Delonghi PRO 680, VVX 580 F, VVX 680, PRO 580 F, VVX 540 F Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT

Carefully read this handbook before using the appliance in order to obtain the best results and for maximum safety in
use. Save these instructions for future reference.

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WARNINGS
Carefully read the following instructions.

• Before using the appliance, check that the mains sup­ply voltage corresponds to the one indicated on the
appliance label. Only connect the appliance to a
power supply and to sockets with a minimum current
rating of 10 A and provided with an earth connec­tion.

• If the socket and mains lead plug are incompatible,
the socket should be changed by qualified personnel
only.

• The safety of this appliance is guaranteed only if it is
correctly connected to a proper and effective earth
connection as provided by the regulations in force on
electrical safety. The manufacturer cannot be conside­red responsible for damages caused by the absence
of an earth connection on the power supply line. If in
doubt, consult an expert.

•Do not leave the iron unsupervised when plugged
into the power socket.

• 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 that the
appliance is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the
appliance and consult an expert.

• The packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene
foam, etc.) should be kept out of the reach of children
as they are a safety hazard.

• Adapters, multi-pin sockets and/or extensions should
not be used. If their use is necessary, only adapters,
multi-pin sockets and extensions that comply with cur­rent safety 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 inappropriate and con­sequently dangerous.

• Noises could occur when the bsteam generator is
heating up or cooling down, due to normal expan­sion and contraction of the stainless steel with which
it is made.

• The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages
caused by inappropriate, incorrect or irresponsible
use or for damages resulting from repairs carried out
by non-qualified personnel.

• In the event of damage to the plug, to the hydraulic
and electric system, only qualified personnel should
replace the component parts with original spare
parts.

• For any repairs and for the replacement of the power cable, if
damaged, contact your reseller or an authorised service cen­tre, so as to ensure the effectiveness of your appliance and the
validity of the guarantee.

• DO NOT OPEN THE CAP WHEN USING THE APPLIANCE OR
UNTIL THE APPLIANCE HAS RUN OUT OF WATER. . The latter
occurs when no more steam is released from the iron. To add
water, unplug the appliance, and wait around 15 minutes to
avoid rapid changes in temperature. Place a cloth on the cap

and gradually unscrew it, allowing any residual steam to be
released slowly.

• ONLY use the iron pad supplied; in the event of damage,
only use the ORIGINAL spare part.

• If your model is provided of top cover, before lifting
the appliace, be sure that the top cover is securely
positioned.

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 place the appliance in water.

• Never use the appliance in bathrooms.

• Never pull the mains lead or the appliance with wet
or damp hands or feet.

• Never let children or the disabled use the appliance
without supervision.

• Never leave the appliance plugged in as it could be
a safety hazard.

• Before cleaning or servicing, disconnect the applian­ce by removing the plug from the socket.

• If the appliance should become faulty and/or not
work properly, Switch it off and do not attempt to
repair it . For all repairs contact only a Customer
Service Centre appointed by the manufacturer and
ask for original spare parts. Non-compliance with
this warning can compromise the safety of the
appliance.

• When the appliance is to be discarded, after unplug­ging it, the mains lead should be cut to make the
appliance unusable.

• The mains lead of this appliance should not be chan­ged by the user. If it is damaged or needs replacing,
contact a Customer Service Centre appointed by the
manufacturer.

• Never fill the appliance under running water.

•Absolutely avoid contact between the hot base and
cables.

• If the safety thermistor is activated, the appliance
switches off automatically. To use the appliance
again, it must be serviced by qualified personnel.

• Do not direct the steam jet toward people as this
could be dangerous.

• Do not use the iron on clothes that are still very wet.

• Do not store the iron if the base is hot.

•Do not use mixtures of stain removers or similar pro­ducts.

• Unplug the appliance when it is not being used. Do
not leave it plugged in if it not to be used.

• During use, the steam generator should not be
moved.

• Never remove the water tank cap when the appliance
is connected to the mains supply.

• The steam generator should be placed on a flat surfa­ce that is particularly resistant to high temperatures.

This appliance complies with the directive 89/336/EEC
on radio interference suppression.

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DESCRIPTION

1) Steam slider lock (if provided)

2) Steam supply button
2A)Steam supply button (if provided)

3) lron thermostat knob

4) “Iron on temperature” indicator light

5) “Steam generator on” indicator light

6) ON-OFF iron switch

7) Pressure gauge (if provided)

8) “Low water” indicator light (if provided)

9) ON-OFF steam generator switch

10)Steam control knob (if provided)

11)“Steam generator on” indicator light (if provided)

12)“Iron on” indicator light (if provided)

13)Water tank cap

14)Funnel (if provided)

15)Top cover (if provided)

USEFUL HINTS

•Velvet, wollen fabrics, etc. as well as gloves,
bags and so on will recover their original look
and softness. Just pass the iron at a short
distance with the steam on.

• Carpets will become like new again by remo­ving the mark left by furniture placed on them;
make the steam penetrate into the carpet where
the nap has been pressed and brush it softly.

• Neither use or lean the iron on zips, hooks,
rings, etc. to avoid scratching the plate.

• The surface of the plate must be kept clean: to
clean it, just wipe the cold surface with a damp
cloth. The iron mustn’t be treated with decal­cifying detergents.

• After using it, always wait till the iron is cold
before putting it away.

• Put the iron in a dry place.

•When finished ironing, there is no need to
drain the remaining water in the steam genera­tor. The water should however be drained if the
appliance is not used for an extended period.

• Sort out clothes according to the recommended
ironing temperature and begin to iron the ones
that require the lowest temperature.

• Silk textiles can be dry-pressed on the reverse.

•Wollen, cotton and fine linen can be steam-iro­ned on the reverse or on the right side by putting
a thin cloth to avoid “shine”. Stached textiles
need more steam. Iron whites and light colours
on the right side; iron dark colours on the reverse
as well as embroidery to make it stand out.

• Linen textiles can be steam-ironed by abundan­tly steaming the material and by ironing dark
colours on the reverse to avoid “shine”. Iron
lapels on the right side to make them stand out.

• Each time you start operating the steam gene­rator (and the first time you use it) or if you
haven’t used steam for some minutes: press the
steam control button several times and away
from the ironing board. This will remove the
cold water from the steam circuit.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Before steam ironing, make sure the fabric is
suitable for this kind of ironing. The machine
works with tap water. In case of very hard
water (hardness above 27°F) we suggest using
half distilled water and half tap water. Do not
use chemicals or detergents (e.g. perfumed water,
fragrances, scale removers, etc.).

Filling the steam generator water tank and con­necting to the power mains

Make sure the appliance is unplugged. Remove the
water tank cap (13) and fill the tank with water
using the special funnel (14) (if provided). Some
models are provided with a safety cap which can’t
be unscrewed if there’s still steam in the steam
generator. Screw back the cap securely (15) and
plug the switch in.

Attention: never unscrew the cap (15) with the
steam generator under pressure.

Functioning

Press switch (9) to power the steam generator; the
“Steam ready” (5) pilot lamp and in models fitted
with it, the “Steam generator on” (11) come on.
Press the ON-OFF switch (6) to turn on the iron; the
“Iron on temperature” (4) pilot lamp and, in models
fitted with it, the “iron on” indicator light come on.

IMPORTANT: When in use for the first time, the
iron may give off some smell and a particular
odour due to the heating and subsequent drying
out of the sealants used to assemble the steam
generator and the iron. This will stop in a few
minutes. It is advisable to ventilate the room.

Position the iron thermostat knob (3) in the area
indicated in Figure 1, in accordance with the type
of textile to be ironed (fig. 2). Wait till the “steam
ready” light (5) and the “iron on temperature” light
(4) go out before starting to iron.

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