SF1306 - Iron ALPINA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SF1306 ALPINA

3. Steam/Dry & Self-cleaning

5. Shot-steam button

13. Plate with steam vents

3ENGLISH Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality ALPINA home appliance. Your Alpina appliance comes with a 2 year warranty and will provide years of service if looked after properly. The ALPINA name brings you Quality, Reliability and Dependability. We hope you will continue to make ALPINA your first choice in home appliances. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed:

1. Read all instructions carefully.

2. Make sure the power supply corresponds to one on the rating label.

3. To avoid electrical shock, do not immerse electrical parts in water or other liquid.

4. Do not allow children to operate or play with the appliance.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, or before putting on/taking off parts.

6. Do not use with damaged electrical cord or plug.

7. If damaged or malfunction occurs, refer to an authorized service center only.

8. Do not place on or near hot surfaces.

9. Never pull the appliance by the power cord.

10. Do not use the appliance for other than intended household use.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For first time use, a slight emission of smoke and sounds made by the expanding plastics is quite normal and it stops after a short time. We also recommend passing the iron over an ordinary cloth before using it. Both temperature dial and most items of laundry have a marking which corresponds with this code:

GARMENT LABEL FABRIC TYPE THERMOSTAT REGULATION

synthetic low temperature silk - wool medium temperature Cotton - linen high temperature Fabric not to be ironed ANTI-CALC SYSTEM A special resin filter inside the water reservoir softens the water and prevents scale build-up in the plate. The resin filter is permanent and does not need replacing. Please note: Use tap water only. Distilled and/demineralised water makes the anti-calc system ineffective by altering its physicochemical characteristics. Do not use chemical additives, scented substances or decalcifiers. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned regulations leads to the loss of guarantee. ANTI-DRIP SYSTEM With the anti-drip system, you can perfectly iron even the most delicate fabrics. Always iron these fabrics at low temperatures. The plate may cool down to the point where no more steam comes out, but rather drops of boiling water that can leave marks or stains. In these cases, the Anti-drip system automatically activates to prevent vaporization, so that you can iron the most delicate fabrics without risk of spoiling or staining them.

The automatic shut off device trips after the iron has been left for approx. eight minutes in the upright position or unused for approx. twenty seconds in the horizontal position. The light comes on to indicate that shut off has tripped. As soon as you move the iron, the device turns off and the iron starts working again. 4ENGLISH GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. STEAM IRONING Filling the reservoir

2. Check that the plug is disconnected from the socket.

3. Move the steam selector (3) to “0”.

4. Open the lid (2).

5. Raise the tip of the iron to help the water enter the opening without overflowing.

6. Slowly pour the water into the reservoir using the special measure (15) and taking care not to go over the maximum

level (about 300ml) indicated by “MAX” on the reservoir.

7. Close the lid (2).

Selecting the temperature. - Put the iron in a vertical position. - Put the plug in the socket. - Adjust the thermostat knob (11) according to the international symbol on the garment label [Fig. 3]. The plate temperature control light (9) indicates that the iron is heating up. Wait until the plate temperature control light goes off before ironing. Warning: during ironing, the plate temperature control light (9) comes on at intervals, indicating that the selected temperature is maintained. If you lower the thermostat temperature after ironing at a high temperature, do not start ironing until the plate temperature control light comes on again. Selecting the steam. The quantity of steam is regulated by the steam selector (3). - Move the steam selector to a position between minimum and maximum depending on the quantity of steam required and the temperature selected [Fig. 1]. Warning: the iron gives off steam continuously only if you hold the iron horizontally. You can stop the continuous steam by placing the iron in a vertical position or by moving the steam selector to “0”. As indicated on the thermostat knob (11) and in the initial table, you can only use steam at the highest temperatures. If the selected temperature is too low, water may drip onto the plate. Selecting Shot-steam and steam when ironing vertically. Press the shot-steam button (5) to generate a powerful burst of steam that can penetrate the fabrics and smooth the most difficult and tough creases. Wait for a few seconds before pressing again. By pressing the shot-steam button at intervals you can also iron vertically (curtains, hung garments, etc.). Warning: the shot-steam function can only be used at high temperatures. Stop the emission when the plate temperature control light (9) comes on, than start ironing again only after the light has gone off. DRY IRONING To iron w/o steam, follow the instructions in section “steam ironing”, leaving the steam selector (3) on position “0”. Spray Function Make sure that there is water in the reservoir. Press the spray button (4) slowly (for a dense spray) or quickly (for a vaporized spray). Warning: for delicate fabrics, we recommend moistening the fabric beforehand using the spray function (4), or putting a damp cloth between the iron and the fabric. To avoid staining, do not use the spray on silk or synthetic fabrics. SELF-CLEANING The self-cleaning feature cleans inside the plate, removing impurities. We recommend using it every 10-15days. Directions: - Fill the reservoir up to the maximum level indicated and set the steam selector - Set the thermostat knob (11) to the maximum temperature and wait for the light (6) to turn off. - Pull the plug out of the socket and hold the iron horizontally over the sink. - Hold the cleanout button (12) setting until all the boiling water, steam, and impurities come out. - When the soleplate has cooled down, you can clean it with a damp cloth. USEFULL TIPS 1. This iron is designed with anti-calcium filter and anti-drip system to prevent the water from licking to the soleplate when the iron is too cold.

2. The surge steam provides an extra burst which ideal for removal of stubborn creases and wrinkles.

3. This iron has a vertical steam system for hanging clothes, curtains, wall hangings etc.

This appliance is equipped with a grounded, Type G, 3-pin power supply cord. This is a safety feature. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of this plug. Danger of scalding: Please use caution when using the steam iron. The steam emitted from this aperture can be very hot.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Apply “self-cleaning” function to your iron once or twice a month or remove any scale or fluff.

2. Hold the iron horizontally over the sink and set the steam knob to “clean” press the steam button. Let the water and

steam escape until the anti-drip system cut off the steam.

3. Unplugged the unit before cleaning and wipe with clean, soft damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or scouring pads

to clean the soleplate.

4. Do not use vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.

5. Store the iron in a safe and stable place.

DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD APPLIANCE

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered

by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste

stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for

the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office,