Aquaplus CHF1 - Iron MOULINEX - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Moulinex
Model	Aquaplus CHF1
Product type	Iron with integrated boiler
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approximately 30 x 15 x 20 cm
Weight	Approximately 1.2 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2000 W
Water tank capacity	300 ml
Soleplate	Ceramic soleplate for optimal glide
Steam function	Adjustable continuous steam up to 30 g/min
Anti-drip function	Yes, prevents water droplets on laundry
Anti-scale system	Yes, integrated system to extend lifespan
Auto shut-off	Yes, shuts off after inactivity
Power cord	Length 1.8 m with swivel
Maintenance	Clean the tank regularly and descale every 3 months
Spare parts	Available on Moulinex website
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - Aquaplus CHF1 MOULINEX

How do I fill the water tank of my Moulinex Aquaplus CHF1 iron?

Always unplug the appliance. Open the tank cover located at the front of the iron. Fill with tap water, not exceeding the max level. Close and plug in.

Why does my iron leave water marks on laundry?

This may be due to excessive steam or a defective anti-drip system. Check the steam setting and perform an anti-scale cleaning cycle.

How do I descale my Moulinex Aquaplus CHF1 iron?

Use the integrated anti-scale system: fill the tank with a mixture of water and white vinegar (1/3 vinegar), heat the iron, then activate the steam several times. Then rinse with clear water.

What is the power of my Moulinex Aquaplus CHF1 iron?

The power is 2000 W, which allows rapid heating and effective steam production.

How do I adjust the steam on the Moulinex Aquaplus CHF1 iron?

Turn the variable steam dial located under the handle to adjust the steam flow according to the fabric. For maximum steam, use the high position.

The iron turns off by itself, is this normal?

Yes, your iron is equipped with a safety auto shut-off: it turns off after 30 seconds of inactivity horizontally or after 8 minutes vertically.

How do I clean the soleplate of my iron?

Wait for the iron to cool down. Clean the ceramic soleplate with a slightly damp soft cloth. Never use abrasive products that could damage it.

Can I use tap water in my iron?

Yes, tap water is suitable. If it is very hard, mix it with equal parts demineralized water to protect the anti-scale system.

What should I do if the iron does not heat up?

Check that the iron is plugged in and that the temperature button is set to a position other than '0'. If the problem persists, consult the manual or contact customer service.

Where can I find spare parts for my Moulinex Aquaplus CHF1?

Official spare parts are available on the Moulinex website or from authorized dealers. Use the model reference to identify components.

USER MANUAL Aquaplus CHF1 MOULINEX

Thank you for choosing an appliance from the Moulinex range, which is intended exclusively for ironing your linen and pressing your clothes.

Description

1. Super Pressing control button
2. Steam control button
3. Soleplate thermostat
4. Temperature Indicator light
5. Water tank filler hole
6. Anti-scale cartridge
7. Base / iron connection
8. Base supply cable
9. Water tank
10. Iron rest

Safety instructions

• Carefully read the instructions before using your appliance for the first time; any use which does not conform to the instructions for use will absolve Moulinex from any liability.
• Do not leave the appliance within the reach of unsupervised children. The use of this appliance by children or by disabled persons must be supervised at all times.
• Check that the power rating of the appliance does in fact match that of your electrical system (220 - 240 V).
• Ensure that the current marked on your electricity meter and circuit breaker / fuse is at least 10 Amperes.
• This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket.
• If you use an extension lead, ensure that it is bipolar, has a current rating of at least 10 Amperes and a correctly wired earth conductor.

Any connection fault invalidates the guarantee.

• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
• Do not use your appliance if it is not working correctly or if it has been damaged. If this is the case, contact a Moulinex approved service centre (see list in service booklet).
• If the appliance is dropped, have it checked by a professional before using it again.

There may be invisible damage to the appliance affecting your safety.

• The soleplate and iron rest can reach high temperatures: do not touch them with your fingers, never leave your appliance unattended while plugged in, take care to allow your iron to cool before putting it away.
• Any work on the appliance other than normal care and cleaning by the customer must be carried out by a Moulinex approved service centre.
• This appliance enables you to iron with a large flow of steam.

Caution: this steam is hot and can cause burns.

You should therefore exercise great care when using your appliance, especially when ironing hanging items.

• Do not place the appliance, the supply cable or the plug in water or in any other liquid.
• Do not allow the supply cable to hang down within reach of children.
• Do not pull on the supply cable to unplug the appliance.
• The supply cable must never be close to or in contact with the hot parts of your appliance or any other source of heat and should be kept away from sharp edges.
• If the supply cable or the plug is damaged, do not use the appliance. To avoid any risk, these must be replaced by a Moulinex approved service centre (see list in the service booklet).
• In the interests of safety, use only the appropriate Moulinex accessories and spare parts for your appliance.
• Unplug your appliance

before filling the water tank, during any pause in ironing, when you have finished ironing, for cleaning.

Never dismantle your iron as this could be dangerous and will negate any guarantee: contact a Moulinex approved service centre.

Important advice

• Do not iron over metal parts (fastenings, buttons etc.).
• Do not place the soleplate of your iron on a rough or abrasive surface.
• Never scratch the soleplate. Never use aggressive or abrasive cleaning products.
• You should preferably use a vented metal ironing board.
• Always place your appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface.
• Always place your iron flat on the iron rest provided: it is fitted with non-slip inserts and has been designed to withstand high temperatures.

Before use – Running in the appliance

IMPORTANT: When the iron is used for the first time, the steam control button must be held down for about 2 or 3 minutes until the pump starts and steam is produced. Before first use, the appliance must be prepared by proceeding as follows:

1. Insert the cartridge as described in the section, "The anti-scale cartridge".
2. Fill the water tank with untreated tap water – do not exceed the MAX level.
3. Plug in your steam system to an earthed socket.
4. Turn the thermostat control of the iron to the MAX position ( ).
5. Wait for the soleplate to heat up.
6. When it reaches the correct temperature, the indicator light will go out.
7. When the indicator light goes out, press on the steam control button (located below the handle of the iron) and hold it down for about 2 or 3 minutes (the time that it takes the pump to start and the first bursts of steam from the appliance) without placing the iron on your linen; once the pump has started, press the “super-pressing” control button a few times.

Your appliance is now ready for the first ironing session.

THE SOLEPLATE

Always put your iron down on the iron rest or on its heel. The iron rest is fitted with non-slip inserts and has been designed to withstand high temperatures.

Where should you set up your steam system?

You can set up the steam system :

• on the iron rest of your ironing board (if it is sufficiently large) OR
• beside your ironing board on a stable, flat, heat-resistant support.

Attention:

Your steam system must be at the same height as your ironing board.

Always place the steam system on a stable support while filling the water tank.

The anti-scale cartridge

- Your steam system is provided with an anti-scale cartridge to ensure:

better ironing quality with constant steam flow throughout ironing, and that your appliance continues to perform correctly throughout its life.

Insertion of the anti-scale cartridge

• Remove the protective cover which seals the two openings in the cartridge. ①
• Mark the date of first use on the cartridge label, insert the cartridge in its housing and push it home. ②

Changing the anti-scale cartridge

- To obtain the best results, it is essential to change the cartridge regularly and to use only untreated tap water.

When changing a used cartridge, empty the tank of your appliance before removing it. We advise that the anti-scale cartridge should be changed as shown in the table below:

Water hardness water hard water hard water			Very
Length of < 18° F (1) ironing sessions < 10° D (2)		18° < F < 40° (1) 10° < D < 22° (2)	>40° F (1) >22° D (2)
2 hours/week,average 6 months 4 months 3 months
4 hours/weekaverage 3 months 2 months 1			1/2 months
6 hours/weekaverage 2 months 1		1/2 months 1 month

(1) = French degrees; (2) = German degrees

For example: you iron for an average of 2 hours per week and your local water is very hard; replace the cartridge after 3 months.

3 spare anti-scale cartridges are included in the package.

The reference of the anti-scale cartridge is: A17A04

Dry ironing

- Simply do not press the steam control button ③ and you will be dry ironing.

Steam ironing

What type of water should be used?

Your appliance is designed to work with untreated tap water. What type of water should not be used?

Do not use tumble dryer condensate, scented water, softened water, refrigerator condensate, battery water, air conditioner condensate, distilled water or rainwater; they contain organic waste or mineral components that are concentrated by heat and cause spitting, brown staining or premature aging of your appliance.

1. Before filling the tank:
2. ensure that your appliance is unplugged,
3. ensure that the anti-scale cartridge is installed,
4. pour tap water into the filler hole without exceeding the MAX level ④
5. Set the thermostat control of the iron according to the type of material to be ironed.

Thermostat setting	Type of material
• 1 point	Synthetic fibres : Acrylic, Nylon, PolyesterArtificial fibre : Rayon
•• 2 points	Natural animal fibre : Silk, Wool
••• 3 points	Natural vegetable fibre : Cotton
Max	Natural vegetable fibre: Heavy cotton, Linen

Our suggestions :

• Start with materials requiring a cool iron (●) and finish with those requiring a hot iron (●●● or MAX).
• When ironing mixed fibre materials, set the ironing temperature for the most delicate fibre.
• When ironing woollen clothing, press the steam control button of the iron repeatedly and do not bring the iron into direct contact with the material.
• If you use starch, spray it onto the side opposite to the one you are ironing.
• The indicator light is on: the soleplate is heating.

Wait for this light to go out before ironing. ⑤

1. To obtain steam, press and hold the steam control button located under the handle of the iron.

Steam will then be produced. Release the control button to stop the flow of steam. ⑥

Suggestion:

Brief bursts of steam are sufficient for good ironing results. There is no need to keep the control button pressed continuously.

Super-pressing

To obtain an extra burst of steam, press the Super Pressing control button repeatedly.

Allow a pause before using it again. ⑦

Note: The Super Pressing control button can only be used effectively if you have already been steam ironing (so that the circuit is filled with water).

Vertical de-creasing

1. Turn the thermostat control to the MAX position (●●●).
2. Hang the garment from a hanger and stretch the fabric slightly with one hand.

As the steam produced is very hot, never iron or steam-iron a garment while it is being worn but always hang the garment on a hanger.

1. With the iron held vertically and tilted slightly forwards, press intermittently on the steam control button while moving it from top to bottom. ⑧

To obtain an extra burst of steam, press the Super Pressing control button from time to time.

For fabrics other than linen, cotton or wool, keep the iron at a distance of a few centimetres in order to avoid burning the fabric.

Caring for your steam system

Before cleaning the appliance, make sure that it is unplugged and the soleplate has cooled. Do not use any cleaning or descaling agents.

- The soleplate: to clean the soleplate, use a damp cloth. If you use starch, spray it onto the side opposite to the one you are ironing and clean the soleplate more frequently.

Warning:

• do not use any household products to clean the soleplate,
• never put the iron under the tap.

- The base: from time to time, clean the plastic parts of the appliance with a slightly damp, soft cloth. There is no need to empty the water tank every time you have finished ironing.

Warning:

- Never put the case of your steam system under a running tap.

Storing your steam system

1. Unplug the system.
2. Place the iron on the iron rest.
3. Allow the iron (and the iron rest) to cool for 30 minutes.

You can now put your steam system away.

Is there a problem?

Problem	Possible	causes	S
. Water is running out of the steam holes in the soleplate.	. Your thermostat is out of adjustment: the temperature is always too low.	. Contact an approved service centre.
	. You are trying to use steam before your iron is hot enough.	. Wait for the indicator light on the iron to go out before starting ironing.
. Brown particles are coming out of the steam holes in the soleplate and staining the ironing	. You are using a chemical descaler.	. Never use this type of product. It can damage your appliance.
	. You are using additives in the ironing water (lavender water or other preparations).	. Never add anything to the water in the tank.
	. Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a nen garment before washing it.	. Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which have been sucked up by the iron
. The soleplate is dirty (or brown): it can stain the ironing.	. You are using too high a temperature.	. Consult our advice on temperature settings.
	. You are using starch.	. Always spray starch on the opposite side of the fabric to the one that you are ironing.
. There is little or no steam.	. The water tank is empty.	. Fill the water tank.
	. You have just filled the water tank or changed the anti-scale cartridge or you are using the iron for the first time.	. Press the steam control button for about 2 minutes, keeping the iron away from your ironing, in order to start the pump.
. The soleplate is scratched or worn.	. You have put your iron down on a metal stand.	. Always put your iron down on the iron rest or on its heel.

If you have any product problem or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice:

Helpline: 0845 602 1454 - UK

(01) 475 19 47 - Ireland

or consult our website - www.moulinex.co.uk