melchioni 118530014 PRATICA Sistema Stirante Steam Station User Manual

melchioni 118530014 PRATICA Sistema Stirante Steam Station

Product Information

• Product Name: PRATICA Sistema Stirante Steam Station
• Product Code: 118530014
• Languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French, German

Safety Instructions

• Do NOT immerse the iron, the power cord or the plug in any kind of liquid.
• DO NOT leave the hot iron in contact with easily flammable fabric.
• DO NOT leave the iron unattended when connected to the power supply.
• DO NOT dispense steam when the iron is resting on its mat.
• ATTENTION! Hot surface.
• DO NOT use chemical additives, scented substances or descaling agents.

Description of the Appliance

1. Boiler turning on/off button
2. Iron turning on/off button
3. Led boiler operating indicator
4. Safety cap
5. Iron operating light indicator

Starting the Appliance

Filling with Water

• Make sure the appliance is unplugged before filling it with water.
• Open the safety cap located on the boiler.
• Fill the boiler with water up to the indicated maximum level.
• Close the safety cap tightly.

Connecting the Steam Ironing System – Caution!

• Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
• Connect the steam ironing system to the appliance by following the instructions provided.
• Ensure a secure connection is made.

Connecting the Iron

• Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
• Connect the iron to the appliance by following the instructions provided.
• Ensure a secure connection is made.

Maintenance

• Before performing any maintenance, make sure the appliance is unplugged and cooled down.
• Clean the surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth.
• Descaling the appliance may be required periodically. Follow the instructions in the manual for descaling procedures.

Specifications

• Power Input: 220-240V ~50/60Hz
• Water Tank Capacity: 0.8 Liters
• Power Consumption: 2000W

FAQ

Q: Can I use scented substances in the appliance?
A: No, it is not recommended to use scented substances or chemical additives in the appliance.

Q: How often should I descale the appliance?
A: Descaling may be required periodically depending on the water hardness in your area. Please refer to the manual for detailed instructions on descaling procedures.

Q: Can I leave the iron unattended when connected to the power supply?
A: No, it is not recommended to leave the iron unattended when connected to the power supply for safety reasons.

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before use, it is recommended that you carefully read all the instructions and keep them for future reference. Do not use this appliance for purposes other than those described in this manual.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• After having removed the appliance from its packaging, verify its integrity based on the drawing and any presence of damage caused by transport. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact an authorised service centre.
• Do not let children play with the packaging! Keep the plastic bag out of the reach of children – risk of suffocation!
• Before connecting the appliance, please make sure that the voltage data indicated on the identification technical data correspond to those of the mains voltage. The identification technical data are found on the appliance (and on the battery charger, if present).
• This appliance must be used only for the purpose for which it was designed, namely as an ironing system for home use. Any other use is considered not compliant and therefore dangerous.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above 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 or if supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Children shall not play with the appliance. The appliance cannot be cleaned or serviced by children without adult supervision. Keep the appliance and power cord away from children under 8 when the appliance is on or cooling down.
  • DO NOT use the appliance with wet hands, damp feet or barefoot.
  • DO NOT pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket.
  • DO NOT expose the appliance to humidity or weather conditions (rain, sun, etc.).
• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or performing maintenance and when the appliance is not in use.
• If the appliance is faulty or malfunctions, switch it off and do not tamper with it. Any repairs must only be carried out by an authorised technical service centre.
• The iron must be used on a stable surface. When the iron is placed on the iron rest, make sure the support is stable. The iron must not be used if it has been dropped, if it is visibly damaged or if it leaks water.
• If the power cable is damaged it must be replaced by an authorised technical service centre, so as to prevent all risks.
• The electrical safety of this appliance is only guaranteed when it is connected correctly to an effective earthing system as required by applicable electrical safety standards. This important safety requirement must be verified and, if in doubt, request a thorough check of the system by a qualified technician.
• The plug must be unplugged before the reservoir is filled.
  • Do NOT immerse the iron, the power cord or the plug in any kind of liquid.
  • DO NOT leave the hot iron in contact with easily flammable fabric.
  • DO NOT leave the iron unattended when connected to the power supply.
  • DO NOT dispense steam when the iron is resting on its mat.
• ATTENTION! Hot surface.
  DO NOT use chemical additives, scented substances or descaling agents.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Move the plug from the socket before fi lling the boiler with water, or when you don’t use the machine.

2. If an extension cord is used the plug and socket must be of watertight construction.

3. Never obstruct the sole plate steam holes of the iron.

4. Never direct the steam jet towards persons, pets or sources of electricity such as electrical outlets, electrical appliances in operation, light fi xtures, etc.

5. Never work with wet hands.

6. Always make sure that the materials or the surfaces to be ironed are suitable for the steam ironing e always select the right temperature.

7. Follow the manufacturer instructions about the ironing of materials. If no information is available, make always a trial on a little visible point of the material.
   Should any damage appear, don’t use the steam iron.

8. Do not put any detergents or chemical substances into the boiler.

9. During the operation never put the iron plate on the power cord.

10. When in use, never overturn the appliance for any reason.

11. Do not unscrew the boiler cap or add water when the appliance is in operation.

12. Do not leave the appliance unattended or running unnecessarily, especially when the tank is empty as this could result in damage to the appliance.

13. Always screw on the boiler cap tightly to avoid pressure loss.

APPLIANCE

1. Boiler turning on/off button
2. Iron turning on/off button
3. Led boiler operating indicator
4. Safety cap
5. Iron operating light indicator

STARTING THE APPLIANCE

Filling with water

Caution! Before fi lling the boiler with water, unplug the machine.

• Fill the steam ironing system only with normal tap water or with distilled water. Lime could cause overheating and the obstruction of steam holes with consequent damages to the appliance.

• The steam ironing system must rest on a fl at surface.

• Turn the cap (4) anticlockwise, unscrew it completely and remove it. Empty the boiler of the possible remaining water. Pour water inside only when the boiler is empty.

• Put a funnel in the fi lling hole.

• Pour an adequate water quantity (when the boiler is empty min. 0.2 l – max 0.5 l) into the boiler.
  ATTENTION: Don’t pour more than 500cc (0,5 l.) of water. Never exceed this quantity

• Remove the funnel.

• Put the cap (4) back in its place: turn it clockwise till it is completely screwed.
  Caution! Make sure that the machine is closed properly.

Connecting the steam ironing system – Caution!

• Connect the machine only if the mains voltage corresponds to the rated voltage reported on the rating plate.
• The power cord and the steam tube between the boiler and the iron must not be damaged.
• The water tank must be fi lled with a suffi cient water quantity (when the boiler is empty min. 0.2 l – max 0.5 l).
• The steam ejection must not be obstructed.
• Push the heating boiler on/off switch (1); the switch will light up (this operation is not necessary if you want to use the steam ironing system as a dry iron).
• The machine is in operation. Water is heated and steam is generated.
• When the steam is ready, the pilot light (3) is on; wait for the iron to be hot and ready too (read the following instructions).
• The indication light will be on and off from time to time indicating that the selected temperature is being maintained.

Connecting the iron

• When the appliance is connected, push the iron on/off switch (switch 2); the switch and the pilot light on the iron will light up.
• Set the iron temperature knob according to the type of cloth.
• You can begin steam ironing when the pilot light on the iron is off and when the pilot light (3) on the steam system is on. You can press the button on the top of the steam iron to deliver steam.

Pour more water into the boiler

Caution! When the appliance is working and before the boiler has cooled down, don’t open the boiler cap (4)! To refi ll the boiled please proceed as follows:

• Switch the boiler off (1).
• Pull out the plug and wait at least 5 minutes to let the boiler cool down.
• Turn the cap (4) slowly 2-3 times anticlockwise, and let the remaining steam come out of the boiler. Then unscrew the cap completely and remove it.
• Empty the boiler of the possible remaining water. Pour water inside only when the boiler is empty.
• Put a funnel in the fi lling hole and pour water into the boiler.

ATTENTION: Don’t pour more than 500cc (0,5 l.) of water. Never exceed this quantity!

• Remove the funnel.
• Put the cap (4) back in its place: turn it clockwise till it is completely screwed.

Disconnecting the steam ironing system

Caution! The steam ironing system is off and safe only after you follow this instructions:
Disconnect the boiler heating switch (1) and the iron heating switch (2). Pull out the plug and let the steam ironing system cool down.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Caution ! Before any maintenance or cleaning, unplug the machine and let the boiler cool down.

• Pour in the boiler some water and rinse out to remove eventual limestone residues. Repeat it also after a long period of inactivity.
• Always empty the boiler. The remaining water in the boiler may build up lime deposits.
• Clean the machine enclosure with a wet cloth.
• Don’t use any solvents, they may damage the machine plastic components.

IRONING TEMPERATURE

• Always check fi rst to see whether a label with ironing instructions is attached to the article to be ironed. Follow these ironing instructions in all cases.
• Sort the laundry out according to ironing temperature fi rst: 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 consists of various kinds of fi bres (e.g. cotton with polyester), you must always select the lowest ironing temperature of the composition of those fi bres.
• If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) the article has been made of, fi nd a spot which will be invisible when wearing or using the article. Try out the ironing temperature which is most suitable there (start at a relatively low temperature).
• Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) may be pressed with the iron set to a steam position. Preferably set the steam control to maximum position and use a dry pressing cloth.
• When steam-ironing woollen fabrics, shining of the fabric may occur. This can be prevented by turning the article inside out and ironing the reverse side.
• Velvet and other textures which rapidly acquire shiny spots should be ironed in one direction only (with the nap) applying light pressure.
• Always keep the iron moving.
• Silk and other fabrics likely to become shiny should be ironed on the reverse side. To prevent staining do not use the spray on silk or other delicate fabrics.

PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

• The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Steam Station Mod. PRATICA (cod. 118530014) is in compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 26 february 2014, on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
• The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Steam Station Mod. PRATICA (cod. 118530014) is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 26 february 2014, on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
• The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Steam Station Mod. PRATICA (cod. 118530014) is in compliance with Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 21 october 2009, establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.
• The producer Melchioni Spa declares that the product Steam Station Mod. PRATICA (cod. 118530014) is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 8 june 2011 and subsequent Commission Delegated Directive 2015/863, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
• According to Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 4 july 2012, on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), the presence of the crossedout bin symbol indicates that this appliance is not to be considered as urban waste: its disposal must therefore be carried out by separate collection. Disposal in a non-separate manner may constitute a potential harm to the environment and health. This product can be returned to the distributor when purchasing a new device. Improper disposal of the appliance constitutes misconduct and is subject to sanctions by the Public Security Authority. For further information, contact the local administration responsible for environmental matters.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Melchioni Spa, based in Milan (Italy), via Colletta 37, recognizes a conventional guarantee on the product for a period of two years from the date of the first purchase by the consumer. This guarantee does not affect the validity of the legislation in force concerning consumer goods (Legislative Decree 6 September 2005 n. 206 art. 128 and following), of which the consumer remains the owner. This guarantee applies to the entire territory of the European Union.
The components or parts that are found to be defective for ascertained manufacturing causes will be repaired or replaced free of charge through the dealer, during the above warranty period. Melchioni Spa reserves the right to make a complete replacement of the device, if repairability is impossible or excessively expensive, with another device of similar characteristics (Legislative Decree 6 September 2005 no. 206 art. 130) during the warranty period. In this case, the validity of the warranty remains that of the original purchase: the service provided under warranty does not extend the warranty period.
In any case, this appliance will not be considered defective in terms of materials or manufacture should it be adapted, changed or adjusted, in order to comply with national or local safety and / or technical standards, in force in a country other than that for which it is was originally designed and manufactured. This appliance has been designed and built for domestic use only: any other use will invalidate the benefits of the guarantee.

The warranty does not cover:

• parts subject to wear or tear, nor those parts that require periodic replacement and / or maintenance
• professional use of the product
• malfunctions or any defects due to incorrect installation, configuration, software / BIOS / firmware update not performed by authorized Melchioni Spa
• repairs or interventions carried out by persons not authorized by Melchioni Spa
• manipulation of assembly components or, where applicable, of the software
• defects caused by fall or transport, lightning, voltage fluctuations, liquid infiltration, opening of the appliance, bad weather, fire, public disturbances, inadequate ventilation or incorrect power supply
• any accessories, for example: boxes, bags, batteries, etc. used with this product
• home interventions for convenience checks or presumed defects

The recognition of the guarantee by Melchioni Spa is subject to the presentation of a tax document that proves the actual date of purchase. The same must not show any tampering or deletions, in the presence of which Melchioni Spa reserves the right to refuse the provision of treatment under warranty.
The warranty will not be recognized if the serial number or model of the appliance is non-existent, abraded or modified.

This warranty does not include any right to compensation for direct or indirect damage, of any nature, to people or things, caused by any inefficiency of the appliance. Any extensions, promises or services in this regard, insured by the retailer, will be borne by the latter.

Via P. Colletta 37, 20135 Milano
Tel: 02/49486000
www.melchioni-ready.com

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>