eta 1274 Clara Steam Iron Instruction Manual

Steam iron
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Clara

1274 Clara Steam Iron

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Dear customer, thank you for buying our product. Before putting the appliance into operation, read carefully these instructions for use and store this manual properly together with the certificate of warranty, a cash voucher and possibly with the package and the internal contents of the package.

SAFETY WARNING

• This manual is considered to be a part of the appliance and as such should be passed on to any other user of the appliance.

• Make sure the data on the type label correspond with the voltage in your socket. The power cord plug has to be connected to a properly wired and grounded socket according to the national standards. Use of a separate electric circuit with 16A fuse is recommended.

• The electric socket must be easily accessible, so that the iron can be easily disconnected in emergency.

• Children above the age of 8 years and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge may use this appliance under supervision or after they were given instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance
  and they understand the hazards involved. Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.

• Keep the iron and the power cord out of reach of children under 8 years (when it is plugged in or cooling down).

• If the power cord of the appliance is damaged, it has to be replaced by the manufacturer, service technician or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent dangerous situations.

• Unplug the device from the power socket, when filling the container with water during ironing.

• When installing the iron on the stand, make sure the stand is placed on a stable surface.

• Use and place the appliance on a stable, flat and heat–resistant surface.

• Do not leave the plugged-in iron without supervision!

• The iron must not be used, if it was dropped, shows signs of damage or leaks.

• Turn off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains by pulling the power cord from the power socket after finishing work and prior to accessories or accessible parts replacement, assembly and disassembly, cleaning or maintenance!

• Never use the appliance, if the power cord or plug is damaged, the appliance is not working properly or fell in water. In such cases take the appliance to a professional service centre to verify its safety and correct function.

• Unwind the power cord completely before you plug it to the electric socket.

• Do not plug the fork of the power cord to the socket or unplug it with wet hands or by pulling the power cord!

• The appliance is intended for home and similar use only (shops, offices and similar workplaces, hotels, motels and other residential environments, facilities providing accommodation with breakfast). It is not intended for commercial use!

• Do not immerse the appliance into water (even its parts)! Do not wash it under running water!

• Do not use the appliance outdoor! Do not use the appliance as room heating device!

• The appliance must not be used in damp or wet environment and in any environment with the danger of fire or explosion (spaces where chemicals, fuels, oils, gases, paints and other flammable or volatile materials are stored).

• Do not put any objects on the appliance.

• When switching the iron on for the first time, set the highest temperature and let the iron on for at least 10 minutes without water. Light fumes may be coming out of the iron as a result of lubricants and binding agents in the steam chamber being burned out. This is not a defect and is not a reason for returning the device.

• When using the steam for the first time, use the maximum volume of the container and let the steam out away from the ironed clothes.

• Never iron or steam-iron the clothes on persons (directly on body) and do not direct the steam to any persons or animals.

• The thermostat must never be used as a switch!

• It is not allowed to modify the surface of the appliance in any way (e.g. with self–adhesive paper, foils, etc.)!

• As a result of factory tests, the internal container may be dewy.
  This is not to be considered a defect.

• Do not overfill the container, the maximum amount of water is 360 ml and it is marked on the container with a MAX line.

• Never fill the container with water obtained by defrosting a freezer, water condensed in a dryer, air-conditioning or dehumidifier, mineral water, rain-water, water enriched with alcohol, perfume and solutions for treatment and stiffening of fabrics (e.g. starch, softener), or vinegar, decalcifying agents, softeners or other chemical substances.

• In case of unexpected power blackout, disconnect the appliance by unplugging the power cord from the electric socket.

• Make sure that the power cord is always dry and not damaged.

• Do not put the power cord on hot surfaces, do not let it hang over the edge of a table or a work top. When brushed against or pulled (e.g. by children), the cord may cause the appliance to tilt over or fall down and cause serious injury!

• Check the power cord regularly.

• If you need to use an extension cord, it has to be undamaged and in compliance with the applicable standards.

• Use this appliance only for the purpose for which it was designed as specified in this user‘s manual. Never use the appliance for any other purpose.

• CAUTION: Do not use the appliance with a device sensitive to temperature, program, time switch or any other device that turns the appliance on automatically, as there is a risk of fire, if the appliance is covered or not placed properly.

• WARNING: There is a risk of injury when the appliance is not used correctly (not in accordance with the manual).

• All texts in foreign languages and pictures shown on the packaging or the product itself, are translated and explained at the end of this language mutation.

• The manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance (e. g. burns, fire, clothes damage, or scratches and staining of the ironing plate) and the guarantee may not be applicable, if the safety warnings above are not followed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. 1)

A – ironing plate
B – additional spray jet
C – filling hole lid
D – steaming regulator
E – additional spray button
F – steam shock button
G – control light| H – thermostat regulation wheel
I – water container
J – SELF CLEAN button
K – rest board
L – space for power cord wind-up
M – power cord
N – handle
O – filling cup
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Remove all the packing material and take out the iron with the accessories. Remove any labels, protective foils or covers from the ironing plate before the first use. Put the iron on a flat, stable, smooth, clean and heat resistant work surface, out of reach of children and incapacitated people (see par. I. SAFETY WARNING ). Make sure that the power cord is not damaged and that it does not lead any sharp or hot surfaces. The electric socket must be easily accessible so that the iron can be easily disconnected from power supply if danger appears. At first switch the iron ON to maximum temperature and let the iron at least 10 minutes running without water. The iron may produce slight smoke, which is cased by burning of used lubricants and seals in steam chamber. This is normal situation and does not form the reason for warranty claim. During first filling of the tank with operating water it is recommended to release the steam from whole tank outside the ironed fabric.

Ironing temperatures

• Sort laundry and iron according to the instructions for treatment (e.g. manufacturer’s recommendation – the label on clothes). If the instruction is missing and you know the material of the clothes, follow the table on picture 3. The table applies to basic materials only, not to possible decorations, material treatment, etc.

• Start to iron from the lowest temperatures to higher temperatures. If clothes consist of e.g. two and more materials or if they contain stringing, purls, embossing, stretch material, etc., always iron according to the material requiring the lower temperature only. If you do not know the material, find the suitable place that is not visible when wearing and try suitable temperature for ironing at the place.

• When ironing woollen fabrics, we recommend ironing on the back side of the fabric and you can iron virgin wool through additional cloth. Velvet and similar fabrics can be ironed in one direction (you will prevent creation of glossy areas).

• Steam ironing is not suitable for fabrics from synthetic and silk fibers (e.g. acrylon, nylon, polyamide or polyester).

• We recommend using soft textile permeable base materials for steam ironing.

• Make sure that the ironed fabric is tensed up properly so that steam does not leak  to the sides.

• For the ironing plate to remain smooth, protect it from direct contact with sharp metal objects (e.g. zip fasteners, buttons, snap buttons, decorative objects).

Ironing without steaming
Plug the power cord M to electric socket. Put the iron to the rest position (Fig. 7). Turn the steaming regulator D to the position, steaming off (fig. 5) or pour out water from the container I. Set the temperature using regulation wheel H according to the selected fabric material (Fig. 2). Reaching the required temperature is shown by turning the indicator lamp G OFF.

WARNING

• During ironing the thermostat will cycle, which is accompanied by characteristic sound (clicking). This is normal situation and does not form the reason for warranty claim related to the appliance.
• To set the temperatures, you just need to turn the thermostat regulation wheel (to the right / left) within the given range. Forcible rotation could lead to damaging the regulation wheel.

Recommendation
Control H (Fig. 2) is marked with international symbols that recommend the optimum ironing temperature and they are the same as marking on some types of laundry and textiles (Fig. 3). When the temperature is increased from the cold state or if the  temperature is set from higher to lower, we recommend waiting for a while (see the information on the display and listen for sound signalling) due to stabilization of the ironing plate temperature.

Steam ironing
Hold the iron in your hand, turn the steaming regulator D to the position (Fig. 5) and slide the cover C to open the filling container lid. Pour in water to the container I (Fig. 4) with the enclosed cup O and close the filling hole lid in the opposite direction. Keep the position of the iron for pouring in water. Put the iron to the rest position (Fig. 7) and set the regulation wheel H to the marked area for steaming (Fig. 2 – ). Plug the power cord M to a socket. When the control light G goes off, move the steaming regulator D to the right. The more you move the regulator towards , the bigger amount of outgoing steam there will be (Fig. 5). Place the iron to the rest position, automatic creation of steam will stop (more steam may be going out for a short time).

Warning

• For all normal ironing the middle adjustment of the steam amount is recommended.
  Only on ironing the linen fabric, thick cotton and similar fabrics the adjustment of the steam amount to maximum value is recommended. Setting to pressure steam ironing is recommended only if the regulation wheel H is set to temperature setting •••.

• Be extra careful to avoid accidental pushing of the SELF CLEAN button.

• When water container I is filled with water over the permitted limit (MAX. 360 ml), steam can be created even in the rest position.

• At places with hard water we recommend diluting it with distilled water. You will get the information about water hardness at the water-management authorities, or at the local sanitary station. For water hardness > 15 °N we recommend filling the iron in the following ratio:
  Water hardness| Ratio of tap water : distilled water
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  medium| 2:01
  hard| 1:01
  very hard| 1:02

Sprinkling appliance (additional spray)
It is used for moistening fabrics and it is effective in ironing extremely creased fabrics. It is activated by repeated pressing of additional spray button E. We do not recommend applying additional spray for fine fabrics (e.g. silk and synthetic) as the used water may stain the fabric.
Intensive steaming (steam shock)
Use only if the steam ironing is insufficient. In this case press intensive steaming button F several times (Fig. 6A – ). Thus you will get additional steam except for the steam created by standard steaming.
Warning
When you press intensive steaming button F several times, water may drip from the ironing plate due to excess water in the steam chamber. Do not consider this as faulty operation.
VERTICAL SYSTEM
It is intensive vertical steaming for steaming of freely hanging textiles (such as hanging clothes, draperies, hangings). Set the regulation wheel H to the marked area for steaming (Fig. 2). As soon as the indication lamp G turns OFF, stretch the fabric slightly with one hand and move the iron vertically bottom-up (Fig. 6B – ). Press the intensive steaming button F so that you reach vertical steam hammer. Do not hold the intensive steaming button pressed continuously and do not use it more than 3 times consecutively.
WARNING

• Prevent burning of sensitive fabrics, do not close them to the iron to distance of 10 to 20 cm.
• Use the VERTICAL function only if the regulation wheel H to the ••• or maximum position.

DRIP STOP
The appliance prevents leaking water from the ironing plate when its temperature is insufficient.
Self-cleaning system (SELF CLEAN)
Hold the iron disconnected from power supply in your hand, turn steaming regulator D to position (Fig. 5) and lift off cover C to open the filling container lid. Pour water into container I using the enclosed cup O to fill half of it and close the filling hole lid (Fig. 4) by snapping it. Keep the position of the iron for pouring water in it. Put the iron to the rest position (Fig. 7) and set the regulation wheel H to the maximum position. Plug power cord M into a socket. When the control light G switch off, disconnect the iron from the electric power. Hold the iron in the horizontal position over a sink. Press the SELF CLEAN button repeatedly (two to three times), each time for about 5 seconds. Then wait till water stops going out from the ironing plate. If the iron still contains a lot of impurities, repeat the procedure while pushing the intensive steaming button between individual pushing of the SELF-CLEAN button. After completing the cleaning, plug the iron into the electric power, set the selected program and then iron a clean piece of cotton cloth so that the ironing plate is cleaned. Clean the ironing plate using the SELF CLEAN function continuously (about once a month).

Safety electronics (AUTO STOP)
The safety electronics ensures switching OFF the iron plate heating within 30 seconds, when the iron is left without any movement in horizontal position or when it is tilted over to one side, or within 8 minutes, when it is left in vertical position. Function of safety electronics is signalled by beeps The iron is restarted automatically, when the ironing is resumed.

Storage
After finishing ironing, pour out the unused water from the container (be careful, it can be hot), or let the rest of the water evaporate and let the iron cool down. Then turn regulator D to position (steam switched off). Put the iron to the rest position (Fig. 8) out of reach of children and incapacitated persons.

MAINTENANCE

Before every maintenance, unplug the iron from power supply by taking the fork of the power cord out of the socket! Do not use rough and aggressive detergents (e.g. sharp objects, peelers, pot scourers, caustic agents for cleaning or other solvents). Wipe the entire iron with a wet cloth in the cooled state and dry up. If brown film is created on the ironing plate (e.g. when ironing starched laundry), you can remove the film by a detergent containing fine sand. The iron is equipped with a permanent decalcification system ANTI CALC that does not require maintenance. But the system cannot fully prevent creation of calcareous sediments.
More extensive maintenance or maintenance requiring intervention in the inner parts of the appliance must be carried out by professional service!
Failure to comply with the instructions of the manufacturer will lead to expiration of the right to guarantee repair!

TROUBLESHOOTING

socket
Thermostat regulation wheel is set on the minimal temperature| Set the wheel to position • / •• / ••• or MAX
Iron does not create steam| There is no water in the container| Pour water into the container
Steaming regulator is in position| Move the regulator into the steaming position
Low temperature is set for activating the DRIP-STOP function| Use the regulation wheel to set
a temperature, during which you can use steaming and wait till the iron is heated for using it
Iron does not create steam shock| Low temperature is set for activating DRIP- STOP function| Use the regulation wheel to set a temperature, during which you can use steaming and wait till the iron is heated for using it
The function of steam shock was used too often during a short period of time| Let the iron heat and wait for a while before using the electric shock function again
Sprinkling equipment (additional spray) does not sprinkle water| There is no water in the container| Pour water into the container
The water system is aerated| Tighten finger on the additional spray jet hole and at the same time press the sprinkling device button several times
Flakes and other impurities are peeled off the ironing plate| Contrary to recommendation undiluted water is used with excessive hardness > 15 °N| Use water diluted with distilled water
Clean the iron using the SELF CLEAN function and steam shock
Water is dripping from the ironing plate| The lid of the pouring hole of the container is not closed properly| Close the pouring hole lid
The steam shock function was used when temperature below 000 was set| Use the regulation wheel to set a temperature ••• or MAX
The SELF CLEAN button was pressed during ironing| Do not use the SELF CLEAN function
After finishing ironing, the iron was put into the horizontal position and the steaming regulator is not in position| Move the steaming regulator to position, empty the container and put the iron into the rest position
Brown liquid is pouring out of the ironing plate| Improper chemical agents were used for removing scale| Do not add any chemical agents into the water container for removing scale
You use one of the types of water that we do not recommend| Use only common clean drinking water for filling in the container, or water diluted with distilled water
Fibers from linen got into the holes in the ironing plate and they are burning there| Clean the iron using the SELF CLEAN function and the steam shock, or vacuum the cooled plate delicately from time to time
The ironing plate is dirty or it has brownish colour| High temperature is set| Use the regulation wheel to set
a temperature, by the control that corresponds to the ironed material so that the material is not burned on the ironing plate
Laundry is not sufficiently rinsed and it contains residues of washing powder, softener or starch| Clean the ironing plate (see Maintenance).
Rinse the laundry properly.
The ironing
plate surface is scratched| The plate was in contact with sharp and hard objects while ironing| During ironing, avoid contact with metal objects containing sharp edges and do not put the iron on a metal base with sharp edges and protrusions

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

If the dimensions allow, there are labels of materials used for production of packing, components and accessories as well as their recycling on all parts of the appliance. The symbols specified on the product or in the accompanying documentation mean that the used electrical or electronic products must not be disposed of together with municipal waste. For proper disposal, hand them over at the special collection places where they will be accepted free of charge. Suitable disposal of the product can help to maintain valuable natural resources and to prevent possible negative impacts on the environment and human health, which could be the possible consequences of improper waste disposal. Ask for more details at the local authorities or at a collection site. Fines can be imposed for improper disposal of this type of waste in agreement with the national regulations. If the appliance is to be put out of operation for good, after disconnecting it from power supply we recommend cutting off the power cord and in this way it will not be possible to use the appliance again.

TECHNICAL DATA

Input in standby mode is < 0,50 W.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications and accessories for the respective models.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER.
TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION, KEEP THIS PLASTIC BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN. DO NOT USE THIS BAG IN CRIBS, BEDS, CARRIAGES OR PLAYPENS. THIS BAG IS NOT A TOY.
The symbol indicates a WARNING.
WARNING: HOT SURFACE

© DATE 02/06/2023
e.č.23/2023

References

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