Steam generator Ironing system
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.
•Boiler unit
WARNING: The product produces steam which is
pressurised. Never unscrew the boiler filler cap whilst the
unit is pressurised. Steam will shoot out and could burn
you.
• Performance
Every 3 months fill the boiler with fresh water (0.8L), rinse then
empty. Filter water is best as it reduces limescale and prolongs
the life of your steam generator. Morphy Richards water filters are
widely available. Alternatively use tap water.
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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. Use caution when using
your steam generator. If your iron is
placed for a few moments on the
iron rest plate, this plate may reach
very high temperatures. In this
instance, do not touch the iron
soleplate or the iron rest plate until
the iron and the base unit have
cooled down.
•WARNING: To protect against the
risk of electric shock do not put any
part of 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 generator
unattended whilst plugged in or on an
ironing board. Never allow the mains
lead to over hang the work surface or
ironing board.
• 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 power and steam
supply cord to touch hot surfaces. Let
the steam generator cool completely
before putting away.
• During ironing pauses and after use
always place the iron flat on the base
unit of the steam generator.
•Trailing cords are a hazard, keep them
out of the way to prevent accidents.
Other safety considerations
• Use the steam generator only for its
intended use.
• Never hold the generator base under a
tap.
• Always disconnect the steam generator
from the electrical supply when cleaning
or when not in use.
• Do not operate the steam generator with
a damaged cord or if the iron has been
dropped or damaged. To avoid the risk
of electric shock, do not disassemble the
product, but telephone Morphy Richards
for advice. Incorrect reassembly can
cause a risk of electric shock when the
steam generator is used.
• If the need arises to change the mains
cable on your steam generator or the
iron, please return to Morphy Richards
service department at the address on the
back page.
Special instructions
• If your steam generator 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).
• Is the dry/steam selection switch on the
base unit set to dry.
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•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 the unit
to cool before storage.
•WARNING The boiler may still be
pressurised and no attempt should
be made to remove the boiler cap.
Steam will escape and you could
get burnt.
• If you drop or severely knock your steam
generator this could cause internal
damage even if the outside appears
alright. Have it checked by a qualified
electrician.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating.
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.
Steaming
Each time the generator is used
Each time the generator is used from
cold for steam ironing, set the iron
temperature dial to 3-dot and the varisteam to its mid position.
Iron at this setting for a few minutes
then adjust the temperature dial and steam
rate according to your requirements.
Intial steam setting
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Components of your
steam generator
Iron unit
⁄ Steam button
¤ Temperature control dial
‹ Sole plate
› Iron ready indicator light
fi Supply cord from base unit
Ê Steam on/off indicator light
Base unit
fl Filler cap
‡ Power cord
· Power switch
‚ Refill indicator (Boiler tank)
„ Boiler ready light indicator
‰ Variable steam control
 Iron/boiler selection switch
Á Funnel for filling
Location
Locate the steam generator horizontally
on the iron rest plate of your ironing board
(if large enough) or on a heat resistant stand
at the same height as your ironing board or
below it. Always ensure the generator is on
a firm surface when ironing and when filling
the boiler.
Setting up and filling
1 Locate the generator on a horizontal
surface.
2 Ensure the generator is disconnected
and depressurised.
3 Unscrew the boiler filler cap and fill with
0.7 to 0.8 litres of filtered water or
untreated tap water. A Boiler capacity
may differ slightly so its a good idea to
gauge the amount of water your boiler
will accept for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Always use the funnel
supplied, do not take the boiler to a tap.
WARNING: Never use water from
battery topping up fluid or water
containing any substance such as
starch or sugar or defrosted water
from a refrigerator.
4 Fill the boiler, taking care that the water
does not spill over. Remove any excess
water.
5 Replace the boiler filler cap by screwing
on but don’t overtighten. If the filler cap
whistles, it is not tight enough or the filler
cap has not been positioned correctly. In
this case switch off the boiler, allow it to
cool, then reposition the filler cap
correctly.
6 Take care not to overfill if the steam
generator contains water.
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Using
1 Plug in at the mains socket.
• Check to see the iron/boiler selection
switch  is set to boiler.
• Check to see that the steam on/off
indicator light is 'off'.
2 Press the power switch · to the 'on'
position, the indicator light in the middle
of the switch will illuminate. Ensure that
the iron temperature control ¤ is at the
correct setting for the material you are
ironing.
3 Turn the vari-steam control knob to the
mid position as shown. B And set the
temperature control dial ¤ to 3-dot.
4 Allow the boiler to heat for about 4
minutes. The generator will be ready to
use for ironing when the boiler ready
indicator „ illuminates and the iron
ready light › on the iron goes off.
• During ironing, the iron ready indicator
and the steam ready indicator will cycle
on-off.
Textiles and clothes are supposed to
carry ironing instructions. If they don’t you
should follow the fabric guide on the control
dial of the iron, 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 iron
temperature has stablilised before you
continue ironing.
5 Important note: If the product is
accidentally switched off while ironing
the boiler controls require approximately
2
1
/
2
minutes to re-set before steam
ironing can be resumed.
Steam ironing
1 Ensure that you have filled the boiler
correctly. Allow the boiler to heat up.
2 Consult the heat settings chart page 3,
and select the position on the
temperature control dial that
corresponds to the fabric to be ironed.
The iron ready light › illuminates and
the soleplate heats up. Wait until the
light goes out and the boiler ready
indicator on the base unit „ illuminates
before ironing.
3 To obtain steam, press the steam control
button ⁄ and release, the indicator light
Ê will illuminate. Press the button down
again and release to stop the steam. The
indicator light Ê will extinguish.
• It is recommended that everytime the
iron is used, the steam control button be
depressed away from the ironing board.
This enables the iron to discharge cold
water. This process should also be
applied when you have not used steam
for several minutes.
• Alternatively you should first iron on a
towel to absorb any excess water
droplets.
• Perfect ironing can be obtained with
short bursts of steam.
• Note: Water droplets will be discharged
through the soleplate if you have
overfilled the boiler.
• The amount of steam can be varied by
adjusting the steam knob ‰.
If there is no steam
• In order to fill the boiler whilst in use,
follow the instructions detailed page 6.
• The boiler has been accidentally
switched off and takes 2
1
/
2
minutes to
re-set.
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Re-filling the boiler
• The red refill water indicator light ‚ will
glow when the boiler requires filling.
WARNING: Never unscrew the boiler
filler cap as long as the boiler is under
pressure.
Carry out the following procedure to
release the pressure.
1 Press the steam button ⁄ until the
steam stops coming out from the
soleplate. This may take several minutes,
then release the steam button.
2 Wait until the red refill water indicator
light comes on, then press the steam
button again to release any residual
steam.
3 Switch off and unplug and wait 5
minutes.
4 Very slowly unscrew the boiler filler cap.
If steam is heard escaping or the cap
whistles, stop unscrewing the cap and
wait until all the steam has gone, then
continue to slowly unscrew the cap.
5 Use the funnel provided and slowly refill
the boiler with water but take care not to
overfill.
6 Screw the boiler filler cap back on until it
is completely tight.
7 Plug in the appliance. Wait for the boiler
ready light to glow, this indicates that the
steam is ready for use.
WARNING: Never unscrew the boiler
filler cap when the appliance is
connected to the power supply and
whilst there is pressure inside the
boiler. Never unscrew the filler cap
during ironing.
8 After ironing is completed, always switch
off the steam control ⁄. The neon
indicator Ê should not be illuminated.
Dry ironing
With water in the boiler
1 Turn the power switch · to the 'ON'
position. The indicator light in the middle
of the switch will illuminate.
2 Turn the dry/steam switch  to iron.
3 Turn the control knob ¤ to the correct
setting and wait for the indicator light ›
to extinguish.
Without water in the boiler
Turn the iron/boiler selection switch Â
to the iron only position, wait for the
soleplate to heat up. The iron ready light will
go out.
Vertical steam ironing
C
Hold the iron in a vertical position
between 1cm and 2cm away from the item.
Press the steam button, this will create
vertical steam. This feature is especially
useful for getting creases out of hanging
clothes, curtains, wall hangings, etc.
Do not keep the steam control button
pressed down continuously, short bursts of
steam are sufficient.
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C
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Maintenance
IMPORTANT: The boiler should be rinsed
out after every 10-12 uses. This will help to
remove any scale and prolong the life of
your steam generator.
Rinse the boiler with untreated tap
water. Your generator must be
disconnected, allowed to cool and then
emptied completely. Repeat this process a
few times.
To clean the mirror or stainless
steel finish soleplate
If your iron has been fitted with a
polished, mirror or stainless steel soleplate,
please follow the cleaning instructions
below:
1 To keep the soleplate of your iron 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 on any soleplate cleaner.
2 To clean off melted-on man-made fibre,
ensure that the water tank is empty and
set the iron to the 3 dot position.
3 Pass the heated iron over a clean piece
of cotton, which will draw the deposit off
the surface.
To clean the exterior
Allow to cool and wipe over with a soft
cloth, dampened with diluted detergent
(e.g. washing up liquid), then dry with a
clean dry cloth.
Storage
1 Ensure the generator is depressurised by
operating the steam button on the iron
until no further steam is escaping.
• Always make sure the steam switch has
been placed in the off position before
switching off the boiler.
2 Unplug the generator and leave the iron
to cool off for 15 minutes minimum. The
iron must be placed on the iron rest
plate.
3 When totally cool, empty any remaining
water from the boiler.
4 The iron and boiler can now be stored
together.
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. For example
appliances should have been regularly
maintained.
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 Plastic filters for all Morphy Richards
kettles and coffee makers 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.
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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