eta MAESTA Electric steam iron User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: ETA

Table of Contents

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
**** SAFETY WARNING
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. 1)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TECHNICAL DATA
Documents / Resources

Electric steam iron
USER MANUAL
MAESTA

Digital steam iron
eta x287

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.
The iron enables both dry ironing and steam ironing. It is equipped with elements increasing the comfort of use – horizontal/vertical steaming, sprinkling device, and systems
DRIP STOP, SELF-CLEAN, ANTI-CALC, AUTO STOP. The handle of the iron is closed and it is adapted for ironing with the right and the left hand. At the back side, the handle forms support that enables putting it in the rest position. Handling while ironing is easier thanks to a swing-out power cable terminal. The electronics automatically switch the heating element on and off during ironing that maintains the set temperature. Regulation of the ironing plate temperature takes place in pre-set steps.

**** SAFETY WARNING

Before the first use, read all the instructions for use carefully, look at the picture and keep the instructions for later use. Consider the instructions for use as a part of the appliance and pass them on to any other user of the appliance.
Do not leave the iron plugged into the power supply without supervision!
Never use the appliance if its power cord or plug is damaged, if it does not work properly if it fell down and was damaged and is leaking. In this case, take the appliance to a special service to check its safety and proper function.
– This product can be used by children at the age of 8 years and older and people with reduced physical or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or if they were instructed regarding the use of the appliance in a safe way if they understand possible risks. Children must not play with the appliance. User cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by children if they are younger than 8 years and unsupervised. Children younger than 8 years must be kept out of reach of the appliance and its power cord.
– Iron and its supply keep out of reach of children under 8 years (when is plugged into power or cools down).
– Use and place the iron on a stable surface.
– When putting the iron on a stand, make sure that the surface that the stand is placed on is stable.
– After finishing work and before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the power supply by taking the power cord connector out of the electric socket.
– Check whether the data on the type label corresponds with the voltage in your socket. The power cord plug has to be connected only to the electric installation socket complying with applicable standards. Use of separate electric circuits with 16 A fuse is recommended.
– The electric socket must be easily accessible to easily disconnect the iron in dangerous and/or emergency situations.
– Do not insert to or take out the plug from a socket with wet hands and do not pull the power cord!
– Whenever you fill the container with water during ironing and empty the container after ironing, unplug the iron from the electric power.
– The appliance is intended for use in households only and for similar use (in shops, offices, and similar areas, in hotels, motels, and other residential areas, in bed and breakfast facilities)! It is not designed for commercial use!
– Do not use the iron outdoor!
– Do not use the iron as a room heating device!
– Do not put any objects to the iron.
– Do not use the appliance with a program, time switch, or any other item, which switches ON the appliance automatically, as there is a risk of fire when the appliance is covered or improperly located.
– 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 can never be used as a switch!
– Never immerse the appliance into water (even its parts)! Do not wash it under running water!
– Make sure the supply cord does not get in touch with the hot surface of the iron!
– Let the appliance cool off before storing!
– Any modification of the appliance surface (e.g. by means of self-adhesive wallpaper, foil, etc.) is prohibited!
– Do not place the iron in such a way that could represent harm (e.g. fire, burn, and scalding).
– Iron is not intended for use in places with explosive danger
– Due to production tests, the internal iron container can be misted up. Do not consider it to be a defect when purchasing the iron.
– Never pour water to the container that was produced by defrosting of a freezer, water condensed in a dryer, air-conditioning or dehumidifying units, certain types of mineral waters, rain-water, water enriched with alcohol, perfume, and preparations for the treatment and for stiffening fabrics (e.g. starch, fabric conditioners) or vinegar, decalcifying agents, softeners or other chemical substances. Do not use pure distilled water.
– When ironing, be very careful, tilting of the iron may result in the hot water pouring out of the filling hole.
– Make sure that the power cord is always dry and it is not damaged.
– Regularly check the condition of the appliance power cord.
– The power cord must not be damaged by sharp or hot objects, or open fire, it must not be sunk into water or bent over sharp edges. Never put it on hot surfaces, prevent its free hanging over the edge of a table or workboard. Touching, stumbling, or pulling the power cord e.g. by children may cause tipping over or falling off the appliance with a subsequent severe injury!
– If you need to use the extension cord, it has to be uncorrupted and it has to comply with the valid standards.
– Never use the appliance for any other purpose than for that described in these instructions for use!
– The producer is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance (e.g. burning, scalding, fire, clothes damage, scratching, and contamination of the ironing plate) and its guarantee for the appliance does not apply to situations when the safety warnings above have not been complied with.

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
G1 – heating-up light indicator
G2 – operation light indicator| 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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ETA3287 and ETA2287 have a ceramic ironing board ETA1287 and ETA0287 have a stainless ironing board.

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. 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 caused by the burning of used lubricants and seals in a steam chamber. This is a normal situation and does not form the reason for 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 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 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. acryl on, nylon, poly,amide or polyester). Thanks to the Drip-stop feature, the iron does not
enable this way of ironing.
– 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 hard objects (e.g. zip fasteners, buttons, snap buttons, decorative objects).

Ironing without steaming (dry ironing)
Connect the fork of the supply cord M to an el. outlet, the operation light indicator G2 will light up. Put the iron to the rest position (Fig. 7). Turn the steaming regulator D to the 0 positions, steaming off (fig. 5), or pour out water from container I. Set the program on the display using regulation wheel H according to the selected fabric material (Fig. 2). Reaching the required temperature is shown by turning the indicator lamp G1 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 a warranty claim related to the appliance.
Note
The indicator light G2 on irons with the AUTO STOP feature is active only when plugging in for the first time (until you change the position of the iron) or when activating
the AUTO STOP function. The indicator light G2 on irons without this function is active all the time the iron is plugged in.

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 stabilization of the ironing plate temperature.
Steam ironing
Hold the iron in your hand, turn the steaming regulator D to position 0 (Fig. 5) and slide the cover C to open the filling container lid. Pour in water to 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 G1 goes off, move the steaming regulator D away from the handle. The more you move the regulator towards MAX, 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 the maximum value is recommended. Setting to high-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. 300 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 The ratio of tap water: distilled water (pH = 7)

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 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. If you wish to use the steam shock button, set the thermostat regulation ring H to the max. For even more intensive steam shock, set the steam regulator D to position 0 (turn it back to your desired position afterward).

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 faulty
operation.

VERTICAL SYSTEM
It is intensive vertical steaming for the 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 G1 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 10 times consecutively.

Warning
– Prevent 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.
– Do not iron clothes that you or other people are wearing!
– Never direct steam flow to persons or animals!

DRIP STOP
The appliance prevents leaking water from the ironing plate when its temperature is insufficient. Your expensive natural fabrics (e.g. silk) are thus protected against damage.
Safety electronics (AUTO STOP – applies for type ETA 3287)
The safety electronics ensures switching OFF the iron plate heating within 30 seconds, when the iron is left without any movement in a horizontal position or when it is tilted over to one side, or within 10 minutes, when it is left in a vertical position. The function of safety electronics is signaled by the flashing of indicator lamp G2 and by acoustic signal (beep). The iron is restarted automatically when the ironing is resumed.
Self-cleaning system (SELF CLEAN)
Hold the iron disconnected from the power supply in your hand, turn steaming regulator D to 0 positions (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 G1 switches 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.
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 0 positions (steam switched off). Wind power cord M over the back side of cover L and 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 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. But the system cannot fully prevent the creation of calcareous
sediments.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

Iron is not heated.| Power supply not connected| Check the cord, plug, and the socket
Thermostat regulation wheel is in the MIN position| Set the wheel to position • / •• / ••• or MAX
AUTO STOP function activated| Move the iron for deactivation of the safety function
Iron does not create steam| There is no water in the container| Pour water into the container
Steaming regulator is in 0 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 use 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 for use 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 your finger on the additional spray jet hole and at the same time press the sprinkling device button several times
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 is not in the 0 position| Move the steaming regulator to 0 positions, empty the container, and put the iron into the rest position
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
Clean the iron using the SELF CLEAN function and steam shock
Problem Cause Solution

The brown liquid is pouring out of the ironing plate| Forbidden chemical agents have been used to remove the limescale or there is a substantial amount of limescale in the steam chamber and it needs to be cleaned| Do not add any chemical agents into the water container for removing the 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| Set the temperature by the thermostat regulator H 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).
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 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 the power supply we recommend cutting off the power cord, and in this way, it will not be possible to use the appliance again.
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 the expiration of the right to guarantee repair!

TECHNICAL DATA

Voltage (V)
Input (W)
Water volume (volume ml.)
Weight without water (kg) about
Protection class of the appliance
Size of the product (cm)
specified on the type label
specified on the type label
300
1,3
I.
16 x 29 x 12

ETA0,1,2-287
< 0,50 W
0,00 W| ETA3287
0,00 W
< 0,50 W
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The product matches the requirements of the below statutory order as amended:

Committee Regulation No. 2006/95/ES as amended, setting the technical requirements of the electrical appliance as low.
Committee Regulation No. 2004/108/ES as amended, setting the technical requirements of products in terms of their electromagnetic compatibility.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make insignificant changes to the standard design that do not affect the function.
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

NOTICE
Guarantee certificate is valid only for Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.

© DATE 17/5/2013