Delonghi VVX 800, VVX 700, PRO 800 Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT
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 an efficient earth system 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 let children or unfit persons use the appliance without
supervision.

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

• IMPORTANT: the tube connecting the iron to the steam gene-

rator may become hot.

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

• 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.

• The power cable 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.

• To add water, use the switch (7) to turn the ironing system off.
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 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 appliance must be used on a stable ironing board

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

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DESCRIPTION

1) Steam button lock (certain models only)

2) Steam discharge button
2A)Steam discharge trigger (certain models only)
2B) Steam discharge wheel with top and bottom

activation and end lock for continuous delivery
(certain models only).

3) Iron thermostat knob

4) “Iron at temperature” indicator light

5) Cable wands

6) Iron rest

7) ON/OFF switch

8) Cable winder (certain models only)

9) Housing for cable wands

10)Steam regulation knob

11)"No water" indicator

12)Water fill door

13)"Steam ready" indicator light

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.

• 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 plate.

• Keep the surface of the plate clean. To clean,
when cold, wipe the 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
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, inter-

posing 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.

• Linen can be steam-ironed with abundant
steam. Iron dark colours on the reverse to avoid
“shine”.

• Iron lapels on the right side to make them stand
out.

• Each time the iron is used (including for the first
time) or if you have not used the steam for seve­ral minutes, press the steam button several 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 (fig. 4). However, make sure the surfa­ce is even to avoid the iron falling over.

• The ironing system has two cable wands.
Before starting to iron, you should put the cable
wand in the correct position to optimise move­ment of the iron feed tube and avoid obstructing
ironing.
If you are right-handed, extract the left wand by
pulling out first the back part then the front with
an upwards movement (fig. 1). Then position the
wand in the housing in line with the other wand
(fig. 2).
If you are left-handed, perform the above ope­ration with the right wand (fig. 3).
To put the wand away after ironing, perform the
operation in reverse, inserting first the front
part, then the back.

Important: during ironing, the wand fixed to
the base of the control unit could become hot.
Do not touch!

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