Maxwell MW-3010 R: ENGLISH

ENGLISH

STEAM IRON

• Never leave the operating unit unattend-

ed.

DESCRIPTION

• Always unplug the unit if you do not use

1. Water spray nozzle

it.

2. Water tank lid

• In order to avoid electric shock do not

3. Steam supply regulator

immerse the unit into water or other liq-

4. Spray button

uids.

5. Additional steam release button

• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-

6. Handle

uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling

7. Power cord protection

reagents, chemical agents etc.

8. Base

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or out-

9. Heating element on/off indication

going steam of the iron in order to avoid

10. Water tank

getting burns.

11. Temperature regulator

• Provide that the power cord is not hang-

12. Maximal water level indication

ing over the edge of the ironing board and

13. Iron sole

make sure that it does not touch heated

14. Self clean button

surfaces.

• To unplug the unit always take it by the

SAFETY MEASURES

plug, do not pull by the power cord.

Before using the unit, please read the

• Before taking the unit away for keeping,

instructions carefully and pay attention

pour out the remaining water and let the

to the illustrations.

unit cool down.

• Before switching on the unit, make sure

• Pour out water only after you have un-

that your home electricity supply corre-

plugged the unit.

sponds to the voltage of current speci-

• Do not use the unit if the plug or the pow-

fied on the unit.

er cord is damaged or if there are other

• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug;

damages in the unit.

insert it into the socket, with secure

• In order to avoid electric shock do not

grounding.

repair the unit yourself. If there are some

• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use

damages in the unit apply to the author-

adapters while connecting the appliance

ized service center.

to the outlet.

• In order to avoid overloading of the pow-

BEFORE USAGE

er network do not switch on several ap-

• Take out the iron from the package and

pliances with high power consumption

remove the protective cartoon covering

simultaneously.

from the iron sole (13).

• Use the unit only for the intended pur-

• Make sure that the electrical supply volt-

poses.

age corresponds to the iron's operating

• Use the iron only on the ironing board.

voltage.

• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.

• Always unplug the unit while filling the

Note:

water tank with water.

The iron's heating element is broken

• While operating the unit, provide that the

in during the first use; it is normal for a

water tank lid is firmly closed

small amount of smoke to be released.

• Close supervision is necessary when chil-

dren or infirm persons are near the unit.

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CHOICE OF WATER

Signs Fabric type/temperature

• To fill the water tank use regular tap wa-

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester

•

ter. If the water is hard then it is recom-

(low temperature)

mended to mix it with distilled water at a

••

Silk/wool (medium temperature)

ratio of 1:1, if the water is very hard, mix it

•••

Cotton/flax (high temperature)

with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2 or use

only distilled water.

• This table is only for smooth materials.

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

Note:

etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.

Do not fill the water tank (10) with

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

scented liquids, vinegar, starch solu-

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

tions, descaling reagents, chemical

• The iron heats up faster than is cools

substances etc.

down. For this reason it is recommended

to begin ironing at low temperature (for

FILLING THE WATER TANK

instance synthetic fabrics). After that,

Make sure that the iron is disconnected

move to higher temperature ironing.

from electrical power before filling it with

Cotton and linens should be ironed last.

water.

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

• Set the steam release regulator (3) to the

then the iron should be set for the fab-

position of steam vapor OFF.

ric with the lowest ironing (for instance if

• Open the water tank lid (2).

an item is made from 60% polyester and

• Fill it with water using the water tank (10).

40% cotton, it should be ironed at the

Close the lid (2).

temperature used for ironing polyester

“•”).

Note:

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

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

made from, find a place on it that is hid-

dication.

den while wearing and, on practice select

• If you need to refill the water tank dur-

the ironing temperature (always start at

ing ironing, turn off the iron and un-

the lowest and gradually raise it until you

plug the power cord from the outlet.

get the desired result.)

• After you finish ironing, open the wa-

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start

ter tank lid (2) and drain the remain-

glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in

ing water.

one direction (along the lines) with slight

pressure.

IRONING TEMPERATURE

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on

Before operating test the heated iron on

the synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them

the old cloth to be sure that the iron sole

back-side.

(13) and the water tank (10) are clean.

• Always check the recommended iron

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

temperature indicated on the tag before

• Place the iron on the base (8).

ironing.

• Insert the power plug into the outlet.

• If the tag does not list the recommended

• Set the temperature regulator (11) to the

ironing temperature, but you know the

required ironing temperature: “•”, “••”,

type of fabric, then use the following

“•••” or “max” (depending on the type

table to determine the proper tempera-

of fabric), the (9) indicator will light up.

ture.

• When the sole temperature (13) reaches

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