321200 - Iron PRINCESS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 321200 PRINCESS

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Instructions for use

The instructions for use have been collected in the corresponding section. Be familiar with the safety instructions when you consult the instructions for use.

Safety instructions

Warning!

• When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety instructions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
• Do not use the appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

Read the entire manual carefully before use. The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than recommended can cause a risk of personal injury. Keep this manual for future reference.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- The use of this appliance by children or persons with a physical, sensory, mental or motorial disability, or lack of experience and knowledge can give cause to hazards. Persons responsible for their safety should give explicit instructions or supervise the use of the appliance.

Use

• Switch off the appliance before connecting to or disconnecting from the mains.
  Always be careful when using the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
  • Always protect the appliance from water or excessive humidity.

Do not operate the appliance if your hands • are wet. Do not operate the appliance if you are barefoot.

Do not touch moving parts. Keep long hair • and loose clothing away from the moving parts.

Carefully guide the mains cable to make • sure that it does not hang over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally or tripped over.

Never pull the mains cable to disconnect • the mains plug from the mains. Keep the mains cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

Switch off the appliance and wait for the • motor to stop running before disconnecting the mains plug from the mains.

Do not remove any part or accessory when the mains plug is connected to the mains.

Always first disconnect the mains plug from the mains.

If the mains cable becomes damaged • during use, immediately disconnect the mains plug from the mains. Do not touch the mains cable before disconnecting the mains plug from the mains.

Disconnect the mains plug from the mains • when the appliance is not in use, before assembly or disassembly and before cleaning and maintenance.

Safety of others

Do not allow children or any person • unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.

Do not allow children or animals to come • near the work area. Do not allow children or animals to touch the appliance or mains cable. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

After use

Disconnect the mains plug from the mains • and let the appliance cool down before leaving it unattended and before replacing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

Store the appliance in a dry place when not in use. Make sure that children do not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

Before use, check the appliance for • damaged or defective parts. Inspect the appliance for breakage of parts, damage to switches and other conditions that can affect the operation.

Do not use the appliance if any part is • damaged or defective.

Have any damaged or defective part • repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.

• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.
• Before use, check the mains cable for wear or damage.
• Do not use the appliance if the mains cable or mains plug is damaged or defective. If the mains cable or mains plug is damaged or defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised repair agent.

Safety instructions for steam irons

• Before use, always check that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage on the rating plate of the appliance.
• Connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket. If necessary, use an earthed extension cable of a suitable diameter (at least 3 × 1 mm^2 ).
  For additional protection, install a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current that does not exceed 30 mA.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Make sure that water cannot enter the contact plugs of the mains cable and the extension cable.
• Always fully unwind the mains cable and the extension cable.
  Only use the appropriate connector to operate the appliance.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. If the appliance is immersed in water or other liquids, do not remove the appliance with your hands. Immediately remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

If the appliance is immersed in water or other liquids, do not use the appliance again.

Always check clothing labels for ironing • instructions. Always observe the ironing instructions.

Do not iron over zips, buttons, rivets in jeans, • etc. to prevent damage to the soleplate.

Beware of hot parts. Do not touch the • soleplate and the iron holder. The soleplate and the iron holder become very hot during use.

Be careful with hot steam to avoid burns. Do not point the soleplate at yourself or other persons during use.

The accessible surfaces of the appliance • can become very hot during use. Do not touch the accessible surfaces. Only touch the handgrips when the accessible surfaces are hot.

Make sure that your hands are dry before • touching the appliance.

Make sure that the appliance cannot fall • when the iron is placed on the iron holder.

Do not leave the appliance unattended • when the iron is placed on the steam generator and the mains plug is connected to the mains.

U.K. Wiring instructions

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE NEUTRAL

BROWN LIVE

GREEN/YELLOW EARTH

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or (earth symbol) and is coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.

If a 13Amp (BS1363) plug is used, a 3Amp (BS1362) fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used, a 13Amp fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adaptor, or on the distribution board.

Warning! This appliance must be earthed.

Description (fig. A)

Your 321200 Princess steam iron has been designed for dry ironing and steam ironing.

The appliance is suitable for domestic use only.

1. Iron
2. On/off switch (iron)
3. On/off indicator (iron)
4. Steam generator
5. On/off switch (steam generator)
6. On/off indicator (steam generator)
7. Temperature control dial
8. Temperature indicator
9. Steam button
10. "Steam ready" indicator
11. "Water reservoir empty" indicator
12. Handgrip
13. Water reservoir
14. Steam hose
15. Soleplate
16. Iron holder
17. Measuring cup

Initial use

Clean the appliance. • Refer to "Cleaning and maintenance".

- To remove contaminants from the soleplate, turn the temperature control dial to the 'max' position and iron over a soft, damp cloth.

Note: If you switch on the appliance for the first time, the appliance may emit a little smoke and a characteristic smell for a short period. This is normal operation.

Use

Filling the water reservoir (fig. B) Warning!

• Before filling the water reservoir, always switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
• Do not open the filling aperture of the water reservoir during use.

Caution!

• Always fill the water reservoir with water, even if the steam function is not used.
• Do not exceed the maximum mark when you fill the water reservoir.
• It is recommended to fill the water reservoir with a mixture of 50% tap water and 50% distilled water, especially in areas with hard water, in order to prevent the formation of excessive limescale.
• Only use cold water to fill the water reservoir.
• Do not use carbonated water or other liquids to fill the water reservoir.

Place the appliance on a stable and flat surface. Loosen the cover (18) from the water reservoir (13). Fill the water reservoir (13) with water (max. 1.5 litres). Tighten the cover (18) to the water reservoir (13).

Switching on and off (fig. A)

Iron

To switch on the iron (1), set the on/off switch • (2) to the 'I' position. The on/off indicator (3) comes on. The iron starts heating. To switch off the iron (1), set the on/off • switch (2) to the 'O' position. The on/off indicator (3) goes off.

Steam generator

To switch on the steam generator (4), set the on/off switch (5) to the 'I' position. The on/off indicator (6) comes on. The steam generator starts to heat the water. To switch off the steam generator (4), set the on/off switch (5) to the 'O' position. The on/off indicator (6) goes off.

Setting the temperature (fig. A, C & D)

The temperature must be set according to the type of fabric.

Warning! Always turn the temperature control dial to the 'min' position before inserting the mains plug into the wall socket or removing the mains plug from the wall socket.

• Turn the temperature control dial (7) clockwise to increase the temperature. The temperature indicator (8) remains on during the process. The temperature indicator (8) goes off when the soleplate (15) has reached the required temperature.
• Turn the temperature control dial (7) counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature indicator (8) remains on during the process. The temperature indicator (8) goes off when the soleplate (15) has reached the required temperature.

Label (fig. D)	Type of fabric	Temperature (fig. C)
A	The fabric must not be ironed.
B	Synthetic (acryl, modacrylic, polypropylene, polyurethane)	A
C	Synthetic (acetate, triacetate)	B
C	Synthetic (metal, nylon, polyester, viscose)	B
C	Silk	B
C	Wool	C (dry ironing / steam ironing)
C	Cotton	C (dry ironing / steam ironing)
D	Linen	C (dry ironing / steam ironing)

"Water reservoir empty" indicator (fig. A)

If the water level in the water reservoir (13) is too low, the "water reservoir empty" indicator (11) will come on to indicate that the water reservoir must be refilled.

Note: The steam generator is protected with a safety valve. The cover can only be removed from the water reservoir when the pressure is below 1 bar.

Switch off the steam generator (4) using the on/off switch (5).

Switch off the iron (1) using the on/off switch (2).

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

Allow the appliance to cool down completely. If necessary, press the steam button (9) to decrease the pressure in the water reservoir more rapidly.

If the pressure has lowered sufficiently, • loosen the cover (18) from the water reservoir (13).

Fill the water reservoir (13) with the indicated amount of water.

Refer to "Filling the water reservoir".

Tighten the cover (18) to the water reservoir • (12).

Hints for use

Dry ironing

Fill the water reservoir (13) with water.

Place the iron (1) with the soleplate (15) • onto the iron holder (16).

Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.

Switch on the iron (1) using the on/off switch (2). The on/off indicator (3) comes on.

The iron starts heating.

Set the temperature using the temperature • control dial (7). The temperature indicator (8) remains on during the process.

If the temperature indicator (8) goes off, the soleplate (15) has reached the required temperature. The iron is ready for use.

If you interrupt the process, place the iron (1) with the soleplate (15) onto the iron holder (16).

- After use, place the iron (1) with the soleplate (15) onto the iron holder (16). Switch off the steam generator (4) using the on/off switch (5).

Switch off the iron (1) using the on/off switch (2).

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Allow the appliance to cool down completely.

Steam ironing

Fill the water reservoir (13) with water.

- Place the iron (1) with the soleplate (15) onto the iron holder (16). Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. - Switch on the iron (1) using the on/off switch (2). The on/off indicator (3) comes on. The iron starts heating. Switch on the steam generator (4) using the on/off switch (5). The on/off indicator (6) comes on. The steam generator starts to heat the water.

- If the water has reached the required temperature, the "steam ready" indicator (10) will come on. Set the temperature using the temperature control dial (7). The temperature indicator (8) remains on during the process.

- If the temperature indicator (8) goes off, the soleplate (15) has reached the required temperature. The iron is ready for use.

- To supply a shot of steam during use, press the steam button (9).

- If you interrupt the process, place the iron (1) with the soleplate (15) onto the iron holder (16).

• After use, place the iron (1) with the soleplate (15) onto the iron holder (16).

- Switch off the steam generator (4) using the on/off switch (5).

- Switch off the iron (1) using the on/off switch (2).

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

- Allow the appliance to cool down completely.

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning!

• Before cleaning or maintenance, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids for cleaning.

Caution!

• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance.
• Do not use sharp objects to clean the appliance.

Regularly check the appliance for possible damage.

Regularly check the water reservoir for • possible leakage.

Clean the appliance after each use:•

• Empty the water reservoir.
• Remove limescale and other contaminants from the soleplate with a damp cloth and a non-abrasive cleaning agent.
• Clean the housing of the iron with a soft, damp cloth.
• Clean the housing of the steam generator with a soft, damp cloth.

Descaling the appliance (fig. A & B)

The appliance must be descaled regularly. If the appliance must be descaled, use a descaling agent that is suitable for steam irons. Special descaling agents for steam irons are available from our service station.

Note: Princess will not be responsible for any damage caused by descaling agents.

Damage caused by not regularly descaling the appliance is not covered by the guarantee.

Caution!

• Be careful when descaling the appliance to prevent damage to furniture or clothing.
• Do not use vinegar or vinegar concentrate to descale the appliance.
• Do not use citric acid to descale the appliance.

Loosen the cover (18) from the water • reservoir (13).

Rinse the water reservoir (13) with clean • water.

Fill the water reservoir (13) with a descaling • agent that is suitable for steam irons. Mix the descaling agent with water as instructed on the package of the descaling agent.

Tighten the cover (18) to the water reservoir • (13).

Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.

Switch on the iron (1) using the on/off switch • (2).

Switch on the steam generator (4) using the on/off switch (5).

If the water has reached the required temperature, the "steam ready" indicator (10) will come on.

Keep the steam button (9) pressed for approximately 2 minutes to allow the descaling agent to flow through the appliance.

Switch off the steam generator (4) using the on/off switch (5).

Switch off the iron (1) using the on/off switch • (2).

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

Leave the appliance for one night to allow the descaling agent to descale the appliance.

Thoroughly rinse the water reservoir (13) • with clean water.

Loosen the cover (18) from the water • reservoir (13).

Fill the water reservoir (13) with clean water.

Tighten the cover (18) to the water reservoir • (13).

Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.

Switch on the iron (1) using the on/off switch • (2).

Switch on the steam generator (4) using the on/off switch (5).

If the water has reached the required temperature, the "steam ready" indicator (10) will come on.

Press the steam button (9) to allow the clean water to flow through the appliance.

Repeat this step until the appliance is completely filled with clean water.

Storage

Store the appliance in the original packaging • when not in use.

Store the appliance in the upright position • to prevent damage to the soleplate.

Store the appliance in a dry and frost-free • place, out of the reach of children.

Disclaimer

Subject to change; specifications can be changed without further notice.

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