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Cleaning the iron and base station

1.

Wipe the iron and base station as and when necessary with a slightly 
dampened cloth. 

2. Dry the iron and base station carefully.

Cleaning the water tank

1. Remove and empty out the water tank. 

2. Fill the water tank to about two thirds full with fresh tap water and swill it

around carefully to loosen any impurities. Pour out the water.

Cleaning the pressurised steam container

1. Unplug the mains plug from the wall socket and take the iron off the base station.

2. Remove and empty out the water tank.

3.

Turn the base station over so you have
access to the cover of the pressurised steam
container lock on the bottom.

4. Undo the cross-head screw and open up the cover.

Cross-head

screw

Grooves

Lock

Cover

CAUTION

- material damage

Remove any limescale residue from the pressurised steam container
regularly and at least every three months.

WARNING 

- risk of scalding

Hot steam will rise up when the hot pressurised steam container is
opened. Let the appliance cool down completely and empty the water
tank before unscrewing the lock on the pressurised steam container.

DANGER

- risk of fatal electric shock

No moisture must be allowed to enter the circular grooves around the
opening on the pressurised steam container.
However, if this does happen, place the base station in an upright posi-
tion and leave it to dry for at least twelve hours.

Summary of Contents for 280 962

Page 1: ...Instructions for use and guarantee Tchibo GmbH D 22290 Hamburg 62194FV01XII02 Steam Iron Set ...

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Page 3: ...ight work of big piles of ironing and you won t have to stop to top up the water You can switch the steaming function on and off using the steam release button Smoothing hanging garments or delicate fabrics is effortless just steam them from a short distance away We hope you will be entirely satisfied with your purchase Your Tchibo Team ...

Page 4: ... steam iron set 15 Removing production residues 16 Ironing 16 Connecting the steam iron set 16 Setting the temperature 17 Setting the iron down 18 Dry ironing 18 Steam ironing 21 Refilling with water 21 After use 22 Cleaning and storing 22 Cleaning the soleplate 23 Cleaning the iron and base station 23 Cleaning the water tank 23 Cleaning the pressurised steam container 24 Putting the steam iron se...

Page 5: ...ou pass this product on to someone else remember to include these instructions Symbols used in these instructions The term DANGER warns against possible severe injuries and danger to life The term WARNING warns against injuries and severe material damage The term CAUTION warns against slight injuries or damage This indicates supplementary information This symbol warns against the danger of injury ...

Page 6: ...d on and has fully cooled down the steam iron set and its mains cord must be kept out of the reach of children under the age of 8 Keep packing material away from children There is a risk of suffocation DANGER from electricity Only the water tank may be filled with water for use The pressurised steam container in the base station may only be filled directly with water for cleaning and then topped u...

Page 7: ...damage has been properly rectified Do not make any modifications to the appliance or change the mains cord yourself Only have repairs to the appliance or mains cord carried out by a specialist workshop the customer care service or a similarly qualified person Improper repair may result in considerable risk of injury to the user Unplug the mains plug from the wall socket before removing the water t...

Page 8: ... is extremely hot Touching the hot soleplate and the discharging steam causes burns and scalds Let the appliance cool down completely before you clean it or put it away Proceed with caution when removing the water tank and take care not to touch the hot soleplate on the iron CAUTION risk of slight injuries and material damage Only iron suitable fabrics Always follow the care instructions on the fa...

Page 9: ... light comes on switch off the appliance imme diately and add water Always put water into the water tank before ironing with steam otherwise the pump may be damaged Some types of varnish synthetic substances or furniture polish may react adversely to the material of the slip resistant feet soften them and leave unwanted traces on the work surface Therefore place a non slip mat under the product if...

Page 10: ...d power supply Temperature control dial Steam release button Iron Iron rest Controls and indicator lights Mains cord Connection cable for steam and power supply Pressurised steam container lock Base station with pressurised steam container Water tank grip Water tank Soleplate with steam vents ...

Page 11: ...tion cable and power cord CAUTION material damage Place the steam iron set on an even level surface from which it cannot fall There is a safety valve at the bottom of the pressurised steam container that prevents too much pressure building up inside the container Some water may emerge from this valve during normal use If necessary place a waterproof mat under the base station DANGER to children da...

Page 12: ...the iron rest DANGER risk of fatal electric shock Unplug the mains plug from the wall socket before removing the water tank Hardness level 1 less than 30 mg of calcium per litre soft water Hardness level 2 between 30 and 60 mg of calcium per litre moderately hard water Hardness level 3 between 60 and 120 mg of calcium per litre hard water Hardness level 4 more than 120 mg of calcium per litre very...

Page 13: ...off the water tank carefully CAUTION material damage If the water tank indicator light comes on switch off the appliance immediately and add more water Always put water into the water tank before ironing with steam otherwise the pump may be damaged DANGER risk of fatal electric shock Do not immerse the appliance in water Also protect it from drips and splashes of water You can also remove the tank...

Page 14: ...base station Connecting and switching on the steam iron set 1 Turn the temperature control dial to Min 2 Turn the steam control dial to You may hear hissing noises or the electric pump during use These are entirely normal operating noises and are not a fault WARNING fire hazard Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in or still hot If the water tank is not fitted correctly the wat...

Page 15: ...m available in the pressurised steam container the steam indicator light will come on Removing production residues When the iron was manufactured polish residue may have been left on the soleplate Before using the iron for the first time iron these residues off on an old cotton cloth 1 Fill the water tank as described in the section Filling the water tank 2 Iron an old cotton cloth or similar item...

Page 16: ...lion rayon polyester medium temperature Textiles ironed at a high temperature for example cotton linen high temperature The temperature indicator light on the iron comes on when the iron is heating up It goes off when the iron reaches the set temperature m CAUTION material damage Do not scratch the soleplate Do not scrape the soleplate over metal parts such as buttons or zip fasteners m CAUTION ma...

Page 17: ...reads iron them on the back With velvet lay a cloth over the fabric and iron it in one direction applying only slight pressure Keep the iron moving constantly Setting the iron down The iron rest on the base station is heat resistant and protects the soleplate Please note the following advice Always place the iron on the iron rest on the base station To avoid scratching the soleplate do not place t...

Page 18: ...ended period during ironing This is normal and no cause for concern Briefly iron an old piece of cotton or similar fabric with the steam function switched on until condensed water stops coming out When you are just starting to iron with steam have just refilled the tank or have taken a longer break from ironing it will take slightly longer before steam comes out of the soleplate Let the steam esca...

Page 19: ...has gone off you can start to iron with steam 3 Press the steam release button Continuous steam will be emitted from the vents in the soleplate 4 Press the steam release button again to switch off the steam ironing function Ironing hanging fabrics Delicate fabrics e g jackets coats and curtains can be steam ironed without putting them on an ironing board This way you can give the surface of woolle...

Page 20: ... with your hand Keep your hand away from the steam and the soleplate You could scald yourself Hold the iron vertically with the soleplate 10 15 centimetres away from the fabric 5 Press the steam release button Wait a few seconds for the steam to penetrate the fabric 6 To switch off the steam ironing function press the steam release button again 7 Let the garment dry on the coat hanger Delicate fab...

Page 21: ...water in the water tank or the water tank indicator light comes on otherwise the pump may be damaged If the water tank indicator light comes on switch off the appliance unplug the mains plug and add more water After use 1 Press the steam release button to release any remaining steam from the pressurised steam container 2 When no more steam emerges from the vents in the soleplate press the steam re...

Page 22: ...ial damage Do not use caustic aggressive or abrasive products for cleaning or descaling WARNING risk of burns Let the appliance cool down fully before cleaning it or putting it away DANGER risk of fatal electric shock Unplug the appliance from the mains before you clean it Do not immerse the appliance in water Also protect it from drips and splashes of water 6 Tilt the On Off switch to 0 7 Unplug ...

Page 23: ...s to the cover of the pressurised steam container lock on the bottom 4 Undo the cross head screw and open up the cover Cross head screw Grooves Lock Cover CAUTION material damage Remove any limescale residue from the pressurised steam container regularly and at least every three months WARNING risk of scalding Hot steam will rise up when the hot pressurised steam container is opened Let the applia...

Page 24: ...sen any remaining limescale that may have formed inside the container and shake the water out again Repeat this procedure until the water runs out clear and clean and there is no more residue There must always be water inside the pressurised steam container You will therefore then need to refill the steam container with water 10 Fill the pressurised steam container with about 400 ml of clear clean...

Page 25: ...surised steam container approx 0 5 l Steam pressure approx 3 5 bar Steam output rate approx 65 g min Protection class I Ambient temperature 10 to 40 C Made exclusively for Tchibo GmbH Überseering 18 22297 Hamburg Germany In the course of product improvement we reserve the right to make technical and optical modifications to the article ...

Page 26: ... steam vents in the sole plate while steam ironing The temperature control dial is set too low It must be set to at least A small amount of water sometimes collects beneath the base station There is a safety valve on the bottom to prevent too much pressure building up in the pressurised steam container This occasionally opens This is not a fault If necessary place a waterproof mat under the base s...

Page 27: ...point which sorts materials by type Make use of the local facilities provided for collecting paper cardboard and light weight packaging Appliances marked with this symbol must not be disposed of along with normal household refuse You are legally obliged to dispose of old appliances separately from household waste Information about where old appliances can be disposed of free of charge is available...

Page 28: ...rkman ship or materials within the guarantee period If contrary to our expectations a defect is found please contact our customer care service at the following e mail address service tchibo de Our customer consultants will be pleased to advise you on further procedure Damage due to improper use failure to decalcify as well as worn parts and consumables are not covered by the guarantee Please have ...

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