teesa TSA2012 Travel Iron Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: teesa

Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FIRST USE
OPERATION
IRONING TIPS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATION
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Travel iron
TSA2012
Owner’s manual

Soleplate
Temperature knob
Temperature lamp
Steam switch
Steam shot button
Water tank cover
Power supply cable
Voltage switch
Handle folding button

Thank you for purchasing this TEESA appliance. Please read this operation instruction carefully before use, and keep it for future use. The producer does not take responsibility for damages caused by inappropriate handling and use of the product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In order to reduce the injuries or damages, follow basic safety precautions applied when using any electrical device, including the following:

Read this instruction manual carefully, even if you are familiar with the appliance. Keep the manual for future reference.
Before connecting the device to the power supply socket, make sure the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the voltage in the power supply socket.
The appliance must be plugged into an earthed electrical socket. If you have to use an electrical extension lead, it must be earthed.
To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.
This appliance MUST NOT be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility, as it may lead to damage to the device.
Clean this device in accordance with the instructions listed in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section.
ALWAYS turn off the device and disconnect it from the mains supply:
– if it’s not operating correctly
– if there’s an uncommon voice when using
– before cleaning
– when not in use
When you disconnect the power cord of the device, grasp and pull the plug, not the cord/cable.
Keep the device out of the reach of children. Do not leave children unsupervised with the product.
This appliance may be used by children who are above 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised and guided by a person who is responsible for their safety in a cautious manner, and all the safety precautions are understood and followed. Children should not play with this device. Children should not perform cleaning and servicing of the device unsupervised.
Fixed power cable may only be replaced at an authorized service point.
Keep the device and its cord/cable away from heat, water, moisture, sharp edges, and any other factor which may damage the appliance or its cord. The device, the power cable, and the mains plug must not be immersed in water or any other liquid.
Do not handle/use it with wet or moist hands.
Improper use of this device may lead to injuries and damage.
Do not use the product for purposes different from those displayed in this operating manual.
Do not leave the appliance unattended when it’s working. ALWAYS disconnect the product from the mains supply when it is not in use.
Do not use unauthorized accessories.
Appliance for indoor and household use only. Not for commercial use.
Never place the device on hot surfaces (e.g. hot plates) or near heat sources or open fire.
WARNING: During operation, according to selected settings, steam will be ejected – RISK OF SCALDING!
DO NOT TOUCH THE SOLEPLATE DURING OPERATION, NOR UNTIL IT HAS COMPLETELY COOLED DOWN!
DO NOT leave the hot iron touching fabrics or very inflammable surfaces.
The iron should always be turned to “min”, and the steam function turned to OFF before plugging or unplugging from the outlet.
Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. Let the iron cool completely before putting it away.
Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.
Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down – there may be hot water in the reservoir.
Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying, and when not in use.
In case of any abnormality, when the iron is not operating normally, disconnect it from the power supply and have the device serviced by qualified service personnel.
The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
Do not use a chemical additives, scented substances, or decalcifiers.
Failure to comply with the above-mentioned regulations leads to the loss of guarantee and may damage the device.
DO NOT use this device if the power cord, the plug, or the device itself shows visible damage, if the appliance has been dropped, is damaged, or leaks.
Do not attempt to repair/disassemble this device yourself. In case of damage, contact an authorized service point for a check-up/repair.
IMPORTANT: In order to ensure children‘s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, etc.) out of their reach. Caution!
Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove any sticker, protective foil, or storage cover from the soleplate if present and clean the base with a soft cloth.
Connect to the power supply and heat up the iron to maximum temperature and iron over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes for the purpose of removing any residue on the soleplate (some particles may come out of the soleplate when you use the iron for the first time. This is normal; the particles are harmless and stop coming out of the iron after a short while).
When using the iron for the first time, you may notice a slight emission of smoke, a peculiar odor and hear some sounds made by the expanding plastics. This is quite normal and it stops after a short time (certain parts of the iron have been lightly greased; therefore the iron could give off a little smoke when plugged in for the first time. This will cease after a short while).

OPERATION

How to fill the water tank

Make sure the iron is unplugged.
Set the steam switch to dry ironing (position ).
Open the rubber cap and fill the tank through the water inlet.
Do not overfill the tank above MAX level.
Use distilled water only; do not use chemically de-limed or perfumed water, as it may damage the device. Do not pour any liquid other than water into the tank.
The water tank cover must be closed during operation.
Note: Do not store the iron with water in the tank!

Voltage selection
Before connecting the device to the power supply make sure to select an appropriate position on the voltage selection switch (115 V / 230 V) corresponding to the voltage in the power supply mains.
BEFORE EACH USE, MAKE SURE THE VOLTAGE SWITCH IS IN THE CORRECT POSITION! OTHERWISE, THE DEVICE WILL BE DAMAGED.
NOTE: when plugging the device into power mains, make sure the plug is suitable for the local power mains socket. You may need an adapter!
Foldable handle
Press the handle folding button at the base of the iron to unfold the handle. Press the button again to fold the handle.
Fold the handle before storing/transporting to prevent damage.

Ironing

If using with steam, fill the iron as described in the section “how to fill the water tank”. Steam ironing is only possible when the highest temperatures are selected (otherwise, water may escape through the soleplate).
Plug the device into the power mains.
Turn the temperature dial to your desired setting, which is depended on the fabric of the garment, and the temperature indicator will illuminate while heating up. You can also refer to the chart below. Once it reaches the temperature, the indicator will be extinguished, which indicates the soleplate has achieved the selected temperature.
Caution:
• Do not touch the hot soleplate at any time before cooling down!
• Don’t emit the steam directly on people or animals!Setting| Fabric| Temperature| Variable
steam
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| Nylon| 60°C – 105°C| x
Silk| 105°C – 145°C| x
Wool| 145°C – 175°C| √
Cotton| 175°C – 200°C| √
Linen| 200°C – 220°C| √

Note: temperatures provided in this chart are for reference only, and may vary in your device for various external reasons.

Set the steam switch to position (if you want to use the steam function) and begin ironing.
Keep the iron moving at all times!
ALWAYS disconnect the iron from the main supply when finished. Do not leave the iron connected to the power supply after you’re done with ironing! Carefully pour off any remaining water (risk of scalding) and leave the iron to cool off in a vertical position.

Note: When the ironing is finished, and during breaks in ironing, place the iron in its upright position.

Continuous steam control
Use this function for steam ironing. Users can either turn on or off the steam output. Wait until the iron is heated and change the steam switch position to use the continuous steam function.
The iron will automatically start producing steam (provided the iron has reached the required temperature).
NOTE: if selected temperatures are too low and do not support steam function (see chart) there will occur dripping from the soleplate.

Steam shot
A shot of steam gives extra steam to remove persistent wrinkles.

Move the temperature control to the “MAX” position and wait until the temperature light goes off.
Press the steam shot button.
Wait a few seconds for the steam to penetrate the fiber before pressing again.

NOTE:

For the best steam quality, do not use more than three successive steam shots at a time (keep the intervals between single shots).
Excessive use of this feature will cause the iron to cool down.
When using steam for the first time, the button has to be pressed repetitively to activate this function.
Before operating the shot of steam control make sure the temperature light is out.

Vertical steam
WARNING:

Do not apply steam near or on a person!
Be careful, released steam is hot and may cause scalds. Do not iron garments while wearing them.

Use the function on hanging fabric: hold the iron in a vertical position and press the steam shot button. Bring close the iron’s soleplate to the fabric and move it slowly over the material.

IRONING TIPS

Check and follow the ironing instructions for the garment to be ironed.
If the garment does not have any ironing instructions but you know the kind of fabric in question, use the chart provided in this manual.
Fabrics that have some kind of finish (polishing, wrinkles, contrasts, etc.) can be ironed at the lowest temperatures.
If the fabric contains several kinds of fibers, use the lowest temperature recommended for the fibers in the blend; if an article contains 60% polyester and 40% cotton, you must choose the temperature corresponding to polyester and iron without steam.
Group the articles to be ironed, according to their ironing temperature: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc.
The iron heats up quicker than it cools down. Start by ironing the articles requiring the lowest temperature (such as those made of synthetic fibers), and move towards those that require higher temperatures.
Silk and other fabrics that are likely to become shiny should be ironed on the inner side. Velvet and other textures that rapidly become shiny should be ironed in one direction with light pressure applied.
Always keeps the iron moving at all times.
Pure wool fabrics (100% wool) may be ironed with a steam iron. Set the temperature to the one designed for wool, select a high steam position and use a dry ironing cloth over the material.
NOTE: When ironing woolen fabrics, shining of the fabric may occur, so it is suggested that you should turn the article inside out and iron the reverse side.
Please note, that steam functions are not to be used in the lowest temperature setting (dripping may occur).
Steam ironing eliminates odor and has a bactericidal effect.
Do not run it over metal objects (such as against the ironing board, buttons, zips, etc.), as it may damage the iron’s surface. Iron around any such object.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Use a soft cloth to clean the iron. Do not use solvents or abrasive products as they may damage this device.
Before cleaning, firstly disconnect the device from the power mains and let the appliance cool down completely.
Wipe flakes and any other deposits on the soleplate with a damp cloth or a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
DO NOT use chemical, steel, wooden or abrasive cleaners to scrape the soleplate.
Clean the iron with a soft damp cloth.
When not using the appliance for a long time, pour out the water in the tank, and store the iron vertically, on a stable surface.
Wind the power cord around the base.
WARNING: Do not fill the tank with other liquids than distilled water.
Do not fill the water tank with vinegar or any cleaning liquids!
When the iron is cool, treat the soleplate with a clean, damp cloth to remove any remaining impurities and calc flakes.
It is advised to perform the cleaning regularly in order to keep the device in an optimum state.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Iron emits an odor or smoke| Iron gives off an odor when turned on for the first time.
Oils used during manufacture need to be burnt off. The odor will disappear after a while.
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Iron does not steam| The water tank may be empty. Unplug the iron from the mains supply, turn the steam switch to and add water. Leave the iron for a few minutes to heat (depending on the selected temperature), and then set the steam switch to .
The shot of steam feature does not work| The water tank must be filled up. Fill the iron as described in the section “how to fill the water tank”.
Steam must be on. Iron should be in the horizontal position. Prime pump briefly. Make short pauses between shots. Be sure you depress the burst of steam button fully.
Iron is leaking| The steam switch must be set to until the iron is hot. If the set temperature is too low, the steam will not be produced, and the iron will be leaking.
If the shots of steam are used too often, the iron won’t be able to reheat, and won’t produce steam. Make pauses between shots of steam.

SPECIFICATION

Main features

Vertical ironing function
Dry ironing function
Temperature indicator
Vertical steam shot
Foldable handle

Technical data

Steam shot: 50 g
Continuous steam: 8-18 g/min.
Steam diffusion: tip
Heat up time: around 90 sec.
Soleplate: ceramic
Water tank capacity: 80 ml
Power cord length: 1,9 m
Max. power: 1100 W
Power supply: 110-120 / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Voltage switch: 115 V / 230 V
Set includes: steam iron, refill cup

Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of waste and recycle it 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 this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Made in China for LECHPOL ELECTRONICS Sp. z o.o. Sp.k., ul. Garwolińska 1,
08-400 Miętne.

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