ZN8012 - Iron Concept - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Iron
Brand	Concept
Model	ZN8012
Voltage	220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power Input	2200 W
Soleplate Material	Stainless Steel
Anti-Drip Function	Prevents water dripping at low temperatures
Anti-Calc Function	Filters minerals to prevent limescale deposits
Steam Function	Adjustable steam
Dry Ironing	Yes (steam off)
Misting Function	Yes (misting button)
Steam Burst Function	Yes (steam shock button)
Self-Cleaning Function	Yes (self-cleaning button, use every two weeks)
Water Filling	Open filling hole cover, fill with distilled or boiled water
Heating Indicator	Yes
Controls	Temperature controller, steam controller, misting button, steam shock button, self-cleaning button
Safety Feature	Do not immerse in water
Safety Feature	Use on stable surface
Safety Feature	Keep away from children
Safety Feature	Disconnect before filling water
Storage	Vertical position after cooling, empty water tank
Cleaning	Use vinegar-water solution on soleplate; wipe outer surface with damp cloth
Warranty	24 months from purchase
Manufacturer	Jindřich Valenta - ELKO Valenta, Czech Republic

Frequently Asked Questions - ZN8012 Concept

How do I fill the water tank?

Disconnect the iron from the mains, set steam controller to minimum, open filling hole cover, and fill with distilled or boiled water. Do not use other liquids.

What type of water should I use?

Only use distilled or boiled water. Do not use tap water, other liquids, or additives to prevent damage.

How to use the steam burst function?

Set temperature controller to "..." or "Max" and press the steam burst button. The soleplate releases a burst of steam.

How to perform dry ironing?

Set the steam controller to minimum and adjust temperature controller as needed.

What is the self-cleaning function and how to use it?

It cleans the steam chamber. Set temperature to maximum, press and hold self-cleaning button for about one minute. Activate every two weeks.

What does the anti-drip function do?

It prevents water from dripping from the soleplate when the temperature is too low.

What does the anti-calc function do?

It filters minerals from water to prevent limescale deposits in the steam chamber.

How to clean the iron?

Disconnect from mains. Remove fabric fibers with a cloth dipped in vinegar-water solution. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasives. Clean outer surface with damp cloth.

How to store the iron?

After use, disconnect, empty remaining water, set steam to min, temperature to min, let cool, store in vertical position in a dry place.

What is the power consumption of the iron?

2200 W at 220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz.

USER MANUAL ZN8012 Concept

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ZN8012

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PODĚKOVÁNÍ

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Parní šok

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SERVIS

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Parný šok

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SERVIS

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Wyrzut pary

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SERWIS

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Turbógöz

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SZERVÍZ

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Izsmidzināšana

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TİRİŞANA UN APKOPE

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Thank you for purchasing a Concept product. We hope you wilbe satisfied with our product throughout its service life.

Please study the entire Operating Manuacarefully before you start using the product. Keep the manuain a safe place for future reference. Make sure other people using the product are familiar with these instructions.

Technical parameters
Voltage 220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power input 2200 W
Stainless steel ironing surface *
Anti-drip *
Anti-calc *

Anti-drip = Function preventing water from dripping at low temperatures Anti-calc = Function avoiding limescale deposits

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Make sure the mains voltage corresponds to the values on the rating plate.
- The iron is designed for domestic use in accordance with intended purpose.
- Never put the iron in water or other liquids to avoid electric shock hazard and resulting injuries.
• The filling hole shall not be open during operation.
• Make sure the iron is disconnected from the mains before you start filling the water tank.
- Use distilled or boiled water only for filling the tank. Do not pour any other liquid to the tank than water. Do not put any admixtures into the water. The internal parts of the product can be damaged.
• Always set the iron at the minimum level when connecting and disconnecting from the wall outlet.
• Use and store the iron on a stable surface.
- When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, never pull the cable. Grasp the plug and disconnect it by pulling.
• The power cord must not come into contact with hot surfaces.
• High temperatures occur during operation, which may cause burning.
- Always use the handle. Notify others (especially children) of the possible risk of scalding by steam, hot water or the working surface of the iron, particularly when ironing in the vertical position.
- Disconnect the iron from the wall outlet after use.
- Check the power cord for possible damage regularly.
- If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a competent person. This is necessary to avoid possible injury.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table within reach of children.
- Store the iron in the vertical position standing on the rear surface of the iron. Let the iron cool down properly before storing. Do not touch hot surfaces.
- Keep the product out of the reach of children.
- When putting the iron on a stand, make sure that surface supporting the stand is stable.
- Do not continue using the iron if it has dropped, it shows any traces of damage, or it is not tight.

Failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions may cause refusal of warranty repair.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 Filling hole cover
2 Steam controller
3 Sprinkling button
4 Steam shock button
5 Temperature controller
6 Power cord joint
7 Heating indicator
8 Ironing surface
9 Water tank
10 Self-cleaning button
11 Misting nozzle
12 Beaker

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

The product offers a number of functions, such as temperature control, misting, dry ironing, adjustable steaming, steam burst, and so on.

NOTE:

1. Make sure the iron is disconnected from the mains before you start filling the water tank.
2. Use distilled or boiled water only for filling the tank. Do not pour any other liquid to the tank than water. Do not put any admixtures into the water. The iron could be damaged.
3. Do not leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the wall outlet.

Water filling

1. Disconnect the iron from the wall outlet prior to filling with water!
2. Set the steam controller to the minimum position.
3. Open the filling hole cover and fill the iron with water.

Ironing with steam

1. To iron using the steam function, set the steam controller to the minimum position and the temperature controller to “...” or the “Max” position.
2. As soon as the indicator goes off, set the steam controller to the required position. Steam starts to be released and you may start ironing.

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Steam burst

Set the temperature controller to “...” or the “Max” position and press the steam burst button. The ironing surface releases a burst of steam.

Dry ironing

To iron without steam, set the steam controller to the minimum position and move the temperature controller to the required position.

Self-cleaning

Set the temperature controller to the maximum position. Press and hold the self-cleaning button for about one minute. A strong flow of steam is released, which cleans the steam chamber. Activate this function every two weeks.

Anti-drip function

This iron is equipped with an anti-drip function. The iron stops the steam function if temperature is set too low and water could drip from the ironing surface.

Anti-calc function

The anti-calc function is based on filtering minerals from the water used, thus preventing their deposit in the steam chamber.

Misting

Press the misting button to release water from the misting nozzle. A sufficient amount of water is required in the tank to activate this function.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully before you start using the product.

• Remove all stickers from the ironing surface and packaging material before you start to use the product.
• Test the iron on a piece of old cloth before the first ironing to make sure that the ironing surface and water tank are perfectly clean.
  • Some steam may be released during the initial use. This will disappear in a few moments.

Setting the temperature

First identify the material you are going to iron (according to the international code of textiles). Textiles requiring lower temperatures should be ironed first. Continue with textiles requiring higher temperatures. Most textiles are marked according to this code.

NOTE::
The symbol on the tag means: This fabric must not be ironed!

Tag with ironing info Fabric type		Temperature setting	Steam setting
	Synthetic Polypropylene Polyurethane Polyamide Polyester Viscose	MINMAX	DRYSTEAMMAX. STEAM
	Silk Wool
	Cotton
	Linen

Storing the iron

After use disconnect the iron from the mains, empty the remaining water, set the steam controller to the minimum position, set the temperature controller to the "Min" position, and let the iron cool. Keep the cold iron in a vertical and stable position in a safe, dry place.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Disconnect the iron from the wall outlet.
2. Fabric fibers may remain on the ironing surface of the iron. Remove them with a coarse cloth dipped in a solution of vinegar and water. Wipe the ironing surface dry with a piece of cloth.
3. Do not use abrasives or steel wool for cleaning the ironing surface. Keep the ironing surface smooth. Avoid contact with hard metal objects. Take care not to scratch or damage the ironing surface of the iron.
4. Clean the external surface of the iron with a wet cloth and wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
5. Do not use abrasives or any strong cleaning agents that could damage the surface of the iron. Never dip the iron or any of its components into water or other liquids.
6. Do not pour vinegar or any other limescale remover into the water tank. When cleaning the steam ports use a soft cloth and remove lumps and dust from internal parts of the ports.

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REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

Any extensive maintenance or repair requiring access to the internal parts of the product shall be performed by an authorized service center.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Packaging materials and obsolete appliances should be recycled.
• The transport box may be disposed of as sorted waste.
• Polyethylene bags shall be handed over for recycling.

Appliance recycling at the end of its service life:

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A symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product should not go into household waste. It must be taken to the collection point of an electric and electronic equipment recycling facility. By making sure this product is disposed of properly, you will help prevent the negative effects on the environment and human health that would otherwise result from inappropriate disposal of this product. You can learn more about recycling this product from your local authorities, a household waste disposal service or in the shop where you bought this product.

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DANKSAGUNG

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SERVICE

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The manufacturer (or importer) is responsible for ensuring the product complies with the requirements of applicable legal regulations as well as those of the relevant technical standards. Moreover, they are responsible for ensuring the product has the properties the manufacturer described in documents related to the goods or those reasonably expected by the customer with regard to the nature of the goods or based on advertising produced by the manufacturer, and further they are responsible for ensuring the product is fit for the purpose proposed by the manufacturer or that a product of the same type is normally used for.

The quality warranty term is 24 months from product takeover by the customer.

The warranty does not apply to wear and tear caused by regular use. The customer shall not be entitled to any warranty claims if, prior to taking the product over, they knew the product contained a defect or if the defect is attributable to the customer.

The warranty specifically does not apply:

• if the product installation, operation and service conditions stipulated in the product operating manual have not been adhered to,
• to malfunctions caused due to mechanical, heat or chemical damage, short circuit, over voltage or incorrect installation,
  • to malfunctions caused by an inexpert third-party intervention,
  • to malfunctions caused by natural disaster,
• to malfunctions caused by insufficient or inappropriate maintenance in violation of the operating manual, including malfunctions caused by water and other sediments,
• to changes in colour of the heating surface or to scratching of the surface caused as a result of using the products in an unusual manner,
  • to appearance and functional changes caused by exposure to sunlight, thermal radiation of water and other sediments,
• if the service life of certain product parts expires, e.g. for accumulators, bulbs, etc.

The warranty does not apply to any products and services provided along with the product (gifts, promotional articles, etc.).

Filing a complaint

A complaint against a product defect must be fi led as soon as identifi ed, yet no later than before the end of the warranty term.

The customer must file a product complaint with the dealer from which they have purchased the product, or with any authorised service centre, a list of which is included in the product package, or available at www.my-concept.com.

While fi ling a product complaint, the product must be duly cleaned and securely packed so as to prevent any damage during its transport to an authorised service centre, where relevant, unless the product is delivered in person.

The customer must submit proof of having concluded a purchase contract for the product by producing the receipt.

While fi ling their complaint, the customer must indicate the noted defect and identify the preferred complaint application method.

Complaints processing

As long as the noted defect may be removed, the user has the right to have the defect duly removed free of charge on a timely basis.

Where such a procedure is not reasonable with regard to the nature of the defect, the user may require to be supplied a new defect-free product (replacement), or, where the defect applies to a part of the product only, replacement of the part concerned. However, if replacement of the product or any part thereof is not proportionate with regard to the nature of the defect, especially if the defect can be removed without undue delay, the customer has the right to have the defect removed free of charge.

If the noted defect is not removable, or if the customer becomes entitled to replacement of the product or a part thereof, yet the replacement is not possible, for example due to the product having been sold out, the customer has the right to return the product (withdrawal from the contract).

The customer shall have the right to a new product (replacement) or to replacement of a part of the product even if the defect can be removed, provided they cannot properly use the product due to repeated occurrence of the defect or due to a high number of such defects. In such a case, the customer also has the right to return the product (by withdrawing from the contract).

If the product is not returned (the customer does not withdraw from the contract), or if the customer does not apply the right to a new defect-free product (replacement), to replacement of a part thereof or to repair of the product, they may request a reasonable discount. The customer also has a right to a reasonable discount if a new defect-free product cannot be supplied to them, or if a product part cannot be replaced or the product repaired unless the situation is remedied within a reasonable time limit, or if remedying the situation would create major discomfort on the part of the customer.

The seller, authorised service centre or a staff member authorised by them must decide about each complaint immediately or within three business days in complicated cases. This term does not include a reasonable period of time, depending on the type of product concerned, required for the defect to be assessed by an expert. A complaint, including defect removal, must be dealt with without any undue delay, yet no later than within 30 calendar days of the complaint fi ling date, unless the seller and the customer agree on a later deadline.

On returning the product (withdrawing from the contract) the customer must return any accessories and documents supplied along with the product.

The customer does not have the right to keep the defective parts and components of the product replaced as part of a repair of the product.

This shall be without prejudice to any other rights the customer may have in relation to the purchase of the product.

Remark: Complaints against products damaged in transport are governed by the carrier's complaints procedure.

Manufacturer

Jindřich Valenta - ELKO Valenta

Vysokomýtská 1800, 565 01 Choceň

Czech Republic

tel.: [phone]

fax [phone]

Company ID No. 13216660

email: [e-mail]

www: www.my-concept.com

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Jindřich Valenta – ELKO Valenta Czech Republic

Vysokomýtská 1800, 565 01 Choceň

Tel. [phone], Fax: [phone]

www.my-concept.cz

SK

ELKO Valenta – Slovakia, s.r.o.

Hurbanova 1563/23, 911 01 Trenčín

Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone]

www.my-concept.sk

PL

Elko Valenta Polska Sp. Z. o. o.