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Steam iron
Easy Travel
Dear customer,
Many thanks for choosing to purchase a TAURUS brand product.
Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the fact that it exceeds the
strictest quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long product life can be
assured.
Description
A
Steam blast button
B
Filling spout
C
Ceramic soleplate
D
Pilot light
E
Dual voltage selector
F
Steam regulator
G
Steam flow and temperature regulator
H
Foldable handle button
Read these instructions carefully before switching on the appliance and keep
them for future reference. Failure to follow and observe these instructions may
result in an accident. Failure to follow and observe these instructions may
result in an accident.
Safety advice and warnings
- The water fill-up opening must not be
left open while the iron is being used.
- The temperature of the accessi-
ble surfaces may be high when the
appliance is in use.
- If the mains connection is damaged, it
must be replaced. Take the appliance
to an authorised Technical Assistance
Service In order to prevent any danger,
do not attempt to dismantle or repair it
yourself.
- Ensure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate matches the mains
voltage before plugging in the appliance.
- Connect the appliance to a base with an earth socket withstanding a minimum
of 16 amperes.
- Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
- Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
- Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.
- If any of the appliance casings breaks, immediately disconnect the appliance
from the mains to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
- Do not touch metal parts or the body when it is operating, as it may cause
serious burns.
Use and care:
- Fully unroll the appliance’s power cable before each use.
- Do not use the appliance if the on/off switch does not work.
- Use the appliance handle/s, to catch it or move it.
- Respect the MAX and MIN levels. Fig. 1)
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use and before under-
taking any cleaning task.
- This appliance is for household use only, not professional or industrial use.
- This appliance should be stored out of reach of children and/or those with re-
duced physical, sensorial or mental abilities or who are unfamiliar with its use.
- Do not store or transport the appliance if it is still hot.
- To ensure that the iron functions correctly, keep the iron face smooth and
do not hit it against metallic objects (for example, the ironing board, buttons,
zips…)
- The use of distilled water is recommended, especially if the water in your area
contains any type of grit or is “hard” (contains calcium or magnesium).
- Never leave the appliance connected and unattended if is not in use. This
saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance on any part of the body of a person or animal.
- Do not use the appliance with pets or animals.
- Turn the thermostat control to the minimum (MIN) setting. This does not mean
that the iron is switched off permanently.
Service:
- Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use renders the guarantee
and the manufacturer’s liability null and void.
Instructions for use
Before use:
- Remove the appliance’s protective film.
- Prepare the appliance according to the function you wish to use.
Filling with water:
- It is essential to have filled the deposit with water to be able to work with
steam.
- Fill the deposit taking care to observe the MAX level (Fig. 1).
Use:
- Unroll the cable completely before plugging it in.
- Connect the appliance to the mains.
- Start the appliance by turning on the speed regulator.
-The pilot light (E) comes on
- Turn the thermostat control to the desired temperature position.
- Do not use temperatures higher than those indicated on the garments to be
treated.
● Temperature for synthetic fibres (Polyester, Nylon…).
●● Temperature for silk, wool.
●●● Temperature for cotton. (Minimum temperature for ironing with steam)
Max Temperature for linen.
- If garment has various kinds of fibres, select the temperature for the fibre
that requires the lowest temperature. (For example, select the temperature for
polyester for an article made out of 60% polyester and 40% cotton).
- Wait until the pilot light (E) has gone out which will indicate that the appliance
has reached an adequate temperature.
- During use the pilot light (E) will automatically flash on and off, thus indicating
that the heating elements are operating in order to maintain the desired
temperature.
Voltage selector
- This appliance has a voltage selector control, set the selector to the same
voltage as the power outlet into which the appliance will be plugged.
(Fig. 2)
Dry ironing:
- The appliance has a steam flow regulator (H) that permits dry ironing (without
steam).
Steam Ironing:
- It is possible to iron with steam whenever the deposit is filled with water and
the adequate temperature is selected.
Steam flow control:
- The appliance has a control knob(C) that allows to get the control of the
steam flow.
Steam blast:
- This function proportions extra steam for eliminating wrinkles.
- Press the steam blast button ( A ). Wait a few seconds until vapour penetrates
the fibres of the garment before pushing the button again. For optimum steam
quality, do not apply more than three successive blasts.
- The spray button has to be pressed repeatedly to release the first spray.
Vertical steaming
It is possible to iron hanging curtains, items of clothing on his hanger, etc. To do
so, follow the instructions:
- Select the iron’s maximum temperature.
- Iron from top to bottom while pressing the steam control. Important: for cotton
and linen, its recommended to put the iron base in contact with the material.
For other more delicated fibres, it’s recommended to keep the iron base at
some centimetres of distance.
Once you have finished using the appliance:
- Select the minimum position (MIN) using the thermostat control.
- Unplug the appliance to the mains.
- Remove the water from the water tank.
- Clean the appliance
Practical recommendations:
- First sort out the items based on their ironing temperatures.
- Pure wool garments (100% wool) can be ironed with the appliance set to
steam. Select a high steam temperature and place a dry cotton cloth between
the soleplate and the garment.
Cleaning
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let it cool before undertaking
any cleaning task.
- Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops of washing-up liquid
and then dry.
- Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH such as bleach, or
abrasive products, for cleaning the appliance.
- Do not submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid, or place it under
a running tap.
Anomalies and repair
- Take the appliance to an authorised technical support service if problems
arise. Do not try to dismantle or repair without assistance, as this may be
dangerous.
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