Smartek ST-1200 User Manual

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Steam Iron

Operating Instructions

Model No. ST-1200

Safety Information

PRECAUTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-------------------------------------------2-4

Operation

COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION--------------------------------------------------5
HELPFUL IRONING TIPS -------------------------------------------------------------6
HOW TO FILL-----------------------------------------------------------------------------7
HOW TO USE AS A STEAM IRON--------------------------------------------------7
HOW TO USE AS A DRY IRON------------------------------------------------------8
HOW TO USE THE SPRAY FEATURE AND BURST OF STEAM ---------8

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Maintenance

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR IRON--------------------------------------------------9-10

General Information

FABRIC IRONING CHART ------------------------------------------------------------11
SPECIFICATIONS-----------------------------------------------------------------------12

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE IRON

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SAFE USE OF THE IRON

Your safety and the safety of others are very important
We have provided important safety messages in this manual.

Always read and obey all safety messages.

symbol and either the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.
These words mean
You can be seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.

hazard is, how to reduce the chance of injury, and what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others.

The safety messages will follow the safety alert

WARNING

CAUTION

You can be
exposed to a
potentially
hazardous

The safety
messages will
tell you what
the potential

Thank You for purchasing a Smartek Iron

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your iron is an appliance to be used only for ironing fabrics on
an ironing board

WARNING

using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

.

To reduce the
risk of burns,
electric shock,
fire, or injury to
persons, when

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE IRON

1. Use the iron only for its intended purpose, for ironing fabrics
on board.

2. To protect against burns or injury to persons, do not iron or
steam fabrics while being worn on the body.

3. The iron should always be turned “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 surface. Allow the iron to cool
completely before storing.
Retract cord into cord reel unit when storing

5. Always disconnect iron from electrical outlet when filling or
emptying water and when not in use.

6. To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate iron with a
damaged cord or if the iron has been dropped or damaged.
Do not disassemble the iron. Incorrect reassembly can
cause a risk of electric shock when the iron is used. For
repair, take it to a qualified serviceman.

7. Close supervision is necessary for this 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. Hot water may leak from the iron. Use caution when
filling or turning the steam iron upside down.

9. To protect against burns or injury to persons, do not direct
steam toward the body when ironing.

10. The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface
on which the stand is placed is stable.

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WARNING

1. Do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same

circuit, to avoid a circuit overload

2. If any extension cord is absolutely necessary, use a cord rated

a minimum of 10 amperes

• Cord rated for less amperage may overheat, and should not

be used. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it
can not be accidentally pulled or tripped

CAUTION

1. Never use steam iron cleaning products in the iron, as they

To reduce the
risk of electric
shock or fire

To reduce risk
of personal
injury and
damage to
your iron

may damage working parts of the iron.

2. Do not use the water additives or substitute water such as

linen or scented water in the steam iron. They can stain fabrics

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