Continental CE23191 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RETRACTAbLE CORD

AUTO

ShUT-Off IRON

MODEL:
CE23191

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your at iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

1. Use iron only for Its intended use.

2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other
liquids.

3. The iron should always be turned to “Min” before plugging or unplugging from outlet.
Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug and pull to disconnect.

4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away.
Loop cord loosely around iron when storing.

5. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when lling with water or emptying and
when not in use.

6. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or dam­aged. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron take it to a quali­ed serviceman for examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of
electric shock when the iron is used.

7. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do
not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board.

8. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution
when you turn a steam iron upside down – there may be hot water in the reservoir.

9. If the malfunction indicator goes on, the atiron is not operating normally. Disconnect
from the power supply and have the atiron serviced by qualied service personnel.

10. The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.

11.When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is
placed is stable.

12.The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage
or if it is leaking.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the
same circuit.

2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 10-ampere cord should be used.
Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord
so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.
DO NOT let children or untrained persons use the appliance without supervision.
NEVER immerse the iron, cable or plug in any liquid.
DO NOT leave the hot iron touching fabrics or very inammable surfaces.
DO NOT leave the appliance unnecessarily plugged in. Disconnect the plug from the
mains when the appliance is not being used.
NEVER touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
DO NOT use the power cord or the appliance in order to pull the plug out of the socket.
DO NOT leave the appliance exposed to the weather (rain, sun, etc. ).
DO NOT leave the iron without supervision when it is connected to the power supply.
DO NOT ll the reservoir with water before removing the plug from the socket.

PLEASE NOTE!

Do not use chemical additive, scented substances or decalciers. Failure to comply with
the above-mentioned regulations leads to the loss of guarantee.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE

(1). Spray
(2). Filler
(3). Steam dial
(4). Spray button
(5). Shot-steam button
(6). Plate with steam vents
(7). Cord bushing
(8). Power supply cord
(9). Plate temperature control light
(10). Transparent water tank
(11). Thermostat knob for temperature regulation
(12) Maximum lling level
(13). Rear
(14). Water measure
(15). Skirt
(16). Handle cover

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

When using the iron for the rst time, you may notice a slight emission of smoke and
hear some sounds made by the expanding plastics. This is quite normal and it stops
after a short time. We also recommend passing the iron over an ordinary cloth before
using it for the rst time.

PREPARATIONS

Soft the laundry to be ironed according to the international symbols on the garment
label, or if this is missing, according to the type of fabric.

GARMENT LABEL FABRIC TYPE THERMOSTAT REGULATION

• synthetic low temperature

•• silk - wool medium temperature

••• Cotton - linen high temperature

Fabric not to be ironed

Start ironing the garments requiring a low temperature.
This reduces the waiting times (the iron takes less time to heat up than to cool down)
and eliminates the risk of scorching the fabric.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

The automatic shut off device trips after the iron has been left for approx. eight
minutes in the upright position or unused for approx. Thirty seconds in the horizontal
position. The light comes on to indicate that shut off has tripped. As soon as you move
the iron, the device turns off and the iron starts working again.

STEAM IRONING

Filling the reservoir

- Check that the plug is disconnected from the socket.

- Move the steam selector (3) to “0” [Fig. 1].

- Open the lid (2).

- Raise the tip of the iron to help the water enter the opening without overowing.

- Slowly pour the water into the reservoir using the special measure (14) and tak­ing care not to go over the maximum level (about 300ml) indicated by “MAX” on the
reservoir [Fig. 2].

- Close the lid (2).

Selecting the temperature.

- Put the iron in a vertical position.

- Put the plug in the socket.

- Adjust the thermostat knob (11) according to the international symbol on the garment
label [Fig. 3]. The plate temperature control light (9) indicates that the iron is heating

up. Wait until the plate temperature control light goes off before ironing.

Warning: during ironing, the plate temperature control light (9) comes on at intervals,

indicating that the selected temperature is maintained. If you lower the thermostat tem­perature after ironing at a high temperature, do not start ironing until the plate tempera-

ture control light comes on again.

Selecting the steam.

The quantity of steam is regulated by the steam selector (3).

- Move the steam selector to a position between minimum and maximum depending on
the quantity of steam required and the temperature selected [Fig. 1].

Warning: the iron gives off steam continuously only if you hold the iron horizontally. You
can stop the continuous steam by placing the iron in a vertical position or by moving
the steam selector to “0”. As indicated on the thermostat knob (11) and in the initial
table, you can only use steam at the highest temperatures. If the selected temperature

is too low, water may drip onto the plate.

Selecting Shot-steam and steam when ironing vertically.

Press the shot-steam button (5) to generate a powerful burst of steam that can
penetrate the fabrics and smooth the most difcult and tough creases. Wait for a few
seconds before pressing again [Fig. 4].

DRY IRONING

To iron without steam, follow the instructions in section “steam ironing”, leaving the
steam selector (3) on position “0”.

CLEANING

Please note: before cleaning the iron in any way, make sure that the appliance plug is
not connected to the socket.
Any deposits, starch residue or size left on the plate can be removed using a damp
cloth or an unabrasive liquid detergent.
Avoid scratching the plate with steel wool or metallic objects.
The plastic parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth then wiped over with a dry cloth.

Cord retractor

• The product is equipped with a retractable cord. Press the cord rewind button to
engage cord storage. If the cord does not fully retract, pull it out again and then press
on the cord rewind button. [Fig. 7]