Maytag MLI7000AAW User Manual

MLI7000AAW Maytag™ Cordless Steam Iron

®

USER’S

GUIDE

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ....................................1-2

Controls .........................................................3

Features .........................................................4

Preparing to Iron...........................................5

Setting the Temperature...............................6

Heating the Iron.............................................7

Using Steam Features...............................7-8

Using the Spray Function ............................8

After Use/Storage..........................................9

Maintenance ................................................10

Trouble Shooting ........................................10

Warranty.......................................................11

Guide de L’utilisateur .................................12

Manual del Usuario.....................................24

Congratulations on your purchase of a
Maytag™ Cordless Steam Iron! Your
satisfaction is very important to us.

Before operating this iron, please read these
instructions completely. This manual should
be kept for future reference. It contains
instructions to acquaint you with proper
operating procedures for your iron.

If you have questions, call or write us (include
your model and serial numbers and your
phone number):

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn. CAIR

®

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P. O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-877-366-5426 USA
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hearing impaired, or speech impaired)
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Internet: http://www.maytag.com

10/02 MCS Part No. 16022000

1

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using your cordless steam iron, 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 OFF before plugging or unplugging cradle cord
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. Retract cord into cord reel unit when
storing.

5. Always disconnect cradle cord from electrical outlet when filling iron with water and
when not in use. Be careful to avoid spilling water over iron when filling.

6. Do not operate iron with a damaged cord or if the iron or cradle has been dropped or
damaged. To avoid a risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron or cradle.
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 to an electrical outlet or on an ironing
board. Always position iron carefully to prevent it from falling if ironing board is
accidentally bumped or if cord is pulled. When not in use, always place iron securely
into cradle.

8. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, the hot surface of the cradle, hot
water, or steam. Use caution when turning a steam iron upside down. There may
be hot water in the reservoir.

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 12 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

2

Be sure that these precautions
are carefully followed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When retracting the electrical cord, keep
hold of the plug.

If the plug is not held,
the uncontrolled moving
plug may cause injury.

Be sure that your hands and arms do not
come into contact with the hot steam.

Touching hot steam
can cause burns.

Do not touch high heat areas, such as the
hot soleplate or support area.

Touching hot areas can cause burns.

Do not direct steam toward people or
toward clothes that are being worn by a
person.

Hot steam can cause burns.

Prevent the entry of dust and dirt into the
charging pins and contact points area. Be
sure that metal objects, such as pins or
wires, never come into contact with these
areas.

Touching the contact points with any pins or wires can
cause short-circuiting, electric shock and fire.

Do not tilt the iron or shake it rapidly back
and forth.

These actions can cause hot water to leak from the
water inlet/outlet spout, resulting in possible burns.

Do not use steel wool or other abrasives
to polish the charging pins.

This action may result in
faulty connections.

Do not press the burst of steam button
rapidly, over and over again.

If the burst of steam button is
pressed at intervals of less than
2 seconds, hot water droplets
may be discharged, possibly
causing burns.

Do not pour water onto the iron or cradle.

This action
may cause
a malfunction.

Be sure that the soleplate does not come
into contact with the surface of the iron
cradle or case.

This action may
deform or
damage the
surface of the
iron cradle or case.

Hot

Hot

Charging pins

Contact points

Do not touch
with metal
objects.

Charging
pins

3

CONTROLS

Burst of Steam Button

Steam Button

Off/Auto Off Light

Heating Light

Spray Button

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Auto-shutoff

• Pressing this button will

discharge a powerful shot
of steam.

• The heating light illuminates

while the iron is preheating.

• Once the preset temperature is

reached, the light will turn off.

• When the iron is not on the

cradle, the heating light will
not be illuminated.

• If the heating light illuminates

when iron is returned to the
cradle, this indicates the iron
has dropped below the preset
temperature and needs to
heat.

•Leave button up for steam,
press down for a dry iron.

•Pressing this button will
discharge a mist of water from
the spray nozzle.

• This light will be illuminated upon
activation of the auto-shutoff
function. This prevents the iron
from accidentally remaining on
after usage.

• If the iron is left on the cradle with the power still on, it will automatically shut off after
approximately 10 minutes. The “Auto off” light will illuminate.

How does a cordless iron work?

• The iron rests on a cradle that supplies the power to heat the iron.

• Each time you set aside the iron to adjust a garment on the ironing board, the iron should
be placed back on the cradle. This will allow the iron to quickly “heat” so the temperature
of the iron remains at the desired level.

4

FEATURES

FULL indicator

Spray nozzle

Iron

Cradle

Tank

Anti-Drip Control

Electrical plug

Cord

(cord reel)

Temperature

control dial

Red tape

Lock/Release button

Soleplate

Handle

Controls

Case

Case latch

Press this button to remove
the water tank.

Do not over-extend the cord
by pulling it farther than the
section marked by red tape.

Lid for water inlet / outlet
spout.

This lid prevents debris from
entering the spout.

If the temperature of the soleplate decreases
significantly during iron usage, this function will be
activated to stop the production of steam.

5

PREPARING TO IRON

1 Preparation

1. Remove the case.

2. Pull the electrical cord out only to the
length required. Insert the plug all the
way into an electrical outlet.

120 V AC

Red tape

• Do not over extend the cord farther

than the section marked by this red
tape.

2 Filling with Water

It is not necessary to pour water into the
water tank if not using the steam or water
spray features.

1. Press down the steam button to set the
iron to the “Dry” position.

2. Remove the tank and fill it with water, up
to the mark indicating “FULL”.

While pressing down
the release button,
remove the tank.

Fill with tap water

• Regions that have extremely hard

water should use a mixture of 50% tap
water and 50% distilled water.

• Do not use water treated by household

soft water systems, as it contains
minerals that are harmful to the iron.

• Do not fill the iron with water in excess

of the mark indicating “FULL”. If too
much water has been poured in,
steam will be discharged continuously
whenever the iron is placed on the
cradle.

3. Close the inlet/ outlet spout lid, then
reinstall the tank onto the iron.

Push water tank all the way in until it
clicks.

Up to the mark
indicating FULL

Click!

The heating

light will

illuminate.

6

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

1. Place the iron on the cradle.

2. Press the steam button down.

3. Turn the temperature control dial to

the proper temperature, according to
the Fabric Guide (shown below).

• Irons heat up more quickly than they
cool down, so start with lower
temperature settings and gradually
increase, as needed.

• When ironing fabric blends, select a
temperature setting for the fabric
component that requires the lowest
temperature.

• When ironing fabrics that are
especially susceptible to heat, first
“test the fabric” by ironing in an
inconspicuous area of the fabric.
Utilize a pressing cloth, as needed.

• Be sure to read garment care labels
since using improper temperature
settings could damage fabrics.

Settings

Select the most suitable setting for the
specific fabric.

Fabric Guide

Setting Synthetics Silk Wool Linen/Cotton

Acrylic Silk Wool Linen

Fabric Type Acetate Rayon Velvet Cotton

Nylon Polyester

Temperature of

soleplate Low ~ Medium ~ High

Note: When ironing velvet, use steam but do not let the iron touch the fabric.

Test an inconspicuous area first before proceeding.

Setting indicator

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• The steam range is indicated for higher
temperature settings.

• When steam-ironing fabrics that require
lower temperature steam than is available
with the lowest steam setting, a pressing
cloth suitable for use with the particular
steam setting should be placed on top of
the fabric.

7

HEATING THE IRON

USING STEAM FEATURES

1. After setting the temperature, allow
the iron to preheat on the cradle. The
iron will be ready for use once the
heating light turns off, approximately
1 - 2 minutes.

• If the temperature setting is changed

from high to low during iron operation,
the iron will
be ready for
use once the
heating light
turns off.

2. Be sure that the iron is always placed

back on the cradle whenever you take
a break from ironing or when you
adjust clothes on the ironing board.

• If the heating light illuminates after the
iron has been placed back on the
cradle, wait until the light turns off
before continuing to use the iron.

• When returning the iron to its cradle,
never place it in a sideways or
backwards position. The contact points
will become deformed and the iron will
not be able to heat properly.

• Steam may occasionally continue to
discharge for a
short time after
the iron has
been placed
back on the
cradle. This is
normal.

Ready for use

once the heating

light turns off

Place

correctly

Cuff Press

When used as a “dry” iron,
the removal of the water
tank allows the iron to be used for pressing
hard to reach areas such as sleeves, cuffs
and childrens clothes.

Steam

• Choose a
setting within
the steam
range on the
temperature
control dial.

• Steam will help remove
stubborn wrinkles on
wool, cotton and linen
fabrics.

•To iron velvet, use
steam but do not let
the iron touch the fabric.

Make

sure the steam
button is in the up
position.

Burst of Steam

Be sure that the iron is set to the highest
temperature setting.

• Press the Burst of Steam button

at intervals of 2 - 5 seconds to
apply powerful shots of steam
directly onto wrinkles.

• If the burst of steam button is pressed at
shorter intervals, hot water droplets may
be discharged.

• If shots of steam are not discharged during
initial usage, press the burst of steam
button several times.

• NEVER iron clothes while being worn.

• DO NOT use the burst of steam features
with delicate fabrics.

8

USING STEAM FEATURES, cont.

• In the event that the steam / bursts of steam are not easily discharged due to insufficient
water within the tank, refill the tank with water up to the mark indicating “FULL”.
(☞Refer to page 5.)

• If the bursts of steam decrease during usage, place the iron back on the cradle for reheating.
(If the burst of steam button has been operated more than 10 times consecutively, hot water
droplets may be discharged.)

• Do not place the iron on its side or upside down. This may cause water leakage and may
result in burns due to the escape of hot water.

USING THE SPRAY FUNCTION

• The spray button can be utilized with either the “Dry” or the “Steam” functions.

• The spray button should be pressed only while the iron
is kept level.

• If the spray does not discharge upon initial usage, then
press the spray button several times.

• The spray function helps to smooth cotton and linen fabrics,
as well as stubborn wrinkles on other fabrics.

• Some fabrics may stain if sprayed with water, so consult the
garment care label carefully.

• When storing the iron after using the spray function, press the
spray button several times after the water has been drained from the tank, to be sure that all
water is completely removed from within the spray unit.

Press the spray button to
release a mist of water.

9

AFTER USE / STORAGE

Setting indicator

1. Press the steam button, so that it
returns to the “Dry” position.

2. Turn the temperature control dial to
“OFF”.

3. Remove the tank and drain
any remaining water After
draining the water, reinstall
the tank onto the iron.

4. Remove the electrical plug
from the electrical outlet.

• Grasp the electrical cord

by the plug when
unplugging it.

5. Retract the electrical cord.

•To retract the electrical cord, pull it out
slightly, then release it.

• If the cord stops before retracting
completely, pull out the cord slightly,
straighten out any twisted parts, then
slowly release it again.

6. Place the case back over the iron.

• Be sure that both case latches are
closed securely prior to storage.

• Please be aware that the case will
only fit correctly in one direction. If the
case is placed sideways over the iron,
it may become deformed due to the
iron’s heat.

Keep hold of the

electrical plug.

10

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEMS

A“Clattering” Sound is
Heard When the Iron
is Shaken

Clicks are Heard While
the Iron is Being Used

Avoid Damaging Iron
Surface

White Powder Generated
When Steam (Particularly
with Bursts of Steam) is
Discharged

SOLUTIONS

This sound is caused by the anti-drip mechanism.
This sound is normal.

“Clicking” noises may be generated from the inside of the iron.
These sounds are caused by the operation of the automatic
temperature regulator (thermostat). These sounds are normal.

Avoid ironing over metal buttons, zippers and other items that
could scratch the surface of the soleplate.

Do not touch the iron to the plastic buttons or other garment
accessories that could melt near the heat of the iron.

White powder may occasionally be discharged together with
the steam (particularly with bursts of steam). This powder
occurs due to the cleaning effect of the steam pressure, and is
normal. If the white powder gets onto clothing, simply brush the
clothes lightly to remove it. This will not harm clothing.

MAINTENANCE

Handle/ Tank/ Soleplate

• These areas should be wiped clean using
a soft cloth.

• Stubborn soils on the soleplate may be
wiped off using a cloth that contains a mild
detergent or water. In particular, the
soleplate can become soiled if glue or
other adhesive materials are used when
pressing. To remove this residue, heat the
iron and run the soleplate over a cotton
rag.

• Do not use scrub brushes, polishing
powders, thinners, benzene, bleach or
other harsh cleaning materials.

•To avoid scratching the soleplate, never
place the iron on rough surfaces such as
zippers, metal fasteners, etc.

Be sure that the electrical plug has been removed from the electrical outlet and wait until
the iron COOLS DOWN before proceeding with maintenance tips!!

Charging Pins

• Use a dry cloth
to clean any dirt
and debris from
the pins.

Charging
pins