Maxwell MW-3008 VT: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

STEAM IRON

• Provide that the power cord is not hanging

over the edge of the ironing board and make

DESCRIPTION

sure that it does not touch heated surfaces.

1. Water spray nozzle

• To unplug the unit always take it by the plug,

2. Water tank lid

do not pull by the power cord.

3. Steam supply regulator

• Before taking the unit away for keeping, pour

4. Spray button

out the remaining water and let the unit cool

5. Additional steam release button

down.

6. Handle

• Pour out water only after you have unplugged

7. Power cord protection

the unit.

8. Base

• Do not use the unit if the plug or the power

9. Heating element on/off indication

cord is damaged or if there are other damages

10. Water tank

in the unit.

11. Temperature regulator

• In order to avoid electric shock do not repair the

12. Maximal water level indication

unit yourself. If there are some damages in the

13. Iron sole

unit apply to the authorized service center.

SAFETY MEASURES

BEFORE USAGE

Before using the unit, please read the in-

• Take out the iron from the package and re-

structions carefully and pay attention to the

move the protective cartoon covering from the

illustrations.

iron sole (13).

• Before switching on the unit, make sure that

• Make sure that the electrical supply voltage

your home electricity supply corresponds to

corresponds to the iron's operating voltage.

the voltage of current specified on the unit.

• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug; in-

Note:

sert it into the socket, with secure grounding.

The iron's heating element is broken in

• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use adapt-

during the first use; it is normal for a small

ers while connecting the appliance to the out-

amount of smoke to be released.

let.

• In order to avoid overloading of the power net-

CHOICE OF WATER

work do not switch on several appliances with

• To fill the water tank use regular tap water. If

high power consumption simultaneously.

the water is hard then it is recommended to

• Use the unit only for the intended purposes.

mix it with distilled water at a ratio of 1:1, if the

• Use the iron only on the ironing board.

water is very hard, mix it with distilled water at

• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.

a ratio of 1:2 or use only distilled water.

• Always unplug the unit while filling the water

Note:

tank with water.

Do not fill the water tank (10) with scented

• While operating the unit, provide that the water

liquids, vinegar, starch solutions, descaling

tank lid is firmly closed

reagents, chemical substances etc.

• Close supervision is necessary when children

or infirm persons are near the unit.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

• Never leave the operating unit unattended.

Make sure that the iron is disconnected from

• Always unplug the unit if you do not use it.

electrical power before filling it with water.

• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-

• Set the steam release regulator (3) to the po-

merse the unit into water or other liquids.

sition of steam vapor OFF.

• Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids,

• Open the water tank lid (2).

vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents,

• Fill it with water. Close the lid (2).

chemical agents etc.

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgo-

Note:

ing steam of the iron in order to avoid getting

• Do not fill it with water above MAX. indica-

burns.

tion.

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• If you need to refill the water tank during

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

ironing, turn off the iron and unplug the

• Place the iron on the base (8).

power cord from the outlet.

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

• After you finish ironing, open the water

• Set the temperature regulator (11) to the re-

tank lid (2) and drain the remaining water.

quired ironing temperature: “•”, “••”, “•••”

or “max” (depending on the type of fabric),

IRONING TEMPERATURE

the (9) indicator will light up.

Before operating test the heated iron on the old

• When the sole temperature (13) reaches the

cloth to be sure that the iron sole (13) and the

desired temperature value, the (9) indicator

water tank (10) are clean.

will go out, you can start ironing.

• Always check the recommended iron temper-

ature indicated on the tag before ironing.

Note: While steam ironing set the tempera-

• If the tag does not list the recommended iron-

ture «•••» or «МАХ».

ing temperature, but you know the type of fab-

ric, then use the following table to determine

WATER SPRAYER

the proper temperature.

• You can dampen the fabric by pressing the

spray button (4) several times.

Signs Fabric type/temperature

• Make sure that there is enough water in the

water tank (10).

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

•

(low temperature)

IRONING

••

Silk/wool (medium temperature)

• Place the iron on the base (8).

•••

Cotton/flax (high temperature)

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

• Set the temperature regulator (11) to the re-

• This table is only for smooth materials. Fabrics

quired ironing temperature: “•”, “••”, “•••”

of other types (crimped, raised etc.) are best

or “max” (depending on the type of fabric),

ironed at low temperature.

the (9) indicator will light up.

• First sort items by ironing temperature: wool

• When the sole temperature (13) reaches the

with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

desired temperature value, the (9) indicator

• The iron heats up faster than is cools down.

will go out, you can start ironing.

For this reason it is recommended to begin

• After you finish ironing set the (11) regulator to

ironing at low temperature (for instance syn-

the “min” position.

thetic fabrics). After that, move to higher tem-

• Pull the plug out of the socket and let the iron

perature ironing. Cotton and linens should be

cool down completely.

ironed last.

• If an item is made from a mix of fabrics, then

STEAM IRONING

the iron should be set for the fabric with the

For steam ironing set the temperature regulator

lowest ironing (for instance if an item is made

to «•••» or «МАХ».

from 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should

• Place the iron on the base (8).

be ironed at the temperature used for ironing

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

polyester “•”).

• Make sure that there is enough water in the

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

water tank (10), the (11) indication is not light-

made from, find a place on it that is hidden

ing.

while wearing and, on practice select the iron-

• Set the temperature regulator (11) to the re-

ing temperature (always start at the lowest

quired ironing temperature: “•••” or “max”,

and gradually raise it until you get the desired

the (9) indicator will light up.

result.)

• When the sole temperature (13) reaches the

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start glossy

desired temperature value, the (9) indicator

quickly should be ironed strictly in one direc-

will go out, you can start ironing.

tion (along the lines) with slight pressure.

• Turn the steam supply regulator (3) to set the

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on the

intensity of steaming, steam will start outgo-

synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them back-

ing from the openings of the sole (13).

side.

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• After you finish ironing set the (11) regulator

• Before you take the iron for storing, make sure

to the “min” position and the steam supply

that there is no water in the water tank (10) and

regulator (3) to the off steam position.

that the iron sole (13) is completely dry.

• Pull the plug out of the socket and let the iron

cool down completely.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Before cleaning the iron, make sure that it is

ATTENTION!

turned off and has cooled completely.

If during the operation steam is not constantly

• Wipe the iron's outer surface with a damp

supplied, check whether the temperature regu-

cloth and then wipe dry.

lator (11) is set properly.

• Sediment on the iron sole can be removed

with a cloth soaked in vinegar-water solution.

ADDITIONAL STEAM RELEASE

• After removing sediment, polish the sole with a

Additional steam release function is useful when

dry cloth.

ironing folds and can only be used at high ironing

• Do not use abrasive substances to clean the

temperatures (when the iron temperature regu-

sole and body of the iron.

lator (11) is set to “•••” or “max”).

• Avoid touching the iron sole with sharp metal

• When the additional steam release button (5)

objects.

is pressed, steam will be vigorously released

from the openings in the iron sole.

STORAGE

• Turn the temperature regulator (11) anticlock-

Note: In order to avoid leakage of water from

wise till MIN position, set the steam release

steam openings, press the additional steam

regulator (3) to the position - steam release

supply button (5) with 4-5 sec. interval.

OFF position.

• Remove the power plug from the outlet.

STEAM CHAMBER CLEANING

• Open the water tank lid (2), turn over the iron and

To prolong lifetime of the iron we recommend

drain any remaining water from the water tank (10).

cleaning the steam chamber, especially in the

• Close the lid (2).

regions with “hard” water.

• Set the iron vertically and allow it to cool com-

• Fill the water tank (10) till the MAX mark (12).

pletely.

• Put the iron on the base (8).

• Store the iron vertically.

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

• Set the temperature regulator (11) to the MAX.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

temperature: “max” the (9) indicator will light

Power requirements: 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz

up.

Power consumption: 1450-1750 W

• When the sole temperature (13) reaches the

desired temperature value, the (9) indicator

Specifications subject to change without prior

will go out, you can start cleaning of the iron

notice.

chamber.

• Unplug the iron, set the temperature regulator

MINIMUM SERVICE LIFE - 3 YEARS

(11) to the «MIN» position.

• Pull the plug out of the socket.

GUARANTEE

• Hold the iron above the sink, set and hold the

Details regarding guarantee conditions can be

regulator (3) to the position – SELF CLEAN.

obtained from the dealer from whom the appli-

• Boiling water together with scale will be throw-

ance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt

ing out from the openings in the iron sole

must be produced when making any claim under

(13).

the terms of this guarantee.

• Slightly sway the iron back and forth, until wa-

ter goes out of the water tank (10).

This product conforms to the EMC-

• Place the iron on the base (8) and let it cool

Requirements as laid down by the

down completely.

Council Directive 89/336/EEC and to

• When the sole (13) cools down completely,

the Law Voltage Regulation (73/23

wipe it with a dry cloth.

EEC)

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