FRIDJA f1500 High Pressure Clothes Steamer Instruction Manual

FRIDJA f1500 High Pressure Clothes Steamer

Usage Instructions

Safety Information

• * Unplug the appliance after use and during maintenance or setup.

  • Avoid tilting the appliance during operation to prevent water spillage.
  • Do not immerse the unit, power cord, or plug in water.

Operating Guidelines

• * Always check the water level before and during operation.

  • Do not fold the hose or lay it on the ground.

Care and Maintenance

• * Allow the appliance to cool completely before refilling with water, cleaning, or storing.

  • Do not operate the steamer without filling the water storage tank.

FAQ

• Q: Can I add chemicals or detergents to the water tank?
• A: No, only use distilled or demineralized water as adding chemicals may damage the appliance.
• Q: Can I steam clothing while wearing it?
• A: No, never attempt to steam clothing while it is being worn. Always point the appliance away from the body.

INTRODUCTION

• Thank you for purchasing this Fridja f1500 high-pressure garment steamer!
• This product has been designed and manufactured to give you years of trouble-free service.
• Please take time to read these instructions before use – they have been written to ensure you get the very best from your purchase.
• As with any new electrical product please allow several hours of use before all components have acclimatised themselves with your surroundings and settled into optimum operation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Model Number: f1500
• Net Weight: 7.75 kg
• Water Tank Capacity: 3.8 Litres
• Input Voltage: 220-240 V 50/60 Hz
• Output Power: 2200W
• Instruction Booklet: 1.2

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Please retain these instructions for future reference. Only use the appliance as described in this manual to avoid fire or electric shock. Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.
• When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed. Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds with that of the local network before connecting the appliance to the main power supply.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified engineer to avoid a hazard. Ensure that the supply cord is kept away from heat or sharp edges that could cause damage.
• Steam produced by the unit is hot. Care must be taken to avoid scalding or other injuries. Do not shake the appliance during use to avoid hot water splashing out.
• The appliance must be unplugged from the power supply after use and during any maintenance or setting up, such as cleaning, refilling tank or attaching accessories. Avoid tilting the appliance during operation to prevent water spillage. Never immerse the unit, or power cord or plug in water or any other type of liquid.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge unless they have been given supervision and instruction in the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Do not add chemicals or detergents (other than those officially approved by Fridja) to the water as this may damage the appliance or make it unsafe.
• Distilled or demineralized water is recommended.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the mains power supply. Children should be supervised to ensure they never play with the appliance.
• Never attempt to steam clothing while it is being worn. Always point the appliance away from the body and never aim at other people or animals.
• Never operate the steamer without filling the water storage tank. Always check the water level before use and during operation.
• Never fold the hose or lay it on the ground.
• The steamer head and accessories will become hot during use. Do not touch them or attempt to change the accessories until they have cooled sufficiently. The appliance must be used on a stable heat-resistant surface.
• Only move the appliance by the base unit. Do not force the wheels if they are stuck. If this happens, turn the unit off, and drain the water tank and water reservoir before inspecting the wheels. Always allow the appliance to cool completely and drain the water tank and water reservoir before re-filling with water, cleaning, or storing.
• Do not use it on suede, velvet, leather, vinyl, plastic, or any steam-sensitive materials. If unsure, test first on a small, discreet part of the material.

YOUR FRIDJA STEAMER

1. Head Hanger
2. Steamer Head
3. Clothes Hanger
4. Clothes Hanger Slot
5. Supporting Brackets
6. Telescopic Pole
7. Steam Hose
8. Ironing Board
9. Ironing Board Fixture
10. Pole Nut
11. Hose Connector
12. Water Storage Tank
13. Power On/Off Button
14. Pressure Gauge
15. Wheel
16. Steam Trigger (on Steamer Head)
17. Ironing Glove
18. Folding Clothes Hanger
19. Delicate Material Guard Attachment
20. Bristle Brush Attachment
21. Collar Support
22. Cuff Support

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

Carefully unpack all parts of the steamer including those in the polystyrene packaging.

1. The stainless steel pole consists of four sections. Fully extend and tighten all segments of the telescope pole by rotating the pole clockwise (Figure A). Always keep the pole at full height when steaming.

2. Unfold the hanger and place it on the top of the telescopic pole.

3. From the bottom of the pole, add the ironing board support fixture.
   Ensure this is the correct way up according to the arrows (Figure C).

4. To make sure the pole nut is in place, position the telescopic pole into the main body of the steamer and turn the pole nut clockwise until tightened.

5. Unlock the supporting brackets on the ironing board and hang the ironing board onto the clothes hanger. Secure the ironing board to the ironing board support fixture ensuring the ironing board is taut.

6. Install the steam hose with the steamer head by plugging the hose connector into the main unit and hanging the steamer head onto the head hanger.

CAUTION
Make sure that when you insert the steamer hose into the main unit you hear a click! Once you’ve heard a click, the steamer hose has been successfully inserted.

HOW TO OPERATE

1. Ensure the power cord is disconnected from the power outlet.
2. Unscrew the water tank’s valve cap and fill it with water. Screw the valve cap back in place and place the water tank onto the unit (it will not click). Never turn the steamer on with an empty tank.
3. Plug the unit into a suitable power outlet and press the on button.
4. The light will illuminate blue and the steamer will begin heating the water and build pressure.
5. Please wait for 120 seconds or until the pressure is at 5 bars.
6. In the meantime hang your clothes on the clothes hanger, or use your own clothes hanger in the clothes hanger slot.
7. Once the f1500 is ready to use, take the steamer head out of the head hanger and with one hand hold the material taut. Using the steamer head on the other hand, press the steam trigger and soften the material by blasting steam at it.
8. After applying some steam, use the steamer head without the steam to iron the material either by holding the material taut, or ironing against the ironing board. Glide the steamer head over the garment until the creases are removed.
9. The steamer is in operational mode anywhere from 2 to 5 bars of pressure. If pressure dips to below 2, wait for the pressure to build up again. Please note it is not best practice to keep the steam trigger pressed, instead use short sharp bursts and follow through using the iron without steam.
10. For collars and cuffs, do not forget to use the collar and cuff accessories.
11. When you are finished, switch the f1500 off by pressing the on/off button.
    Unplug the unit and turn off the power supply outlet switch.

Hang the steamer head on the head hanger when not in use. Never fold the hose. Never pull the hose with excessive force. The hose can be easily removed by pressing the button on the hose connector. Do not move the appliance by pulling the hose.

CAUTION
When using your f1500, it is not necessary or best practice to hold the steam trigger down continuously. Instead, use in short sharp bursts. Blast the area with creases and follow through using gliding the hot iron over the taut material. Doing this will keep the pressure of the steam high and ensure the creases disappear quickly.

ACCESSORIES

Delicate Material Guard Attachment

• The delicate material guard ensures that your delicate materials do not touch the hot ironing plate. Use this on suits, delicate dresses, embroidered goods, and anything you consider delicate.
• Attach the guard to the steamer head by sliding the attachment upwards.

Bristle Brush Attachment

• The bristle brush can be used to refresh and remove lint from bedding, sofas and cushions.
• The bristle brush can be great for use on wool too.
• Attach the bristle brush to the steamer head by sliding the attachment upwards.

CAUTION
To avoid injury, do not fit attachments whilst the unit is operational or hot.

IRONING GLOVE

• Use the ironing glove to aid fabric steaming.
• Using the glove in the hand you are not holding the steamer head in.
• Use the glove to make fabrics or garments taut. Taut materials lose their creases faster! Move the material in unison with the steamer head.

CAUTION
Exercise caution when using the hand mat to avoid scalding from steam.

FOLDING HANGER

1. You can use the folding hanger to hang garments using the hanger or the clips.
2. You can also use the clothes hanger slot to use your hanger.

COLLAR AND CUFF SUPPORT

• Use the collar and cuff support to make decreasing collars and cuffs easy.
• Place the collar support underneath the collar as shown here. After applying steam and iron to remove creases.

• Place the cuff support inside the cuffs as shown here. After applying steam and iron to remove creases.

DESCALING MODE
We recommend you descale your steamer at least once every 2 months dependent on use. There is a button on the steamer head that switches the f1500 into descaling mode from steaming mode.
Use this to clean the steamer head of unwanted mineral deposits from hard water.

1. Fill the water tank.

2. Plug in the f1500 and turn the power switch on.

3. Press the button on the back of the handle to activate descaling mode.
   When the button is out, it is in descaling mode. When the button is in, the f1500 is in steaming mode/operation mode.

4. Prepare an area for the built-up deposits to go, such as a sink or large bucket.

5. When the steam pressure reaches 4 Bar or the steam indicator is on, press the steam trigger aiming into a sink or bucket.

6. The cleaning process completes when there is no more built-up mineral water coming out from the steam head, it takes up to 4 or 5 minutes.

7. Turn off the descaling mode at the handle. The f1500 will be ready to work after 1 minute.

CAUTION
Depending on the water you use, minerals and sediment may collect in the steamer and affect the free flow of steam. To reduce this, we recommend using demineralized or distilled water.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Plug the unit into a suitable power outlet and turn it on if applicable
Unit fails to steam| Pressure has not built up| Wait at least 120 seconds until you press the steam trigger
The water storage tank is empty| Fill the water storage tank
Steam pressure has built up but no steam comes out when pressing the steam trigger| The steam hose is not connected properly| Make sure the steam hose is connected properly, and there is a click sound when inserted.

Descaling mode is activated

| Turn to steaming mode by pressing the button on the back of the steamer handle.
Steam is intermittent, pressure takes too long to build, and weak steam flow| Substantial mineral deposits in the unit| Clean the appliance as explained

PLUG SAFETY

The appliance is fitted with a 13 amp plug. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA-approved (BS 1363) fuse must be used. Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason, proceed as described below. The wires in the mains lead are coloured under the following code:

• The wire colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth symbol or colored green and yellow. Under no circumstances should either the Neutral or Live be connected to the Earth terminal
• The wire colored blue or black must be connected to the terminal “N”. Under no circumstances should either the Earth or Live be connected to the Neutral terminal.
• The wire colored brown or red must be connected to the terminal marked “L”. Under no circumstances should either the Earth or Neutral be connected to the Live terminal.
• Upon completion, there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.

If in doubt please contact a qualified engineer for advice.

NON-REWIREABLE MAINS PLUG
If your appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead and should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ATSTA-approved one (conforming to BS1362) of the same rating. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
If you need to remove the plug – DISCONNECT IT FROM THE MAINS and then cut off the mains lead and immediately dispose of it safely. Never attempt to re-use the plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a danger of an electric shock.

CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT (WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

GUARANTEE

This guarantee is applicable for goods bought directly from Fridja Ltd. If you purchased your steamer from another vendor please contact them.
If by chance you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact us within fourteen days of delivery for a refund. Returned items must be in unused condition with all supplied Fridja accessories and packaging. You are responsible for the condition of your goods until they reach us, so pack your items carefully to prevent damage in transit. Worn, damaged, or incomplete returns will not be eligible for a refund and will be returned to you.
All our goods are supplied with a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of normal use and maintenance. If your goods develop a fault within this period, we will repair or replace the item. If we cannot do this we will refund your actual purchase price.
If goods become defective within three months of delivery, we will pay for collection of the items and delivery of the replacement. After this time, we will not pay to collect items.
In the unlikely event that your goods arrive damaged, please inform us within 24 hours of delivery, including photos of the damage. The claim will be assessed, and if approved we will arrange for the goods to be collected and we will replace or refund as necessary.
It is your responsibility to securely package items for their safe return to us using a trackable service. Not doing so will void your warranty.
To arrange the return of your item please contact info@fridja.com.

This guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The product must be correctly installed and operated under the instructions contained in these operating instructions.
• This guarantee does not cover accidental damage or misuse.
• This guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repairs. The manufacturers disclaim any liability for incidental or consequential damages.

This guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.

CONTACT

• UK REGISTERED ADDRESS
• FAIRFIELD, CAMDEN HILL, KENT,
• TN17 2AR, UNITED KINGDOM
• EU REGISTERED ADDRESS
• 77 CAMDEN STREET, DUBLIN 2, D02
• XE80, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
• www.fridja.com.

References

• Fridja | Clothes Steamers, Handheld Clothes Steamers, Fruit Juicers

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