Tower Hobbies T22011 Operator's manual

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
*Subject to registering your Extended Guarantee online at www.towerhousewares.co.uk.
T22011

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GREAT BRITISH DESIGN, INNOVATION
AND EXCELLENCE SINCE 1912
Since the turn of the 20th century, Tower has been designing,
developing and manufacturing housewares and small
appliances used by millions of households throughout the
UK and beyond. During the 1960s, the rise in popularity
of pressure cooking saw Tower become the UK’s largest
producer of pressure cookers, right through into the late
1980s. In recent years the Tower brand has been reborn with
an exciting and varied range of housewares and electrical
appliances that have quickly reinstated the brand’s richly
deserved status as a household name.
Visit
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
for more fantastic products.

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Contents:
Thank you for purchasing this appliance from the
Tower range.
Please read this manual carefully BEFORE using the
appliance for your own safety.
It has been designed to provide many years of
trouble-free use.
There are many benefits to using a Tower Steam
Iron:
• Variable temperature control.
• Anti-drip function.
• Tapered Precision tip.
• Burst Steam function.
• Anti-scale filter.
1. Specifications
Components and
structure
2. Technical Data
3. Important Safety
Information
4. Before First Use
5. Using your Appliance
6. Troubleshooting
7. Recycling
8. Cleaning & Care
9. Wiring Safety
10. Warranty Information
11. Your Receipt
See back page for Customer
Service Information.

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1. Spray nozzle
2. Water tank access cover
3. Steam control slider
4. Strong steam button
5. Spray button
6. Temperature control
7. Power cord
8. Indicator bulb
9. Soleplate
10. Water tank
1 - Specifications:
Structure of your appliance:
1 2 3 4 5 6
910
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This box contains:
Instruction Manual
Ceraglide Steam Iron
Water Cup

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Description: 2600W Steam Iron
Model: T22011
Input: 230V ~50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 2600W
Documentation
We declare that this product conforms to the following product legislation in
accordance with the following directive(s):
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive.
RK Wholesale LTD Quality Assurance, United Kingdom.
2 - Technical Data:
Should you encounter problems or require a replacement part, contact the
Tower Customer Support Team: [phone].
Some spare parts may be ordered from the Tower website.
Your warranty becomes void should you decide to use non Tower spare
parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Guarantee for spare parts:
The spares and accessories are guaranteed for 1 year from date of purchase.
The main body and housing are guaranteed for the extended free warranty
subject to registration.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials of workmanship, the faulty
products must be returned to the place of purchase within 12 months from
the date of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer.

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Please read these notes carefully BEFORE using your
Tower appliance
3 - Important Safety Information:
• Check that the voltage
of the main circuit
corresponds with the
rating of the appliance
before operating.
• Please ensure that the
appliance is used on a
stable, level, and heat
resistant surface.
• DO NOT immerse cords,
plugs or any part of the
appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• DO NOT leave the
appliance unattended
while it is operating.
• Close supervision is
necessary when any
appliance is used by or
near children or pets.
• This appliance can be
used by children aged
from 8 years 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 use
of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play
with the appliance.
• Keep the iron and its cord
out of reach of children
less than 8 years of age
whenever it is turned on or
cooling down.
• Surfaces are liable to get
hot during use. Take extra
precautions while using
your appliance.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children without
supervision.
• Switch off at the wall
socket then remove the
plug from the socket
when not in use or before
cleaning.
• If the supply cord or
appliance is damaged,
stop using the appliance
immediately and
seek advice from the
manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly
qualied person.
• DO NOT let the cord hang
over the edge of a table
or counter or let it come
into contact with any hot
surfaces.

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• The use of accessory
attachments is not
recommended by the
appliance manufacturer
apart from those supplied
with this product. DO
NOT use extension cords
with the appliance.
• DO NOT pull the plug out
by the cord as this may
damage the plug and/or
the cable.
• DO NOT use this product
for anything other than its
intended use.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
• DO NOT carry the
appliance by the power
cord.
• DO NOT use the
appliance outdoors.
• The iron should always be
turned to “min” before
plugging or unplugging
from the mains outlet.
Never pull the cord to
disconnect from the
mains: instead, grasp plug
and pull to disconnect.
• Always disconnect the iron
from the electrical outlet
when lling with water or
emptying and when not in
use.
• DO NOT leave the
iron unattended when
connected to the mains or
on an ironing board.
• When you have nished
ironing or when you
are leaving the iron
unattended: Turn the
steam control knob to
position”0”, and the
temperature control dial
to ‘OFF’ position. Stand
the iron upright and
disconnect the appliance
from the mains outlet.
• WARNING! Burns can
occur from touching hot
metal parts, hot water or
steam, use caution when
you turn a steam iron
upside down-there may be
hot water in the reservoir.
• Only use normal tap water
or distilled water in this
product. DO NOT use
perfumed water.
• Never direct steam toward
people, pets or electrical
systems.
• Never obstruct the steam
holes.
• CAUTION! When not in
use, your iron should never
be placed at and/or left
on an ironing board.
• DO NOT place the iron on
an unprotected surface.

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• DO NOT plug the iron
into a power outlet whilst
other appliances are
plugged in, as this could
cause the electrics to
overload.
• The plug and cord should
not be allowed to touch
the hot soleplate of the
iron. Let the iron cool
down completely before
storing it. DO NOT wind
the power cord around the
iron.
• Always disconnect the
iron from the mains outlet
when lling it with water or
when emptying the water
tank after use.
• DO NOT use an extension
cable for the iron. Make
sure the iron’s power
cord is arranged in a way
it cannot be pulled or
tripped over.
• When placing the iron on
its stand, ensure that the
surface is stable.
• DO NOT use the iron if
it has been dropped, if
there are visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.
SAFETY PROTECTIVE CUT-
OUT
• In the unlikely event of
the thermostat failing,
the protection cut-out will
operate to prevent the
iron overheating. The iron
should then be taken to
the nearest authorised
service facility or the
manufacturer.
• NOTE: Some parts of the
iron have been slightly
greased and as a result,
the iron may smoke
slightly when switched
on for the rst time. This
should not occur after the
rst few uses.
• In the unlikely event the
appliance develops a fault,
stop using it immediately
and seek advice from the
Customer Support Team:
[phone]

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1. Remove your appliance from the packaging.
2. Remove any stickers, protective foil or storage cover from the soleplate.
3. Plug the iron into the mains supply and charge the iron.
4. Your appliance will be ready for normal use once it has reached your preferred
temperature.
5. Dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
Filling the tank with water:
CAUTION! Before filling the tank with water make sure the appliance is unplugged.
• This iron can be used with normal tap water.
• Use the water measuring cup to fill the tank. Never fill directly from the tap
• If the water in your area is particularly hard, it is recommended to use distilled
or demineralized water.
• Do not put vinegar, starch, chemically, de-scaled water or de-scaling agents in
the water tank.
1. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before filling (or emptying) the
iron with water.
Note: Wait for the iron to cool down before emptying or filling the water tank.
2. Set the Steam Slider control to the ‘O’ position in order to avoid water leakage.
3. Add water to the Filling Cup. Hold the iron in a tilted position and pour the
water into the water tank to the maximum level.
4. Fill the iron with normal tap water when using it for the first time.
Setting the temperature:
1. Stand the iron on its end on a flat stable surface.
2. Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.
3. Set the Temperature Control to the required ironing temperature.
4. After the temperature light first has gone out and has come on again, you may
start ironing
Note: While ironing, the indicator light will turn on and off to maintain your desired
temperature setting.
5. If you set the temperature control to a lower setting after ironing at a high
temperature, please allow time for the iron to cool. This is to prevent scorching
on your garment.
Spray Function:
• Press the Spray button at any time to spray water on clothes, as often as
required.
Note: Ensure that there is enough water in the tank to use the spray function.
During first use, you may have to pump the spray button several times to start the
spraying function.
4 - Before First Use
5 - Using Your Appliance

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Using the Steam Jet:
1. This function provides an extra amount of steam to remove stubborn creases.
2. Turn the temperature control to the position “MAX”. The indicator light turns off
when the required temperature is reached.
3. Press the steam jet button once.
4. Wait a few seconds before pressing the steam jet button again.
5. When there are stubborn creases you can usually remove them with just 3 uses
of the steam jet.
Steam-ironing:
This function can be used only at higher ironing temperature.
••• or MAX for maximum steam.
1. Remove the water tank cover and use the water cup to fill the tank. Ensure
there is enough water in the tank. Do not fill past the MAX setting.
2. Replace the water tank cover.
3. Turn the temperature regulating knob to the “O” position, ensure the iron is on
a smooth and stable surface and place vertically. Then put the plug into the
socket.
4. Set the required temperature.
5. After about 1.5 to 3 minutes, the indicator will turn off, when the indicator
turns on again, you can start ironing with steam.
6. Increase the steam output by pulling the Steam Slide backwards and decrease
the output by pushing the Steam Slide forward.
7. The iron will also work in a vertical position, ideal for ironing clothes which are
hung, or drapes/curtains.
Note: Water may leak from the soleplate if too low of a temperature has been
selected. If this happens, turn the temperature control dial to a higher temperature.
Steam will be generated as soon as the correct temperature is reached.
Note: If no steam is produced it is likely that the tank is empty. Turn off the steam
setting. To continue steam ironing, first unplug the iron from the mains, and then
re-fill with water. Plug the iron back into the mains socket and you can then
continue your steam ironing.
CAUTION! The steam is very hot. DO NOT allow for steam to come in contact with
your skin, face or hands to avoid injury. Never direct steam at people or animals.
Dry ironing:
1. Set the steam control switch to 0.
2. Read the washing label instructions on your clothes to select the required
temperature.
3. Begin ironing when the indicator light turns off.
WARNING: Never pour vinegar or other liquid cleaners for eliminating calcium into
water tank.
IMPORTANT WARNING! The iron comes with a brush attachment that can be used
while ironing. Before attaching and removing the brush, make sure the iron is
turned off, unplugged from the mains and has cooled down completely.

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Temperature control settings:
Read all garment labels when ironing and ensure the manufacturer’s ironing
guidelines are followed. The manufacturers ironing guidelines are often shown by
symbols similar to the below:
• Always check the garment label for ironing instructions before ironing a
garment.
• If the ironing instructions are missing, see the table below.
• Sort your laundry: Wool with wool, Cotton with cotton etc. Start ironing the
fabrics requiring the lowest temperature and progress to the higher ones
because the iron heats up quicker than it cools down.
Note: If the article to be ironed consists of various different fabrics, always select the
temperature required by the most delicate fabric.
Textile Chart:
IMPORTANT
Read all garment labels when ironing and ensure the manufacturers ironing
guidelines are followed. The manufacturers ironing guidelines are often shown by
symbols similar to the below:
IRONING LABEL KIND OF TEXTILE FABRICS
Synthetic
Acrylic
Polypropylene
Polyurethane
Synthetic
Polyamide (Nylon)
Polyester
Viscose(Rayon)
Silk Silk
Wool Wool
Cotton
Linen
Cotton
Linen
Note: If the article to be ironed consists of different fabrics, always select the
temperature required by the most delicate fabric.

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Ironing tips:
• Always check first whether a label with ironing instructions is attached to the
article.
• The iron heats up quicker than it cools down, therefore, you should start ironing
the articles requiring the lowest temperature such as those made of synthetic
fibres.
• If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, you must always select the lowest
ironing temperature to iron the composition of those fibres.
• Silk and other fabrics that are likely to become shiny should be ironed on the
inner side.
• Velvet and other textures that rapidly become shiny should be ironed in one
direction with light pressure applied. Always keep the iron moving at any given
moment.
• Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) may be ironed with the iron set a steam
position. Preferably set steam button to the maximum position and use a dry
cloth as a mat.
Note: If your woollen fabric becomes shiny while ironing, turn the article inside out
and iron it on the reverse side.

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6 - Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Reasons Solution
Not enough
heat or too
much heat.
The temperature dial may not have been
rotated correctly, or it may have been
set to the incorrect position. The iron is
unplugged.
Set the temperature dial to the correct
position and check if the iron is plugged in.
No steam or
leakage.
The temperature dial has been set to
MIN or a temperature that is too low.
Set the temperature dial to the required
position or a higher temperature. Steam will
be generated once the correct temperature
is reached.
No burst of
steam or
no vertical
steam.
The vertical steam function has been
used too often within in a short period.
The iron is not hot enough.
Continue ironing in horizontal position and
wait a while before using the vertical steam
function again.
Leaking
water from
Soleplate.
The temperature dial is not set in steam
range. Set the temperature dial as per steam range.
The heat is still not enough. ONLY use the Steam Button after the
indicator light goes off.
The water is over than max position. Pour out the remaining water.
Little Steam.
Check if the Steam Button is in proper
location. Set the steam button to the proper location.
Steam hole is blocked. Clean the steam hole with distilled water.
There is too little water in the water tank. Fill the tank with water.
No Spraying. There is not enough pressure or air
inside.
Press the spray nozzle by hand, and push the
spray button several times continuously.
DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT
Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic
rubbish. You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like
this separately.
Please visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or www.recyclenow.co.uk for access to
information about the recycling of electrical items.
Please visit www.weeeireland.ie for access to information about the recycling of
electrical items purchased in Ireland.
The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must
be recycled, rather than taken to landfill.
Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site
for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.
7 - Recycling

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Limescale:
If you live in a particularly hard water area, we recommend using bottled or distilled
water.
WARNING: Never pour vinegar or other liquid cleaners for eliminating calcium into
water tank.
After ironing:
1. Disconnect the power supply and empty any water left in the water tank.
2. Reconnect the power supply and disconnect after the indicator light goes off,
this dries the soleplate.
CAUTION: Let the iron completely cool down.
3. Once the iron has cooled wipe flakes and any other deposits on the soleplate
with a damp cloth or a nonabrasive (liquid) cleaner.
4. Clean the upper part of iron with a damp cloth. Always store the emptied iron
horizontally on a stable surface with a cloth protecting the soleplate.
5. When not in use, store the appliance in a safe, dry place, out of reach of
children.
Anti-calc:
The anti-calc function is a permanent system located inside the water tank to
eliminate impurities from the water and to reduce the problems connected with
limescale build-up.
To prolong the efficiency of this system, follow these steps occasionally:
1. Unplug the iron and allow it to cool down.
2. Locate the water cup that accompanied the iron. Fill it with water 3/4 full. Add
1 teaspoon of salt to water and fill the water tank with this solution.
3. Leave the solution in the water tank for 15 minutes, shaking occasionally, and
then empty it.
IMPORTANT!
Do not use the appliance if the surface is wet or damp. Ensure the appliance is
completely clean and dry before use and storage.
8 - Cleaning & Care
WARNING:
Do not immerse any electrical part of the appliance in water
such as motor units or plugs.
Please see cleaning section for further instructions.

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9 - Wiring Safety for UK Use Only
IMPORTANT
As the colours in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, please proceed
as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are labelled
in accordance with the following code:
Blue neutral [N] Brown
live [L] Green/Yellow
[EARTH]
Plug Fitting Details (Where
Applicable).
The wire labelled blue is the neutral
and must be connected to the terminal
marked [N].
The wire labelled brown is the live wire
and must be connected to the terminal
marked [L].
The wire labelled green/yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with
the letter [E].
On no account must either the brown
or the blue wire be connected to the
[EARTH] terminal.
Always ensure that the cord grip is
fastened correctly.
The plug must be fitted with a fuse
of the same rating already fitted and
conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA
approved.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician
who will be pleased to do this for you.
Non-Rewireable Mains Plug.
If your appliance is supplied with a non-
rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead
and should the fuse need replacing,
you must use an ASTA approved one
(conforming to BS 1362 of the same
rating).
If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician who will be pleased to do this
for you.
If you need to remove the plug -
disconnect it from the mains - then cut
it off of the mains lead and immediately
dispose of it in a safe manner. Never
attempt to reuse the plug or insert it
into a socket outlet as there is a danger
of an electric shock.
FUSE
Earth (Green/
Yellow) Fuse
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
WARNING:
This appliance MUST be earthed!

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This product is guaranteed for 12 months
from the date of original purchase.
If any defect arises due to faulty materials
of workmanship, the faulty products must
be returned to the place of purchase.
Refund or replacement is at the discretion
of the retailer.
The Following Conditions Apply:
• The product must be returned to the
retailer with proof of purchase or a
receipt.
• The product must be installed and
used in accordance with the
instructions contained in this
instruction guide.
• It must be used only for domestic
purposes.
• It does not cover wear and tear,
damage, misuse or consumable parts.
• Tower has limited liability for incidental
or consequential loss or damage.
This guarantee is valid in the UK and Eire
only.
The standard one year guarantee is only
extended to the maximum available for
each particular product upon registration
of the product within 28 days of purchase.
If you do not register the product with us
within the 28 day period, your product is
guaranteed for 1 year only.
To validate your extended warranty, please
visit www.towerhousewares.co.uk and
register with us online.
Please note that length of extended
warranty offered is dependent on product
type and that each qualifying product
needs to be registered individually in order
to extend its warranty past the standard
1 year.
Extended warranty is only valid with proof
of purchase or receipt.
As a thank you for
purchasing one of our
fantastic products, we are
offering you an extra 2 years
peace of mind in addition to
your 1 year guarantee.
To receive your extra 2 year
guarantee, register your
appliance online within 28
days of purchase by visiting
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
10 - Warranty

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Affix your store receipt to this page for safe keeping.
11 - Your Receipt

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NOTES

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NOTES

thank you!
We hope you enjoy your appliance for many years. As a thank you for
purchasing one of our fantastic products, we are offering you an extra
2 years peace of mind.
*To receive your extra 2 years guarantee, register your appliance online
within 28 days of purchase by visiting:
www.towerhousewares.co.uk
Should you have a problem with your appliance, or need any spare parts,
please call our Customer Support Team:
[phone]
1219.V1
Your warranty becomes void should you
decide to use non Tower spare parts.
Spare parts can be purchased from
www.towerhousewares.co.uk