LauraStar Magic Evolution Operating Instructions Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
1. Use iron only for its intended use. 2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the iron in water or other liquids. 3. The iron should always be turned to off before
plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp
plug and pull to disconnect. 4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely
before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing. 5. Always disconnect iron
from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use. 6. Do not
operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk
of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron, take it to a qualified service person for
examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron
is used. 7. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do
not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board. 8. Burns can occur from
touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside
down. 9. If you notice any malfunction, disconnect the power supply and don’t attempt to repair
the appliance, but contact the Customer Service Center 10. WARNING! Risk of burns! After
unplugging the iron, allow it to cool for at least 2 hours before unscrewing the DRAIN cap for
rinsing.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same
circuit. 2. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-ampere cord should be used. Cords
rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it
cannot be pulled or tripped over.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Operating
Instructions
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10/2002 (USA) Art. N° 504.0600.723
Español
Français
• Important Safety Precautions 1
• Installation 2
• Preparing to use your appliance 3
• Starting to use your appliance 4
• Ironing 5
• Hints for use 5
• Refilling 7
• Maintenance 8
• Storage 9
• Technical data 9
• Problems/Solutions 10
• Customer services 11
• International Guarantee 12
• Warranty card 12
Contents
Dear customer
Thank you and congratulations
Thank you for showing confidence in our company and congratulations for choosing LauraStarTMMagic Evolution. Properly used
and maintained, this system will give you years of dependable
service.
However, it is important that you read this manual completely
before using your LauraStar
TM
Magic Evolution system. This gar-
ment care system is for home use only.
This system uses steam and heat, so many parts of the system
can cause burns when in use. These hot parts will be labelled in
this manual with the following symbol:
Additional warnings
Please pay particular attention to the important safety tips.
Additional warnings for your safety and cautions to prevent damage to the system are included throughout this manual. These are
indicated by:
or
Description
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iron
operating instructions
wheels (optional)
cord-holder
silicone mat
Softpressing soleplate
bottle
drain receptacle
boiler
iron switch
boiler switch
green pilot light
drain cap
filling cap
plug
cable
iron basket
iron rest
motor
motor cable
thermostat
steam button
monotube
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Operating
Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your flatiron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING
1. Use iron only for its intended use. 2. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the iron in water or other liquids. 3.The iron should always be turned to off before
plugging or unplugging from outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp
plug and pull to disconnect. 4. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely
before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing. 5. Always disconnect iron
from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying and when not in use. 6. Do not
operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk
of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron, take it to a qualified service person for
examination and repair. Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the iron
is used. 7.Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do
not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board. 8.Burns can occur from
touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside
down. 9. If you notice any malfunction, disconnect the power supply and don’t attempt to repair
the appliance, but contact the Customer Service Center 10. WARNING! Risk of burns! After
unplugging the iron, allow it to cool for at least 2 hours before unscrewing the DRAIN cap for
rinsing.
SPECIALINSTRUCTIONS
1.To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same
circuit. 2.If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-ampere cord should be used. Cords
rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it
cannot be pulled or tripped over.
10/2002 (USA) Art. N°504.0600.723
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Use ONLY for Ironing Following These Operating Instructions.
2.
The Iron Uses HOT SURFACES. Contact with Hot Surfaces Can
Cause Severe Bruns or Damage to Nearby Objects.
3. The Iron Uses PRESSURIZED STEAM. DO NOT OPEN the Filling Cap
Except as Instructed on Page 3 of This Manual. Contact with the
Pressurized Steam Can Cause Severe Scalding.
4. Never iron clothes while you are wearing them.
5. Keep Out of Reach of CHILDREN During Use and Storage. DO NOT Leave
Iron Unattended During Use.
6. TURN OFF and Then Unplug When Not in Use or When Filling/Emptying
Boiler.
7. INSPECT Electrical Cord and Steam Tube Weekly for any Fraying or
Damage; DO NOT USE with Damaged Cord or Monotube.
8. DO NOT Attempt to Repair or Service Components.
9.
DO NOT USE Near Water or Other Liquids to Avoid the Possibility of
Electrical Shock.
10. To Unplug, Grip the Plug Firmly and Remove it from the Wall Socket;
DO NOT Pull on Cord.
11. Do not introduce objects into the ventilator cage. The protective grid of the ven-
tilator is built to withstand only normal use and does not protect against the voluntary
introduction of objects. Mind the children!
12. The Main Electrical Cable and Monotube Must Not be Allowed to
Come into Contact with Hot Surfaces.
13. To avoid the accumulation of water in the board, never iron when the
motor cable is unplugged.
14. ONLY Use in Well Lighted Area.
15. ALWAYS Use in Well Grounded Electrical Outlet.
16. DO NOT Use Boiler Without Water.
Please read the following safety measures carefully and keep them along with the
operating instructions of your other appliances. Please repeat the safety measures to
all new users of your appliance.
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Important Safety Precautions
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4.
• Cord-holder: 6
Slide on to the table like indicated in the drawing (p.II).
• Silicone mat: 7
This mat is built to withstand a hot iron. Do not place the iron on any
other surface.
• Iron rest: 20
Clip the iron rest on the iron basket as indicated in the drawing. It
is built to withstand a hot iron.
• Wheels: 4
Optional.
The cover
Slide the cover from back to
front. Turn it down under the tip
of the board. The system is supplied with a special cover. It has
a special lining which allows
vacuum and blowing to be uniform over the whole table. To
obtain a new cover, contact your
customer service agent. The
cover may be washed at 30°, no
spinning.
The accessories
The table
1. Place the board vertically on the ground. 2. Lift the table top and hold it in one hand. 3. With the other
hand slide the adjustment device (under the board) up to whichever of the three stop bars corresponds
to your height.
Pull the iron basket from beneath the table by sliding it outwards.
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Installation
ALWAYS Place Hot Iron on Silicone Mat or on Iron Rest When Not
in Use. DO NOT Place Hot Iron on Any Other Surface.
CAUTION
Do not use any other cover as it
would seriously reduce the
effectiveness of the vacuum and
blowing functions.
CAUTION
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Première utilisation
Appliance unplugged
Rinsing the boiler
Fix the board in the highest
position. Put the rinsing receptacle beneath the boiler.
Unscrew the drain cap.
Unscrew the filling cap. Pass
the contents of a bottle of tap
water through the boiler to rinse
it. Screw the filling and the drain
cap back on again.
Filling the boiler
1. Unscrew the filling cap.
2. Fill the boiler with water using the bottle provided: it has an anti-overfill device which stops the flow
when the boiler is full (the capacity of the bottle is greater than that of the boiler).
Squeeze the bottle briefly to start the filling of the boiler. Once full, screw the filling cap back on again as
far as it will go.
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Preparing to use your appliance
CAUTION
Always remove the mains
plug from the socket before
filling the boiler.
ALWAYS Unplug Electrical Cord Before Filling the Boiler
For refilling while ironing,
please follow the instructions
on page 7!
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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For further rinsing, follow instructions on page 8!
Fill up the boiler before every use.
What sort of water?
If your tap water is soft or medium (equal or less than 18°f/11°d/1.8mmol/l), you may use your tap water.
If it's not the case, we advise you to mix it with industrial standard demineralised water: 1/3 tap water 2/3 demineralised water.
To find out the exact hardness of your tap water, contact your local authorities or water company.
Never use additives (ex. perfumed water) deionizised water or water softened with salt, neither distilled
water, nor recovery water from the linen-drier, as these products are detrimental to the good quality of the
steam.
Switches
1. Push the plug into the socket.
2. Switch on Boiler and Iron
switches and wait for the green
steam light (about 8 to 10 minutes).
Starting to use your appliance
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Always refill the boiler before ironing. If the boiler heats up without water, you
could damage it. Using the appliance with no water in the boiler invalidates your
warranty.
The green steam indicator light illuminates when the
appliance is ready for use.
CAUTION
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Setting of the iron temperature
This dial only regulates the temperature of the iron soleplate. We recommend that you iron all materials at the same temperature (zone •••). Test
your iron on a rag before commencing ironing. If the iron spurts water,
slightly increase the temperature. If no steam is seen coming out of the iron
reduce the temperature slightly.
After a change of setting it takes about 2 min
for the new temperature to stabilize.
Steam button
Before starting to iron, give 3
bursts of steam to eject water
condensed in the tube, then test
your iron on a piece of material.
If it still spits water increase the
temperature slightly.
CAUTION
Blowing – vacuum & choice of 2 speeds
A single steam button situated on the iron allows you to both start the emission of steam and switch from
“blowing” mode to “vacuum” mode (or vice versa).
Changing from one mode to the other can be done only when the motor is off. The chosen mode stops
automatically at the end of a cycle (lasts 4 seconds). At that moment you may select the desired mode.
In addition to the vacuum and blowing functions, the steam button 24 enables the strength of the airflow
from the ventilator to be regulated. When the iron is switched on, the ventilator is pre-set to maximum
capacity (100%). Changing from one mode to the other can be done only when the motor is off. To change
to reduced airflow (50%), press the steam button twice very quickly. To go back to maximum airflow, press
the steam button twice again.
Blowing
A very short press (less than half a second) on the steam button starts the “blowing” mode. When blowing mode is chosen, each press of the button to give steam restarts the cycle (lasts 4 seconds).
Vacuum
A long press (more than one second) on the steam button starts the “vacuum” mode. Vacuum is engaged
at every emission of steam and stops 4 seconds after the end of the jet of steam to guarantee optimum
drying of the fabric.
When vacuum is being used each press on the button to give steam restarts the cycle (lasts 4 seconds).
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Ironing
Hints for use
Why have blowing and vacuum?
To improve the quality of ironing and increase the autonomy of your appliance, steam iron the material first
and then re-iron it without steam, in order to dry the material.
Perfect ironing requires steam to be injected into the fabric. This is a requirement for the complete removal
of creases. For this, the Laurastar
™
Magic Evolution system uses the same methods as for professional dry
cleaning: vacuum and blowing.
Angora/Wool
• Steam iron about 4 in. from the surface of the material to avoid damage.
• Shake the garment by hand so that it regains its normal shape.
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• • • • ••• • •
blowing
vacuum
Velvet
Back Buttons Welt Legs Inside Sleeves Buttons Top Pleats
and collar and creases and lining and collar
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Using the Softpressing soleplate
The Softpressing soleplate must be used for dark materials that are likely to become shiny and synthetic
materials that might stick to the soleplate.
To use the Softpressing soleplate:
1. Place the iron in the soleplate.
2. Pull the spring towards the end of the iron as shown in the drawing. Wait for about 2 minutes for the
soleplate to reach the same temperature as the iron. This avoids droplets of condensation falling onto the
material. ALWAYS remove the Softpressing soleplate after use.
Silk
Vertical removal of creases
Hang the garment on a coat
hanger or hold it up.
With a sweeping movement from
top to bottom, lightly touch the
material while giving short bursts
of steam.
Note: It is easy to remove creases from most materials, except
for cotton, linen and some silks.
If it is difficult to remove the
creases from a material, iron it as
normal on the ironing board.
Special materials
• Velvet
• Corduroy
• Jersey
If you are not using the
Softpressing soleplate, steam
iron 1-2 in. from the surface of
the material, then finish by hand.
Steam iron silk in the normal
way.
In the case of dark silk you are
advised to use the Softpressing
soleplate.
HOT
Make sure the Softpressing soleplate does not touch mohair, cashmere, velvet and
angora! Iron these materials at a distance.
• Contact with the Softpressing soleplate can cause severe burns and damage nearby
objects.
• Misusing a hot iron with steam under pressure can cause severe burns.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Refilling while ironing
6. Now unscrew the filling cap
completely and refill as shown
on page 3.
5. Unscrew the filling cap slowly
until you hear or see the steam
escaping -about 2 turns- and
wait until residual steam has
totally escaped. Use a cloth to
avoid direct contact with the
steam.
4. And unplug the device.
3. Turn off the iron switch (12).
2. Press the steam button and
hold it down until no more steam
is emitted. Direct iron away from
your body or others.
1.Turn off the boiler switch (13).
Low water indicator
A buzzer goes off when the water in the boiler drops to the minimum
level.
Please refer to the chapter below for refilling while ironing.
Refilling
• The Iron Uses PRESSURIZED STEAM. DO NOT OPEN the Filling Cap Except as
Instructed below. Contact with the Pressurized Steam Can Cause Severe Scalding.
• TURN OFF and Then Unplug When Not in Use or When Filling / Emptying Steam
Generator.
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WARNING
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Cleaning the iron
Please refer to the instructions below for rinsing.
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Allow the appliance to cool for at least 2 hours.
3. Fix the board in the highest position.
4. Place the drain receptacle under the boiler.
5. Unscrew the drain cap.
6. Unscrew the filling cap.
7. Pass the contents of a bottle of tap water through the boiler to
remove any scale.
8. Repeat this operation until the water coming out of the boiler is free
of residues.
9. Screw the drain cap back on.
10. Fill up with water.
11. Screw the filling cap back on.
N.B.: If no water comes out of the drain opening this should be unblocked
with a pointed instrument.
Rinsing the boiler - cold appliance!
Maintenance
Risk of burns! Make sure the appliance is cold before rinsing. After unplugging,
allow the appliance to cool for at least 2 hours before rinsing.
Rinse Table
Calcium content Number of hours use between two rinses
Weak or zero 20 hours
Average 15 hours
High 10 hours (following indications p.3)
Use our Poli-Fer cleaning mat which you can obtain from your supplier making
sure you follow the written instructions. Clean the soleplate more often if you
use starch when ironing (even if the starch deposit is not visible).
• DO NOT use a de-scaler or other chemical product as they may damage the
boiler and the iron.
• DO NOT immerse the iron in liquid of any sort.
• DO NOT hold the iron under running water from the tap.
• DO NOT open the Drain Cap Except as instructed below.
To prolong the efficiency of the boiler and avoid calcium deposits, you must rinse the boiler regularly.
WARNING
WARNING
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Risk of splashes.
WARNING
DO NOT touch the iron while storing it.
Risk of burns!
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Storage
Storage of the board
1. Turn iron and boiler switches to
the off positions. Unplug system. 2.
Take monotube out of cord-holder.
3. Remove cord-holder from ironing board. 4. Place iron in basket.
5. Slide basket under board. 6. Lift
ironing board by both ends, weight
of generator will automatically fold
system. 7. Leave water in generator until next use. Once boiled,
water does not go stale.
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C
WARNING
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Technical Data
Steam pressure 40 p.s.i.g / 3.5 bar
Vertical ironing Yes
Boiler capacity 1 quart / 0.9 l
Power supply
USA only 120 V / 60 Hz
220 - 240 V / 50 Hz
Appliance power
USA only max. 1600 W
max. 1800 W
Iron power
USA only 600 W
800 W
Total weight 28 lbs / 12.7 kg
Weight of iron 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kg
Dimensions 51.2 x 15.4 x 7 in.
130 x 39 x 18 cm
Height of the board 31-37 in. / 79-95 cm
VENTILATOR
IRON
Problem
• The vacuum no longer works.
• Blowing no longer works.
• The tip of the table becomes
wet in the storage position.
Probable cause
• The ventilator cable is unplugged.
• The ventilator cable is unplugged.
• Condensation in the cap.
What to do
• Plug it in.
• Plug it in.
• Leave the unit open until the
water has evaporated.
Problem
• The iron spurts out water.
• The iron is no longer giving
out steam.
• The iron does not heat up.
• The iron is too hot.
• The steam lacks pressure.
• The soleplate of the iron is dirty.
• Steam will not stop coming out.
Probable cause
• The thermostat is not set to zone •••.
• The boiler has not been rinsed
recently.
•
The boiler has been rinsed with
a product other than water.
• Boiler empty.
• Iron disconnected.
• System disconnected.
• Disconnected at the wall.
• Switches are off.
• The thermostat has been set to
zone •••.
• The holes in the soleplate are
blocked.
• The boiler is empty.
• This may happen after several
hours of ironing.
• The steam button is blocked.
What to do
• Adjust the thermostat to zone •••.
• Rinse the boiler until the water no
longer contains any residues.
• Call customer services.
• Refill the boiler.
• Switch both switches on.
• Switch both switches on.
• Plug in at the wall.
• Switch them on.
• Adjust the thermostat following indi-
cations p. 4.
• Unblock them once the iron is cool.
• Fill the boiler with water.
•
Clean the soleplate with our Poli-Fer
cleaning mat see p.8.
•
Press the steam button rapidly and
repeatedly.
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Problems/Solutions
Problem
• Is vibrating (BZZ - BZZ).
• Making banging noises (TAC -
TAC) when the boiler is lit.
• The green light comes on and
goes off during ironing.
• The iron is no longer producing steam. Pressure has
fallen.
BOILER
Probable cause
• The boiler is vibrating.
• The boiler still contains a little
water.
• Water is warming up.
• The boiler is empty.
• The switches are off.
• The wall socket is disconnected.
What to do
• This is normal and will disappear as usage
continues.
• Press the steam button.
• This is normal.
• Fill the boiler with water.
• Switch both switches on.
• Connect to the wall socket.
Manufacturer
LauraStar SA
Pra de Plan
CH-1618 Châtel-St-Denis
Switzerland
+41-21-948-21-00
+41-21-948-21-10
Internet: www.laurastar.com
UL approved
Address
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Customer services
Dispatch to customer services – Call Customer Services before sending your system and follow the instructions you are given.
Switch the system off. Empty the
tank and remove it from the ironing board (if this one is not to be
sent). Wrap the tank with the iron
in a box. Do not forget to enclose
a copy of the purchase agreement, the guarantee card or the
cash receipt. Send the defective
system to the customer services
in your country.
• If the Problems/Solutions guide does not resolve a problem that
you are experiencing with this product, contact an authorized Customer
Service center.
• CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair or service this appliance. Such action
may be hazardous and will void the factory warranty.
• The appliance must only be opened and repaired by a qualified, registered
technician.
• For warranty service a copy of your receipt for purchase of the product will
be required.
Warranty Card
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Vendor’s stamp:
Date:
Receipt N°:
Art. N°:
Please attach a copy of this warranty card when sending in your unit.
©All rights reserved. Subject to change.
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International Guarantee
1. This LauraStarTMappliance is guar-
anteed for the standard period of time
laid down in accordance with local
legislation for the purchase of such
consumer goods. The guarantee is
valid as from the date on the invoice
or the cash receipt.
2. The guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear, wear of the electrical cord or wear of the soleplate.
Damage caused by falling, by water,
or by connection to a power source
outside the specified voltage, is not
covered by the guarantee. The equipment is intended for domestic use
only. Inappropriate use of the appliance, non-compliance with the directions on use and maintenance which
form an integral part of the instructions for use, as well as an unauthorized interference will result in the
cancellation of your guarantee rights.
Use of the equipment for non-domestic purposes will reduce the coverage
of the guarantee.
3. If the LauraStar
TM
equipment sustains any damage which is not covered by the guarantee, the repair of
such damage will not be covered by
the guarantee and will be invoiced
accordingly, even if the work is done
at an official service point.
4. The damaged machine has to be
sent to the LauraStar
TM
customer
service center.
5. In certain countries, the terms of the
guarantee may vary according to the
laws applying in those countries, and
the effect of such laws on our guarantee LauraStarTMwill be acknowledged
by us.
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