Moulinex PRINCIPIO CHL431 User Manual

Please read these instructions carefully and keep for future
reference.

Description

A. Spray nozzle (depending on the model)
B. Water tank filling inlet with cover
C. Steam control button (with self-clean function )
D. Spray button (depending on the model)
E. Shot of steam button (depending on the model)
F. Electric power cord support
G. Thermostat indicator light
H. Thermostat control dial
I. Water tank maximum fill line.
J. Soleplate

Warning ! remove the soleplate protector before
heating up the iron
Warning ! before using your iron with the steam
function for

the first time, we recommend that you

operate it in a horizontal

position for a few moments,
away from your linen, ie press several times on the
shot of steam button.

What water to use ?

Your appliance has been designed to function with
untreated tap water. However, it is necessary to operate the
Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water
deposits. If your water is very hard (check with your water
authority), it is possible to mix untreated tap water with
store-bought

demineralised

water in the following
proportions : 50% untreated tap water, 50% demineralised
water.

Types of water not to use ?

Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during
evaporation. Types of water listed below contain organic waste
or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining, or
premature wear of the appliance : water from clothes dryers,
scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries,
air conditioners, pure distilled water, pure demineralised water
or rain water, boiled water, filtered or bottled mineral water. All
of these should not be used.

1. Safety instructions

- Read the instructions for use carefully before using your
appliance for the first time and keep them : any use which
does not conform to the instructions for use will absolve
Moulinex from any liability.

- Do not leave the appliance within reach of children
unsupervised. The use of this appliance by children or by
disabled persons must be supervised at all times.

- Check that the specifications of your appliance are compatible
with those of your electrical system.

- This appliance must be connected to an earthed socket.

Any connection error will invalidate the guarantee.

- This apliance is intended solely for domestic and indoor use.

- The appliance must not be used if it has fallen, if there is any
obvious damage, if there are any leaks or functional anomalies.
Never dismantle your appliance: to avoid any danger, take it
for inspection to an approved service centre

- Do not use the appliance if it is not working properly or if it
has been damaged. Any intervention apart from cleaning and
normal maintenance by the customer must be carried out by
an approved Moulinex service centre (see list in the service
booklet).

- Do not place the appliance, the power cord or the plug in
water or in any other liquid.

- Do not allow the power cord to hang down within reach of
children.

- Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface
away from water splashes.

- When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface
on which the stand is placed is stable.

- The power cord must never be close to or in contact with
the hot parts of your appliance, close to a source of heat, or
resting on a sharp edge.

- If the power cord or the plug are damaged do not use the
appliance. To avoid any risk these must be replaced by an
approved Moulinex service centre (see list in the service
booklet).

- For your own safety, use only the accessories and spare
parts from Moulinex which are suitable for your appliance.

- The iron is fitted with a thermal safety device which cuts off
the power if anything goes wrong.

- Never leave the iron unsupervised when it is plugged in.

- Unplug the iron :
. before filling the tank
. when you have finished ironing and for any maintenance.

- Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.

- Allow the iron to cool down before putting it away.

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If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer
Relations Team first for expert help and advice :

HELPLINE

0845 602 1454 - UK
(01) 47 51947 - IRELAND
or visit our website : www.moulinex.co.uk

2. Steam ironing

• FILLING THE WATER TANK :

- Unplug your iron before filling it.

- Set the steam control on DRY (1) ( )

- Fill the beaker

- Open the water tank cover completely (2), set the iron on a
flat, stable surface (not when the iron is hot) shown in the
diagram (3) and fill the tank.

- Do not exceed the “MAX” line indicated on the water tank
(with the iron set on its heel).

- Close the water tank cover.

• SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

- Set the temperature control shown in the diagram (4) referring
to the table below.
The thermostat light comes on. Wait for the light to go off and
come on again before your start ironing (5).

• SETTING THE STEAM LEVEL (6)

In order to avoid water dripping from the iron onto the linen :

- Turn off the steam when ironing silk or synthetic fabrics.

- Set it at the « low steam » ( ) position for wool.

- Set it at the « high steam » ( ) position for cotton or linen.

= Steam zone

Recommendations :
Fabrics and ironing temperatures :

• Your iron heats up quickly : begin by ironing those
fabrics that are ironed at low temperatures, then go on to
those requiring a higher temperature;

• If you turn down the thermostat, wait until the thermostat
light comes back on before beginning to iron again.

• When ironing fabrics with mixed fibres, set the ironing
temperature for the most delicate of the fibres.

• DAMPENING THE LINEN (SPRAY) ( )
(depending on the model)

- When steam or dry ironing, press several times on the Spray
Button to moisten the linen (7) and to remove stubborn creases.

- Make sure that there is water in the tank before using this
button.

• OBTAINING MORE STEAM FOR REMOVING CREASES (

)

(depending on the model)

- Press the Shot of steam button (8)

- Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the
button again.

3. Dry ironing ( )

- Set the temperature.

- Set the steam control on DRY (1).

- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out
and comes on again.

4. Maintaining your iron

BE CAREFUL!

Unplug your iron and let it cool off before cleaning it.

• CLEAN THE ANTI-CALC VALVE, LOCATED UNDER
THE STEAM CONTROL BUTTON (C). (Once per month)

- Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.

- To remove the anti-calc valve, place the steam control
button (C) on and pull the valve upwards.

- Never touch the end of the valve.

- Soak the valve in a cup of white vinegar or plain lemon
juice for 4 hours.

- Rinse the valve under running water.

- Replace the anti-calc valve.

- The iron will not function without the anti-calc valve.

• USING THE SELF-CLEANING FUNCTION
In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self­Cleaning function once per month (do not use descaling
agents).

- The iron must be cold

- Set the steam control button (C) to the dry position.

- Fill the tank up to the maximum level and set the
thermostat control dial (9) to MAX

- Plug in the iron
As soon as the temperature control indicator light goes
out, unplug the iron and hold it over the sink.

- Turn the steam control button (C) to position “Self-Clean”
( )

- Hold the iron over the sink for 15 seconds.
The mixture of water / steam will take with it any residues
of scale contained in the soleplate.

- Re-set the steam control button (C) to the dry position

- Using slow, deliberate movements, tilt the iron from left
to right in order to rinse the soleplate thoroughly and to
get rid of the remaining water.

- Empty the tank

- Plug in the iron again to dry the soleplate, which should
be done over a cloth (watch out for any splashes of water
and steam).

- After this operation, unplug the iron again and allow it to
cool before cleaning the soleplate.

- Clean the soleplate (cold iron) with a piece of thick,
clean, damp cotton before putting away the iron or before
using it again.

Recommendation :
The self-cleaning function helps to delay the scaling of
your iron

FABRICS POSITION OF THERMOSTAT DIAL

LINEN MAX
COTTON •••
WOOL ••
SILK •

SYNTHETIC
Polyester, Acetate,
Acrylic, Nylon •

FABRICS STEAM SETTING POSITION

LINEN
COTTON
WOOL
SILK

SYNTHETIC
Polyester, Acetate,
Acrylic, Nylon

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