FXT 8E - Deep fryer DELONGHI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FXT 8E DELONGHI

• After removing the packaging, make sure the appliance is complete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact qualified personnel only.
• Disposet of the plastic bag with care as it represents a hazard for children.

• If the socket and mains lead plug are incompatible, have the socket changed by a qualified electrician only, who should also verify that the cross-section of the socket wires is suitable for the power absorbed by the appliance.
  Bear the following fundamental safety rules in mind:

• Never touch the appliance with damp hands.

• Never use the appliance with bare or wet feet.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cable or the appliance itself.
• Never allow the appliance to be used by children or unfit persons without supervision.
• Never leave the appliance plugged in as it could be a safety hazard.
• Never place the iron under the tap to top up with water. Always use the measure provided.
• If the mains lead is damaged, have it replaced immediately by a qualified electrician.

• The safety of this appliance is guaranteed only if correctly connected to a proper and effective earth system as specified by current electrical safety standards and regulations. This fundamental safety requisite should be verified. If in doubt, ask a qualified electrician to check the mains system thoroughly. Failure to earth the appliance absolves the manufacturer of all liability for damage.

• When the appliance is to be discarded, after unplugging from the mains, the lead should be cut as close as possible to the iron to make the appliance unusable.

• Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect the appliance by removing the plug from the socket.
• In the event of malfunction and/or faulty operation, switch off the appliance and take it to a service centre.
• This appliance must be used exclusively for the purpose for which it was expressly conceived. Any other use is considered inappropriate and consequently dangerous.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inappropriate, incorrect or irresponsible use or for damage resulting from repairs carried out by unqualified personnel.

In the event of malfunction, take the iron to an authorised service centre.
- Never overfill the tank and never add stain removers or similar products.
- Save these instructions for future reference.
The iron must be used on a stable ironing board
- If the appliance is dropped causing visible damage, do not use. Take to a professional service centre.
- The iron should be placed on a flat surface extremely resistant to high temperatures.

This appliance complies with directive 89/336/EEC on radio interference suppression.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.

It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant

savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

MAIN COMPONENTS

A Plate
B Spray
C Opening for filling tank with cover
D Spray button
E Super steam button

F Iron temperature LEDs
G Iron temperature selection buttons
H Steam regulator + automatic cleaning function

Read this manual thoroughly before installing and using the appliance. This will ensure optimum results and maximum safety.

Important: Before plugging the appliance in, check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage (V) indicated on the rating plate of the iron. The socket must be efficiently earthed.

This iron works with normal tap water.

a) Before filling the tank, make sure the steam regulator (H) is in the position ("dry" position) (fig. 1). Make sure the mains lead is unplugged from the mains socket.
b) Open the tank opening cover (C) and, with the iron in a horizontal position, fill the tank with water (fig. 2). The iron must always be unplugged from the mains whenever the tank is filled or topped-up with water.
c) Plug the iron into the mains. The sector LED lights up;
d) To select the required temperature, press buttons G. The button increases temperature and the button reduces it. For steam ironing, select the temperature indicated by the or MAX sectors. The steam will be damper if you select and dryer if you select MAX.
e) After these checks, select the required temperature by pressing the buttons G .
f) The LEDs corresponding to the selected temperature flash. Once the temperature has been reached, the LEDs stop flashing and you hear a beep.

After about a minute in the case of maximum temperature, the indicator light will go off showing that the iron is ready for use.

g) Continuous steam delivery is obtained by positioning the steam regulator (H) in the segment. Steam delivery stops whenever the iron is placed in a vertical position on the rear rest (position recommended while pausing during ironing) or when the iron is horizontal with the steam regulator (H) in the dry position.

Note: On the back of the iron there is a useful guide giving information on the temperature to set according to the garment being ironed:

DRY IRONING

• Plug in the iron and select the temperature. If there is water in the tank, position the steam regulator (H) in the dry position (fig. 1).
• Wait until the LEDs stop flashing and you hear a beep indicating that the required temperature has been reached.
• If the fabric to be ironed is slightly damp or you iron fast, you can use a higher temperature. If, on the other hand, the garments are dry or you iron slowly, use a higher temperature.

SUPER STEAM (FIG. 3)

• Position the steam regulator (H) in the dry position (fig. 1).
• Select the required temperature by pressing the or button. When the LEDs go off and you hear a beep, press the super steam button (E). For correct operation of the super steam function, you must wait a few seconds between one burst of steam and the next.

VERTICAL IRONING (FIG. 4)

Enables delicate garments to be steamed without resting them on the ironing board: pay attention to the temperature used to steam curtains.

Position the steam regulator (H) in the dry position.

Select MAX temperature by pressing the button. When the LED goes off and you hear a beep, hold the iron in a vertical position and place it near the garment. Press the supersteam button (E) until the MAX LED comes on. Wait until the appliance is again at temperature before continuing vertical ironing.

Never direct the "vertical" steam jet at a garment hanging in a wardrobe or worn by a person. Vertical ironing should always be carried out with the garment hanging on a clothes stand and always away from other garments, elements, people and animals.

SPRAY (FIG. 5)

If while ironing you note particularly resistant creases or your garment requires a higher level of dampness, you can use the spray. Make sure the tank contains water. Press the spray button (D) repeatedly, directing the spray jet towards the parts of the garment to be dampened.

Never use the spray when ironing silk as the drops of water could mark the fabric.

AFTER IRONING

To extend the working life of the iron, whenever you finish ironing, you are recommended to empty the tank as follows:

• Unplug from the mains socket.
• Open the cover (C) and empty the iron, holding it point downwards and shaking it gently over a basin or sink.
• To dry the remaining moisture, turn the iron on again for two minutes at MAX temperature with the steam regulator H in the position.
• Unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool.
• Clean the plate with a dry cloth as traces of moisture could mark it.
• Wind the mains lead around the cable winder.
• Store the iron in a vertical position.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

After use, always wait until the iron is cold before putting away. Allow to cool in a vertical position. Keep the surface of the plate clean. Do not rest or use the iron on zips, hooks, rings etc to avoid scratching the plate.

Clean the plate with a damp cloth only, never use abrasives or solvents.

DESCALING SYSTEM

This iron has a permanent resin scale filter installed in the tank enabling normal tap water to be used. The resins reduce the hardness of the water and therefore prolong the working life of the iron.

AUTOMATIC CLEANING FUNCTION

At regular intervals, the iron should be cleaned in depth. Proceed as follows:

• select the temperature (minimum);

• position the steam regulator (H) in the "dry" position ("d")

• fill the tank to "MAX" level

• plug the appliance into the mains and select MAX temperature. Allow the iron to heat up for about two minutes.
• rotate the steam regulator to the position and leave for a few seconds.
• place a napkin on the work surface.
• hold the iron in a horizontal position a few centimetres above the napkin and discharge the steam until the tank is empty. During this operation you can press the super steam button a number of times, remembering to pause for at least five seconds between one burst of steam and the next.
• at the end, select the temperature (minimum) and unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Leave the iron to cool and clean the outside with a soft cloth

ANTI-DRIP SYSTEM

This iron has an anti-drip system which automatically shuts off steam production when too low a temperature is set.

During operation, this device may produce a squeaking sound while the iron is heating up and cooling down. This is perfectly normal and indicates that the device is functioning correctly

AUTO SHUT-OFF

If the iron is not used or is left in a vertical or horizontal position for more than three and a half minutes, the "AUTO SHUT-OFF" device trips and the iron goes off. The "PAUSE" LED flashes. To resume ironing, simply move the iron. If the temperature has dropped, the appliance requires a certain length of time (depending on the length of the pause and the required temperature) to reach the selected temperature. The temperature LED flashes and goes off when the iron is ready for use.

NB: if the control button is pressed while the appliance is in "AUTO SHUT-OFF", the LED corresponding to the temperature used previously comes on.