6399 - Iron ARIETE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 6399 ARIETE

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EN IMPORTANT WARNINGS Read these instRuctions caRefully. • The appliance has been designed for home use only and must not be used for commercial or industrial purposes. Danger for children • Do not leave the packaging near children because it is potentially dangerous.• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children and disabled persons when in use. • In the event that this appliance is to be disposed of, it is suggested that the power chord be cut off. It is also recommended that all potentially dangerous components are rendered harmless to prevent children from hurting themselves when play-ing with the appliance. Danger due to electricity

• Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, ensure that the voltage shown on the rating plate matches the local voltage supply. • Always connect the iron to an earthed socket.• DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS. • Do not start ironing if your hands are wet or if you are barefoot. Danger of damage originating from other causes

• Fill up the boiler with water before starting up the appliance. Be sure to unplug the appliance before pouring water into the tank. • Whenllingtheboiler,alwaysusethefunnel(11)andmeasuringcup(12)provided.• Turn on the appliance only when it is in working position. • Theappliancemaygiveoutalittlesmokewhenusedforthersttime.Thistransitoryeffectisperfectlynormalandisdue to the fact that some of components have been slightly lubricated. • During use, rest the appliance onto a horizontal surface. • Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the power supply. • The appliance must be used and placed on a stable surface. • When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable. • Whenyouhavenishedironingandwhenyouhavetogoawayforashortwhile,remembertoturnthethermostatknob(7)to“MIN”,placetheirononitsstand(10)andunplugtheironfromthesocket-outlet. • Premendo il pulsante vapore prima che il ferro abbia raggiunto la temperatura ottimale, potrebbe uscire acqua dai fori per il vapore. • Pressing the steam button before the iron has reached the optimum temperature may cause water to leak from the steam holes. • The appliance is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible sign of damage or if it is leaking. To prevent any

accident, all repairs, including the replacement of the power cord, must be carried out by an Authorised Service Centre or, inanycase,byqualiedpersonnel.• Donotexposetheappliancetoatmosphericagents(rain,sun…). Warning of burns • Never try to iron garments being worn. • Do not touch the metal parts, the hot water or the steam when the iron is in operation and for several minutes after it is turned off since it could cause burns. • Do not aim the jet of steam towards parts of the body or pets. Warning – material damage

• We suggest you keep the original box and packaging, as our free-of-charge service does not cover any damage resulting from inadequate packaging of the product when this is sent back to an Authorised Service Centre.• Removeanylabelsandprotectionsfromthesoleplatebeforeusingtheapplianceforthersttime.• Always unwind the power cord before use.• The use of extensions not approved by the manufacturer can result in damage to property and personal injury.• Ifanextensioncordisabsolutelynecessary,a10ampere(Europe)or15ampere(America)cordshouldbeused.Cordsrated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over. • Donotusesparkling(carbonated)water.Ifyourwatersupplyisveryhard,wesuggestyouusedemineralisedwater8

• When the iron is hot, do not rest it onto the connecting cable or the power cord. Take special care in ensuring that the cable

and the cord do not come into contact with the soleplate when it is hot.

• Do not pull the power cord to unplug the appliance.

• The appliance must only be cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth after unplugging the iron and allowing all its parts to

cool down. Never use solvents which may damage the plastic parts.

• Clean the boiler at least every three months so as to eliminate any residue of lime that could jeopardize proper

operation of the appliance.

• Do not pour vinegar, descalers or other scented substances into the tank; under penalty of immediate cancellation of the

• Do not wrap the power cord around the soleplate when the iron is hot.

• Do not put the soleplate in contact with metal surfaces.

• Theboilercapcontainsasafetydevice(setsothatittriggersintheeventofexcesspressureintheboiler)andmustonly

be replaced with an original spare part.

• To maintain the iron in good working order, disconnect the plug from the outlet at the end of every ironing session, dischar-

ge the inside pressure by fully pressing the steam push button, unscrew the safety cap and let the residual water in the

tank evaporate. Empty the boiler.

• We decline any responsibility resulting from misuse or any use other than those covered in this booklet.

• This product complies with the EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE AT ALL TIMES Notes:whenusingtheironforthersttime,testitonanoldpieceoffabrictoensurethatthesoleplateandthewatertank

are completely clean.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (FIG. A)

- ENSURETHATTHEAMOUNTOFWATERNEVEREXCEEDS210CC,whichistheexactamountindicatedonthemea-

sure; if the amount of water in the boiler is in excess, water may leak and/or spurt from the iron’s soleplate at the beginning

of the ironing session.

- Donotlltheboilertankwithchemicaladditivesorotherperfumingordecalcicationagents.

- Empty the boiler after use.

BEFORE IRONING Ensure that the safety cap on the boiler is well tightened. Turn the cap until it stops and then tighten it slightly without ap-

plying too much strength to avoid breaking the gasket, which would cause the steam to leak out.9

EN HOW TO START THE APPLIANCE

- Now you may start to iron.

steamoutow.Maximumintensityisobtainedwhentheknobisfullyturned.

- Maximumintensitycanalsobeobtainedintheautomaticsteamoutowmodebyfullypressingthesteampushbutton

- Never overturn the iron or tilt it forward or laterally while it is being used either in the discontinuous or continuous mode.

- Remove the plug from the outlet.

- Fullypressthepushbutton(4)astoletoutalltheresidualsteam.

- Unscrewtheboiler’ssafetycap(1).Thisoperationismadeeasierwiththecapremoversupplied(3),whichhelpsyouget

a better grip on the cap and protects against accidental burns.

- Pourasmallamountofwaterintotheboilerfor2or3timestoallowthesteamtocomeoutofthellingtube.

Afterwards,lltheboilerasusual.

N.B.: remember that the amount of water to be poured into the boiler while the iron is being used should never

exceed 210 cc as indicated on the measure. To be sure that the right quantity of water is poured into the boiler,

always drain the tank rst.

- Screw the safety cap on tightly.

- Insert the plug into the outlet.

- Steaming will recommence after a short time.

- First make sure there is no water in the boiler. Otherwise, stop the steaming by completely turning the steam control knob

- Selecttheirontemperaturebestsuitedforthefabrictobeironedbymeansofthethermostatknob(Fig.C).Refertothe

SUGGESTIONS Divide the articles to be ironed according to the types of material: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc.

Because the iron heats up much more quickly than it cools down, it is advisable to start with those fabrics which require

lower temperatures and move on to those which require progressively higher temperatures.

Ifthematerialismadeupofmorethanonetypeofbre,alwayssetthetemperaturetothebrewhichrequireslessheat.

Forexample,ifthematerialismadeupof70%syntheticsand30%cotton,setthetemperaturecontroltoposition(5-6)(see

If you do not know the composition of the article to be ironed, choose a part of the article which will not be seen. Do a test

ironingonthisparttoestablishtheappropriatetemperature(alwaysstartwitharelativelylowtemperatureandworkupuntil

theidealtemperatureisreached).Pure(100%)woolarticlescanbeironedwiththeironsettooneofthesteampositions.

To avoid pure wool, silk and synthetic materials becoming shiny, it makes good sense to iron them on the reverse side. For10

other materials, especially velvet, which can become shiny very easily, cover them with a cloth and iron in one direction only,

using light pressure. The iron must be kept constantly moving over the fabric.

- Disconnect the plug from the outlet

- Letoutalltheresidualsteambyfullypressingpushbutton(4).

- Let the iron cool down.

- Turn the steam control knob in an anticlockwise direction until it stops

CLEANING We suggest that these operations be carried out when water drops leaking out of the soleplate are noticed, and in any case

- Before cleaning the iron, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has completely cooled down.

- Thoroughlyushtheboiler.

- Do not use abrasives on the soleplate.

- Deposits and other residues on the soleplate can be removed with a rough cloth soaked in a vinegar / water solution.