SRD 41102 - Iron HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SRD 41102 HOOVER

First of all, we would like to congratulate you for purchasing this Hoover ironing system and to thank you for the confidence you have in Hoover brand.

This appliance has been manufactured with great care, respecting all of our quality criteria and has been tested several times. We hope its use will fulfil your expectations. We are strongly convinced that it will make your ironing much faster and better.

Before using your new Hoover appliance, please read carefully this user's manual. If you need further information or if you encounter any trouble which are not noticed in this manual, please contact the after-sales service or your standard dealer.

Important Safety Instructions

Read this user manual carefully before you first use and save it for future reference.

• This product has been designed for domestic use only. In case of any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer is not responsible and the guarantee will not apply.
• Before connecting your appliance, check if the main voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on your appliance and that the power outlet is connected to the earth.
• Ensure before each use that the electric cord or any other important part is not damaged.
• This appliance is not indented to for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are adequately supervised in its operation and use by an adult responsible for their safety.
  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The iron must be used and placed on a flat and stable surface. When you replace the iron on its stand, make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable.
• Never direct the steam towards persons or animals. Never direct the steam jet towards any other electrical or/and electronic appliances.
• Don't use the appliance if it has fallen down, or if the appliance shows evidence of breakdown, malfunction, leakages. Please make it check by an authorized Service Centre to avoid any danger.
• Always make sure the appliance is switched off, unplugged and cooled down before doing any maintenance work.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in and before it has cooled down.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord or on the appliance.
• Never immerse the iron, the stand, the cable or the plugs in water. Never hold them under the water tap.
• The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. Never touch the electric cords with the soleplate.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Fig. 7: Domestic Iron Lock System

Fig. 8: Pro Iron Lock System

To unlock it, do the opposite of the instructions.

Warning: Do not carry your appliance by the iron. Use the designed handle (4).

Chapter 1.3 - Carry Handle

Your steam generator is equipped with an ergonomic carry handle (4) that will allow you to comfortably transport your appliance when required.

Before using it, be sure that the iron is blocked on the iron resting mat (3). If not, follow the requested instructions in chapter 1.2. Don't forget also to store the cable on the dedicated cord storage (6) for hose and mains. Please also ensure that the water tank is empty.

Fig. 9: Carry Handle Graphic

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Chapter 1.4 - Auto Shut-Off

For your support, in the appliance is implemented a switch that automatically goes off if the appliance is not used for 10 minutes.

In order to inform you of the situation you will hear a buzzer sound and the auto shut-off light (1C) will light on.

To reactivate your appliance, switch off then on the main switch (1A) and wait that the steam ready led (1D) lights off.

Chapter 2: Preparation for Use

Due to the powerful output of steam, Hoover recommends the use of an active ironing board with blowing and vacuuming function which allows escape of any excess steam.

Place the ironing system on a stable and level surface, for example on the hard part of an ironing board or on a heat-resistant surface.

Chapter 2.1 - What Kind of Water May be Used?

The Hoover ironing system has been designed to be used with tap water only. There is no need to use distilled or pure distilled water. Nevertheless, in case your water is very hard, you can mix 50% of distilled water with 50% of tap water. Do not use any other kind of water or do not add any contents in the removable water tank as it can damage your appliance.

Chapter 2.2 - Filling the Water Tank

Remove the water tank (5) from the stand by pressing the water tank knob (10). Fill it with tap water. Do not exceed the max mark. Replace the tank at its original place.

Fig.10: Water Tank Filling Graphic

Warning: Do not put any vinegar, hot water, perfume, or any other kind of chemical agents or any other contents in the water tank. It could damage the steam generator and shorten its life use.

Chapter 2.3 - Switching on the Appliance

Domestic Iron Models:

Connect the appliance with the mains cord to the earthed socket. Press on the on/off switch. The light of the on/off switch (1a) will switch on and inform you that the appliance is running on and that the boiler is heating up.

After approximately 2 minutes, the "steam ready" led will light off informing you that you can start using steam.

Professional Iron Models:

Connect the appliance with the main cord to the earthed socket. Press the iron on/off switch (1g) and the boiler on/off switch (1f). The lights of both switches should turned up and inform you that the appliance is running on. The iron soleplate and the boiler are heating up.

N.B.

The first time the appliance is used, some fumes and smell should appear. It's quite normal and will disappear quickly.

Chapter 3: Using Your Steam Generator

Chapter 3.1 - Regulating the Soleplate Temperature

Select the temperature of the soleplate by turning the dial (12) on the iron to the desired position. Wait a few moments until the temperature indicator (15) is off. It will indicate you that the soleplate has reached the requested temperature.

While ironing, the temperature dial indicator turns on and off, as the temperature adjusts without interrupting ironing.

Help:

To know the best suitable temperature for each textile, check the laundry care label of the article to be ironed. Please note that during use, the temperature light goes on from time to time. It signifies that the iron is heating up to the set temperature.

If a fabric is made with various kinds of fibres always select the soleplate temperature in adequacy with the most delicate one.

If you select a lower temperature while ironing, wait until the iron has cooled down to the set temperature before you continue ironing.

If the temperature is too low, some drops of water could escape from the soleplate. Please raise up the temperature above the 2 dots () to avoid this issue

Chapter 3.2 -Ironing

Dry Ironing

Domestic Iron Models:

Select the temperature of the soleplate following the indications of chapter 3.1. Start your ironing without pressing the steam trigger (13), when the soleplate reaches the appropriate temperature.

Professional iron models:

Switch on only the iron switch (1g). Select the temperature of the soleplate following the indications of chapter 3.1. Start your ironing when the soleplate reaches the appropriate temperature.

Steam Ironing

Select the temperature of the soleplate following the indications of chapter 3.1. On the stand, when the steam will be ready to be used, the dedicated lamp (1d) will light off. Starting from that time you can begin your ironing and press the steam trigger (13) for having steam. The steam flow stops when you release the trigger.

You have the possibility to regulate the steam flow with the Multi- Steam Technology selector (14) in order to achieve the best results. Please refer to the dedicated chapter 3.3 for more information.

Only Professional Iron Models:

Steam lock function: The steam lock allows you to steam iron without pressing the steam trigger. Steam will therefore escape continuously. To activate or deactivate the steam lock, slide forwards or backwards the steam lock (26).

N.B.

During the use, you should hear some noise coming from your steam generator. It's totally normal. It signifies that a pump injects water into the boiler. It's better to avoid using the steam trigger at this precise moment to avoid pressure falls.

Chapter 3.3 - How to Choose the Correct Soleplate Temperature and Steam?

For obtaining the best results, it is really important to set perfectly the temperature of the soleplate and the steam flow you are using. Your Hoover appliance has a unique Multi-Steam Selector selector (14) which will provide outstanding results if correctly use and will simplify your ironing, making it easier and faster.

Thanks to this innovative Multi-Steam Technology implemented in the appliance, you can use steam on mainly all textiles having the best results ever. You have the choice between 3 preset settings: Diffuse caress, Profound care and Precise power. Each setting will adapt the power, the humidity and the direction of the steam flow and therefore the steam flow will be adapted in adequacy with the ironed textile.

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Here are the suggestions to obtain the best results:

Textile Steam Type Soleplate T°C
Wrinkled Textiles Precise Power***/Max
Tricky Zone Precise Power***/***
Jeans Profound Care Max
Cotton Profound Care ***
Linen Profound Care Max
Starched Clothes Profound Care ***
Velvet/Alcantara Profound Care **
Wool Profound Care	**
Silk	Diffuse Caresse **
Cashmere	Diffuse Caresse **
Rayon	Diffuse Caresse **
Polyester	No	*
Nylon	No	*
Acrylic	No	*
Lycra	No	*
Polyamid	No	*

Diffuse Caresse

This steam flow is dedicated to iron with great care the most delicate textiles like silk and cashmere with a soft and delicate flow. A reduced steam flow is spread carefully in front of the iron on a large part of textile. Fibres are better loosened in order to take away delicately and faster all the creases.

Precise Power

The flow is directed towards the tip. It permits to access the most difficult zones, like buttons, sleeves and loops through the concentrated flow in the tip and offers a constant, concentrated and powerful sprout. Difficult zones are better humidified and hence creases removed faster.

Profound Care

This vertical steam flow allows removing more easily and quickly the wrinkles on all textiles with a strong and humid jet. Steam impregnates better the fibres and the large soleplate dries the textile. Wrinkles are therefore removed faster.

Help

When steam ironing clothes on which shiny patches may occur, we recommend you to set the soleplate temperature to a lower temperature or to iron the garment on the reverse.

Start with the fabrics that needed to be ironed at a lower temperature (·) and finish with those that needed to be ironed at the higher temperature ( /Max) .

Chapter 4.2 - Rinsing the Boiler for Scale Maintenance

In order to extend the life of your appliance, you should rinse the boiler to avoid scale deposit in the boiler. You should rinse it every 2 months or on models SRD 4106, SRD 4108, SRD 4110 and SRP 4105 wait that the "rinse" light (1e) flashes.

Models with "Rinse" Light

When the rinse light (1e) flashes, you should continue your ironing session normally. Only remember to clean the boiler before use next time you plan to iron. Proceed as followed:

Before going on, be sure that the appliance is cooled down and unplugged for at least 2 hours.

Place the stand on the edge of your sink and place the iron on a flat surface. Remove the calc removal cap (10). Unscrew the boiler rinse safety cap anti-clockwise with a coin and remove it. Fill the boiler with 0,2 litres of tap water using a bottle and a funnel. Shake the stand and then empty the boiler completely, filing out the water in the sink. We recommend repeating this operation twice. Screw the boiler rinse safety cap with a coin and put back the calc removal cap (10).

Next time you will plug and switch on your appliance, the rinse light (1e) will continue flashing. Reset the appliance by pressing the rinse indicator and you can start your ironing session immediately.

Models Without "Rinse" Light

Before proceeding, be sure that the appliance is cooled down and unplugged for at least 2 hours.

Place the stand on the edge of your sink and place the iron on a flat surface. Remove the calc removal cap (17). Unscrew the boiler rinse safety cap anti-clockwise with a coin and remove it. Fill the boiler with 0,2 litres of tap water using a bottle and a funnel. Shake the stand and then empty the boiler completely, filing out the water in the sink. We recommend repeating this operation twice. Screw the boiler rinse safety cap with a coin and put back the calc removal cap (17).

In any case, do not use any descending products to clean or rinse the boiler.

Fig. 11: Cleaning Operation

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Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution
The appliance does not become hot	There is a connection problem	Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall socket
	The appliance is not switched on	Press on the on/off switch
	The soleplate temperature is too low	Set a higher temperature of the soleplate
The appliance does not produce steam	The appliance is not switched on	Press on the on/off switch
	The boiler has not yet heated up	Wait a few moments until the steam ready LED is off
	The water tank may be empty	Refill the water tank
	You are not pressing the steam trigger	Press the steam trigger
	The soleplate temperature is set to the maximum	It works but steam is not visible as very hot and dry
Steam escapes from the calc removal cap when ironing	The calc removal valve is not tightened enough	Switch off the appliance and let it cool down.
	The anti-scale valve is damaged	Remove the calc removal cap and tighten the valve correctly
		Contact your after sales service
The empty water tank LED is on	There is no more water in the tank	Refill the water tank with water
The soleplates becomes dirty or brown	There should be chemical or additives in the water used for ironing	Never use any chemical or additives in the water.
	The linen is still dirty Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge	Contact your after sales service if the linen is still dirty
Water stripes appear on the textile	Your ironing board cover is saturated in water	Change the cover or use a mesh ironing board
Some scale deposit appears on the soleplate	Your boiler has not been rinsed for a while	Follow the indications in the appropriate chapter

Important Information

Hoover spares and

Consumables

Always replace parts with genuine Hoover spares. These are available from your local Hoover dealer or direct from Hoover. When ordering spare parts, always check your model number.

Hoover Service

Should you require service at any time, please contact your local Hoover Service Office. Please see all the contact details below.

Safety

Hoo ver believes that independent approval is the best way of demonstrating safety in design and manufacture. "Istituto del Marchio di Qualità" (IMQ), the independent Italian national authority for the safety of domestic electrical appliances, ensures that Euro pan safety standards are met and maintained throughout the production life of an appliance. All appliances that pass the requirements are permitted to carry the IMQ mark of safety.

Quality

ISO 9001

Hoover's factories have been independently assessed for quality. Our products are made using a quality system which meets the requirements of ISO 9001

The Environment

This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the appliance collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Your Guarantee

The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.

Subject to change without notice.