Imetec NO-STOP PROFESSIONAL ECO: WARNING PROHIBITION

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IMPORTANT GUIDELINES 

The  appliance  is  designed  to  work  with  tap  water;  however,  if  the 

water in your area is very hard, mix the tap water (50%) with distilled 

and/or  demineralised  water  (50%).  Salt  concentration  in  water  in 

certain seaside areas is very high: in such cases it is important to use 

“demineralised water for irons” available on the market. If in doubt, 

only demineralised water for steam irons must be used. 

Do not use diluting agents, scented liquids or descaling agents as 

these  substances  can  damage  the  product.  Do  not  use  water  from 

dryers, air-conditioners and rain water.

The boiler may contain some water as each product is tested before 

being put on the market. 

It is recommended to place a cloth between the iron and the fabric 

when using the iron for the first time. 

It is recommended to direct a jet of steam into the air before starting 

to iron, for any residual condensation to be let out. 

SYMBOLS

WARNING  PROHIBITION 

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND ITS ACCESSORIES

Refer to the illustrative guide at the beginning of this user manual to verify your appliance 

equipment. All the figures are on the cover pages of these instructions for use 

 1.   Reservoir water fill cover 

  2.  Water reservoir

  3.  ECO button 

  4.  Steam adjustment knob

  5.  Steam (ready) LED (green)

  6.  Boiler cleaning LED (yellow) 

  7.  No water LED (blue) 

  8.  Technical data 

  9.  Iron mat 

 10.  MAX fill-up level 

 11.  Cleaning  cap

12.  ON/OFF button

13. Plug

14.  Multi-hole plate

15.  Steam button

16.  Iron temperature adjustment knob

17.  Plate temperature LED

18.  Cable duct

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PREPARATION

Sort the laundry according to the international symbols shown on the label; if this is missing, 

sort according to the type of material.

Start to iron the garments that require a lower temperature so as to reduce idle time (the iron 

requires less time to warm up than to cool down) and eliminate the risk of burning the fabric. 

 synthetic, acrylic, nylon, polyester: low temperatures;

 wool, silk: medium temperatures;

 cotton, linen: high temperatures;

 do not iron.

USE

Filling the reservoir 

Lift the reservoir water fill cover (1) and fill the water reservoir (2) without overflowing. Once 

finished, lower the water fill cover (1).

Ironing 

• 

Connect the plug (13) to a suitable socket.

• 

Press the ON/OFF button (12). The LED will turn on. 

•  Adjust the iron temperature (16) according to the international symbols on the clothing 

labels and wait for the plate temperature LED (17) to go off.

• 

Turn the steam adjustment knob (4) to obtain the desired amount of steam.

• 

Start ironing when the steam (ready) LED (5) lights up and stops blinking. The plate 

temperature LED (17) goes on and off intermittently while ironing, indicating that the 

appliance maintains the optimal temperature.

• 

Press the steam button (15) to steam iron.

• 

Dry iron by not pressing the steam button (15).

ATTENTION!

Use the steam button (15) only at the highest temperatures in order to 

prevent water drops leaking from the plate (Fig. D).

Steam shot

The steam shot function can be used to eliminate difficult creases.

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Press the steam button (15) three quick consecutive times to activate the “steam shot” 

function. In this mode, the system delivers steam continuously.

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Press the steam button (15) again to deactivate the “steam shot” function.

ECO function 

The appliance is equipped with a new technology that optimises steam production,

thereby reducing energy consumption.

Activate the Eco function by pressing the ECO button (3). The ECO LED lights up.

It is recommended to use the ECO function for delicate garments (silk, wool and light cotton).

The ECO function goes off automatically every time the appliance is switched off.

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Filling the reservoir while ironing

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When the water in the reservoir is below the minimum level, the no water LED (7) lights 

up and the iron stops producing steam.

• 

Lift the reservoir water fill cover (1) and fill the water reservoir (2) without overflowing. 

Once finished, lower the water fill cover (1) completely.

• 

The appliance is ready to continue ironing. 

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the boiler

The boiler must be cleaned after 20 hours of operation, in order to prevent limescale from 

forming.

The boiler cleaning LED (6) starts blinking when the boiler must be cleaned. 

However, you can start ironing. Follow the “Sequence of operations” below to clean the 

boiler.

ATTENTION!

The boiler must only be cleaned when cold.

NOTE:

Failure to carry out this operation will make the warranty null and void.

Sequence of operations:

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Press the ON/OFF button (12).

• 

Disconnect the plug (13) from the socket.

• 

Let the boiler cool down for at least 4 hours.

• 

Place the boiler on a wash basin.

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Shake the base to help the limescale chips detach (Fig. B).

• 

Loosen the cleaning cap (11) by turning it anti-clockwise (Fig. C).

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Let the water and limescale drain from the hole.

• 

Shake the boiler once again for the remaining water and limescale chips to come out.

• 

Tighten the cleaning cap (11) by turning it clockwise.

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Refill the water reservoir (2) before using the boiler again.

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Insert the plug (13) in the socket. 

•  The boiler cleaning LED (6) continues blinking: press the ECO button (3) until the LED 

goes off.

Make sure the cleaning cap (11) is tightened well.

Do not clean the boiler with detergents, anti limescale products, vinegar 

or any other substance.

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Cleaning the appliance

Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off by pressing the ON-OFF button (12) and 

disconnect the plug (13) from the socket. When necessary, clean the appliance with a 

damp cloth. Do not use solvents or other aggressive or abrasive detergents. Otherwise, the 

surface could be damaged. Make sure all cleaned parts are completely dry before reusing 

the appliance.

END OF USE

Switch the appliance off by pressing the ON/OFF button (12).

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Disconnect the plug (13) from the socket.

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Wait for the appliance to cool down completely before putting it away. The reservoir 

does not have to be emptied.

NOTE:

If the appliance is not to be used for several weeks, empty the water reservoir 

(2) completely, wait for the appliance to cool down completely and turn it over to 

allow all the water to flow out of the reservoir (2).

TROUBLESHOOTING

This chapter describes the most common problems that can arise using the appliance. If the 

problems cannot be solved with the information below, please contact the Authorised 

Assistance Centre.

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

The appliance does not turn on.

The household appliance is not on.

Ensure that the appliance is properly 

connected to the socket, that the ON/

OFF button (12) is pressed and the light 

is on.

The plate temperature LED (17) 

goes on and off.

Normal procedure. 

The switching ON and OFF of the LED 

(17) indicates the heating phase of the 

iron. The LED goes off once the set 

temperature is reached. 

Smoke comes out of the 

appliance when it is switched on 

for the first time.

This is absolutely normal and is 

due to the expansion of the plastic 

material.

This no longer occurs after a while.

Impurities come out of the plate 

(14) of the new iron.

This is perfectly normal in a new 

iron.

These particles are completely harmless 

and will disappear after the iron is used 

a few times.

Drops of water come out of the 

plate (14).

The iron temperature adjustment 

knob (16) is set to a temperature 

that is too low for steam ironing.

Adjust the temperature for steam ironing 

(see the ”IRONING” chapter).

The appliance does not produce 

steam.

The appliance is not on.

Press the ON/OFF button (12). 

The steam button (15) is not being 

pressed.

Keep the steam button (15) pressed as 

you iron.

The water in the reservoir (2) has 

finished and the no water LED (7) 

is on.

Fill the water reservoir (2) (see chapter: 

Filling the reservoir while ironing).

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The plate (14) is dirty: there are 

impurities or limescale residues.

The impurities or chemical 

substances found in the water 

have deposited on the plate.

Wait for the plate to cool down and clean 

it with a damp cloth.

You are ironing at a temperature 

that is too high.

Wait for the plate to cool down and clean 

it with a damp cloth.

An excessive amount of limescale 

and minerals has accumulated in 

the boiler.

Clean the boiler (see the CLEANING 

THE BOILER chapter).

The boiler cleaning LED (6) 

continues blinking even after it 

has been cleaned.

The ECO button (3) was not held 

down long enough.

Hold the ECO button (3) down until the 

boiler cleaning LED (6) goes off.

The steam (ready) LED (5) does 

not light up or water leaks from 

the boiler cleaning cap (11).

The cleaning cap (11) has not 

been tightened properly.

Make sure the cleaning cap (11) is 

tightened well.

Patches remain wet while ironing.

Sometimes patches remain wet after 

being steam ironed as the steam 

condenses on the ironing board. 

Pass the iron a number of times on 

the wet patches without dispensing 

steam. If the lower part of the ironing 

board is wet, dry it with a dry cloth.

Use a mesh ironing board to prevent the 

steam from condensing on the ironing 

board.

The iron does not stay up in 

vertical position

The iron has been designed to be 

set horizontally.

Place the iron on the heat resistant mat.

DISPOSAL

The product is packaged in recyclable materials. Dispose of it in compliance with the 

environmental protection standards.

The appliance must be disposed of in compliance with EU standard 2002/96/EC. 

The recyclable materials contained in the appliance must be collected to prevent 

environmental pollution. For further information contact the local waste authority or 

the appliance retailer.

ASSISTANCE AND WARRANTY 

To request repairs or purchase spare parts please contact IMETEC’s authorised customer 

service centre on the Toll-Free Number below or via the website. The appliance is covered 

by the manufacturer’s warranty. For details, read the attached warranty sheet. Failure to 

comply with the instructions for use and maintenance provided in this manual will render the 

manufacturer’s warranty null and void.