NZ 260 - Iron ECG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Steam Iron
Brand	ECG
Model	NZ 260
Power Input	2600 W
Voltage	220–240 V~ 50/60 Hz
Soleplate Type	EasySlide
Water Tank Capacity	410 ml
Variable Steam Output	17–25 g/min
Steam Burst	15–20 g/min
Vertical Steam	Yes
Continuous Temperature Control	Yes
Anti-Calc System	Yes (built-in resin filter)
Anti-Drip System	Yes
Auto-Shut Off	Yes (30 sec horizontal, 8 min vertical)
Auto-Clean Function	Yes
Swivel Cord	Yes
Temperature Ready Indicator	Yes
Included Accessories	Water refill beaker
Cleaning	Wipe soleplate with damp cloth; do not immerse
Safety Features	Auto shut-off, anti-drip, anti-calc

Frequently Asked Questions - NZ 260 ECG

What type of water should I use in the ECG NZ 260 iron?

Use ordinary tap water. Distilled or demineralized water reduces efficiency of the descaling system. Always fill using the included beaker, not directly from the tap.

How do I clean the iron's soleplate?

Disconnect the iron and let it cool. Use a moist or wet dish towel with a fine liquid cleaning agent. Never use wire wool or metal objects, and do not rinse or immerse the iron in water.

What does the auto-clean function do and how often should I use it?

The auto-clean function removes impurities from the steam chamber and limescale from the soleplate. Use it every 10-15 hours of ironing. Fill the tank to max, set steam and temperature to max, wait for indicator to go out, unplug, hold iron horizontally over a sink, and press the auto-clean button.

How does the auto shut-off feature work?

The iron automatically switches off if left horizontally without movement for 30 seconds or vertically for 8 minutes. A beep sounds and the backlight changes from red to green. Moving the iron turns it back on.

Can I use the iron vertically to steam hanging clothes?

Yes, hold the iron upright and press the steam burst button to remove creases from drapes, curtains, or hanging garments. Direct steam only at fabrics, not at people or animals.

Why does water drip from the soleplate when ironing at low temperatures?

The anti-drip system prevents dripping when temperature is too low. If you still see drips, ensure the temperature is set high enough for steam production (at least two dots on the dial).

What should I do if the iron produces smoke or odor during first use?

This is normal. Heat the iron to maximum without water for a few minutes, then fill the tank and steam for at least 1 minute. The smoke and smell will disappear.

How do I set the correct temperature for different fabrics?

Refer to the fabric care labels. Low temperature for synthetics, medium for silk/wool, high for cotton/linen. For unknown fabrics, start low and test on an inconspicuous area. Always iron silk, wool, and synthetics inside out to avoid shine.

Is the iron safe to use on delicate fabrics?

Yes, the anti-drip system and adjustable steam allow safe ironing of delicate fabrics. Use a low temperature setting and iron inside out. The soleplate is designed to glide smoothly without snagging.

What is the power cord length and does it swivel?

The cord is a swivel type for easy maneuverability. Exact length is not specified, but it is sufficient for typical home use. Avoid letting the cord touch hot surfaces.

USER MANUAL NZ 260 ECG

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NZ 260

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Warning: The safety measures and instructions, contained in this manual, do not include all conditions and situations possible. The user must understand that common sense, caution and care are factors that cannot be integrated into any product. Therefore, these factors shall be ensured by the user/s using and operating this appliance. We are not liable for damages caused during shipping, by incorrect use, voltage fluctuation or the modification or adjustment of any part of the appliance.

To protect against a risk of fire or electric shock, basic precautions shall be taken while using electrical appliances, including the following:

1. Make sure the voltage in your outlet corresponds to the voltage provided on the appliance label and that the socket is properly grounded. The outlet must be installed according to valid safety instructions.
2. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord. All repairs including cord replacements shall be performed by a professional service centre! Do not remove protective covers of the appliance, risk of electric shock!
3. Protect the appliance against direct contact with water and other liquids, to prevent potential electric shock.
4. Keep the iron and its power cord away from children younger than 8 years of age when plugged in or cooling off.
5. Do not operate the steam iron outdoors or in a moist environment and do not touch the cord or appliance with wet hands. Risk of electric shock.
6. The iron shall not be used if it has fallen and has visible signs of damage or is not tight.
7. Use the iron only on stable fl at surfaces.
8. Close supervision is necessary for operating the steam iron near children!
9. Do not leave the iron running unattended. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filing with water or emptying.
10. Leaving the iron cord connected to outlet unattended is not recommended. Disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet prior to performing maintenance. Do not pull the cord from the outlet by yanking the cord. Unplug the cord from the outlet by grasping the plug.
11. Do not use the iron near inflammable items or underneath them, for example, near curtains. Buns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down – there may be hot water in the reservoir.
12. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or lead the cord over sharp edges.
13. Unplug the appliance immediately after you are done using it and let the iron cool completely before putting away.
14. Do not use any chemical additives, aromatic substances or descaling means and other accessories, not recommended by the manufacturer. You risk losing the warranty by not observing these instructions.
15. Use the steam iron only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. This steam iron is intended for domestic use only. The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by the improper use of this appliance.
16. This appliance can be used by children ages 8 and older and by the physically and mentally impaired or by individuals with insufficient experience and knowledge, if supervised or trained to use the appliance in a safe manner and understand potential dangers. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance operations performed by the user shall not be carried out by children without supervision.

DESCRIPTION

1. Ironing surface with holes for steaming
2. Plastic cover
3. Sprinkling jet
4. Body of iron
5. Self-cleaning button (AUTO-CLEAN)
6. Filling hole lid
7. Top cover
8. Steam control, steamless ironing
9. Steam burst button
10. Watering button
11. Power input protection
12. Indicator
13. Back cover
14. Temperature control
15. Water container

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before putting into operation

Remove the protective foil from the soleplate first! The iron must be used and stored on a stable surface.

When ironing for the first time, heat the iron to the highest degree without using water. During this process, smoke and bad smell may come from the iron, though will vanish shortly. The water reservoir can be filled afterwards. After filling and heating the iron, leave it to produce steam for at least 1 minute while occasionally pressing the steam button. This removes any residue from production. We recommend trying the iron on some common fabric, e.g. a dish towel, prior to using it on your laundry for the first time.

Filling the water tank

Be sure the iron is unplugged from the electrical outlet before filling with water!

Tilt the iron and fi ll with water until the line marked max. is reached.

Use water from the water tap only. Distilled or demineralized water reduces the efficiency of the descaling system by changing physical and chemical properties. The cup included with the product must be used to fill the iron. The iron must not be filled with water directly from the water tap!

Temperature settings

Before ironing, sort the garments according to the international textile care and labeling codes found on tags. If these are missing, separate the garments based on the type of fabric.

Laundry tag Type of fabric Temperature control
		Chemical fi bres e.g. polyester, viscose	• low temperature
		Silk, wool	•• medium temperature
		Cotton, fl ax	••• high temperature
		Fabrics which can not be ironed

We recommend ironing fabrics with uncommon surfaces (e.g. filters, embroidery, printings etc.) at the lowest temperature.

As far as mixes are concerned (e.g. 40% cotton, 60% synthetic material), set the temperature control according to the fabric requiring the lower temperature.

If you are not sure of the fabric composition, determine the suitable temperature by performing a test on the least noticeable part of clothing. Begin with the lowest temperature and slowly increase until the ideal temperature is achieved.

Never iron spots with traces of perspiration etc.: heat from the iron fixates fabric stains which cannot be removed.

Removing grease stains is more effect using a dry iron at medium temperature: excessive heat burns the grease and could result in the formation of yellow stains.

Iron silk, wool and synthetic fabrics inside out to prevent shiny stains from appearing.

Iron velvet fabrics in one direction (in the direction of fibres) and do not press on the iron to prevent shiny stains from appearing.

The more laundry put into the washing machine, the more wrinkled the laundry will be. Laundry will also wrinkle more during high speed centrifugation.

Many fabrics are easier to iron if not completely dry. For example, silk should always be ironed moist.

Use the temperature control to set the ironing temperature according to the type of fabric. A lit indicator signals the heat-up process of the soleplate. The indicator light going out signals the required temperature has been reached and the ironing process can begin.

The plate temperature indicator occasionally lights up when ironing, indicating the temperature setting is maintained. After finishing your ironing at a high temperature and reducing the temperature, do not continue using the iron until the soleplate temperature indicator lights up again.

Note: Since the cooling process takes longer than the heating process, ironing fabrics requiring lower temperatures first is recommended. This way you eliminate the risk of burning the fabric.

IRONING AND THE STEAM FUNCTION

Ironing without steam

For steamless ironing, set the steam control to "0" and set the temperature according to the type of fabric.

Ironing with steam

Steam ironing requires setting the temperature to position .. The amount of steam can be set using the steam control. Setting the temperature to ... is recommended for using the maximum amount of steam.

Ironing with the steam burst

Press steam shot for ironing hard to remove creases slowly (dense spray) or quickly (fine spray)

For fine fabrics, we recommend moistening the fabric or to inserting a damp cloth between the fabric and iron before using the spray function. Prevent stains from appearing by not using the spray function on silk or synthetic material.

Vertical steam burst

Hold the iron in an upright position and hold the spray button down to iron and straighten creased drapes, curtains, clothes etc. Wait a few seconds before pressing again. The spray function is only available at high temperatures. Stop using the spray function as soon as the soleplate temperature indicator lights up. Continue ironing only after the indicator light goes out.

Attention: Never direct the steam at persons or animals.

Automatic steam emission function

Turn the steam control to the ON position to configure automatic steam output corresponding to the soleplate temperature.

Sprinkling

Press the sprinkling button to dampen hard to remove creases.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

ANTI-CALC system

A special filter made of synthetic resin inside the reservoir softens water and reduces the risk of scale. The resin filter is an integral part of the water reservoir and does not need replacing.

ANTI-DRIP system

This function prevents water escaping from the soleplate when the temperature is too low. This system enables you to perfectly iron even the fi nest of fabrics.

The iron can cool down to a temperature at which the steam process is not carried out, however, drops of boiling water can cause stains. The anti-drip system is automatically activated in cases like this, preventing the vaporization process so you can iron even the finest of fabrics without the risk of staining or damaging them.

AUTO-SHUT OFF system

This safety function allows the appliance to automatically switch off in case it sits horizontally on the ironing surface without movement for 30 seconds or 8 minutes if idle in the vertical position. In these situations, the appliance will switch off automatically, an interrupted noise will sound and the backlight will change from red to green. As soon as you move the iron, it will automatically switch back on and you may continue using the appliance.

Note: This only purpose of this function is to ensure safety. The standard method of switching off the appliance is to set the temperature control to minimum and unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.

Auto-clean

The auto-clean function removes impurities from the steam chamber and limestone from the soleplate. We recommend using this function every 10-15 hours of ironing.

1. Fill the reservoir with water until the line marked max. is reached and set the steam control to maximum. Set the temperature control to maximum temperature and wait until the indicator light goes out.
2. Pull out the plug from the electrical outlet and tilt the iron horizontally over a sink.
3. Hold the iron horizontally above the sink and hold the steam control in the "autoclean" position until the boiling water is released and all impurities are drained.
4. Use a moist dish towel to clean the soleplate after the iron has cooled.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the appliance from the electrical output prior to performing any maintenance. Cleaning shall always be performed on a cooled appliance!

Remove any sediments, starch residue or softener using a moist (or wet) dish towel or a fine liquid cleaning agent and dry with soft dry fabric. Using wire wool or metal objects can scratch the soleplate. Never clean the iron under running water, do not rinse or immerse the iron into water!

Always make sure the steam iron is completely cooled, clean and dry before putting it away. Store the iron in an upright position.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Input power 2600 W

EasySlide soleplate

Continuous temperature control

Variable steam output 17–25 g/min

Steam burst 15–20 g/min

Vertical steam

Auto shut-off

ANTI-CALC system preventing build-up of limescale

ANTI-DRIP system preventing water drips

AUTO-CLEAN system removing limescale from the water tank

Water tank capacity 410 ml

Steam tip

Temperature ready indicator

Handle with anti-skid surface

Included water refi II beaker

Swivel cord

Nominal voltage: 220–240 V\~ 50/60 Hz

Nominal input power: 2600 W

USE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE

Wrapping paper and corrugated paperboard – deliver to scrapyard. Packing foil, PE bags, plastic elements – throw into plastic recycling containers.

DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS AT THE END OF LIFETIME

Disposal of electric and electronic equipment (valid in EU member countries and other European countries with an implemented recycling system)

The represented symbol on the product or package means the product shall not be treated as domestic waste. Hand over the product to the specified location for recycling electric and electronic equipment. Prevent negative impacts on human health and the environment by properly recycling your product.

Recycling contributes to preserving natural resources. For more information on the recycling of this product, refer to your local authority, domestic waste processing organization or store, where you purchased the product.

This product complies with EU directive requirements on electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.

Changes in text and technical parameters reserved.

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