ARDESTO IR-C8815-S Upright Garment Steamer Instruction Manual

UPRIGHT GARMENT STEAMER
IR-C8815-S
Instruction manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before use.

2. Use appliance for its intended use only.

3. This product has been designed for domestic use only.
   Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

4. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and over 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 should not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by unsupervised children.

5. The steamer should be kept out of the reach of children under the age of 8 while plugged in or while it is still hot.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord, plug or steam hose or after the appliance malfunctions, or it is dropped or damaged in any manner.

7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance.

8. Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment in case of damage to the device or power cord. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, service center or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.

9. To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam vents, check appliance before each use by holding it away from your body and operating. Steam only in an up and down vertical motion. Never use steam head in a horizontal position or tilt into a backward position, this may result in water discharge.

10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Appliance should always be turned off before plugging or unplugging.
    Never pull on the cord to unplug from outlet, instead grasp plug and pull to unplug.

11. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool completely before 17 putting away. Loop cord loosely under the appliance when storing.

12. Do not let power cord contact sharp edges or hot surfaces.
    Do not try to fasten the hose adapter during operation.
    Scalding may occur if the hose adapter is removed while using the appliance. Always unplug appliance from an electrical outlet when filling with water, emptying or
    when not in use.

13. Do not attempt to hang up the unit using the hose.

14. The use of foreign accessory attachments that are not supplied by fabric is not recommended and may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

15. WARNING! Be careful when using the device to avoid burns from touching hot parts, hot water or steam. Be careful when pouring water from the appliance – there may be hot water in the reservoir.

16. Do not direct steam at people, animals or steam clothes while they are being worn.

17. This appliance is intended for household use only. This is a floor appliance never carry it while in use.

18. The steamer must not be left unattended when it is connected to the power outlet.

19. Do not use the steamer if it has been dropped, has signs of damage, or if it is leaking.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This is 1785 Watt (max.) appliance. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate a high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. Cords rated for less amperage may
overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
Do not cut or attempt to extend the steaming hose.

SPECIFICATIONS

Rated voltage: AC 220-240 V
Rated frequency: 50-60 Hz
Output power: 1500-1785 W
Capacity: 1.5 L
Continued steam time: to 50 min
Steam flow: 30 g/min
Output steam temperature: 98 °С
Pressure supported by the vertical lever: 1Kg
Max length of lever: 1.35 m
Min length of lever: 0.5 m
Steam pipe length: 1.7 m

EQUIPMENT

Steamer with a vertical telescopic rack for clothes – 1 pc.
Nozzle-brush for fabric – 1 pc.
Nozzle-brush for fur – 1 pc.
Creasing attachment- 1 pc.
Instruction manual (warranty card included) – 1 pc.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Steam tube fixation
1.2 Power switch
1.3 Main body
1.4 Drainage valve
1.5 Lower housing
2.1 Water tank handle
2.2 Water tank
2.3 Water tank knob| 3.1 Steam tube head
3.2 Steam tube
3.3 Handle of the steamer
4.1 Bracket pole set
4.2 Telescopic pole
5 Bracket head
6 Creasing attachment
7 Fur brush
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INSTALLATION (BEFORE USE)

• Please read the instruction carefully.
• Remove all the package.
• Do not connect the device to the outlet until you have completed the installation.
• Familiarize yourself with the assembly picture, see Fig. 1.
• Install the telescopic pole in the corresponding hole on the device body, see Fig. 2.
• After installing the pole turn it clockwise and make sure that the pole is firmly tightened, see Fig. 3.
• Release the telescopic clamps, pull the aluminum rod up, see Fig. 4.
• Fix the chosen height of the pole using fasteners, see Fig. 5.
• Install the steam hose in the corresponding hole, see Fig. 6.
• Fix the handle of the steamer on the telescopic stand, see Fig. 7.

STEAMING INSTRUCTIONS

• Open the lid of the water tank and pour water, see Fig. 8 and Fig. 9.
• Do not pour hot water.
• Close the lid of the water tank, install the tank on the appliance body, see Fig. 10 and Fig. 11.
• Pull out the power cable, connect it to the outlet, press the power switch, see Fig. 12 and Fig. 13.
• After about one minute, the steam indicator will light up.
• Remove the steam brush from the pole and start steaming, gently moving the brush up and down along the fabric, see Fig. 14.
• The steam tube may make gurgling sounds during operation. This is a normal phenomenon. If such a sound occurs, hang the steam pipe on a pole so that the condensate drains downwards.
• To prolong the service life of the appliance, after use pour the water from the tank, turn on the appliance for 1 minute to dry the system from residual water. After that, turn off the power and disconnect the device from the outlet.

USING THE ACCESSORIES

Note: use the optional attachments only in the vertical direction and do not steaming in the horizontal direction.
Before using the accessories, please read the instruction manual.
When using for the first time, check the operation of the device using an old and unnecessary fabric.

Brushes for fabrics or fur

• Use the brush so that the steam penetrates the fabric, effectively smoothing out creases
  Note: make sure the brush is cold when installing.

• When installing the brush, turn the steamer handle plate upwards, press the brush and tighten the locking clip.

• Move the brush from upwards to downwards.

• Before removing the brush, turn off the power. Remove the brush when steam stops coming out of the steam brush.
  CAUTION: to avoid burns, do not touch the stainless steel panel on the steamer handle.

Creasing attachment

• This accessory will help to create decorative folds on the hem of things.
• Place the accessory on the handle of the steamer and press it firmly.
• While holding the handle of the steamer, open the pressure panel of the accessory, see Fig. 17.
• Place the fabric between the pressure panel of the accessory.
• Clamp the fabric between the panels and start ironing from top to bottom, see Fig. 18 and fig. 19.
• Before removing the accessory, please turn off the power.
  Remove the accessory when steam stops coming from the steam brush. CAUTION: to avoid burns, do not touch the panel on the steamer handle.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

• After use, remove the water tank from the housing and pour out the water.
• Turn on the appliance for 1 minute to dry the system from residual water. After that, turn off the power and disconnect the device from the outlet.
• Turn off the power switch (the power indicator will stop lighting) and wind the power cord onto the corresponding pole hooks, see Fig. 22 and Fig. 23.
• WARNING: please do not touch the handle of the steamer until it cools down and dry the device completely before storing.
• Dirt on the steamer handle can be removed with a damp cloth or liquid non-abrasive detergent.
• It is forbidden to use metal, steel objects or woolen products. They can damage the device.
• The plastic parts of the iron can be cleaned with a damp cloth and then wiped dry.

DESCALING
To extend the life of the device, clean the scale in a timely manner. Descaling frequency: at least once a year or once every 100 hours of use.

• Remove the water tank, rinse it with clean water.

• Fill the tank with water and add the descaling agent to the water tank in the ratio according to the instructions on the agent label.

• Turn on the device for 5-10 minutes.
  WARNING! Do not leave the device unattended during the procedure.

• Turn off the power of the device and remove the plug from the outlet. Wait for the device to cool completely.

• Remove the drainage valve and drain the remaining water into a sink or other container, see Fig. 20 and Fig. 21.

• If necessary, repeat the above actions again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

of the power supply; the power plug is
poorly inserted into the outlet; the power cord is damaged| Check the power supply and power cord. If necessary, contact a specialized service center
Constant bubbling is heard or the flow of produced steam is weak| Steaming is done too low| Raise the handle of the steamer
(so that the remaining water at the top drains back into the tank)
Water leaks from the steamer handle| The handle of the steamer is damaged or the steaming is done too low| Contact a specialized service center to replace the steamer handle. Make movements from upwards to downwards.
Steam comes out at the point of connection the hose for supplying steam to the body of the device,| The steam supply hose is inserted incorrectly| Tightly twist the hose clockwise at the connection point with the device body
Water is pouring out of the tank| The water tank is damaged| Replace the water tank
The flow of steam is weak| Low power supply voltage or outlet tube blocked by scale| Use a power supply voltage stabilizer. Clean the appliance from scale
The water tank is installed at an angle| Too hot water or aggressive chemical elements got into the tank and have damaged it| Replace the water tank
The power light is on, but no steam is coming out| Steam generator or internal electrical components are damaged| Contact a specialized service center

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

**** This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Warranty conditions:
The plant guarantees normal operation of the product within 12 months from the date of the sale, provided that the consumer complies with the rules of operation and care provided by this Manual.
Service life of the product is 5 years.
In order to avoid any misunderstanding we kindly ask you to carefully study the Owner’s Manual, the terms of warranty, and check the correctness of filling the Warranty Card. The Warranty Card is valid only if the following information is correctly and clearly stated: model, serial number of the product, date of sale, clear seals of the companyseller, signature of the buyer. The model and serial number of the product must correspond to those specified in the Warranty Card.  If these terms are violated, and if the information specified in the Warranty Card is changed, erased or rewritten, the Warranty Card is considered invalid.
Setup and installation (assembly, connection, etc.) of the appliance are described in the attached documentation; they can be carried out both by the user, and by specialists having the necessary qualification sent by USC or selling companies (on a paid basis). In this case, the person (the institution) installing the appliance shall be responsible for the correctness and quality of installation (setup). Please pay attention to the importance of the correct installation of the appliance, both for its reliable operation, and for obtaining warranty and free service. Require the installation specialist to enter all the necessary information about the installation in the Warranty Card.
In case of failure of the appliance during the warranty period by the fault of the manufacturer, the owner is entitled to free warranty repair upon presentation of the correctly filled Warranty Card together with the appliance in the factory configuration packed in the original packaging to the warranty workshop or the place of its purchase. Satisfaction of the customer’s claim due to the fault of the manufacturer shall be made in accordance with the law «On Protection of Consumers’ Rights». In the case of warranty repair the warranty period shall be extended for the period of repair and shipment.

WARRANTY CARD
Dear Buyer! Congratulations on your purchase of the ARDESTO brand appliance, which was designed and manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards, and we thank you for choosing this particular instrument.
We ask you to keep the coupon during the warranty period. When purchasing a product, require a full warranty card.

1. Warranty service is carried out only if there is a correctly and clearly filled original warranty card, which indicates: product model, date of sale, serial number, warranty service period, and the seller’s seal. *

2. The service life of household appliances is 5 years.

3. The product is intended for consumer use. When using the product in commercial activities, the seller / manufacturer does not bear warranty obligations, after-sales service is performed on a paid basis.

4.  Warranty repair is carried out within the period specified in the warranty card for the product in an authorized service center on the conditions and terms determined by
   applicable law.

5. The product is withdrawn from the warranty in case of violation by the consumer of the operating rules set forth in the instruction manual.

6. The product is removed from warranty service in the following cases:
   • misuse and non-consumer use;
   • mechanical damage;
   • damage caused by the ingress of foreign objects, substances, liquids, insects;
   • damage caused by natural disasters (rain, wind, lightning, etc.), fire, domestic factors (excessive humidity, dust, aggressive environment, etc.)
   • damage caused by non-compliance of power and cable network parameters with state standards and other similar factors;
   • when operating equipment in the power supply network with a missing single ground loop;
   • in case of violation of seals installed on the product;
   • lack of serial number of the device, or inability to identify it.

7. The warranty does not cover consumables and accessories, as well as filters, shelves, drawers, stands and other containers for storing products.

8. The warranty period is 12 months from the date of sale.

• Tear-off maintenance tickets are provided by an authorized service center.

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References

• Компания ERC: Сервис-центр(СЕРВІСНИЙ ЦЕНТР)

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