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USER MANUAL NoStop Professional Eco IMETEC

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la cura e la manutenzione del prodotto fanno decadere il diritto alla garanzia del produttore.GB OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BOILER IRON Dear customer, IMETEC thanks you for purchasing this product. We are certain you will

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

customer satisfaction in mind. These instructions for use have been drawn up in compliance

with the European Standard EN 62079.

Instructions and warnings for a safe use.

Please read the use and safety instructions before using the appliance and

follow these at all times. Keep this manual and illustrative guide with the

appliance for future consultation. Should you pass the appliance on to another

user, make sure to also include this documentation.

Should certain parts of this user manual be difficult to understand or should

doubts arise, contact the company before using the product, at the address

indicated on the last page.

CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 9

SAFETY WARNINGS page 10

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES page 12

"! The appliance may be used by children who are

at least 8 years old, by persons with reduced

physical, sensorial or mental abilities or persons

lacking experience only if they have received prior

instructions concerning its safe use and if they are

informed about the dangers associated with this

product. Children may not play with the appliance.

The appliance cannot be cleaned or serviced by

children without adult supervision.

Keep the appliance and power cord away from

children under 8 when the appliance is on or

NEVER leave the iron unattended when

connected to the power supply.

"! Always disconnect the appliance from the mains

supply before cleaning or performing maintenance

and when the appliance is not in use.

"! The iron must be used on a stable surface. When

the iron is placed on the iron rest make sure the

support is stable. The iron must not be used if it

has been dropped, if it is visibly damaged or it

"! After having removed the appliance from its packaging, check the integrity of the supply

based on the drawing and any presence of transport damages. If in doubt, do not

use the appliance and contact the authorised service centre.

"! Do not let children play with the packaging! Keep the plastic wrapping out of the

reach of children; risk of suffocation!

"! Before connecting the appliance, check to make sure that the mains voltage carried

on the identification specifications corresponds to that of the available electrical

mains. The identification plate is attached to the appliance.

"! This appliance must be used solely for the purpose for which it was designed,

namely, as a boiler iron for home use. Any other use is improper and potentially

"! In case of a fault or malfunctioning of the appliance, switch it off and do not tamper

with it. If the appliance needs to be repaired, contact an authorised technical service

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

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

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

"! If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised technical service

centre, so as to prevent all risks.

"! The electrical safety of this appliance is only guaranteed when it is connected

correctly to an effective earthing system as required by applicable electrical safety

standards. This important safety requirement must be verified and if in doubt,

request a thorough check of the system by a skilled technician.

DO NOT immerse the iron, the power cord or the plug in any kind of liquid.

DO NOT leave the hot iron in contact with easily flammable fabric.

DO NOT press the steam button when the iron is resting on its mat.

DO NOT use chemical additives, scented substances or descaling agents.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES The appliance is designed to work with tap water, however, if the water in your residence area

is very hard, mix the tap water (50%) with distilled and/or demineralised water (50%). Salt

concentration in water in certain seaside areas is very high: in which case, demineralised

water for steam irons (available on the market) must be used. in which case, demineralised

water for steam irons (available on the market) must be used.

Do not introduce diluting agents, scented liquids or descaling agents. These can damage

11GB Do not use water from dryers, air-conditioners and rain water.

The boiler may contain some water as each product is tested before being put on the market.

It is recommended to place a cloth between the iron and the fabric when using the iron for

It is recommended to direct a jet of steam into the air before starting to iron, for any residual

condensation to be let out.

SYMBOLS WARNING PROHIBITION DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES Refer to the illustrative guide at the beginning of this user manual to verify your appliance

equipment. All the figures are at the front of this instruction manual.

1. Reservoir water fill cover

4. Steam adjustment knob

5. Steam (ready) LED (green)

6. Boiler cleaning LED (yellow)

7. No water LED (blue)

9. MAX fill-up level

10. Cable reel compartment

15. Multi-hole plate

12GB PREPARATIONS Sort the laundry according to the international symbols shown on the labels; if these are

missing, sort according to the type of material.

Start to iron the garments that require a lower temperature so as to reduce idle time (the iron

requires less time to warm up than to cool down) and eliminate the risk of burning the fabric.

Synthetic, acrylic, nylon, polyester: low temperatures.

Wool, silk: medium temperatures.

USE Filling the reservoir

Lift the reservoir water fill cover (1) and fill the water reservoir (2) without overflowing. Once

finished, lower the water fill cover (1).

!" Connect the plug (14) to a suitable socket.

!" Press the ON/OFF button (13). The LED will turn on.

!" Adjust the iron temperature (17) according to the international symbols on the clothing

labels and wait for the plate temperature LED to go off (18).

!" Turn the steam adjustment knob (4) to obtain the desired amount of steam.

!" When the steam (ready) LED (5) lights up and stops blinking, you can start ironing. The

plate temperature LED (18) goes on and off intermittently while ironing, indicating that

the appliance maintains the optimal temperature.

!" Press the steam button (16) to steam iron.

!" Dry iron by not pressing the steam button (16).

Use the steam button (16) only at the highest temperatures in order to

prevent water drops leaking from the plate [Fig. E].

The appliance is equipped with a new technology that optimises the steam production,

thereby reducing energy consumption.

Activate the Eco function by pressing the ECO (3) button. The ECO LED lights up.

It is recommended to use the ECO function for delicate garments (silk, wool and light cotton).

The ECO function goes off automatically each time the appliance is switched off.

13GB Filling the reservoir while ironing

!" When the water in the reservoir is less than the minimum level, the no water LED (7)

lights up and the iron does not produce any steam.

!" Lift the reservoir water fill cover (1) and fill the water reservoir (2) without overflowing.

Once finished, lower the water fill cover (1) completely.

!" The appliance can then ready to continue ironing.

MAINTENANCE Cleaning the boiler

The boiler must be cleaned when the boiler cleaning LED (6) lights up or every 3 months, in

order to prevent limescale from forming.

The boiler cleaning LED (6) lights up when the boiler must be cleaned. The LED then

remains on and you can start ironing. The boiler cleaning LED (6) will remain on until the

The boiler must only be cleaned when it is cold.

"! Failure to carry out this operation will make the warranty null and void.

Sequence of operations:

!" Press the ON/OFF button (13).

!" Disconnect the plug (14) from the socket.

!" Let the boiler cool down for at least 4 hours.

!" Place the boiler on a wash basin.

!" Shake the base to help the limescale chips detach (Fig. B).

!" Remove the cap cover (11) on the rear side of the boiler by turning it anti-clockwise

!" Loosen the cleaning cap (12) by turning it anti-clockwise with a coin (Fig. D).

!" Let the water and lime scale drain from the hole.

!" Shake the boiler once again for the remaining water and limescale chips to come out.

!" Tighten the cleaning cap (12) by turning it clockwise with a coin.

!" Set the cap cover in place (11) by turning it clockwise.

!" Refill the water reservoir (2) before using the boiler again.

Make sure the cleaning cap (12) is tightened well.

Do not clean the boiler with detergents, anti limescale products, vinegar

or any other type of substance.

Cleaning the appliance:

Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off by pressing the ON-OFF button (13) and

disconnect the plug (14) from the socket. If necessary, clean the appliance with a damp

cloth. Do not use solvents or other aggressive or abrasive detergents. Otherwise, the

surface could be damaged. Before re-using the appliance, make sure that all wet-cleaned

parts are completely dry.

14GB END OF USE Switch the appliance off by pressing the ON/OFF (13) button.

!" Disconnect the plug (14) from the socket.

!" Wait for the appliance to cool down completely before putting it away. The reservoir

does not have to be emptied.

"! If the appliance is not to be used for several weeks, empty the water reservoir

(2) completely: wait for the appliance to cool down completely and turn it over

to allow all the water to flow out of the reservoir (2).

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS This chapter describes the most common problems related to appliance use. If the problems

cannot be resolved with the information below, please contact the Authorised Assistance

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does not go on. The household appliance is not on.

Ensure that the appliance is properly

connected to the socket, that the ON/OFF

button (13) is pressed and the light is on.

The plate temperature LED (18)

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once the set temperature is reached.

Smoke comes out of the

appliance when it is switched on

This is absolutely normal and is

due to the expansion of the plastic

This no longer occurs after a while.

Impurities come out of the plate

(15) of the new iron.

This is perfectly normal in a new

These particles are completely harmless

and will disappear after the iron is used a

Drops of water come out of the

The iron temperature adjustment

knob (12) is set to a low temperature

Adjust the temperature for steam ironing

(see the ”IRONING” chapter).

The appliance does not produce

The appliance is not on. Press the ON/OFF button (13).

The steam button (16) is not being

Keep the steam button (16) pressed as

The water in the reservoir (2) has

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Fill the water reservoir (2) (see chapter:

Filling the reservoir while ironing).

The plate (15) is dirty: there are

impurities or lime scale residue.

The impurities or chemical

substances found in the water

have deposited on the plate.

Wait for the plate to cool down and clean

it with a damp cloth.

You are ironing with a temperature

Wait for the plate to cool down and clean

it with a damp cloth.

An excessive amount of lime scale

and minerals has accumulated in

Clean the boiler (see the CLEANING THE BOILER chapter).

The steam (ready) LED (5) does

not light up or water leaks from

the boiler cleaning cap (12).

The cleaning cap (12) has not

been tightened correctly.

Make sure the cleaning cap is tightened

well. Use a coin to tighten the cleaning

Patches remain wet while ironing.

Sometimes patches remain wet after

being steam ironed as the steam

condenses on the ironing board. Pass

the iron a number of times on the wet

patches without dispensing steam. If

the lower part of the ironing board is

wet, dry it with a dry cloth.

Use a mesh ironing board to prevent the

steam from condensing on the ironing

The iron must not rest in vertical

The iron has been designed to be

Place the iron on the heat resistant mat.

DISPOSAL The product is packaged in recyclable materials. Dispose of it in compliance with the

environmental protection standards.

The product must be disposed of appropriately, in compliance with European

standard 2002/96/EC. The recyclable materials contained in the appliance must be

recovered so as to prevent environmental pollution. For further information, contact

the local disposal body or the appliance dealer.

ASSISTANCE AND WARRANTY To request repairs or purchase spare parts, please contact IMETEC’s authorised customer

service centre on the Toll-Free Number below or via the website. The appliance is covered

by the manufacturer’s warranty. For details, read the attached warranty sheet. Failure to

comply with the instructions for use and maintenance provided in this manual will render the

manufacturer’s warranty null and void.

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