubborn wrinkles: set the
iron back on its stand and wait a
few seconds. Repeat the procedure
once more. Most wrinkles can be
removed within three presses.
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 careful
when you iron delicate fabrics.
Note: For Spray and Shot of
Steam functions to operate,
the water tank must be at least one-quarter full. If these features
stop working place the iron on its stand and ll the water tank.
During Ironing: In between operations always stand the iron
on its heel. NEVER leave the iron face down.
After you have nished ironing:
Set the steam control to minimum.
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 water
from the tank.
When pouring away the water, gently shake the iron to remove
any loose particles from the tank.
Care and Cleaning
Unplug the iron from the mains and allow it to cool down fully.
Cleaning: To remove starch or other deposits from the sole-
plate, 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 cleaners
on the iron body or the soleplate.
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. DO NOT wind the cord tightly around the
iron. If the cord has nbecome kinked during use, straighten it
out. 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 disposed
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
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
Tesco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road,
Cheshunt, Herts,
EN8 9SL
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