PV1500 - Iron UFESA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PV1500 UFESA

• The iron must not be

left unattended while it is

connected to the supply

• Remove the plug from

the socket before lling

the appliance with water

or before pouring out the

remaining water after use.

• The appliance must be

used and placed on a stable

• When placed on its stand,

make sure that the surface

on which the stand is placed

• The iron should not be

used if it has been dropped,

if there are visible signs of

damage or if it is leaking

water. It must be checked

by an authorized Technical

Service Centre before it can

• With the aim of avoiding

dangerous situations, any

work or repair that the

appliance may need, e.g.

replacing a faulty mains

cable, must only be carried

out by qualied personnel

from an Authorised Technical

• 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. Cleaning and

user maintenance shall not

be made by children without

• Keep the iron and its cord

out of reach of children less

than 8 years of age when

it is energized or cooling

• CAUTION. Hot surface.

Surface is liable to get hot

• This appliance is to be connected and used

in accordance with the information stated on its

characteristics plate.

• This appliance must be connected to an

earthed socket. If it is absolutely necessary to

use an extension cable, make sure that it is

suitable for 16A and has a socket with an earth

•Ifthesafetyfusettedintheapplianceblows,

the appliance will be rendered inoperative. To

restore normal operation the appliance will have

to be taken to an authorised Technical Service

• In order to avoid that, under unfavourable

mains conditions, phenomena like transient

voltage drops or lighting uctuations can

happen, it is recommended that the iron is

connected to a power supply system with a

maximumimpedanceof0.27Ω.Ifnecessary,the

user can ask the public power supply company

for the system impedance at the interface point.

• The appliance must never be placed directly

underthetaptollthewatertank.• Unplug the appliance from the mains supply

after each use, or if a fault is suspected.

• The electrical plug must not be removed from

the socket by pulling the cable.

• Never immerse the iron in water or any other

• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather

conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.).

BEFORE USING THE IRON FOR THE FIRST TIME Fill the iron’s water tank (2) and set the

temperature regulator (8) to the “MAX” position.

Plug the appliance in and when the iron reaches

the selected temperature (the pilot lamp (9) will

go out), evaporate the water by setting the steam

regulator (5) to the ( ) position and pressing

the super steam button (7) repeatedly.

Whenusingthesteamforthersttime,rsttry

it away from the clothes just in case there is any

dirt lodged in the steam chamber.

HOW TO USE THE IRON The pilot lamp (9) will stay lit while the iron is

heating up and go out as soon as it has reached

the selected temperature. Once the iron is hot,

you can start ironing even while it continues to

Sort your garments out based on their cleaning

symbol labels, always starting with clothes that

have to be ironed at low temperatures.

• SyntheticbresLowtemperature

•• Silk - Wool Medium temperature

••• Cotton - Linen High temperature

FILLING THE WATER TANK Set the steam regulator (5) to the “0” position

(Fig. 3) and unplug the iron from the wall

Only use clean tap water, without any type of

additive. Any other type of liquid could damage

The water level should not exceed the “Max” line

To obtain better and longer steam production

mix tap water with distilled water in the measures

shown in the table below:

Your water supply company can provide you

withthehardnesslevelsforyourarea.Donotll

beyond the maximum water level.

IRONING WITHOUT STEAM Set the steam regulator (5) to the “0” position

(Fig. 3) and slide the temperature control to the

desired position. The Spray and Super steam

functions may be used if required.

IRONING WITH STEAM Unplug the iron from the mains supply. Turn the

steam regulator (5) to the “0” position, open the

lidonthellingspoutandllthetankwithwater.

Plug the iron into the mains supply and select a

suitable temperature. The pilot lamp (9) will stay

lit while the iron is heating up and go out as soon

as it has reached the selected temperature.

As soon as the iron is hot turn the steam

regulator (5) to the ( ) position. You can always

regulate the amount of the steam by turning the

steam selector between ( ) and ( ). (Fig. 4)

When ironing with steam, make sure that the

temperature control is always between the ••

Whenusingthesteamironforthersttime,try

it away from the clothes just in case there is any

dirt in the steam chamber.

When you have nished ironing, set the steam

regulator (5) to the “0” position and empty the tank.

You can get an additional burst of spray, whether

ironing dry or with steam, in the following way:

- Press the spray button (6). Do not use the spray

for ironing silk as this may leave water marks.

IRONING WITH SUPERSTEAM

Just as with the Spray function you can also get

an additional burst of steam when ironing with or

without steam by doing the following:

- Set the temperature regulator (8) between

the •• and Max settings and wait until the iron

reaches temperature.

- Raise the iron slightly up off the material and

pressthesupersteambutton(7)downrmly.

- Pause for at least 5 seconds between each jet

CREASE REMOVAL IN VERTICAL

- Set the temperature regulator (8) between

the •• and Max settings and wait until the iron

reaches temperature.- Hang the garment on a hanger and place the

iron some 10-20 cm away. Never iron a garment

if somebody is wearing it at the time.

- Press the super steam push button (7) pausing

for at least 5 seconds between each press.

SELF-CLEANING (Fig. 8)

CAUTION! Do this operation over a sink. To

keep steam production constant occasional

cleaning is recommended as limescale can build

up inside the steam ducts and steam chamber.

To do this ll the water tank (2), setting the

temperature regulator (8) to the “MAX” position.

Plug the appliance in and when the lamp (9)

goes out press the “SelfClean” button (10)

Keep the button held down until water stops

coming out through the steam holes.

EMPTYING OUT THE WATER TANK Take the plug out of the mains socket, open the

lidonthellingspoutandemptyoutthetankby

holding the iron pointed-end down and shaking

The iron can be stored away with the cable

coiled up in the rear area. It is advisable to store

the iron in the upright position with the water

tank empty and the steam regulator set to “0”.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Avoid scratching the iron; do not pass it over

hard surfaces. Traces of starch or sprays can be

removed from the base by using damp cotton

wool or a non abrasive cleaning product.

Do not put chemicals or detergents into the

The outside surfaces can be cleaned down

with a damp cloth, without ever having to use

abrasive agents or solvents.

Our goods come in optimized packaging.

This basically consists in using non-

contaminating materials which should be handed

over to the local waste disposal service as

secondary raw materials.

This product complies with EU Directive

The crossed wheelie bin symbol shown

on the appliance indicates that when

it comes to dispose of the product it must not be

included in with household refuse. It must be taken

to a special refuse collection point for electric and

electronic appliances or returned to the distributor

when purchasing a similar appliance. Under current

refuse disposal regulations, users who fail to take

discarded appliances to special refuse collection

points may be penalized. Correct disposal of

discarded appliances means that they can be

recycled and processed ecologically, helping the

environment and allowing materials used in the

product to be reused. For more information on

available waste disposal schemes contact your

local refuse service or the shop where the product

was purchased. Manufacturers and importers are

responsible for ecological recycling, processing

and disposal of products, whether directly or via a

Your local town council can provide you with

information about how to dispose of obsolete

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