Tesco SGC2 User manual

SGC2
Steam Generator
User Guide

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Steam Generator SGC2 User Guide
Thank you for purchasing a Tesco SGC2 Steam Generator. For your safety,
please read this User Guide carefully, paying particular attention to the
Safety Guide section.
SAFETY GUIDE
Before using the steam generator, please read these notes carefully.
•Young children should not use this appliance.
•The steam generator generates high temperature steam. Always handle with
care and warn other users of possible potential danger.
•Parents must warn children not to touch hot appliance parts. Close supervision
is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
•Do not touch the soleplate of the iron when it is hot. Always hold the iron by the
handle. Be aware that the iron heats up quicker than it cools down.
•Do not touch the iron rest of the base unit during or just after ironing. It is hot!
•Use caution when moving the base unit, there may be hot water in the tank.
•Unwind and straighten the power cord before use.
•Avoid the power cord touching the soleplate.
•Do not roll the power cord around the iron or base unit for storage until they
have completely cooled down.
•Do not let the power cord overhang the edge of the work surface or allow it to
touch hot surfaces or sources of heat or flame.
•The plug on the power cord must be removed from the mains socket before the
water reservoir in the base unit is filled with water.
•Ensure that the base unit is located on a stable and flat surface.
•Do not use the steam generator if it has been dropped and there are visible
signs of damage, or if it is leaking.
•Do not use the steam generator if any part is damaged or malfunctions, or the
power cord or mains plug is broken. Seek expert assistance.
•Keep the steam generator well away from surfaces 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 appliance or power cord in water or any other liquid.
•Always keep the anti-cal cartridge and granules away from children.
•Disconnect the mains supply before before cleaning any components, and when
it is not in use.
•The steam generator must not be left unattended while it is connected to the
mains supply.
•Do not add perfume, vinegar or other chemical liquids into the water tank as
they can seriously damage the appliance
•Do not leave the iron face down at any time. Stand it upright on its heel, in
between use.
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•The steam generator is for indoor domestic use only. Do not use it outdoors.
•Do not use the steam generator for any purpose not covered by the instructions.
•Do not attempt to open or dismantle any parts of the base unit or iron. There
are
no user serviceable parts inside.
WARNING: Contact with hot metal parts, hot water and steam can cause burns.
Exercise care when handling the iron or the base unit of the steam generator!
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UK USERS
The appliance power cord is terminated with a UK approved mains plug, fitted with
a 13A fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362
fuse rated at 13A must be used. If you need to change the mains plug, remove the
fuse, cut the plug from the power cord and immediately dispose of the plug.
Fit the new plug as instructed below.
PRELIMINARIES
Unpack the steam generator carefully. Remove all protective covering from the
soleplate of the iron and ensure you do not leave anything sticking to it.
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, please do so with
regards to any recycling regulations in your area.
Check that the voltage marked on the rating plate matches your mains voltage.
Please read all instructions, especially the Safety Guide. If you pass the steam
generator to a third party, include this User Guide.
Important Note: Maintaining the finish of the iron’s soleplate is essential for good
results. Keep the soleplate smooth; do not scratch it on metal objects (e.g. the
edge of the ironing board, zippers etc.) and clean as described (see Cleaning the
Iron).
Replacing the Mains Plug
The wires in the power cord are coloured in
accordance with a code. As these colours may not
correspond to the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE
or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter L
or coloured BROWN or RED. The wire coloured
GREEN & YELLOW must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or
coloured GREEN or GREEN & YELLOW or marked with the Earth Symbol:
GREEN
&
YELLOW
(Earth)
BLUE
(Neutral)
FUSE
13A
BS 1362
BROWN
(Live)

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Steam Generator SGC2
CONNECTING AND USING THE STEAM GENERATOR
Filling the Iron with Water
The reservoir of water used for
the water spray is contained
within the iron. To fill the water
spray reservoir:
• Ensure the appliance is
unplugged from the mains
and that the iron soleplate is
not hot.
• Unclip the spray assembly
from the front of the iron.
• Remove the water reservoir
from the iron and fill with
water. Do NOT exceed the
MAX mark on the side of the
reservoir.
• Replace the reservoir inside the iron. Replace the spray assembly. The arrows
on the water reservoir and the spray assembly must line up.
Filling the Removable Water Tank
To fill the water tank:
• Ensure the appliance is unplugged from the mains.
• Detach the water tank from the base unit.
• Fill the water tank with cool water through the filling inlet. Do NOT exceed the
MAX marks on the sides of the tank.
• Although the base unit is fitted with an anti-cal system, if the water is very hard
it is advisable to fill the iron with distilled water, or a 50:50 mix of distilled water
and tap water, in order to extend the lifetime of the anti-cal cartridge.
Note: If hard water us used, the steam generator should be cleaned more often
(see MAINTENANCE and Cleaning).
• Refit the water tank in the base unit.
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1) Power and Status Indicator light
2) Steam Level Indicator
3) Anti-Cal Cartridge Refill Warning Light
4) Steam Control Button
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DESCRIPTION
The steam generator comprises a base unit, with a water tank, an anti-cal cartridge
and an iron on a flexible hose. The flexible hose encases the steam supply and
power cord to the iron.
1) Water Spray Button and Nozzle
2) Steam Spray Trigger
3) Temperature Control Dial
4) Indicator Light
5) Swivelling Cord Protector
6) Base Unit Control Panel (see
below)
7) Metal Soleplate
8) Heat-Proof Iron Rest
9) Transparent and
Removable Water Tank
10)Refillable Anti-Cal
Cartridge Holder
Base Unit Control Panel
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Filling Inlet
Spray
Assembly
Water
Reservoir

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Ironing
Ensure that the power is switched off at the wall.
Fill the base unit with water as described previously.
Place the base unit on a firm, flat surface.
Place the iron, either on the heat-proof iron rest on
the base unit or on the ironing rest of the ironing
board. If you stand the iron on the ironing board, it
must be stood on its heel in an upright position.
On the iron, use the temperature control dial to
select the appropriate temperature for the fabric.
Switch on the power at the wall socket. The indicator
light on the iron will light up, the power and status
light on the base unit will flash red and you will hear
a beep.
The indicator light on the iron will turn off when the iron reaches the selected
temperature.
Note: During use, the indicator light will turn on and off as the thermostat
maintains the iron at the selected temperature.
The power and status light on the base unit will display a green light and stop
flashing once the base unit is ready to generate steam.
The appliance is now ready for use.
Note: Some parts of the iron have been slightly greased and, as a result, might
smoke slightly when the iron is switched on for the first time. This will cease after a
short while.
Using Steam
If steam is required, press the steam control button on the base unit control panel
until the appropriate level of steam for the fabric is selected.
The selected steam level is indicated by a blue light on the base unit control panel
steam level indicator as follows:
Low
Medium
Maximum
If the button is pressed when the steam level is at the maximum setting, the steam
level will be reset to zero.
Wait a few moments until the base unit has generated enough steam for the level
you have selected.
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Spraying Steam
Select the required steam level as described above. Press the steam trigger on the
underside of the handle. Steam will then be sprayed from the soleplate of the iron.
Steam may be used when the iron is in a vertical position, to remove
wrinkles/creases from hanging garments, curtains etc.
CAUTION:
1. Do not apply steam to any clothes or fabrics that are being worn by
any person or pet. The steam temperature is very high and injury may
result.
2. Maintain a distance of a few centimetres from delicate fabrics (synthetics,
silk, velvet etc.), otherwise the fabric could be damaged.
Note: If sufficient steam has not yet been generated, you will hear a rattling noise
caused by the action of a pump in the base unit.
Use of steam is only recommended for ironing at higher temperatures, as indicated
on the temperature control dial on the iron.
The appliance is equipped with an auto shut off safety feature. If steam is not used
for 15 minutes, the steam generator will switch off and enter 'sleep' mode. The
power and status light on the base unit will flash red and green alternately. Press
the steam control button to restart the appliance.
Spraying Water
Press the water spray button on the top of the iron to spray a thin jet of water on
the fabric being ironed.
Spray Button

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IRONING TEMPERATURES
Check the ironing instructions attached to the article to be ironed (they are usually
on a label showing a symbol or an iron). Always follow these 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 only intended as a guide and is valid only for the actual
materials and does not take into account of any finish which may have been
applied to the fabric. Textiles to which a finish has been applied (glass, wrinkle
relief, printed T-shirts etc.) should be ironed at somewhat lower temperatures.
If the fabric consists of mixed fibres, always select the lowest ironing temperature
of the composition, e.g. a 60% polyester/40% cotton mix should be ironed at the
temperature for polyester.
In all cases any ironing instructions on the garment override the guidance given in
the table.
Garments may be damaged if ironed at too high a temperature.
Sort fabrics 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 irons heat may set the
stain.
Pure wool fabric (100% wool) may be pressed with the iron set to a steam position
and the wool surface protected by a dry cotton cloth.
Do not iron
Synthetics, Nylon,
Acrylics, Polyester, Rayon
Wool, Silk
Cotton, Linen
MAINTENANCE
Unplug the iron from the wall socket and allow to cool down fully before pouring
away any excess water.
Cleaning the Iron
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 damp cloth.
The body of the iron may now be cleaned with a barely damp cloth and then dried
thoroughly. Do not wet the iron body, power cord or mains plug.
CAUTION: Never use scouring pads, abrasives or harsh cleaners on the iron body
or the soleplate as this may scratch the surface.
Cleaning the Base Unit Water Tank
To clean the water tank:
• Unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
• Remove the water tank and fill with distilled water.
• Hold the water tank with both hands and shake well.
• Pour the water away:
• Repeat this procedure three or four times.

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Replacing the Anti-Cal Cartridge
The anti-cal system is designed to extend and maintain the performance of the
iron. The system consists of a cartridge containing a compound through which
water from the tank is passed before it reaches the steam generator chamber. This
compound filters out the impurities in hard water before they can be deposited in
the steam generator chamber, reducing steam output.
The anti-cal cartridge refill warning light on the control panel will light up when
the anti-cal cartridge needs replacing.
To replace the cartridge:
• Do NOT turn off the steam generator.
• Remove the water tank by holding the underside of the tank and pulling away
from the base unit:
• Remove the anti-cal cartridge holder from the base unit. Remove and replace
the old anti-cal cartridge with a new cartridge:
• Wait 5 seconds. Replace the cartridge holder in the base unit. Make sure that
the cartridge holder is replaced correctly.
Note: If the cartridge holder is removed or dislodged while the appliance is
being used, the base unit will ‘beep’. Steam cannot be generated if a cartridge
is not in place.
If a cartridge is replaced while the steam generator is switched off, the system
will not register that a new cartridge has been inserted.
If a new cartridge is not available use distilled water, instead of tap water, and
continue operating the appliance as before.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Self Cleaning
The anti-cal cartridge will not completely stop the build-up of scale and other
impurities. Therefore, the self cleaning procedure should be carried out at least
once a month, or more often if hard water is used.
• Fill the water tank with cool water.
• Plug the iron into a mains supply and switch it on.
• Set the steam level to maximum and the iron temperature to MIN.
• Carefully hold the iron horizontally over a sink and press and hold the steam
trigger for three minutes. Steam and boiling water will drain from the soleplate,
washing away the scale and minerals that have built up inside the steam
chamber.
• Turn the temperature of the iron to maximum. Ironing a damped cloth will then
remove any deposits on the soleplate.
Storage
Unplug the steam generator from the mains and allow it to fully cool before pouring
away any excess water and putting it away. Store the iron on the base unit, with
the power cord very loosely coiled up. Do NOT tightly wrap the power cord around
the iron or base unit, as it can become damaged and expose the live conductors.
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Anti-cal Cartridge

Steam Generator SGC2
Tesco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road, Cheshunt,
Herts, EN8 9SL
Made in China
DISPOSAL
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
If at any time you need to dispose of this product please note that waste
electrical products should not be disposed off with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
WARRANTY
This TESCO steam generator 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 affects your consumer rights.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number: SGC2
Voltage Rating: 220 - 240V AC, 50Hz
Power Consumption: 1850W - 2200W
Net Weight: 4.5kg
IMPORTANT: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED