Tracity IRTC09 User manual

Instruction Manual
Steam Iron
IRTC09

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 refer-
ence. 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 connect-
ing cord or mains plug is broken do not continue to use it. Seek expert assistance.
Do not use the iron if the cord insulation or conductors are visibly damaged.
Do not use the iron if water is leaking from it.
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 supervision or instruction concerning use of this appli-
ance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Parents must warn children not to touch hot appliance parts.
The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply
mains.
Do not use this iron if it is dropped, has visible signs of damage or is not
watertight.
Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Exercise
care when handling this appliance!
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
Important Safety Instructions

Handle1.
Steam Control2.
Spray Button3.
“Shot of Steam”Button4.
Water Filler & Cap5.
Temperature Indicator6.
Spray Nozzle7.
Water Reservoir8.
Self Clean Button9.
Soleplate10.
Temperature Dial11.
Pilot Light12.
Know Your Iron
Features and controls
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Unpacking Your Iron
Unpack the iron carefully. If you dispose of the packaging, do so having regard to
any recycling regulations in your area.
The packaging contains:
OneTricity Steam Iron
One ller cup
If any item is missing or damaged: please contact theTesco 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
Ceramic soleplate: The soleplate (10) of the iron is coated with a special material
to make ironing much easier.
To protect the coating do not use abrasives to clean the iron and avoid running the
iron over hard metal surfaces.
Anti-Drip system: This is designed to prevent water escaping from the soleplate
when the iron is cold. During use, the anti drip system may emit a loud clicking
sound, particularly when heating up or cooling down. This is perfectly normal and
indicates that the system is functioning correctly.
Anti-Scale system: The build-in anti-scale cartridge is designed to reduce the
build-up of lime scale which occurs during steam ironing and will prolong the
working life of your iron. However the anti-scale cartridge will not completely stop
the natural process of lime scale build-up so always empty the water after use and
self-clean the iron regularly (see last page).
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 materials 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 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.
Preliminaries
Before You Start

Filling the Iron
DO NOT use water containing softeners, perfumes or additives as these may
damage the iron irreparably.
• Unplug the iron from the mains.
• Set the Steam Control to OFF.
Open the water ller.
Fill 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.
Operation
Ensure the mains socket is switched o at the wall and the Steam Control is OFF.
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.
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 maintains the iron at the correct temperature setting.
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. Pass the
iron over a clean cotton cloth before using it for the rst time.
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 selector to a suitable posi-
tion depending on the quantity of steam
required and the ironing temperature.
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 .
Basic Operation
Getting Started
INCREASE

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 button a few times to prime the
system. Wait a few seconds for the steam
to penetrate the fabric before pressing the
button again.
Use no more than 3 bursts at any 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
Set the iron to its highest temperature and wait for the pilot light to go out.
Settheiron vertical. Holdtheironawayfrom you
and 15 – 30 centimetres from the garment.
Press the Shot of Steam Button once. Steam
penetrates 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.
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 OVERREACH or operate
the iron while standing on a ladder etc.
Spray Button
Press the spray button to spray water on the mate-
rial. 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.
During use, the anti drip system may emit a loud clicking sound, particularly when
the iron heats upor cools down. This is normal and indicates that the system is
functioning correctly.
Special Features
Advanced Operation

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 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 cleaners on the iron body or
the soleplate.
Self Cleaning
This function removes the scales and minerals built up in the Steam Chamber. The
iron will remain in the best condition if this function is performed at least once a
month or more regularly depending on the hardness of the water.
Half-ll the water tank.1.
Stand the Iron upright on its stand.2.
Set the steam control to minimum.3.
Turn theTemperature Dial to its maximum setting.4.
Plug the iron in and switch on.5.
Wait until the iron is hot and the pilot light goes o.6.
Wait for one more cycle; allow the pilot light to glow and go o.7.
Turn theTemperature Dial to minimum.8.
Unplug the iron from the mains supply.9.
Hold the iron horizontally over a sink.10.
Press and hold the Self-Cleaning button. Steam and boiling hot water will11.
drain from the holes on the soleplate washing away the scales and minerals
that have built up inside the Steam Chamber. Keep skin/body away from the
hot water - DANGER OF SCALDING!
12. Gently shake the iron until the water tank is empty.
13. When Self-Cleaning is complete, release the Self-Cleaning button and set the
iron back on its heel rest to cool down.
14. When cool, wipe the soleplate clean with a soft cloth.
Care, Cleaning and Storage
After Use

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Conclusion
Storage
When not in use the iron should be securely stored out of the reach of children.
Store the iron on its heel. Do NOT store the iron on its soleplate or you may damage
the nish.
loosely loop the cord without kinking or straining it.
Do not wrap the cord tightly around the body of the iron.
After storage, always ensure the cord is fully unwound and and kinks are straight-
ened out to prevent internal damage to the cord.
Warranty
YourTricity 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
aects your consumer rights.
Specications
Voltage Rating: 220 -240V AC, 50Hz
Power Consumption: 1850-2200W
NetWeight: 1.2 kg
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.