ECO COMPACT - Iron IMETEC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ECO COMPACT IMETEC

GB IRON SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Dear customer, IMETEC would like to thank you for purchasing this product. We are certain that you will

appreciate the quality and reliability of this appliance, which has been designed and manufactured with

customer satisfaction in mind. These operating instructions were created in accordance with European

Instructions and information for a safe use

Please read these instructions completely and in particular the safety instructions before

using your appliance and follow these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions and

the associated image section in a convenient location for reference over the entire service

life of the product and be sure to include it if you pass the appliance on to another user.

INDEX User instructions page 6

Safety instructions page 6

Description of appliance and accessories page 8

Which water to use? page 8

Preparing the laundry page 9

Filling the reservoir page 9

Filling the reservoir while ironing page 9

Service and warranty page 10

Image section I-II Technical specifications III SAFETY INTRUCTIONS

• After removing the appliance from its packaging, check the appliance’s integrity referring to the provided

design and for any damage caused during transport. Should you have any doubts, do not use the appliance

and take it to an authorised service centre.

• The packaging material is not suitable for children to play with! Keep the plastic bag out of the reach of

children as there is risk of suffocation!

• Before connecting the appliance, check that the voltage indicated on the identification plate corresponds to

that of the electrical supply available. The identification plate is on the appliance.

• This appliance must be used solely for the purpose for which it has been designed, that is as a boiler iron

for home use. Any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous.

• If there is a fault and/or the appliance operates irregularly, switch it off and do not tamper with it. For any

repairs, only contact an authorised service centre.

DO NOT use the appliance with wet hands or with bare or damp feet.

DO NOT pull the power cord, or the appliance itself, to remove the plug from the socket.

DO NOT expose the appliance to humidity or weather conditions (rain, sun).

• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or maintenance and when the

appliance is not in use.

• The iron must only be used and rest on a stable surface. When the iron is placed on its iron rest, ensure the7

support surface is stable. The iron must not be used if it falls, if there are visible signs of damage or water leaks.

• If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by an authorised technical service centre, so as to prevent

• The electrical safety of this appliance can be guaranteed only if it is correctly connected to an efficient

earthing system circuit as indicated by current electrical safety regulations. It is necessary to check this

fundamental safety precaution, and if in doubt, ask a professionally qualified technician to check the system.

This appliance can be used by minors older than 12 years of age, by persons with limited physical, sensorial

or mental faculties or by unskilled persons only if they are preventively instructed on its safe use and only if

informed on the hazards connected to the product.

Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance on the appliance cannot be done by

children without adult supervision.

Keep the appliance and the power cord out of reach of children under 12 years of age when the appliance is

switched on or in the cooling down phase.

NEVER immerse the iron, cord or plug in any liquid.

DO NOT leave the hot iron touching fabrics or very inflammable surfaces.

DO NOT leave the iron without supervision when it is connected to the power supply.

DO NOT release steam when the iron is on its mat.

DO NOT use chemical additives, scented substances or descalers.

boiling hot surfaces8

GB DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES [Fig. A]

Please consult figure [A] in the image section to check the specifications of your appliance. All the diagrams

can be found on the cover pages of this instruction manual.

1. On/off switch [O – I]

2. power light indicator

7. iron water tank flap

8. plate temperature light indicator

9. iron temperature adjustment handle control

Water is a fundamental element that influences both the quality of ironing and the proper functioning of the

appliance over time.

Specifically, high concentrations of salts can damage parts of the machine and cause the appliance to

deteriorate prematurely.

Find the AQUADUR tester in the instructions to measure the hardness of your water; proceed as follows:

1) Tear off the strip from the last page of these instructions; hold it with your fingers on the white part and

immerse it in water for a second.

• Make sure that all the little squares are immersed in water.

2) Shake off excess water and let it rest for 1 minute.

3) Now observe how many little squares have changed colour from green to pink.

- 0 pink square: good

- 1 pink squares: acceptable

- 2 pink squares: not recommended

- 3 pink squares: prohibited

The appliance is designed to function with tap water: Tap water can be used only if with acceptable hardness that

is normally obtained from mains water coming from natural sources.

If not, mix tap water (50%) with distilled and/or demineralised water (50%); in coastal areas, the salt concentration

in water is very high: In these cases, “demineralised water for irons” sold on the market must be used. When in

doubt, use only demineralised water for irons.

Do not use chemical diluents, scented substances or descalers. Using such substances

can damage the product.

Do not use water from dryers, air conditioning water or rainwater.

The boiler may still contain water since every product is tested before being sold.

When ironing for the first time, it is advisable to put a cloth between the iron and the fabric

Before ironing, we advise directing a shot of steam into the air to let off any remaining

• Never press the steam release push-button (10) when the iron temperature regulation knob (9) is

GB PREPARING THE LAUNDRY Divide the laundry to be ironed according to the international symbols on the care labels, or alternatively,

according to the type of fabric.

Start by ironing garments that require a low temperature, to cut down on waiting time (the iron takes less time

to heat up than it does to cool down), and avoid the risk of singeing the fabric.

synthetics, acrylic, nylon and polyester: low temperatures;

wool, silk: medium temperatures;

cotton, linen: high temperatures;

fabric requires no ironing.

FILLING THE RESERVOIR Lift the lid on the water reservoir (7) and fill the reservoir with water. Do not allow the water to overflow. Then

• insert the plug (6) in a suitable socket;

• press the On/Off switch (1);

• adjust the temperature of the iron (9) according to the international symbols on the care labels of the clothes,

and wait for the temperature light to switch off (8);

• while ironing, the iron temperature light (8) will turn on or switch off, indicating that the appliance is

maintaining optimal pressure and temperature;

• to iron with steam, press the steam button (10);

• to iron without steam, do not press the steam button (10).

• If you plan to iron delicate or wool items, press the delicate item switch (4); by pressing this

button, the iron system will produce less steam.

to prevent drops of water leaking from the iron, only use the steam button (10) at high

FILLING THE RESERVOIR WHILE IRONING

• if the water in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, the water light will come on (4) and the iron will

stop producing steam;

• lift the lid on the water reservoir (7) and fill the reservoir with water. Do not allow the water to overflow. Then

• the appliance is now ready for use again.

• press the buttons to turn off the iron (1);

• disconnect the plug (6) from the mains;

• wait until the iron is completely cool before laying it flat. It is not necessary to empty the water reservoir.

• If you are not expecting to use the appliance for several weeks, empty the boiler completely: wait

for the appliance to cool down completely, then turn it upside down so that all the water in the

reservoir can flow out.10

GB MAINTENANCE Cleaning the iron:

Before cleaning your iron, turn it off and remove the plug from the socket!

If necessary, clean the iron with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or other harsh, abrasive detergents, as they

may damage the surface.

Before re-using the appliance, check that all the cleaned parts are completely dry!

DISPOSAL The packaging is made from recyclable materials. It should be disposed of in accordance with

Under the terms of European regulation 2002/96/EC, disused electrical appliances must be disposed

of appropriately. Any recyclable materials contained in the appliance should be re-used in order to

prevent damage to the environment. For further information, contact your local waste disposal authority

SERVICE AND WARRANTY For repairs or to purchase spare parts, contact an authorised IMETEC service centre.

The appliance is covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. For details, see the attached warranty card.

Failure to observe the instructions contained in this manual, or failure to carry out care and maintenance of the

product, will invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty.