TriStar ST-8911 User manual

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Steam generator iron
Dear customer,
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this
high quality product. Please read the instruction
manual carefully so that you will be able to make
the best possible use of the appliance. This manual
includes all the necessary instructions and advice
for using, cleaning and maintaining the appliance.
If you follow these instructions you will be
guaranteed of an excellent result, it saves you time
and will avoid problems. We hope you will have a
great deal of pleasure from using this appliance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The plug must be removed from the socket
outlet before the water tank is lled with water
or before cleaning and maintenance and
immediately after use.
• Never iron on dampen cloths while wearing
them.
• Do not put any detergent or chemical
substance in the tank.
• Do not open the boiler cap during use.
• The tank of the unit is equipped with a safety
valve to avoid over-pressure.
• Please read the instruction manual carefully
before using the device. Please keep these
instructions, the guarantee certicate, the sales
receipt and, if possible, the carton with the
inner packaging.
• This appliance is not intended to be used by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instructions
concerning the use of the appliance by a
person that is responsible for their safety.
• By ignoring the safety instructions the
manufacturer can not be hold responsible for
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• To protect children against the dangers of
electrical appliances, please make sure that
you never leave the appliance unattended.
Therefore you have to select a storage place for
the appliance where children are not able to
grab it. Make sure that the cable is not hanging
in a downward position.
• This appliance is only to be used for household
purposes and only for the purpose it is made
for.
• The appliance must be placed on a stable, level
surface.
• Do not use when the appliance is fallen, if there
are any signs of damage or when it leaks.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or
knobs.
• Never use the device unsupervised.
• All repairs should be made by a competent
qualied repair service(*).
• Make sure that the appliance is stored in a dry
environment.
• Check if the voltage of the appliance
corresponds to the main voltage of your
home. Rated voltage: AC220-240V 50/60Hz.
The socket must be at least 16A or 10 A slow-
protected.
• This appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF).
If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, the appliance
is safe to use based on scientic evidence
available today.
• The ejected steam is very powerful, so make
sure you do not aim at persons, animals or
delicate items.
• The use of accessory that are not
recommended by the manufacturer can cause
injuries and will invalidate any warranty that
you may have.
• Never move the appliance by pulling the
cord and make sure the cord can not become
entangled.
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• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not wind the cord around the appliance
and do not bend it.
• Allow the appliance to cool down before you
clean or store it.
• To protect yourself against an electric shock, do
not immerse the cord, plug or appliance in the
water or any other liquid.
• Unplug the appliance from the socket when
changing the spare parts or for maintenance.
• Do not use this appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or when the appliance has
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner. To avoid a hazard make sure that a
damaged cord or plug will be replaced by an
authorized technician(*). Do not repair this
appliance yourself.
• Do not use this appliance near direct heat
sources.
• Unplug the appliance from the socket when
you are not using it.
• Note: To avoid danger by accidental resetting
the thermal protection, this appliance may not
be powered through an external switching
device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that regularly will be switched on or o.
• Allow the device to cool down before you are
going to remove or replace spare parts.
• Make sure that the cord is not hanging over the
edge of the table or counter, does not touch
any hot surfaces or is coming directly into
contact with the hot parts of the appliance. Do
not place the appliance underneath or close to
curtains, window coverings etc.
• Make sure the cord does not touch the hot
parts of the appliance.
• We advise to place a heat resistant coating
between your table and the appliance (this
way you don't get burns on your table or table
cloth).
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• Do not use this appliance in the bathroom or
near a sink lled with water. If this appliance
has fallen into the water do not under no
circumstances directly grab this appliance, but
rst pull the plug from the socket.
• Make sure that the maximum level will never
be exceeded.
* Competent qualied repair service: after sales
department of the producer or importer or any
person who is qualied, approved and competent
to perform this kind of repairs in order to avoid
all danger. In any case you should return the
appliance to this repair service.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
1. Steam cable
2. Power cord with plug
3. On/o button
4. Steam ready / empty water tank indicator
light
5. Base
6. Boiler cap
7. Thermostat knob
8. Iron at-temperature light
9. Steam lock(lock for permanent steam
function)
10. Steam button
11. Soleplate
12. Measuring cup(maximum capacity: 220ml)
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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
• Before the rst use, please remove any sticker
or protective cover.
• Place your steam generator on a stable,
horizontal heat-resistant surface.
• For the rst use, use the iron on an old piece of
fabric to ensure the soleplate and water tank
are completely clean.
• Never use the steam generator when water
tank is empty, rell it before use it again.
Fill the water tank
• Before lling the water tank, check if the steam
generator is cooled down, if the power cable is
unplugged and if the temperature knob is on
its minimum position.
• Note: never unscrew the boiler cap before
these three steps are done.
• During lling please do not exceed the
maximum water capacity (0.5L).
• Note: use a funnel to ll the boiler.
• Please read carefully our advices in chapter
“type of water to use” concerning the water to
use with your steam generator.
• Open the boiler lter cap and ll the boiler with
water.
• Screw the boiler lter cap tight.
• Notes: if the water tank indicator illuminates
and there is no steam the water tank is empty.
• Never unscrew the boiler cap when the
appliance is still connected to the power
supply.
Select the temperature
• Place the iron on its base.
• Select the desired temperature by using the
thermostat knob, check the ironing symbols
on your clothes in order to adapt the ironing
temperature.
• Note: we advise you to read the chapter
“Ironing of your linens” in order to select the
best ironing temperature.
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STEAM IRONING
Note: For the rst use, use the iron on an old
piece of fabric to ensure the soleplate and water
tank are completely clean.
• Fill the boiler and select the temperature as
described before.
• Plug the power cable into the wall outlet.
• Turn on the device by using the ON/OFF button,
the unit will be heated up.
• It will take around 5 minutes to produce
enough steam, the steam ready and empty
water tank indicator light will be illuminate
when the iron is ready for use.
• Note: Do not use the steam function before the
steam ready indicator illuminates.
• There are two ways to obtain steam,
o Press on the steam switch button beneath
the iron handle and keep it pressed. The
steam will stop when you release the button.
o By pressing the steam lock button steam and
slide the steam lock backwards, the iron will
steam now constantly.
Note: The rst time the steam generator is used,
there may be some smoke and smell, this is not
harmful. They will not aect the performance and
will disappear rapidly.
AFTER USE
• Put the temperature knob on minimum
position.
• Turn o the device by using the ON/OFF
button.
• Unplug the power cable.
• Wait until the steam generator and the
soleplate are cooled down completely.
• Unscrew the boiler cap and pour out the
remaining water then place the boiler cap back
on the unit.
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Note: Before any maintenance or cleaning
operations, please turn the temperature knob on
minimum position, unplug your steam generator
from the power socket and allow it to cool down
completely.
Empty the water tank
• Unscrew the water tank lter cap.
• Empty the boiler above a sink.
• Turn the boiler cap back on the unit.
Steam generator cleaning
• Clean the soleplate with a vinegar-water
solution.
• Clean the base and iron with a damp cloth and
dry it completely before storage.
• To not damage the soleplate, we advise you
never put the soleplate on a metal surface.
• Clean your steam generator after every 10
times of use.
Boiler cleaning
• Unscrew the boiler lter cap.
• Fill it with near of 250mL of clear water.
• Fix the boiler lter cap.
• Shake the base unit for a few moments and
then empty it completely.
• In order to obtain the best result, we
recommend to repeat this action twice.
Type of water to use
• You can use normal tap water to ll the tank.
Therefore, especially if your tap water is very
hard, we advise you to mix it with distilled
water or use distilled water only.
• We advise you to empty the water tank after
use in order prevent limestone inside the water
tank.
• Do not add anything to the contents of the
boiler and do not use water from clothes
dryers, scented or softened water, water from
refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners and rain
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water. These contain organic waste or mineral
elements that become concentrated when
heated and cause spitting, brown staining or
premature wear to the steam generator. Use of
these types of water will negate the guarantee
provided with the product.
IRONING OF YOUR LINENS
In order to not damage your linen, please check
the type of requested ironing including on
care and composition label. Adjust the ironing
temperatures before use your iron.
Symbol Fabric Temp. Variable steam
Synthetic bers/
silk ×
Wool √
Cotton / Linen √
Note: The symbol means: This article
cannot be ironed!
Note:
The symbol means: This article cannot be ironed!
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