Mellerware 23140 Iron User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read the instruction manual before use
and save it for future reference.
•Before first use check that the voltage indicat-
ed on the rating label corresponds to the main
voltage in your home.
•This appliance is intended for house hold use
only.
•Do not use the appliance outdoors.
•Do not immerse the appliance’s power cord in
water or any other liquids.
•Never pull the power cord to disconnect the
plug form the wall socket, instead, grasp the
plug and pull to remove it.
•Any damage to the power cord will void your
guarantee.
•Do not allow the power cord to touch sharp
edges and hot surfaces.
•Always unplug the appliance from the wall
socket when filling the water tank with water.
•Do not operate the appliance if it has a dam-
aged power cord or plug, or after the appli-
ance malfunctions, or damaged in any man-
ner. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble the appliance, take it to manu-
facturer for repair.
•This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing the use of the appliance by a person re-
sponsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
•Do not leave the iron unattended while it is in
use.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
•Remove the protective cover from the sole-
plate and clean it with a soft cloth.
•Some parts of the steam iron have been slight-
ly greased and as a result the iron may slightly
smoke when switched on for the first time. Af-
ter a short time this will cease.
HOW TO USE
•Always check whether a label with ironing
instructions is attached to the clothing article
to be ironed. Follow these instructions in all
cases.
•Turn the temperature control dial to set the
appropriate temperature indicated in ironing
instructions or in fabric label.
LABEL TYPE OF TEXTILE
Do not iron this article
•
Synthetics, Nylon, Acrylics,
Polyester, Rayon
•• Wool, Silk
••• Cotton, Linen
•Insert the plug into the wall socket. The indica-
tor light will illuminate.
•When the indicator light switches off you may
start ironing.
•If you set the temperature control to a lower
setting after ironing at a high temperature, it is
not recommended to start ironing before the
pilot light switches on again.
WATER TANK FILLING
•Unplug the iron before filling the water tank.
•Hold the iron in a horizontal position.
•Slowly pour water through the water inlet.
•Do not fill past the “MAX” mark on the water
tank.
NOTE: Your iron is designed to use tap water,
however, if the water is very hard, it is advisable
to use distilled water.
The water tank should be emptied after each
use.
SPRAYING
As long as there is enough water in the water
tank, you may use the spray button at any tem-
perature setting during steam or dry ironing.
Press the spray button several times to activate
the pump while you are ironing.
STEAM IRONING
Setthetemperaturecontroldialtothe”••”or
“•••”position.
Set the variable steam control to the desired
position.
CAUTION: Avoid coming into contact with
ejected steam.
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