Delonghi FXN 22, FXN 23A Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT

• After removing the packaging, make sure the appliance is com­plete and undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance
and contact qualified personnel only.

• Dispose of the plastic bag with care as it represents a hazard
for children.

• If the socket and the plug on the appliance are incompatible,
the socket should be changed for a suitable type by a qualified
electrician who should ensure that the cross-section of the wires
leading to the socket is suitable for the power absorbed by the
appliance.

• Bear the following fundamental safety rules in mind:

- Never touch the appliance with damp hands.

- Never use the appliance with bare or wet feet.

- Never immerse the appliance in water.

- Do not aim the steam at people or animals.

- Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power cable or

the appliance itself.

- The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabi­lities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.

- Never leave the appliance plugged in as it could be a

safety hazard.

-Never place the iron under the tap to top up with water.

Always use the measure provided.

- If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or an authorised service centre to avoid all
risk.

- The safety of this appliance is guaranteed only if correctly

connected to a proper and effective earth connection as
specified by current electrical safety standards and regula­tions. This fundamental safety requisite should be verified.
If in doubt, ask a qualified electrician to check the mains
system thoroughly. Failure to earth the appliance absolves
the manufacturer of all liability for damage.

• When the appliance is to be discarded, after unplugging from
the mains, the lead should be cut as close as possible to the iron

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to make the appliance unusable.

• Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect the appliance by
unplugging from the mains.

• In the event of malfunction and/or faulty operation, switch off the
appliance and take it to an authorised service centre.

• This appliance must be used exclusively for the purpose for
which it was expressly conceived. Any other use is considered
improper and thus dangerous.

• The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by inappro­priate, incorrect or irresponsible use or for damage resulting
from repairs carried out by unqualified personnel.

• Never overfill the tank and never add stain removers or similar
products.

• Save these instructions for future reference.

• The iron must be used on a stable ironing board

• If the appliance is dropped causing visible damage, do not use.
Take to a professional service centre.

• The iron should be placed on a flat surface extremely resistant
to high temperatures.

This appliance conforms to safety standards and is constructed to
avoid generating radio interference in accordance with EC Directi­ve 87/308.

MAIN COMPONENTS

Read this manual thoroughly before using the appliance. This
will ensure optimum results and maximum safety.

Important: Before plugging the appliance in, check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage (V) indicated on the
rating plate of the iron. The socket must be efficiently earthed.

A Plate (stainless steel or non-

stick depending on model)

B Transparent tank
C Self-clean button
D Thermostat dial
E "Easy Refill" cap
F "Auto Shut-Off" indicator

light (certain models only)

G Steam burst button
H Spray button
I Steam regulator
L Indicator light
M Spray

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STEAM IRONING

This iron works with normal tap water.
Before filling the tank B, make sure the steam regulator I is in the
position (=dry) (fig. 1). Make sure the power cable is unplugged from
the mains socket.

"Easy Refill" (figs. 2 and 3)

The large fill hole enables the tank to be filled without spilling water.
The measure provided corresponds to the maximum water content
of the iron in the horizontal position (fig. 3).
To fill with water up to the Max level marked on the iron, place the
iron in a vertical position (fig. 4).
Once the iron has been filled, close the "Easy Refill" cap E (fig. 5).
Make sure the cap is tightly closed.

You can now proceed with ironing

• Plug the iron into the mains socket;

•A special segment on the thermostat dial identifies the
steam range. The steam will be wet if the thermostat pointer is
at the beginning of the segment and dryer if it is towards the
end. Make sure the fabric to be ironed is suitable for steam
ironing. When using the iron for the first time, you are recom­mended to pass it several times over a piece of cloth.

• After these checks, select the required temperature by rotating
the thermostat dial D.

• The indicator light L will come on to show the iron is on. When
the indicator light goes off, the iron is at temperature and ready
to use.

• Continuous steam delivery is obtained by turning the steam
regulator I to one of the positions between 1 and 3 ( =dry,
1=minimum steam, 2=medium steam, 3=maximum steam) (fig.

6). Steam delivery ceases whenever the iron is placed in a ver­tical position on the rear rest (position recommended during
pauses in ironing) or with the iron horizontal when the steam

Certain models only: Heat the iron up in a vertical posi­tion to avoid the AUTO SHUT-OFF device from tripping.