Delonghi PRO 2000, VVX 2005 Instructions Manual

Read this manual thoroughly before using the appliance. This will ensure optimum results and maximum safety. Save these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read the following instructions carefully.
• Before using the appliance, check that the mains supply voltage corresponds to the voltage indi­cated on the rating plate. Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed power supply and sockets with a minimum cur­rent rating of 10 A only.
• If the socket and power cable plug are incom­patible, the socket should be changed by a qua­lified professional only.
• 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. The manu­facturer cannot be considered responsible for damage caused by the absence of an earth con­nection on the power supply line. If in doubt, consult a qualified professional.
• Do not leave the iron unattended when plugged in.
• Never leave the appliance filled with water in a room where it will be subject to a temperature below or equal to 0°C.
• After removing the packing, make sure the appliance is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact a qualified pro­fessional.
• Do not leave packaging (plastic bags, polysty­rene foam, etc) within reach of children as it could be dangerous.
• Adapters, multiple sockets and/or extensions should not be used. If their use is necessary, only adapters, multiple sockets and extensions complying with current safety standards and regulations should be used, taking care not to exceed the power limit indicated on the adapter.
• This appliance is intended for household use only. Any other use is considered improper and thus dangerous.
•Noises could occur when the steam generator is
heating up or cooling down. This is due to nor­mal expansion of the metal it is made from.
• 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.
• If the tank door is damaged, replace it with an original spare part.
•To repair or if the power cable is damaged and requires replacement, contact an authorised Customer Service Centre in order to avoid com­promising the efficiency of your appliance and guarantee the validity of the guarantee. For the same reasons, you are always recom­mended to use original spare parts.
• Use the iron rest provided ONLY. If it is dama­ged, use an original replacement only.
• IMPORTANT!! In the case of malfunction, steam is discharged through a safety valve on the bottom of the control unit. You will hear a loud whistling noise
caused by opening of the valve. You should immediately turn the appliance off, unplug and contact an authorised service centre. Do not use the ironing system for dry ironing without the steam generator!! The use of all electrical appliances implies the observance of some fundamental rules.
IN PARTICULAR:
• Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands or feet. Never immerse the appliance in water.
• Never use the appliance in bathrooms.
• Never pull the power cable or the appliance with wet or damp hands or feet.
• Never allow the appliance to be used by persons (including children) with psychological, physical or sensory impairments or with insufficient knowledge, unless closely supervised and instructed by someo­ne responsible for their safety. Always supervise children. Make sure they do not play with the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance plugged in as it could be a safety hazard.
IMPORTANT: the tube connecting the iron to
the steam generator may become hot.
• Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect the appliance by unplugging from the mains.
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• In the event of malfunction or faulty operation, switch off and do not attempt to repair. For all repairs contact a Customer Service Centre appointed by the manufacturer only and ask for original spare parts. Failure to respect the above could reduce the safety of the appliance.
•When the appliance is to be discarded, after unplugging from the mains, the cable should be cut to make the appliance unusable.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be repla­ced by the manufacturer or an authorised tech­nical service centre in order to avoid all risk.
•To add water, use the switch to turn the ironing system off then unplug from the mains. Never fill the appliance under running water.
• All contact between the hot base and cables must be rigorously avoided.
• If the safety thermistor is activated, the applian­ce switches off automatically. Before re-use, it must be serviced by a qualified professional.
• Do not direct the steam jet toward people as this could be dangerous.
• Do not use the iron on excessively damp clothes.
•After ironing, allow the iron to cool before put­ting away.
• NEVER mix the water in the tank (M) with stain removers, additives or perfumed oils. This reduces the safety of the appliance and irreparably damages the steam generator which would have to be replaced.
• Unplug the appliance when not in use. Do not leave plugged in unnecessarily.
• During use, the steam generator should not be moved.
• If the ironing system is dropped causing visible damage to the appliance (steam generator or iron), do not use. Take to an authorised service centre.
• The steam generator should be placed on a flat surface extremely resistant to high temperatures.
• The ironing system must be used on a stable iro­ning board
This appliance complies with directive 89/336/EEC on radio interference suppression.
DESCRIPTION
A) Steam discharge button B) Steam button lock (certain models only) C) “Iron at temperature” light D) Steam discharge trigger (certain models only) E) Iron thermostat knob F) Steam discharge wheel with top and bottom
activation and end lock for continuous delivery (certain models only)
G) Steam regulator H) "Iron on" button I) "Steam ready" indicator L) "Steam generator on" button M) Tank door N) Removable water tank O) Iron rest P) Limescale filter Q) Cable tidy R) Limescale filter holder S) Water hardness indicator paper T) Sachet of citric acid granules
USEFUL TIPS
• The original appearance and softness of fabrics such as velvet or wool, or gloves, bags etc. can be restored by passing the iron a short distance away with the steam jet in operation (vertical ironing programme).
• To remove the marks left by furniture and resto­re carpets to new, allow the steam to penetrate into the flattened pile and brush lightly.
• Do not rest or use the iron on zips, hooks, rings etc to avoid scratching the sole plate.
• Keep the surface of the sole plate clean. To clean, wipe the cold surface with a damp cloth. The iron must never be treated with descaling products.
• After use, always wait for the iron to cool down before putting away. When the iron is hot, take care not to touch the tank.
• Store the iron in a dry place.
• After ironing, the water remaining in the tank need not be drained. However, the appliance should be drained of water if left unused for long periods.
• Separate clothes according to the recommended
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ironing temperature and begin ironing with items requiring the lowest temperatures.
• Silk may be dry-pressed on the reverse.
• Wool, cotton and fine linen can either be steam­ironed on the reverse or on the right side, inter­posing a thin cloth between the iron and the fabric to avoid “shine”. Starched fabrics require greater moisture. Iron whites and light colours on the right side and dark colours on the reverse. Embroidery should also be ironed on the reverse to make it stand out.
• Each time the iron is used (including for the first time) or if you have not used steam for several minutes, press the steam delivery button a num­ber of times away from the ironing board. This will eliminate cold water from the steam cir­cuit.
• During use, the iron can be rested in a "vertical" position (see figure below). However, make sure the surface is even to avoid the iron falling over.
• In models with domestic iron, the iron can be secured in position to put it away safely (see fig.
8)
Important: never move the appliance using the iron as a carrying handle.
PREPARATIONS FOR USE
The appliance works with normal tap water. Never
use other types of water, chemical substances or detergents (e.g. perfumed water, essences, water softener, etc).
Filling the tank and connecting to the mains
Make sure the cable is unplugged from the mains socket.
• The first time you use the iron, insert the lime­scale filter provided (fig. 1). The appliance does
not operate without the limescale filter: use of the appliance when the limescale filter is
exhausted invalidates the guarantee. NB: the filter does not need to be removed after
each ironing session, but only when it needs replacing or regenerating (see "LIMESCALE FIL­TER").
• Open the door of the tank and fill (fig. 2).
• Insert the tank (fig. 3).
• Plug the appliance into a mains socket (fig. 4).
OPERATION
•To steam iron, press the (iron on) and (steam generator on) switches (fig. 5). The lights on both buttons come on.
N.B: When used for the first time, the appliance may give off smoke and an odour for several minutes. This is caused by heating and subsequent drying of the sealers used in assembling the steam generator and iron. The room should be ventila­ted. It is also normal to hear the noise of the pump con­veying water to the steam generator.
• Position the thermostat regulation knob (E) in the area indicated in the figure according to the type of fabric to be ironed (THERMOSTAT REGULATION TABLE). Before ironing, wait until the "steam ready" (I) and "iron at temperature" (C) lights go off (fig.
7).
N.B: both lights will go on and off during ironing, according to the temperature reached by the steam generator and iron. It is part of normal operation and not a cause for concern. While ironing, it is normal to hear the water fill pump come on and go off. This is caused by transfer of water from the tank to the steam generator.
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THERMOSTAT REGULATION TABLE
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Acetate,
acrylic,
nylon, pol-
yester,
rayon
Wool,
cotton, fine
linen
Cotton,
linen,
starched
fabrics
Silk
This is part of normal operation and not a cause for concern.
The steam regulation knob (G) enables the quantity of steam to be increased or decreased. N.B: When you turn the iron on, you are recom­mended to turn the steam regulation knob to the maximum steam position. To steam iron, the tempe­rature must be equal to or greater than .
Steam discharge in models with professional iron NB: For convenience, in models with both the but-
ton (A) and trigger (D), you can choose to use either the top button or the bottom trigger as you prefer. In certain models with professional iron, a slide (B) allows a continuous output of steam to be obtained by keeping the steam button pressed down mecha­nically, avoiding the need to do so manually. To use, simply press the button (B) and slide the lock backwards. To release the button, slide the lock forwards.
Steam discharge in models with domestic iron
To deliver steam, rotate the wheel forwards. The wheel can be rotated from the bottom of the hand­grip (fig. 7). To obtain continuous steam rotate the wheel for- wards until it locks into place. In models with domestic iron, the iron can be secu­red for safe transport (see fig. 8).
Never move or lift the appliance using the iron as a carrying handle.
Topping up the tank with water
When the water in the tank has run out, steam dis­charge stops and the pump becomes noisier. This is part of normal operation and is not a cause for concern. However, you should immediately top up the water in the tank, proceeding as described in the paragraph "Filling the tank".
DRY IRONING
• Plug the appliance into the mains.
•Press the switch to turn power to the appliance on. The lights (H) and (C) come on.
• Position the thermostat regulation knob (E), according to the type of fabric to be ironed (see Thermostat Regulation table).
N.B: When the iron has reached the selected tem­perature, the light (C) goes out.
REGENERATE THE LIMESCALE FILTER
The iron is fitted with a resin limescale filter in the tank, enabling normal tap water to be used. The resins reduce water hardness and therefore prolong the working life of the iron. The filter must be regenerated or replaced when it loses efficiency. The frequency with which it should be regenerated depends on the water hardness and time of use. A water hardness indicator paper is included in the packaging.
• dip the paper in the water for 1 second,
• shake it to remove excess water;
• wait for 1 minute;
• check the result in the "filter regeneration or replacement table" to verify water hardness.
Once the type of water has been identified, check in the "filter regeneration or replacement table" how often the limescale filter should be regenerated or replaced, bearing in mind that the times indicated are calculated on the basis of three ironing sessions a week. If the ironing system is used for longer, the filter should be replaced more often. The life of the filter halves as the ironing hours double.
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Soft
Medium
Ver y hard
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FILTER REGENERATION OR REPLACEMENT TABLE
Type of water used Months
Medium-hard
0 - 9 °F
10 - 18 °F
19 - 36 °F
> 36 °F
Regenerate the filter
Proceed as follows:
•Turn the appliance off by pressing the and buttons and unplug from the mains socket.
• Remove the water tank (N).
• Remove the limescale filter (P).
• Place the limescale filter in the filter holder (fig.
9). (You are recommended to do this over the kitchen sink).
• Attach the tank to the limescale filter.
• Dissolve the contents of the sachet of citric acid
supplied (T) in a litre jug of tap water.
• Pour the resulting solution into the tank and
allow all the contents to pass through the filter (about 20 minutes), then wait for a minimum of 40 minutes to regenerate the limescale filter.
•To rinse the limescale filter, fill the water tank
with 1 litre of tap water and allow all the con­tents to pass through the filter.
•When the operation is completed, put the filter
and tank back in place.
• The appliance is ready for use.
NB: Regeneration of the limescale filter extends the efficient working life of the iron. After five years use, the filter should be replaced. Sachets of
citric acid and the limescale filter are available from authorised service centres.
AFTER IRONING
After finishing ironing, you should put the ironing system away with the door tightly closed to avoid dust and foreign bodies falling into the tank and possibly jeopardising operation of the pump. Place
the iron on the iron rest (in the secured position for models with domestic iron (B)) and wait for the system to cool down before putting it away.
PLUSES OF THE IRONING SYSTEM
High pressure for drier more constant steam
Water softener system to reduce the build up of lime scale in the steam gene­rator
The constant fill system enables you to iron without interruption.
Provides vertical steam to iron jackets and curtains.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY)
A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13
Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after remo­ving the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse.
If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted
when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS
1362. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug.
B) If your appliance is not fitted with a plug, please follow the instruc-
tions provided below:
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the follo­wing code:
Green and yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the let­ter L or coloured red.
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L
N
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PROBLEMS RESOLVABLE WITHOUT CONTACTING A TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTRE
PROBLEM
The appliance does not come on.
Steam comes out of the bottom of the appliance
Water leaks out from the holes in the bottom of the sole plate.
Brown coloured fluid leaks from the sole plate
The first time the appliance is turned on, you notice smoke
The appliance emits an intermittent noise associated with vibrations.
The appliance emits a continuous noise associated with vibrations.
CAUSE
• The appliance is not plugged into a mains socket.
• The maximum pressure safety system has tripped.
•Water has condensed inside the tubes because steam is being used for the first time, or has not been used for some time.
• The ironing system is positioned on an unstable and/or sloping surface.
• Chemical water softeners or addi­tives have been poured into the water tank.
• Some parts have been treated with sealer/lubricant which evaporates the first time the iron heats up.
•Water is being pumped into the steam generator.
SOLUTION
• Make sure the appliance is cor­rectly connected and press the iron and steam generator ON buttons.
•Turn the appliance off immediately and contact an authorised De'Longhi technical service centre.
•Press the steam delivery button a number of times away from the iro­ning board. This will eliminate cold water from the steam circuit.
• Rest the ironing system on a stable flat surface.
• Never pour products into the water tank (see our tips in the quick guide). Clean the sole plate with a damp cloth.
• This is normal and will stop when you have used the iron a few times.
• This is completely normal.
• Unplug the system from the mains and contact an authorised De'Longhi technical service centre.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a spe­cial local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources.As a reminder of the need to dispose of household applian­ces separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
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