E9801 - Iron IMETEC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL E9801 IMETEC

Operating instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE BOILER IRON Dear customer, IMETEC thanks you for having purchased 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 accordance

with European Standard EN 62079.

Instructions and warnings for safe use

Before using this appliance, carefully read the instructions and in particular the

safety warnings, which must be complied with. 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 booklet be difficult to understand or should doubts

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

DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE AND ITS ACCESSORIES page 12

• Filling the removable reservoir page 13

• Cleaning the boiler page 14

• Cleaning the appliance page 14

• 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. Children shall not play

with the appliance. The appliance cannot be

cleaned or serviced by children without adult

Keep the appliance and power cord away from

children under 8 when the appliance is on or

DO NOT leave the iron unattended when

connected to the power supply.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains

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 if it leaks water.EN

• After having removed the appliance from its packaging, verify its integrity

the drawing and any presence of damage caused by transport. If in doubt, do

not use the appliance and contact an authorised service centre.

• Do not let children play with the packaging! Keep the plastic bag out of the

reach of children - risk of suffocation!

• Before connecting the appliance, please make sure that the voltage data

indicated on the identification technical data correspond to those of the mains

voltage. The identification technical data are found on 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 considered not compliant

and therefore dangerous.

• If the appliance if faulty or malfunctions, switch it off and do not tamper with it.

Any repairs must only be carried out by an authorised technical service centre.

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

DO NOT pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug

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

• If the power cable 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 qualified technician.

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

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

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

DO NOT use chemical additives, scented substances or descaling

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES The appliance is designed to work with tap water; however, if the water in your 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 such cases it is important to

use "demineralised water for irons" available on the market. If in doubt, only demineralised

water for steam irons must be used.

Do not use diluting agents, scented liquids or descaling agents as these substances can

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 ITS ACCESSORIES Refer to the illustrative guide at the beginning of this booklet to verify your appliance

equipment. All the figures are on the cover pages of these instructions for use.

1. Removable water reservoir

6. Steam (ready) LED (green)

7. Boiler cleaning LED (yellow)

8. No water LED (blue)

12. Multi-hole plate

USE Filling the removable water reservoir

The water reservoir can be removed and filled at any time during use.

Fill the water reservoir (1) before using the appliance and when the no water LED (8) lights

1. Remove the water reservoir (1) from the steam generator (Fig. C).

2. Fill the reservoir with tap water up to the maximum level (Fig. D).

3. Reinsert the reservoir in the steam generator sliding it along the guides until it clicks

into position (Fig. E).

Intellivapor technology

This boiler is equipped with "IntelliVapor" technology, which allows you to iron any type of

fabric without having to adjust steam and plate temperature.

Fabrics with the following symbols can be ironed (linen, cotton, silk, polyester wool, and

Fabrics with this symbol cannot be ironed (spandex, elatsan or prints)

• Place the boiler on a flat and firm surface.

• Ensure that there is water in the reservoir (1) (see chapter: "Filling the removable water

• Connect the plug (4) to a suitable socket.

• Press the ON/OFF button (3).

• Upon switch-on, all the LEDs on the dashboard will light up simultaneously for a few

• Start ironing when the steam (ready) LED (6) lights up and stops blinking. The plate

temperature LED (11) goes on and off intermittently while ironing, indicating that the

appliance maintains the optimal temperature.

• Press the steam button (13) to steam iron.

• Dry iron by not pressing the steam button (13).

The steam shot function can be used to eliminate difficult creases.

• Press the steam button (13) three quick consecutive times to activate the "steam shot"

function. In this mode, the system delivers steam continuously.

• Press the steam button again (13) to deactivate the "steam shot" function.EN

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

reducing energy consumption.

• Activate the Eco function by pressing the ECO button (5). The ECO LED lights up.

• Deactivate the Eco function by pressing the ECO button (5) again.

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

MAINTENANCE Cleaning the boiler

The boiler must be cleaned after 20 hours of operation, in order to prevent limescale from

The boiler cleaning LED (7) starts blinking when the boiler must be cleaned.

However, you can start ironing. To clean the boiler, follow the "Sequence of operations"

The boiler must only be cleaned when cold.

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

Sequence of operations:

• Press the ON/OFF button (3).

• Disconnect the plug (4) 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. F).

• Loosen the cleaning cap (2) by turning it anti-clockwise with a coin (Fig. G).

• Let the water and limescale drain from the hole.

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

• Tighten the cleaning cap (2) by turning it clockwise.

• Refill the water reservoir (1) before using the boiler again.

• Insert the plug (4) in the socket.

• Press the ON/OFF button (3).

• The boiler cleaning LED (7) continues blinking: press the ECO button (5) until the LED

Make sure the cleaning cap (2) is tightened well.

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

or any other substance.

Cleaning the appliance

Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off by pressing the ON-OFF button (3) and disconnect

the plug (4) from the socket. When necessary, clean the appliance with a damp cloth. Do

not use solvents or other aggressive or abrasive detergents. Otherwise, the surface could

be damaged. Make sure all cleaned parts are completely dry before reusing the appliance.EN

END OF USE Switch the appliance off by pressing the ON/OFF button (3).

• Disconnect the plug (4) from the socket.

• Wait for the appliance to cool down completely before putting it away. The reservoir (1)

does not have to be emptied.

If the appliance is not to be used for several weeks, remove and empty the water

reservoir (1) completely.

TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes the most common problems that can arise using the appliance. If the

problems cannot be solved with the information below, please contact the Authorised

Problem Possible cause Solution

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

Ensure that the appliance is properly

connected to the socket, that the ON/

OFF button (3) is pressed and the light

The plate temperature LED (11)

The switching ON and OFF of the LED

(11) indicates the heating phase of the

iron. The LED goes o 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

This is perfectly normal in a new

These particles are completely harmless

and will disappear after the iron is used

The appliance does not produce

The appliance is not on. Press the ON/OFF button (3).

The steam button (13) is not being

Keep the steam button (13) pressed as

The water in the reservoir (1) has

nished and the no water LED (8)

Fill the water reservoir (1) (see chapter:

FILLING THE RESERVOIR WHILE IRONING).

The water reservoir (1) is not

positioned correctly on the boiler

and the no water LED (8) is on.

Position the reservoir by making it slide

on the guides until it clicks into position.

The boiler cleaning LED (7)

continues blinking even after it

The ECO button (5) was not held

Hold the ECO button (5) down until the

The plate (12) is dirty: there are

impurities or limescale residues.

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 at a temperature

Wait for the plate to cool down and clean

it with a damp cloth.

An excessive amount of limescale

and minerals has accumulated in

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

The steam (ready) LED (6) does

not light up or water leaks from

the boiler cleaning cap (2).

The cleaning cap (2) has not been

Make sure the cleaning cap is tightened

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 does not stay up in

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 appliance must be disposed of in compliance with EU standard 2002/96/EC.

The recyclable materials contained in the appliance must be collected to prevent

environmental pollution. For further information contact the local waste authority or

the appliance retailer.

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.FR