PL2700 - Iron FAGOR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PL2700 FAGOR

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3. Self-cleaning knob

5. Water inlet cover

Interference suppression: The interference

of this appliance has been suppressed in

accordance with interference suppression

Electromagnetic compatibility: This

appliance complies with the CEM standards

of electromagnetic compatibility.

• Before using this appliance for the first time read this

instruction manual carefully and keep it for future

reference. Only by doing this can you obtain the best

results from your iron and ensure its safe use.

• Before using the appliance, make sure that the mains

voltage in your home corresponds to that indicated for

• In the event of the socket and plug being incompatible,

have a qualified electrician replace the socket.

• The electrical safety of your appliance is only guaranteed

if it is connected to an efficient earth installation, as

stipulated in current electrical safety regulations. The

manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any damage

resulting from the appliance not being connected to

an earth installation. If in doubt, contact a qualified

• After removing the packaging, check that the appliance

is in perfect condition. If in doubt, contact your nearest

Technical Assistance centre.

• The packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene foam

etc.) should be kept out of the reach of children, as they

could constitute a safety hazard.

• The use of adapters, and/or extension leads is not advised.

In the event of their use being absolutely necessary, always

ensure that they conform to current safety standards, and

take care not to exceed the indicated maximum voltage

• This appliance is for domestic use only. Any other use is

considered unsuitable and dangerous.

• The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage

resulting from improper use or repairs carried out by

unqualified personnel.

Certain fundamental rules must be respected in the use of

any electric appliance.

• Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands or

when your feet are wet. Do not submerge the appliance in

• Do not use the appliance in damp places or in rooms that

are used as bathrooms.

• Do not let children touch the appliance.

• Do not leave the iron unattended when it is switched on,

as this could constitute a potential safety hazard.

• Never pull on the cable to unplug the appliance.

• Always unplug the appliance before carrying out any

cleaning or maintenance operations.

• In the event of technical failure or improper working,

switch the machine off and do not try to repair it. Repairs

should only be carried out by a Technical Assistance

Service authorised by the manufacturer. Always demand

the use of original spare parts. Any failure to follow the

above instructions could affect the safe functioning of the

• If you decide never to use the appliance again, cut the

lead, first ensuring that the appliance is unplugged.

• The user should never attempt to change the cable. If,

for any reason, the cable requires changing, contact

a Technical Assistance Service authorised by the

• Never hold the appliance under the tap to fill the water

• Do not let the mains cable touch the hot parts of the iron.

• During use, the appliance becomes extremely hot and can

cause serious burns. Always pick up the iron by the handle

and avoid contact with the metallic parts and steam.

• Do not turn the iron towards people when it is expelling

steam. This is extremely dangerous.

• Do not use the iron on very wet fabrics.

• Do not store the iron in a horizontal position (base down)

whilst still hot. Wait until it has cooled.

1. DESCRIPTION (Fig. A)

2. TECHNICAL DETAILS EN See characteristics plate.

This product complies with the European

Directives on Electromagnetic Compatibility

• Do not mix stain-removers or similar products on fabrics

• Unplug the iron when not in use. Never leave plugged in

when not absolutely necessary.

• The appliance contains a safety device which, when

activated, interrupts the working of the iron. To reactivate

your iron, contact an authorised Technical Assistance

• If you decide never to use the appliance again, remove the

plug from the socket and render it useless by cutting the

• The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface

• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface

on which the stand is placed is stable.

• The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there

are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.

• Keep electrical appliances out of reach from Children or

infirm persons. Do not let them use the appliances without

• The user must not leave the iron unattended while it is

connected to the supply.

• The plug of the supply cord must be removed from the

socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

and knowledge if they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way

and understand the hazards involved.

• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less

than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance

• For greater protection, we recommend installing a residual

current device (RCD) with an operational residual current

not exceeding 30 mA. Ask your installer for advice.

• Do not allow children to perform cleaning and user

maintenance when they are without supervision.

• Do not touch the surfaces marked with symbol

during or just after ironing. It is hot! (Figure I and figure J).

4. BEFORE USING YOUR IRON FOR THE FIRST TIME Remove all stickers or protective labels from the

Unroll and straighten the electrical cable.

Follow the instructions given in the "Self-

cleaning" section in point "10 – CLEANING", in

order to prepare your iron for use.

1. Place the iron on a stable and heat-resistant

2. Turn the temperature selector knob (2) to MIN

3. Slide the steam control knob (7) to the dry iron

4. Place the iron in an upright position, resting it on

the support base (10).

5. Plug it in and turn the temperature selector to the

desired position. The pilot light (4) will come on.

6. When the iron has reached the selected

temperature, the pilot light (4) will switch off.

This pilot light may turn on and off several times

while you are ironing, indicating the cycles of the

thermostat. Remember that if you change from

a higher to a lower temperature, the pilot light (4)

will remain off until the temperature of the base

(1) has dropped to the selected level, at which

point it will come on again.

7. When you have finished, turn the temperature

selector to MIN and unplug the iron. Leave to

cool before cleaning the exterior and storing.

When you are dry ironing, you can use the spray

option at any moment, providing there is water in

the deposit. (See sections entitled "Spray" and

"Filling the deposit").

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

6. FILLING THE WATER DEPOSIT Place the unplugged iron on a stable surface.

1. Slide the steam control knob (7) to the dry iron

2. Open the lid that covers the water inlet (5).

D). Never pour cleaning products or solvents into

4. Check that the water does not exceed the

maximum water level and replace the cover.

Note: If the water in your area is too hard, >27º F,

we recommend that you use distilled water. Do

not use battery water or water mixed with starch,

perfume, fabric softener, etc.

7. STEAM IRONING Before steam ironing any garment, check that

the fabric is designed for this kind of treatment.

The appliance works with normal tap water. If

the water in your area is very hard (hardness13

10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Unplug the iron and wait until it has cooled before

Clean the exterior and base with a damp cloth. Do

not use detergents or abrasive products.

The surface of the iron base (1) should be kept

clean at all times. To clean the base, wait until it

has cooled completely and then wipe with a damp

In order to prevent scratching, do not iron over

hook and eye fastenings, zips or metallic buttons,

etc. and do not place the iron on metallic or rough

After each use, empty the deposit and leave the

iron to cool before storing.

level over 27º F), we recommend the use of

pure distilled water.

1. Place the unplugged iron on a stable, heat-

2. Fill the water deposit (See "Filling the deposit").

3. Turn the temperature selector (2) to "MIN" (Fig.

4. Place the iron in an upright position, resting it on

the support base (10).

5. Plug the iron in and turn the temperature

" (3 dots) or "Max". To

obtain optimum results when steam ironing,

The pilot light (4) will come on. When this pilot

light switches off, the iron will have reached the

selected temperature. The pilot light will turn

on and off at regular intervals during the ironing

process, indicating the cycles of the thermostat.

Remember that if you change from a higher to a

lower temperature, the pilot light (4) will remain off

until the temperature of the base has dropped to

the selected level, at which point it will come on

6. Slide the steam control knob (7) to one of the

steam iron positions (fig. E). Hold the iron in a

horizontal position and the steam outlets will

begin to expel steam. If no steam is produced,

lightly tap the iron base against the ironing

board. Setting the iron in an upright position,

resting on the support base, will interrupt the

Caution! Avoid contact with the steam and

do not direct it towards people.

7. When you have finished, turn the temperature

selector to "MIN", slide the steam control knob

to the dry iron position (Fig. C), unplug the cable

and empty the deposit. The deposit should be

emptied after each use as follows:

Open the cover (5) and pour the water out of the

deposit (Fig. F). Press the extra steam button to

remove any water that may still be in the deposit

while the base is still hot. Leave in an upright

position until cool.

Note: If you need to top up the deposit while

ironing, always unplug the iron beforehand.

This function will only work if there is water

in the deposit. Press the spray button (8)

(Fig. G), to obtain a burst of sprayed water to

9. EXTRA STEAM (FIG. H)

Turn the iron on as indicated in the "Steam

When the iron has reached the selected

temperature, press the extra steam button (9)

down firmly (Fig. H), for an intense steam

expulsion. This option enables you to iron more

quickly and to smooth out stubborn creases

more easily. Wait for at least 5 seconds before

pressing the extra steam button again, in

order to enable the iron to reach the optimum

temperature required for maximum additional

Note: Before ironing, press the extra steam

button a few times to activate it. For best

results, do not press the extra steam

button more than three times after the

pilot light has gone off.

Vertical steam: The extra steam function can also

be used when the iron is in an upright position. To

do so, hold the iron in an upright position approx. 15

to 20 cm from the fabric and press the extra steam

Warning: Avoid contact with the steam. Do not

direct the steam jets towards people.

dampen dry or difficult-to-iron fabrics such as linen,

cotton or wool. Dampening the fabric slightly will

help remove stubborn creases. The spray option

is also useful for dampening accidental creases

created whilst ironing.

Spray is released through spray outlet nozzle (6).

Note: The first time you use your iron, you may

have to press the spray button a few times before

the option will work.14

Never submerge the iron in water or hold it

under a running tap.

In order to prevent the accumulation of harmful

minerals that may obstruct the iron, and to

guarantee correct heating and steam generation, we

recommend that you use this function at least once

a month, depending on frequency of use and the

hardness of the water in your area.

1. Turn the temperature selector to "MIN".

2. Slide the steam control knob to the dry iron

3. Fill the water deposit to the maximum level.

4. Place the iron in an upright position, resting on

5. Plug in the iron and turn the temperature dial to

“MAX”. Wait for the indicator light (4) to switch

6. Turn the temperature selector to "MIN" and

7. Press and hold the self cleaning button (3).

The water will start to drip through the stream

holes. In order to make sure that all the water

has emptied out, rock the iron slowly from side

to side and forwards and backwards for 30

seconds. When rocking the iron, put the nose of

the iron slightly lower that the back end to make

sure that the water circulates completely. Let go

of the self cleaning button after one minute.

8. Iron over a damp cloth in order to clean the base.

9. When you have finished, leave the iron to cool

11. IRONING TIPS When selecting the temperature, follow the

instructions printed on the label of the garment

to be ironed. If the garment does not have a

label, use the table below:

TEMPERATURE TABLE If you have any doubts about the composition

of the fabric, always begin ironing at a low

temperature on a concealed part of the garment

and slowly increase the temperature setting,

taking care not to spoil the fabric, until all the

creases have disappeared.

• Fabrics such as velvet, wool, etc., and items

such as gloves and bags, can be revamped

by slowly passing the iron a few inches

above them with the steam option on.

• Carpets can be made to look like new and

furniture marks eliminated by lightly steaming

the flattened area and then brushing gently.

• Divide the items to be ironed into

temperature groups and begin with those

that require the lowest setting.

• Silken fabrics should be ironed inside out.

• Wool, cotton and fine linen should be steam

ironed inside out. Alternatively, you can

iron them the right way round covering

them first with a thin piece of cloth to avoid

"shiny" results. Starched fabrics need to

be dampened slightly. For best results, iron

white and light coloured garments the right

way round, and dark and embroidered items

• Linen fabrics should be steam ironed. Use

the spray option liberally and iron dark

garments inside out to avoid "shiny" results.

Iron lapels the right way round for best

12. INFORMATION FOR THE CORRECT DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES 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.

To remind you that you must collaborate with a

selective collection scheme, the symbol shown

appears on the product warning you not to

dispose of it in traditional refuse containers.

For further information, contact your local

authority or the shop where you bought the