TAURUS 2800 Artica Steam Iron User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: taurus

Table of Contents

Dear customer,
Description
Safety Advice And Warnings
Instructions For Use
Cleaning
Anomalies and Repair
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TAURUS 2800 Artica Steam Iron

Dear customer,

**** Many thanks for choosing to purchase a TAURUS brand product.
Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the fact that it exceeds the strictest quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long product life can be assured.

Description

A Spray button
B Steam blast button
C Steam regulator control
D Auto-cleaning button
E Spray nozzle
F Fill-up opening
G Soleplate
H Temperature regulator
I Pilot light
J Auto-off indicator lamp *

(*) Only available in model Artica 2800 Zaffiro
– Read these instructions carefully before switching on the appliance and keep them for future reference. Failure to follow and observe these instructions may result in an accident.

Safety Advice And Warnings

The appliance should be used and kept over a flat and stable surface.
When the appliance is placed on its support, make sure that the surface on which it is placed is stable.
Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.
This appliance can be used by people unused to its handling, disabled people or children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised
Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children under the age of eight.
This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not use the appliance if it has fallen on the floor, if there are visible signs of damage or if it has a leak.
Unplug the appliance from the mains before refilling the water tank.
The temperature of the accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is in use.
If the connection to the mains has been damaged, it must be replaced, take the appliance to an authorised technical support service. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the appliance yourself as this may be dangerous.
Ensure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate matches the mains voltage before plugging in the appliance.
Connect the appliance to a base with an earth socket withstanding a minimum of 16 amperes.
The appliance’s plug must fit into the mains socket properly. Do not alter the plug. Do not use plug adaptors.
Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
Never use the electric wire to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
Do not wrap the cable around the appliance.
Ensure that the electric cable does not get trapped or tangled.
Do not allow the connection cable to hang or to come into contact with the appliance’s hot surfaces.
Check the condition of the electrical connection cable. Damaged or tangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
As an additional protection to the electrical supply for the appliance, it is advisable to have a differential current device with a maximum sensitivity of 30mA. Ask for advice from a competent installer.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.
If any of the appliance casings breaks, immediately disconnect the appliance from the mains to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.

Do not touch metal parts or the body when it is operating, as it may cause serious burns.

Use and care :

Fully unroll the appliance’s power cable before each use.
Do not turn the appliance over while it is in use or connected to the mains.
To keep the non-stick treatment in good condition, do not use metal or pointed utensils on it.
Respect the MAX level indicator (Fig. 1)
Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use and before undertaking any cleaning task.
This appliance is for household use only, not professional or industrial use.
This appliance should be stored out of reach of children and/or the disabled.
Do not store or transport the appliance if it is still hot.
To ensure that the iron functions correctly, keep the iron face smooth and do not hit it against metallic objects (for example, the ironing board, buttons, zips…)
The use of distilled water is recommended, especially if the water in your area contains any type of grit or is “hard” (contains calcium or magnesium).
Never leave the appliance connected and unattended if is not in use. This saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.
Never rest the appliance into a surface while in use.
Do not use the appliance on any part of the body of a person or animal.
Do not use the appliance with pets or animals.
Do not use the appliance to dry textiles of any kind.
Turn the thermostat control to the minimum (MIN) setting. This does not mean that the iron is switched off permanently.

Service :

Make sure that the appliance is serviced only by specialist personnel, and that only original spare parts or accessories are used to replace existing parts/ accessories.
Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use renders the guarantee and the manufacturer’s liability null and void.

Instructions For Use

Before use:

Remove the appliance’s protective film.
Some parts of the appliance have been lightly greased. Consequently, the first time the appliance is used a light smoke may be detected.
Prepare the appliance according to the function you wish to use.

Filling with water:

It is essential to have filled the deposit with water to be able to work with steam.
Open the lid of the filling mouth.
Fill the deposit taking care to observe the MAX level (Fig. 1)
Close the lid of the filling mouth.

Use:

Unroll the cable completely before plugging it in.
Connect the appliance to the mains.
Start the appliance by turning on the speed regulator.
The pilot light (I) comes on.
Turn the thermostat control to the desired temperature position.
Do not use temperatures higher than those indicated on the garments to be treated.
● Temperature for synthetic fibres (Polyester, Nylon…).
●● Temperature for silk, wool.
●●● Temperature for cotton. (Minimum temperature for steam ironing)
Max Temperature for linen.
If garment has various kinds of fibres, select the temperature for the fibre that requires the lowest temperature. (For example, select the temperature for polyester for an article made out of 60% polyester and 40% cotton).
Wait until the pilot light (I) has gone out which will indicate that the appliance has reached an adequate temperature.
During use the pilot light (I) will automatically flash on and off, thus indicating that the heating elements are operating in order to maintain the desired temperature.

Dry ironing:

The appliance has a steam flow regulator (C) that permits dry ironing (without steam) when placed in the 0 position.

Steam Ironing:

It is possible to iron with steam whenever the deposit is filled with water and the adequate temperature is selected.

Steam flow control:

The appliance has a (C) control knob that allows to get the control of the steam flow.

Spray:

The spray can be used in both steam and dry ironing.
Press the spray button ( A ) to use this operation.
The spray button has to be pressed repeatedly to release the first spray.

Steam blast:

This function proportions extra steam for eliminating wrinkles.
Press the steam blast button (B). Wait a few seconds until vapour penetrates the fibres of the garment before pushing the button again. For optimum steam quality, do not apply more than three successive blasts.
The spray button has to be pressed repeatedly to release the first spray.

Vertical steaming
It is possible to iron hanging curtains, items of clothing on his hanger, etc. To do so, follow the instructions:

Select the maximum temperature of the iron, while turning the temperature regulator of the iron in a clockwise direction (Fig 2).
Move the iron in a top to bottom direction while pressing the steam control ( B ). Important: for cotton and linen, its recommended to put the iron base in contact with the material. For other more delicated fibres, it’s recommended to keep the iron base at some centi metres of distance.

Auto-off function: *

For energy-saving purposes, the appliance goes to auto-off status if it is not moved for a pre-determined time period. When this happens, an audible warning is heard and the auto-off indicator lamp (G) flashes, indicating that the function is active.
Auto-off in horizontal position: after approximately 30 seconds without moving the appliance.
Auto-off in vertical position: after approximately 8 minutes without moving the appliance.
To return to normal functioning, simply move the appliance again.

(*) Only available in model Artica 2800 Zaffiro Once you have finished using the appliance:

Select the minimum position (MIN) using the thermostat control.
Unplug the appliance to the mains.
Remove the water from the water tank.
Clean the appliance

Cleaning

Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let it cool before undertaking any cleaning task.
Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops of washing-up liquid and then dry.
Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the appliance.
Do not submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid, or place it under a running tap.

Self-cleaning function:

It is important to self-clean the appliance at least once a month to remove calcium and any other built-up minerals inside the iron.
Fill the depository to its maximum level, as indicated on “water fill” section.
Place the iron in a vertical position, plug in to the mains and select the maximum temperature.
Leave the appliance to heat up until the pilot light indicates that it has reached its consigned temperature.
Unplug the appliance and place in the sink.
Press the self-clean button, and keep it pressed down.
Let the water flow out through the steam vents in the base, while lightly shaking the appliance.
Release the button after a minute or when the tank becomes empty.
Leave the iron in the vertical position until it has cooled.

Anomalies and Repair

Take the appliance to an authorised technical support service if problems arise. Do not try to dismantle or repair without assistance, as this may be dangerous.

For EU product versions and/or in case that it is requested in your country:

Ecology and recyclability of the product

The materials of which the packaging of this appliance consists are included in a collection, classification and recycling system. Should you wish to dispose of them, use the appropriate public recycling bins for each type of material.
The product does not contain concentrations of substances that could be considered harmful to the environment.

This symbol means that in case you wish to dispose of the product once its working life has ended, take it to an authorised waste agent for the selective collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

This symbol means that surface could to get hot during the use.

This appliance complies with Directive 2006/95/EC on Low Voltage, Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility and Directive 2011/65/EC on the restrictions of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.