Lakeland EASYSTEAM IRON 25478 Instruction Booklet
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
EASYSTEAM IRON
Model: 25478
LAKELAND EASYSTEAM IRON
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Easysteam Iron.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
This clever iron has one single preset temperature for all ironable fabrics, from delicate
silks to cotton and everything in between. It’s perfect for novice ironers, there’s no need
to set the temperature and no risk of burning or scorching your laundry.
Simple controls allow you to iron your clothes with or without variable steam, to a
perfectly pressed finish. It has a smooth-gliding ceramic-coated soleplate which heats up
to 150°C, with hundreds of tiny holes to help steam penetrate fabric.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent
quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the
company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.
CONTENTS
Product features .............................................................................................................. 3
Safety cautions ............................................................................................................. 4-5
Before using your iron for the first time ........................................................................ 6-7
Instructions for use .................................................................................................... 8-10
Care and cleaning .................................................................................................... 11-12
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................................ 13
Electrical connections .................................................................................................... 14
Recycling your electricals ............................................................................................... 14
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Ceramic coated aluminum
alloy soleplate
2. Anti-slip heel
3. Steam shot button
4. Water spray button
5. Steam control slider
6. Soft touch handle
7. Pilot light
8. Cord and plug
9. 380ml water tank
10. Self clean button
11. Maximum water level mark
12. Spray nozzle
13. Water tank cover
14. Water jug
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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from
the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if
damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a
fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be
replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394
88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. Do not allow the power
cord to touch hot surfaces or the soleplate. Allow the iron to cool completely before
storing it in an upright position.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to ‘Off ‘ and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
lid in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of an ironing board, kitchen table or
worktop, where it may be pulled by children, or tripped over. Avoid contact between
the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only and not in bathrooms.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for ironing fabric as described within the instructions for
use that accompany it.
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• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.
• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An earthed extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable
should be at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the
edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.
• Do not leave the iron unattended when in use.
• Unplug the iron before filling or emptying the water tank, before cleaning and
maintenance and immediately after use.
• Only use water in the water tank. Do not add perfume, vinegar, chemically de-scaled
water or any other substances into the water tank.
WARNING – HOT SURFACES
• Do not touch the surfaces marked with this symbol, they will be very hot during
and just after use. Hot surfaces can burn and possible injury could occur.
• Allow the appliance to cool completely before touching, handling, moving or storing.
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BEFORE USING YOUR IRON FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Unpack the iron, remove all the packaging materials.
2. Unwind the power cord.
3. Fill the iron with tap water, as described below in ‘Filling the Water Tank’.
4. Stand the iron upright on its anti-slip heel. Make sure the steam slider is turned to
‘No Steam’.
5. Plug in and switch on at the socket. The pilot light will blink and then illuminate.
6. When the pilot light goes out, the soleplate has reached temperature.
7. When you switch on the iron for the first time you may notice a slight burning smell,
this is normal for a new appliance and will stop after a few uses.
8. Move the steam control slider to the front of the iron ‘Maximum Steam’.
You will notice steam coming out of the soleplate.
9. Some residue may remain inside the iron from manufacture, so iron an old cloth or
tea towel for first use, do not use the iron on your laundry. Press the steam shot and
water spray buttons to run water through the iron.
10. When the water tank is empty, the iron is now ready to use.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
For best results, always make sure there is plenty of water in the tank when ironing, but
do not fill the tank beyond the ‘MAX’ level.
Only use water in the water tank. Do not add perfume, vinegar, chemically de-scaled
water or any other substances into the water tank.
1. Always make sure the iron is switched off and unplugged from the socket.
2. Slide the steam control slider to the position. This is to prevent water leaking
from the soleplate onto your laundry.
3. Open the water tank cover.
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MAX level
MAX level
4. Use the water jug to fill the tank with tap water, until the ‘MAX’ mark is reached.
Never fill the water tank level beyond the ‘MAX’ mark.
5. Close the water tank cover and wipe any water off the iron.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
ONE TEMPERATURE SETTING
This iron has one clever setting for use on all ironable fabrics. It creates the optimum
combination of temperature and steam output to iron your laundry. You do not need to
set the temperature, only the steam output.
This iron cannot be used on fabrics that cannot be ironed. If you are unsure, test the iron
on the inside of the hem of the garment.
Fabrics with these symbols are ironable, for
1. Fill the iron with tap water, as described in ‘Filling the Water Tank’.
2. Stand the iron upright on its anti-slip heel. Make sure the steam slider is turned to
‘No Steam’.
3. Plug in and switch on at the socket. The pilot light will blink and then illuminate.
4. When the pilot light goes out, the soleplate has reached temperature.
SETTING THE STEAM OUTPUT
WARNING: This appliance generates high temperature steam. To avoid the risk of severe
burns, never touch the soleplate during use. Always hold the iron by its handle.
To ensure good steam output, always make sure the water tank is at least a quarter full.
To dry iron without steam, keep the steam control slider at ‘No Steam’.
example, Polyester, Silk, Viscose, Wool,
Cotton and Linen.
Fabrics with this symbol are not ironable, for
example, Polypropylene, Elastaine
and Acrylic Fabric.
No steam
Maximum steam
1. Move the slider towards the front of the iron for more steam. The nearer it is to
‘Maximum steam’ the more steam will come through the soleplate.
You can choose the amount of steam you want to use for each garment.
2. Delicate synthetic fabrics should be ironed without steam.
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STEAM SHOT BUTTON
Use this button for an extra burst of steam at the front of the soleplate to help smooth out
stubborn creases and wrinkles.
Great for denim and linen, it can be used when you are ironing with or without steam.
Steam shot button
1. Lift the iron slightly above the fabric surface and press the steam shot button firmly.
You may need to press the button a few times at first, to pump water through the
system.
2. Release the button as you iron, a shot of steam will penetrate deep into the fibres.
3. For a strong steam shot, wait at least 4 seconds before pressing the button again.
4. For an even stronger steam shot, slide the steam slider to .
VERTICAL STEAM SHOT
You can use the steam shot button when the iron is vertical. It is great for taking creases
out of curtains and garments on hangers. Follow the instructions in ‘Steam Shot’, holding
the iron upright 15 to 30cm away from the fabric to avoid scorching.
WARNING: Ensure the iron is pointed away from you and other people when using the
steam shot button. Never iron clothes whilst they are being worn. Keep your fingers at a
safe distance from the tip of the soleplate to avoid burning. You do not get a continuous
flow of steam on this setting, it is a powerful burst of very hot steam which can burn.
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WATER SPRAY BUTTON
Use this button to lightly spray your fabric with water on really stubborn creases. It can be
used when you are ironing with or without steam.
Aim the spray nozzle at your fabric and press the water spray button a couple of times to
dampen the fabric with a fine mist of water, then iron.
Delicate synthetic fabrics should be ironed without steam, but can be sprayed.
Water spray button
AUTO SHUT-OFF
• The iron will automatically switch off when the iron is not moved and still switched on
at the plug. This is a safety feature.
• The iron will switch off automatically if left in a downwards position or left on its side
and not moved for 30 seconds. If left sat on its heel in a vertical position it will switch
off after 8 minutes.
• The pilot light will flash to show the iron is in ‘Auto Shut-Off’ mode.
• The iron will automatically switch on when it is moved.
• The pilot light will come on until the iron has reached temperature again. This can take
up to 60 seconds.
SWITCHING OFF
When you have finished ironing, place the iron on its anti-slip heel, move the steam
control slider to ‘No Steam’, turn off at the socket and unplug. Leave the iron to cool
down completely.
• After every use, empty the water tank.
• Open the water tank cover and drain the water from the
tank into a sink.
• Close the water tank cover.
• Always store the iron standing upright on its anti-slip
heel in a safe, dry place, with the tank empty and
soleplate cooled.
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