FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5618-6 Steam Iron Instruction Manual

FIRST AUSTRIA FA-5618-6 Steam Iron

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• Disconnect the iron from the wall outlet for filling in water or when you remove the water after use.
• The iron must be used and resetted on a stable surface.
• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
• The iron can not be used if it has been dropped, causing visible signs of damage and leaking.
• 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 the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years 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 appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Keep the iron and its cord out of the reach of children less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the supply mains.

CAUTION: the surface is liable to get hot during use!

• Please read all instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.

• Before connecting the appliance, check if the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds with the mains voltage in your home.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• The iron should always be switched off before connecting or disconnecting from the power supply. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the wall socket.

• Do not use the iron when it is damaged in any way. Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or plug. Do not replace the power cord or any other parts by yourself. Bring the iron to the nearest authorized service facility or to the shop where you bought it, as special tools are required for repair.

• When you have finished ironing or when you only leave it for a short while:

  • turn the steam control knob to position “Ø”,
  • stand the iron upright,
  • disconnect the iron from the wall outlet.

• Do not allow children to touch the iron or the power cord when ironing.

• Do not immerse the iron or the cord into water or any other liquid.

• Do not touch hot metal parts, hot water or steam. These parts become hot and may cause burns.
  Take care if you turn the iron upside down: there may be hot water in the tank.

• The plug and cord should not be allowed to touch the hot sole plate. Let the iron cool down completely before taking it away. Roll the power cord around the iron for storage

• To avoid an overloaded circuit, do not operate another high voltage appliance in the same electric circuit.

• Never use an extension power cord set that is not approved by a competent authority. The cord should be rated for 10 A (Europe) or 15 A (America), cords rated for less amperage may overheat. The cord should be arranged in a way that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.

• The iron is for household use only

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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS (see fig. 1)

1. Soleplate
2. Skirt
3. Up cover
4. Spray nozzle
5. Water inlet cover
6. Steam regulator
7. button
8. Burst of steam button
9. Decorative part
10. Substantial set
11. Rear cover
12. Handle
13. Pilot light
14. Water tank
15. Temperature dial

Notes

• Some parts of the iron have been slightly greased and as result the iron may smoke slightly when switched on for the first time. It will not happen again after a few uses.
• Before using for the first time, remove any protective films or stickers from the sole plate and the cabinet. Then clean the sole plate with a soft cloth.
• When using the iron for the first time, test it on an old piece of fabric to ensure that the sole plate and water tank are completely clean.

IRONING

Important: Have you read the section “Important Safeguards”?

CHOICE OF WATER

If the water in your area is particularly hard, it is advisable to use distilled or demineralized water. Do not use chemically descaled water or any other liquids for refilling.
Do not use chemical additives, scented substances or decalcifiers. Failure to comply with the abovementioned regulations leads to the loss of guarantee.

HOW TO FILL IN WATER

• Set the steam control knob to “0” and the temperature control dial to “OFF”.
• Unplug the iron from the wall outlet, and wait for the iron to cool down.
• Pour water into the water inlet:
  • Fill up to the maximum level “MAX” of the water tank.

Important: Empty the watertank after use.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING

fabrics on wrong side to avoid shine
•••| Linen| Steam iron or dry iron while fabric is damp until dry. Iron dark fabrics on wrong side to avoid shine. Iron table linens on right side

• Always check first to see whether a label with ironing instructions is attached to the article to be ironed. Follow these instruction in all cases.
• If the ironing instruction are missing, then the table below may help you.
• First you should sort the laundry: Wool with wool, Cotton with cotton etc. Start ironing the fabrics requiring the lowest temperature and progress to the higher ones because the iron heats up quicker than it cools down.
• If the fabric consist of various kinds of fibres (e.g. cotton with polyester) you must always select the lowest ironing temperature of the composition of those fibres.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

• Insert the plug in the wall socket and stand the iron upright.
• Turn the temperature control knob to the correct temperature.
• The correct temperature will be reached when the pilot light has turned off. The pilot light will be on and off from time to time indicating that the selected temperature is being maintained.

SPRAYING

This function can be used any time and it does not affect the ironing temperature.

• Fill water into the iron as described above.
• Aim the nozzle to the garment.
• Press the spray knob.

STEAM IRONING

This function can be used only at higher ironing temperature.
•• for moderate steam
••• or MAX for maximum steam

• Fill water into the iron as described above.
• Stand the iron on its rear side.
• Connect the iron to a suitable mains supply outlet.
• Turn the temperature control to appropriate fabric setting.
• The pilot light turns off when the required temperature is reached. The iron is ready for use.
• Turn the steam knob to the required position, steam starts coming out from the holes in the sole plate

Notice: With conventional steam ironing, water may leak from the sole plate if a too low temperature has been select. If this happens, turn the temperature control to the advise position. Steam will recommence as soon as the appropriate temperature has been reached.

BURST OF STEAM

This function provides an extra amount of steam to remove stubborn wrinkles.

• Fill the iron with water as described above.
• Turn the temperature control to the position for steam ironing.
• The pilot light turns off when the required temperature is reached.
• The iron is ready for use.
• Press the steam control knob once.
• Steam will penetrate into the garment removing the wrinkles.
• Wait a few seconds before pressing the steam control knob again when there are stubborn wrinkles.

Usually all wrinkles can be removed within three pressings.
By pressing the shot-steam button at intervals you can also iron vertically (curtains, hung garments, etc.)

DRY IRONING

• Connect the iron to a suitable mains supply outlet.
• Ensure that the steam control knob is in position “Ø”.
• Select the setting on the temperature control.
• When the pilot light turns off, the required temperature is reached. The iron is ready for use.

CARE AND CLEANING

1.  Disconnect the iron from the wall outlet and let it cool down completely.
2. Deposits and other residues on the sole plate can be removed with a rough cloth soaked in a vinegar/water solution.
3. The casting may be wiped with a damp cloth and then polished with a dry one.
4. Never use any abrasives to clean the sole plate.
5. Keep the sole plate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.

STORAGE

• Turn the temperature control to “MIN” and set the steam control knob to position “Ø” (= no steam)
• Disconnect the iron from the wall outlet.
• Pour any remaining water out of the water tank.
• Stand the iron upright and let it cool down completely.
• The power cord can be wound around the iron.
• Always store the iron in an upright position.

SELF CLEANING

You can use the self-clean function to remove scale and impurities.
Use the self-clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard, the selfclean function should be used more frequently.

• Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
• Fill the water tank to maximum level.
• Select the maximum ironing temperature.
• Put the plug in the wall socket.
• Unplug the iron when the amber temperature pilot light has gone out.
• Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the self-clean button and gently shake the iron and fro. (Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes (if any) will be flushed out.)
• Release the self-clean button as soon as all water in the tank has been used up. Repeat the self-clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.

SAFETY PROTECTIVE CUT-OUT

In the unlikely event of the thermostat failing, the protection cut-out will operate to prevent the iron overheating.
Then the iron should be taken to the nearest authorized service facility.

ANTI-DRIP:

This iron is equipped with a drip stop function: the iron automatically stops steaming when the temperature is too low to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate.

ANTI-CALC:

The Anti-calc function filtrate the minerals from the water to prevent mineral residue build up at the steam chamber.
The anti-calc cartridge is an integral part of the water tank and does not to be replace.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power: 220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz • 2200 W

Environment friendly disposal
You can help protect the environment! Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the non-working electrical equipments to an appropriate waste disposal center.

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