User manual DELONGHI VVX 1420

[. . . ] · The safety of this appliance is guaranteed only if correctly connected to a proper and effective earth connection as specified by current electrical safety standards and regulations. 10 diSpoSAl 11 dESiGnATEd USE 12 dESCRipTion oF THE AppliAnCE 12 Controlpanel(variesaccordingtomodel) . . . . . . . 12 "Professional" iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 "Domestic" iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 What water to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Filling the steam generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Steam ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using the "domestic" iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Adjustingthethermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SteamregulationknobJ(*certainmodelsonly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Topping up the steam generator with water . . . . . 13 Dry ironing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 pREpARATionS FoR USE 12 ClEAninG 14 AFTER iRoninG 14 iRoninG TipS 14 ElECTRiCAl REqUiREmEnTS (UK onlY) 14 pRoBlEmS RESolVABlE WiTHoUT ConTACTinG CUSTomER SERViCES 15 · · · · Thisfundamentalsafetyrequisiteshouldbe verified. If in doubt, ask a qualified electrician to check the mains system thoroughly. Failure to earth the appliance absolves the manufacturerofallliabilityfordamage. Whentheapplianceistobediscarded, after unpluggingfromthemains, theleadshould be cut as close as possible to the iron to maketheapplianceunusable. [. . . ] When the indicatoratthecentreofthefunnelrises, the steamgeneratorisfull(fig. 2). · ScrewupthecapG fully and plug the iron into the mains socket. · Each time you turn the system on, always FILLthesteamgeneratorcompletely. Steam ironing · Two-button models: press th button K (ironon)andth buttoni (steam generator on). · Single-button models: press the button l: Thelightonthebuttoncomeson(fig. 3B). · Waituntilthe"steamready"lightH and "iron at temperature" light n go out. · Proceedbypressingthesteambuttono or p Please note: · Whenusedforthefirsttime, theappliance 12 dESiGnATEd USE · Thisappliancemustbeusedexclusivelyfor thepurposeforwhichitwasexpresslyconceived. · The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inappropriate, incorrect or irresponsibleuseorfordamageresultingfrom repairs carried out by unqualified personnel. dESCRipTion oF THE AppliAnCE (seepage3) A Funnel with water level control (* certain modelsonly) B Iron rest C Controlpanel(variesaccordingtomodel) d Steam/cabletubecompartment E Cabletidy F Funnel(*certainmodelsonly) G Steam generator cap Control panel (varies according to model) H "Steam ready" light i Steamgeneratorbuttonwithlight J Steam regulation knob (* certain models only) K Ironbuttonwithlight l ON/OFFbuttonwithlight "professional" iron m Continuous steam lock n "Iron at temperature" light o Steambutton p Steam trigger q Thermostatknob "domestic" iron m Continuous steam lock n "Iron at temperature" light o Steambutton p Steam trigger q Thermostatknob R "On"light(steady)orauto-offlight(flashing) (* certain models only) maygiveoffsmokeandanodourforseveral minutes. Thisiscausedbyheatingandsubsequentdryingofthesealersusedinassemblingthesteamgeneratorandiron. · The lights H and n will go on and off during ironing, according to the temperature reachedbythesteamgeneratorandiron. Using the "professional" iron · Afterturningtheapplianceonasdescribed above, wait for the "iron at temperature" light n to go off. · Theironcanberestedinanuprightposition (fig. 4). However, makesurethesurfaceis flattoavoidtheironfallingover. Using the "domestic" iron · Afterturningtheapplianceonasdescribed above, wait for the "iron at temperature" lightNtogooff. · Somemodelshavean"auto-off"safetydevice which turns the iron off if left unused for 30 seconds in the horizontal position or 8 minutesintheuprightposition(fig. 5). This light is on steadily during normal use and indicates that the iron is plugged into the mains. To resume ironing, shake the iron slightly forwardsuntilthelightRcomesonsteadily. Makesurethesurfaceisflattoavoidtheiron 13 fallingoveraccidentally. Toresttheironcorrectly, fixthesteam/cabletubeontheright orleftbypushingitasfarasitwillgountilit clicks into place. Adjusting the thermostat Turn the thermostat knob to set the most suitable temperature for the type offabrictobeironed. For steam ironing, the temperature must be within the steam sector shown alongside. Below is a brief guide to help you choose the besttemperatureforthetypeoffabrictobeironed. l Acetate, acrylic, nylon, polyester, rayon l l Silk, wool l l lLinen, cotton Steam regulation knob J (* certain models only) ThesteamregulationknobJenablesthequantity ofsteamtobeincreasedordecreasedaccording tothefabricbeingironed. Whenyouturntheironon, youarerecommendedtoturnthesteamregulationknobtothemaximumsteamposition. GB Topping up the steam generator with water Whenthewaterinthesteamgeneratorrunsout, theironnolongerdeliverssteam. Tofillagain, proceedasfollows: · Turnthesteamgeneratoroffusingthesteamgeneratorbuttoni. [. . . ] · -Neverpourproductsintothe steamgenerator(seeourtips inthequickguide). Cleanthe sole plate with a damp cloth. · Each time you turn the system on, always FILL the steam generatorcompletely. · Turntheapplianceoff, leave ittocoolcompletely, unscrew thecapandfillthesteam generatorwithwater · Screwthecapupcompletely. · Contactthemanufacturer's customerservices. GB Waterleaksfromtheholesinthe bottomofthesoleplate. · Thetemperatureofthesole plate is too low. [. . . ]