User manual DELONGHI FXC21

[. . . ] If in doubt, ask a qualified electrician to check the mains system thoroughly. Failure to earth the appliance absolves the manufacturer of all liability for damage. When the appliance is to be discarded, after unplugging from the mains, the lead should be cut as close as possible to the iron to make the appliance unusable. Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect the appliance by unplugging from the mains. · · · 4 · In the event of malfunction and/or faulty operation, switch off the appliance and take it to an authorised service centre. [. . . ] When the indicator light goes off, the iron is at temperature and ready to use. Continuous steam delivery is obtained by turning the steam regulator I to one of the positions between 1 and 3 (0=dry, 1=minimum steam, 2=medium steam, 3=maximum steam) (fig. Steam delivery ceases whenever the iron is placed in a vertical position on the rear rest (position recommended during pauses in ironing) or with the iron horizontal when the steam · · · 6 regulator I is in the 0 position (=dry) (fig. 1). Note: On the iron there is a useful guide giving information on the temperature to set according to the garment being ironed: Synthetic; Silk; Cotton. Remember that the steam function can only be used when the thermostat dial is positioned in the segment. DRY IRONING · · Plug in the iron and select the temperature by turning the thermostat dial D. If there is water in the tank B, turn the steam regulator I to the 0 position (=dry) (fig. Wait until the indicator light L goes off showing that the required temperature has been reached. When the indicator light L goes off, press the steam burst button G a number of times until the indicator light L comes on again. Wait until the light goes off before pressing the button again. STEAM BURST (FIG. 7) Enables delicate garments to be steamed without resting them on the ironing board: pay attention to the temperature used to steam hanging fabrics. When the indicator light L goes off, place the iron in a vertical position and hold it near the garment. Press the steam burst button G a number of times until the indicator light L comes on again. Never direct the "vertical" steam jet at a garment hanging in a wardrobe or worn by a person. Vertical ironing should always be carried out with the garment hanging on a clothes stand and always away from other garments, elements or people. 7 SPRAY (FIG. 8) If during ironing, you note particularly resistant creases or if your garment requires a higher level of dampness, you can use the spray M. Press the spray button H repeatedly, directing the spray jet towards the parts of the garment to be dampened. Never use the spray when ironing silk as the drops of water could mark the fabric. AFTER IRONING To extend the working life of the iron, whenever you finish ironing, you are recommended to empty the tank as follows: · Unplug from the mains socket. · Empty the iron by opening the "Easy Refill" cap E (fig. · To dry the remaining moisture, turn the iron on again with the thermostat dial D in the MAX position for about two minutes with the steam regulator I in position 3. · Clean the plate A with a dry cloth as traces of moisture could mark it. 10) To remove dirt and dust, the iron should be cleaned at least once a month. 3, see the "Easy Refill" section); · Turn the steam regulator I to the 0 position (=dry) (fig. [. . . ] If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. [. . . ]