AquaMax steam station
Please read and keep these instructions
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• Safety first
Caution must be used when handling this appliance as it does get
very hot. Always switch off the unit and allow to cool before
cleaning or storing.
• Anti-scale
Anti-scale cartridges are available from our Morphy Richards
service department please contact our replacement parts number
above.
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Important safety
instructions
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the following common sense safety
rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or
death and secondly the danger of damage
to the appliance. These are indicated in the
text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance! In
addition we offer the following safety
advice.
Location
• Do not use outdoors.
Children
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used near children.
Personal safety
•WARNING: Burns can occur from
touching hot metal parts, hot water
or steam.
•WARNING: To protect against the
risk of electric shock do not put the
appliance in water or in any other
liquid.
• Do not use the vertical steam feature on
clothes that are being worn.
• Do not leave the steam station
unattended whilst plugged in or on an
ironing board. Never allow the mains
cord to over hang the work surface.
• The socket should always be off before
plugging or unplugging from the socket.
Never yank the cord to disconnect from
the socket, instead, grasp plug and pull
to disconnect.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot
surfaces. Let the steam station cool
completely before putting away.
Other safety considerations
• Use the steam station only for its
intended use.
• Always disconnect the steam station
from the electrical socket when filling
the tank and when not in use.
• Do not operate the steam station with a
damaged cord or if the steam station
has been dropped or damaged. To avoid
the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble the steam station, but
telephone Morphy Richards for advice.
Incorrect reassembly can cause a risk of
electric shock when the steam station is
used.
Special instructions
• If your steam station does not work,
check the following points:
Has the temperature control been set to
the required temperature? Is the plug in
its socket? Is the plug itself or the
socket faulty? (Check by plugging in
another appliance).
•WARNING: When not in use, your
steam station should never be left
on an ironing board unattended.
•To prevent damage to the textile being
ironed, follow the temperature guide
carefully. (Test the inside of the hem of
the garment).
• When ironing is complete, remove the
plug from the socket and allow to cool
before storage.
• If you drop or severely knock your steam
station this could cause internal damage
even if the outside appears alright. Have
it checked by a qualified electrician.
• It is recommended that everytime the
steam station is used the steam button
is depressed away from the ironing
board for approximately 30 seconds.
This enables the iron to discharge any
droplets of water held in the system.
• This process should be applied if you
have not steam ironed for several
minutes.
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Electrical
requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating
plate of your appliance corresponds with
your house electricity supply which must be
A.C. (Alternating current).
If the socket outlets in your home are
not suitable for the plug supplied with this
appliance the plug should be removed and
the appropriate one fitted.
WARNING : The plug removed from
the mains lead, if severed, must be
destroyed as a plug with a bared
flexible cord is hazardous if engaged
into a live socket outlet.
Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug
require changing a 13 amp BS1362 fuse
must be fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be
earthed.
Instructions for use
Temperature guide
Heat setting markings on the adjustable control dial of all Morphy Richards irons match
those of the International Textile Care Labelling Code.
Symbol
(120˚C Max) Cool
(160˚C Max) Warm
(210˚C Max) Hot
Control knob
positions
Do not
iron at all
Fabric
Nylon, Acetates
e.g. Acrilan
Courtelle, Orlon
Triacetates, e.g.
Tricel/Polyester
Wool, Polyester
mixtures e.g.
Polyester/Cotton
Cotton, Linen
Rayon, Rayon
mixtures,
e.g. Rayon/Linen
Ironing
Iron on wrong side
if moisture required
use damp cloth
(Not Acetate)
Fabrics requiring this
setting usually require
steam pressing for heavy
cotton, denim etc.
With water in tank
Dry
Steam
Without water in tank
Dry ironing
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Components of your
steam station
⁄ Steam on/off button
¤ Filling cap
‹ Removable anti-scale
cartridge
› Anti-scale release button
fi Water tank
fl Power cord
‡ Temperature dial with indicator
· Temperature indicator light
‚ Supply cord
„ Steam on/off indicator light
‰ Filling funnel
Before use
Note: The steam facility should only be
used on garments which are suitable for
ironing at the 3 dot setting.
Clothes can be steam ironed at the 2 dot
setting, but only for a short period.
Textiles and clothes are supposed to
carry ironing instructions. If they don’t you
should follow the fabric guide on page 3, but
be sure to test the temperature by ironing the
hem of the garment or similar area first.
If you turn the control dial down from a
hot setting to a cooler setting, wait until the
steam station temperature has stabilised
before you continue ironing.
Filling
1 Make sure that the steam station is not
plugged in before filling the tank with
water.
2 Lift up the fill cap ¤ and fill the tank fi
with water through the filling hole using
the funnel provided. A 1.1 litres fills the
tank. After filling replace the fill cap. In
hard water areas the use of distilled or
demineralised water is recommended.
WARNING: Never use battery topping
up fluid or water containing any
substances like starch, or sugar, or
defrosted water from a refrigerator.
3 Always pour out the remaining water if the
product is not to be used for a few
weeks. Water can be left in the unit
between normal ironing periods.
WARNING: When filling your steam
station with tap water always use the
funnel provided. Never fill directly under
the tap.
Temperature control
Plug in the steam station and switch on.
Set the temperature control dial on the iron
B to the temperature required, but don’t
start ironing immediately.
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If you wait a few minutes, the steam
station will stabilise at the required setting.
Your Morphy Richards iron is fitted with an
indicator light · which will go on and off
while you are ironing.
This is perfectly normal as it shows that
the iron is maintaining the heat setting you
have chosen.
It is always a good idea to begin with
cool fabrics and work up to higher settings.
An iron heats up quicker than it cools
down so you’ll save time and electricity.
Features of your iron
Temperature indicator light
The indicator light shows that the iron is
warming up. When the required temperature
is reached the light will go out and will cycle
on-off during operation.
Dry ironing
You can use your steam station as a dry
iron only.
Any temperature setting may be used
depending on the garment. You do not
need to put any water in the tank when dry
ironing only.
'Click' on - 'click' off steam button
To activate the steam press the steam
button ⁄ once and release. The indicator
light „ will illuminate, indicating the iron is
in steam mode. The first time you use the
steam station, it will take approximately 30
seconds for the steam to start. Any noise
will be due to the pump removing air from
the system.
To stop the steam, press and release the
steam button ⁄ again.
Note: When the tank needs re-filling with
water the pump will become noisy.
This is quite normal but the tank should
be immediately filled with water. Failure to
do so could damage the steam system.
Anti-scale system
The anti-scale cartridge is designed to
reduce build-up of limescale which occurs
during steam ironing, this will prolong the
working life of your steam station. However
please note that the anti-scale cartridge will
not completely stop the natural process of
limescale build-up.
Anti-scale cartridge replacement
1 Press the release button to the side of
the cartridge. C
2 Lift out the old unit and replace with a
new one.
3 Press to lock in position.
How often you need to replace your
anti-scale cartridge depends on how often
you use your iron with its steam functions
and how ‘hard’ your water supply is. Water
hardness varies greatly from one area to
another. For advice on the relative hardness
of your water, contact your local water
supplier.
However, please note that the anti-scale
cartridge will not completely stop the
natural process of limescale build-up. If in
average you spend 2 hours per week
ironing, then we suggest you replace your
anti-scale cartridge as shown in the table
below. If you iron more or less frequently
then you should alter the interval between
re-fills accordingly.
5
C
Water hardness Soft Medium Hard
Refill interval 6 3 1
1
/
2
(months)
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Emptying and storing
When you have finished ironing, unplug
your steam station. Ensure that the steam
control is set to the 'OFF' position.
Do not store in the box, place the iron
onto the steam station base and allow to
cool before storage.
Maintenance
WARNING: Do not attempt to descale
the steam station with descaling
products.
To clean a stainless steel soleplate
To keep the soleplate of your steam
station clean and free of limescale, we
recommend that you use one of the gentle
chrome, silver or stainless steel cleaners that
are generally available. Always follow the
manufacturers instructions. To clean off
melted man-made fibres set the steam
station at 3 dot position and pass it over a
clean piece of cotton which will draw the
deposit off the surface.
To clean the exterior
Allow the steam station to cool and wipe
the iron and base unit with a damp cloth and
mild detergent, then wipe with a dry cloth.
Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your
appliance, do not hesitate to call us.
We are more likely able to help than the
store from where you bought it.
Please have the following information
ready to enable our staff to deal with your
query quickly.
• Name of the product
• Model number as shown on the underside
of the appliance.
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Your two year guarantee
It is important to retain the retailers
receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your
receipt to this back cover for future
reference.
Please quote the following information if
the product develops a fault. These numbers
can be found on the base of the product.
Model no. Serial no.
All Morphy Richards products are
individually tested before leaving the factory.
In the unlikely event of any appliance proving
to be faulty within 28 days of purchase it
should be returned to the place of purchase
for it to be replaced.
If the fault develops after 28 days and
within 24 months of original purchase, you
should contact the Helpline number quoting
Model number and Serial number on the
product, or write to Morphy Richards at the
address shown. You will be asked to return
the product (in secure, adequate packaging)
to the address below along with a copy of
proof of purchase.
Subject to the exclusions set out below
(see Exclusions) the faulty appliance will then
be repaired or replaced and dispatched
usually within 7 working days of receipt.
If for any reason this item is replaced
during the 2 year guarantee period, the
guarantee on the new item will be calculated
from original purchase date. Therefore it is
vital to retain your original till receipt or
invoice to indicate the date of initial
purchase.
To qualify for the 2 year guarantee the
appliance must have been used according to
the manufacturers instructions.
EXCLUSIONS
Morphy Richards shall not be liable to
replace or repair the goods under the terms
of the guarantee where:
1 The fault has been caused or is
attributable to accidental use, misuse,
negligent use or used contrary to the
manufacturers recommendations or where
the fault has been caused by power
surges or damage caused in transit.
2 The appliance has been used on a voltage
supply other than that stamped on the
products.
3 Repairs have been attempted by persons
other than our service staff (or authorised
dealer).
4 Where the appliance has been used for
hire purposes or non domestic use.
5 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry
out any type of servicing work, under the
guarantee.
6 Anti-scale cartridges for all Morphy
Richards irons, steam generators are not
covered by the guarantee.
This guarantee does not confer any rights
other than those expressly set out above and
does not cover any claims for consequential
loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as
an additional benefit and does not affect your
statutory rights as a consumer.
• This guarantee is valid in the UK and
Ireland only.
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Morphy Richards products are intended for
household use only.
Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous
improvement in product quality and design.
The company, therefore reserves the right
to change the specification of its models at
any time.
The After Sales Division
Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough
South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ
Helpline (office hours)
UK 0870 060 2615
Republic of Ireland 1800 409119
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