eta Clara Steam Iron Instruction Manual

eta Clara Steam Iron

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: Clara
• Date: 21/7/2023
• Weight without water: approximately 1.3 kg
• Dimensions (DxHxV): 305 x 175 x 130 mm

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Warning
Before using the appliance, please read and follow these safety instructions:

• Always unplug the power cord from the socket after use or when replacing accessories, cleaning, or performing maintenance.

Description of the Appliance (Fig. 1)
The appliance is a steam iron with the following features:

• Steam regulator D
• Container I for water
• Temperature regulation wheel H
• Indicator lamp G

Instructions for Use

Ironing with Steam:

1. Plug the power cord M into an electric socket.
2. Place the iron in the rest position (Fig. 7).
3. Turn the steaming regulator D to the “steaming off” position (Fig. 5) or empty the water from container I.
4. Set the temperature using the regulation wheel H according to the fabric material (Fig. 2).
5. Wait for the indicator lamp G to turn off, indicating that the required temperature has been reached.
6. Start ironing the fabric, ensuring the iron is in contact with the fabric surface.

Ironing without Steam:

1. Plug the power cord M into an electric socket.
2. Place the iron in the rest position (Fig. 7).
3. Turn off the steaming regulator D (Fig. 5) or empty the water from container I.
4. Set the temperature using the regulation wheel H according to the fabric material (Fig. 2).
5. Wait for the indicator lamp G to turn off, indicating that the required temperature has been reached.
6. Start ironing the fabric, ensuring the iron is in contact with the fabric surface.

Maintenance
To ensure proper functioning of the appliance, perform regular maintenance:

• Clean the ironing plate and other accessible parts regularly to remove any residue.
• Empty and clean the water container I after each use.

Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues with the appliance, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual for possible solutions.

Environmental Protection
Properly dispose of the appliance and its packaging materials according to local environmental regulations.

Technical Data

• Water volume: 360 ml
• Weight without water: approximately 1.3 kg
• Protection class: I
• Dimensions (mm): 305 x 175 x 130

FAQ

• Q: How should I clean the ironing plate?
  A: Regularly clean the ironing plate and other accessible parts with a damp cloth to remove any residue.

• Q: Can I use tap water in the water container?
  A: It is recommended to use distilled water to prevent scale buildup in the appliance.

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 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 corresponds with the voltage in your socket. The power cord plug has to be connected to a properly wired and grounded socket according to national standards. The use of a separate electric circuit with a 16A fuse is recommended.
• The electric socket must be easily accessible so that the iron can be easily disconnected in an 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 old (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 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 is dropped, or 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 before 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 the water. In such cases take the appliance to a professional service center 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 in water (even its parts)! Do not wash it under running water!
• Do not use the appliance outdoors! Do not use the appliance as a room heating device!
• The appliance must not be used in a damp 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 the 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 an 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 worktop. When brushed against or pulled (e.g. by children), the cord may cause the appliance to tilt over or fall 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 under 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).

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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

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 to any sharp or hot surfaces. The electric socket must be easily accessible so that the iron can be easily disconnected from the power supply if danger appears. First, switch the iron ON to maximum temperature and let the iron at least 10 minutes without water. The iron may produce slight smoke, which is cased by the burning of used lubricants and seals in the steam chamber. This is a normal situation and does not form the reason for the warranty claim. During the first filling of the tank with operating water
it is recommended to release the steam from the 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 or 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 a suitable place that is not visible when wearing it and try a suitable temperature for ironing at the place.
• When ironing woolen fabrics, we recommend ironing on the back side of the fabric and you can iron virgin wool through the additional cloth. Velvet and similar fabrics can be ironed in one direction (you will prevent the 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 an 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 a characteristic sound (clicking). This is a normal situation and does not form the reason for the 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 signaling) due to the 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 cover C to open the filling container lid. Pour water into 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 , the bigger amount of outgoing steam there will be (Fig. 5). Place the iron to the rest position, and the 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 the 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 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

• medium 2: 1
• hard 1: 1
• very hard 1: 2

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 the 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 the 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 the 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 a faulty operation.

VERTICAL SYSTEM
It is intensive vertical steaming for steaming of freely hanging textiles (such as hanging clothes, draperies, and 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 the vertical steam hammer. Do not hold the intensive steaming button pressed continuously and do not use it more than 3 times consecutively.

WARNING

• Prevent the burning of sensitive fabrics, do not close them to the iron to a 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 the 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 the 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 is switched 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 individuals 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).

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 the 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 the brown film is created on the ironing plate (e.g. when ironing starched laundry), you can remove the film with a detergent containing fine sand. The iron is equipped with a permanent decalcification system ANTI CALC that does not require maintenance. However, the system cannot fully prevent the 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!

TROUBLESHOOTING

socket
The 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
The 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 before using it
Iron does not create steam shock| 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 before using it
The function of steam shock was used too often during a short period| 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 your 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 the recommendation undiluted water is used with excessive hardness > 15 °N| Use water diluted with distilled water
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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 a temperature below ooo 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 was not in position| Move the steaming regulator to position, empty the container, and put the iron into the resting position
Brown liquid is pouring out of the ironing plate| Improper chemical agents were used to remove scale| Do not add any chemical agents into the water container to remove 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 a brownish color| 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 the 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 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 the 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

• Voltage (V) shown on the type label of the appliance
• Input (W) shown on the type label of the appliance
• Water volume (volume ml.) 360
• Weight without water (kg) about 1,3
• Protection class of the appliance I.
• Size of the product (mm) 305 x 175 x 130
• 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 THE 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 21/07/2023

References

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