Maxwell MW-3012 W: ENGLISH

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TRAVELLING IRON

• Water tank should be closed during

ironing.

DESCRIPTION

• Do not fill the water tank with scented

1. Water spray nozzle

liquids, vinegar, starch solution, des-

2. Steam supply button

caling reagents, chemical agents etc.

3. Water spray button

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or

4. Water tank lid

outgoing steam of the iron in order to

5. Temperature control

avoid getting burns.

6. Water tank

• Provide that the power cord is not

7. Bowl

hanging over the edge of the ironing

8. Power cord protection

board and make sure that it does not

9. Heating element on/off indicator

touch hot surfaces.

10.Handle lock button

• Before plugging/unplugging the unit,

11.Iron soleplate

set the temperature control to the “0”

position.

SAFETY MEASURES

• To unplug the unit always take the plug,

Before using the unit, please read the in-

do not pull the power cord.

structions carefully and pay attention to

• In order to avoid electric shock do not

the illustrations.

immerse the unit into water or other

• Before switching on the unit, make

liquids.

sure that your home electricity supply

• Before taking the unit away for keep-

corresponds to the voltage of current

ing, pour out the remaining water and

specified on the unit.

let the unit cool down.

• Power cord is equipped with a euro

• Pour out water only after you have un-

plug; insert it into the socket, with se-

plugged the unit.

cure grounding.

• Do not use the unit if the plug or the

• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use

power cord is damaged or if there are

adapters while connecting the appli-

other damages in the unit.

ance to the outlet.

• Do not use the unit if it fell or if there

• In order to avoid overloading of the

any damages or in case of leakage.

power network do not switch on sev-

• In order to avoid electric shock do not

eral appliances with high power con-

dismantle the unit yourself. If there are

sumption simultaneously.

some damages in the unit apply to the

• Use the unit only for the intended pur-

authorized service center.

poses, specified in the manual.

• Do not allow children to use the iron as

• Do not use the unit outdoors.

a toy.

• Place the iron on a flat stable surface

• Keep the unit away from children and

or use the ironing board.

disabled persons. Do not allow them to

• Never leave the operating unit unat-

use the unit without supervision.

tended.

• This unit is not intended for usage by

• Always unplug the unit if you do not use

children or disabled persons unless

it.

they are given all the necessary in-

• When filling the tank with water always

structions on safety measures and in-

unplug the unit.

formation about danger, which can be

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caused by improper usage of the unit.

on the old cloth to be sure that the iron

• Keep the unit vertically in a dry cool

soleplate (11) and the water tank (6) are

place, out of reach of children.

clean.

• The unit is intended for household us-

• Always check the recommended iron

age only.

temperature indicated on the tag be-

fore ironing.

BEFORE FIRST USAGE

• If the tag does not list the recommend-

• Take out the iron from the package and

ed ironing temperature, but you know

remove the protective cartoon cover-

the type of fabric, then use the follow-

ing from the iron soleplate (11).

ing table to determine the proper tem-

• Make sure that the electrical supply

perature.

voltage corresponds to the iron’s op-

erating voltage.

Signs Fabric type (temperature)

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester (low

•

temperature)

Note:

•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)

The iron’s heating element is broken

•••

in during the first use; it is normal for

Cotton/flax (high temperature)

(MAX)

a small amount of smoke or smell to

be released.

• This table is only for smooth materials.

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

FILLING THE WATER TANK WITH

etc.) are best ironed at low tempera-

WATER

ture.

Make sure that the iron is disconnected

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

from electrical power before filling it with

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

water.

• The iron heats up faster than is cools

• Open the water tank lid (4).

down. For this reason it is recommend-

• Fill the unit with water, using the bowl

ed to begin ironing at low temperature

(7), firmly close the lid (4).

(for instance synthetic fabrics).

• After that, move to higher tempera-

Note:

ture ironing. Cotton and flax should be

- Do not fill the unit with water above

ironed last.

the “MAX” mark.

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

- If you need to refill the water tank

then the iron should be set for the fab-

during ironing, turn off the iron and

ric with the lowest ironing (for instance

unplug the power cord from the

if an item is made from polyester and

outlet.

cotton, it should be ironed at the tem-

- After you finish ironing, switch off

perature used for ironing polyester

the unit, wait until it cools down

“•”).

completely, then open the water

• If you cannot define the fabric the item

tank lid (4) and drain the remaining

is made from, find a place on it that is

water.

hidden while wearing and, on practice

select the ironing temperature (always

IRONING TEMPERATURE

start at the lowest and gradually raise it

Before operating test the heated iron

until you get the desired result.).

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• Corduroy and other fabrics that start

• After you finish ironing set the control

to be glossy quickly should be ironed

(5) to the “0” position.

strictly in one direction (along the lines)

• Pull the plug out of the socket and let

with slight pressure.

the iron cool down completely.

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots

on the synthetic and silk fabrics, iron

STEAM SUPPLY

them back-side.

Steam supply function is useful while

ironing folds and can be used only at high

SETTING THE IRONING

temperature mode (temperature control

TEMPERATURE

(5) between «••» and (МАХ)).

• Place the iron vertically.

When pressing the steam supply but-

• Insert the plug into the socket.

ton (2) steam will go out from the sole-

• Turn the temperature control (5) to set

plate.

the required ironing temperature: “•”,

“••”, “•••” (МАХ), (depending on the

Note:

type of fabric), the (9) indicator will

In order to avoid leakage of water

light up.

from steam openings, press the ad-

• When the soleplate temperature (11)

ditional steam supply button (2) with

reaches the desired temperature val-

a 4-5 sec. interval.

ue, the (9) indicator will go out, you can

start ironing.

VERTICAL STEAMING

Vertical steaming function can be used

Note:

only when the high temperature mode

While steam ironing set the tempera-

is used (set the temperature control (5)

ture between «••» and (МАХ).

between «••» and (МАХ)).

Hold the iron vertically at the distance

WATER SPRAYER

15-30 cm from the clothes press the ad-

• You can dampen the fabric by pressing

ditional steam release button (2) with a

the spray button (3) several times.

4-5 seconds interval, steam will be re-

• Make sure that there is enough water

leased from the soleplate (11).

in the water tank (6).

Important information

DRY IRONING

• Vertical steaming is not recommended

• Place the iron vertically.

for synthetic fabrics.

• Insert the plug into the socket.

• To avoid melting the fabric, do not

• Turn the temperature control (5) to set

touch the iron soleplate to the item

the required ironing temperature: “•”,

while steaming.

“••”, “•••” (МАХ), (depending on the

• Never steam iron clothing on a person

type of fabric), the (9) indicator will

as the steam temperature is very high

light up.

and it can cause burns. Use a coat-

• When the sole temperature (11) reach-

hanger or a stand.

es the desired temperature value, the

(9) indicator will go out, you can start

CARE AND CLEANING

ironing.

• Before cleaning the iron, make sure

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