Tesco IR1914 User Manual

Safety Guide IR1914 Steam Iron User ManualIR1914 Steam Iron User Manual

Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety
and to reduce the risk of re, injury or electrical shock.

Read all the instructions before operating the iron
and keep them. If you pass the product on to a third
party, include these instructions.

Unplug the iron from the mains supply when not
in use, and before emptying, lling, or cleaning.

Do not touch the soleplate of the iron if it is hot.
Always hold the appliance by the handle.
Keep the appliance well away from surfaces and

objects that can be damaged by heat.
Ensure there is adequate room to operate the iron.
Ensure that the iron cannot fall into water.
Do not immerse the connecting cord in any liquid.
Do not let the connecting cord overhang the

edge of the work surface or allow it to touch hot
surfaces or sources of heat or ame.

If any part of this appliance is damaged or
malfunctions in any way, or the connecting cord
or mains plug is broken do not continue to use it.
Seek expert assistance.

Do not use the iron if water is leaking from it.
Do not leave the iron face down at any time. Stand

it upright on its heel, on a level heatproof surface.
Do not use outdoors or in damp or wet conditions.
When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the

surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
Do not use this iron for professional laundry .

Do NOT use this appliance for any purpose not
covered by the instructions.

Use caution when turning the iron upside down,

there may be hot water in the water tank.
Use only with a purpose-built ironing board.
Observe all ironing instructions and ironing

temperature dot settings given by the garment
manufacturer. These are normally on a label or
labels inside the garment.

This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they are older than
8 and supervised .

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.

THE IRON MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE
IT IS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY MAINS.

DO NOT USE THIS IRON IF IT IS DROPPED, HAS VIS­IBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR IS NOT WATERTIGHT.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage
of your electricity supply is the same as that
indicated on the appliance.

The means of disconnecting this appliance from
the mains supply is the mains plug. This should be
unobstructed and readily operable .

BURNS CAN OCCUR FROM TOUCHING HOT
METAL PARTS, HOT WATER OR STEAM.

EXERCISE CARE WHEN HANDLING!

MAIN COMPONENTS

A: Mains Cord & Sleeve
B: Mains Indicator
C: Water Tank
D: Temperature Dial
E: Soleplate
F: Maximum Water Mark
G: Spray Nozzle
H: Water Filler & Cap
I: Steam Control
J: Spray Button
K: “Shot of Steam” Button
L: Handle

Preliminaries

Unpack the iron carefully. If you dispose of the packaging, do so
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

The packaging contains:

• One Tesco iron.

• One measuring cup (not illustrated).

• If any item is missing or damaged please contact the Tesco
store where you purchased the item, or your nearest Tesco
store. Please have your receipt ready when you call.

Important Special Features of Your Iron

Coated soleplate: The soleplate of the iron is coated with spe­cial material to make ironing much easier. To protect the sole­plate do not use abrasives to clean the iron and avoid running
the iron over hard metal surfaces.

Self Clean System: The Self Clean system enables you to re-

duce build up of debris and scale from inside your iron for longer

live and ecient steam ironing.

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Anti-Drip System: With the anti-drip system, you can per-
fectly iron even the most delicate fabrics. Always iron these fab­rics at low temperatures. The plate may cool down to the point
where no more steam comes out, but drops of boiling water that
can leave marks or stains. In these cases, the Anti-Drip system
automatically activates so that you can iron the most delicate
fabrics without risk of spoiling or staining them.

IMPORTANT: Onlu use tap water or distilled or demineralised
water to ll the iron. Do not use chemical additives, scented
substances or decalciers. Failure to comply with the above­mentioned regulations will invalidate the guarantee.

Note: Some parts have been lightly greased and the iron might
smoke slightly when switched on for the rst time. After a short
while, this will cease. We recommend passing the iron over a
clean cotton cloth before using it for the rst time.

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USING THE IRON

Ironing Temperatures

Check the ironing instructions attached to the article (they are
on a label showing a symbol of an iron). Always follow these
ironing instructions. The indications on the iron’s temperature
dial and the table below will help you.

If there are no ironing instructions but you know the fabric, then
use the table below. The table is valid only for the actual ma­terials and does not take account of any nish applied to the
fabric. Textiles to which a nish has been applied (wrinkle relief,
printed T shirts etc.) should be ironed at lower temperatures.

If the fabric contains mixed bres, select the lowest ironing
temperature of the composition, e.g. iron a 60% polyester /40%
cotton mix at the temperature indicated for polyester.

Do not iron

Synthetics. Set Iron to LOW ( • )

Wool, Silk. Set Iron to MEDIUM ( • • )

Cotton, Linen. Set Iron to HIGH ( • • • )

The iron heats up quicker than it cools down. Sort fabrics to be
ironed into groups according to temperature; wool with wool,
cotton with cotton, etc. Start by ironing articles requiring low
temperature settings and progress to higher ones.

Note: Do not iron garments that are dirty or stained. The iron’s
heat may set the stain.

Pure (100%) wool fabrics may be pressed with the iron set to a
steam position and the garment protected by a dry cloth.

Using the Iron

Before using the iron:

Inspect the iron carefully. Check that the voltage marked on the
rating plate matches your mains voltage.

Remove any protective lm from the soleplate. Polish the sole­plate lightly with a clean soft cloth to remove any residues.

Important Note: Maintaining the nish of the iron’s soleplate
is essential. Keep the soleplate smooth: do not scratch it on
metal objects (e.g. the edge of the ironing board, buttons, zip­pers, etc.) as these may impair performance.

Filling the Iron

DO NOT use water containing softeners, perfumes or addi­tives as these may damage the iron irreparably.

Unplug the iron from the mains. Set the Steam Control to OFF.

Open the water ller. Fill carefully with fresh water using a suit-

able ller cup. Do not ll the iron above the MAX mark indicated
on the side of the iron.

If you live in a hard water area, it is advisable to use distilled or
de-mineralised water.

Operation

• Ensure the mains socket is switched o at the wall and
the Steam Control is OFF (see previous page).

• Fill the iron with water as described above.

• Place the iron on its heel on the ironing board rest and
connect the power cord to the wall socket.

• Switch on the power. The pilot light will illuminate.

• Select the correct temperature. Turn clockwise to increase
and anticlockwise to reduce temperature.

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The pilot light will turn ‘OFF’ when the indicated setting reaches
the correct temperature. The iron is now ready for use. During
use the indicator will come on and o as the thermostat main­tains the iron at the correct temperature setting.

Steam Ironing

Steam Ironing should be car­ried out at the highest settings
on the temperature dial.

The quantity of steam is regu­lated by the Steam Control.

Move the steam selector to a suitable position depending on the
quantity of steam required and the ironing temperature.

Warning: the iron gives
o steam continuously
only if you hold the iron
horizontally. You can stop
the continuous steam by
placing the iron in a ver­tical position or by mov­ing the steam selector to
the “0” position.

Shot of Steam

This feature may be used
during steam or dry iron­ing but only when the
iron is at highest settings.

Press the Shot of Steam
button to release a surge
of steam. You may need
to press the button a
few times to prime the
system.

Wait a few seconds for the steam to penetrate the fabric before
pressing the button again.

Use no more than 3 bursts at any one time.
Excessive use of this feature will cause the iron to cool, and the

pilot light will illuminate. If this happens, wait for the pilot light
to go out before using the feature again.

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Vertical Shot of Steam

Warning: DO NOT allow anyone to come near you during this
process. NEVER allow steam to get anywhere near your body or
clothing or apply steam to clothes or fabrics that are being worn
by human or pets. DANGER OF SCALDING.

Hold the iron facing away from you at all times. DO NOT OVER­REACH or operate the iron while standing on a ladder etc.

Method:

Set the iron to its highest tem­perature and wait for the pilot
light to go out.

Set the iron vertical. Hold the
iron away from you and 15 – 30
cm from the garment.

Press the Shot of Steam But­ton once. Steam will penetrate
into the garment removing the
wrinkles.

For stubborn wrinkles: set the iron back on its stand and
wait a few seconds. Repeat the procedure once more. Most
wrinkles can be removed within three presses.

Spray Button

Press the spray button to
spray water on the ma­terial. It may be used for
steam or dry ironing.

Note: To avoid staining,
do not use the spray on
silk or synthetics, and be
careful when you iron
delicate fabrics.

Note: For Spray and Shot of Steam functions to operate, the
water tank must be at least one-quarter full. If these features
stop working place the iron on its stand and ll the water tank.

During Ironing: In between operations always stand the iron
on its heel. NEVER leave the iron face down.

After you have nished ironing:

Set the steam control to minimum. Switch the iron o at the
mains and unplug. Stand the iron on its heel and let the iron cool
down fully.

Now invert the iron,
open the ller and pour
away the excess water
from the tank.

When pouring away the
water, gently shake the
iron to remove any loose
particles from the tank.

Cleaning

Unplug the iron from the mains and allow it to cool down fully.
To remove starch or other deposits from the soleplate, apply a

small amount of mild cleaner to a damp cloth, forming a paste
on the cloth. Gently rub the soleplate, then wipe with a moist
cloth. The body of the iron may now be cleaned with a barely
damp cloth and then dried thoroughly. Do not wet the appli­ance body, cord or mains plug.

CAUTION: Never use scouring pads, abrasives or harsh cleaners
on the iron body or the soleplate.

Auto Cleaning: This function removes the scales and minerals
built up in the Steam Chamber. The iron will remain in the best
condition if this function is performed at least once a month or
more regularly depending on the hardness of the water.

1. Half-ll the water tank. Stand the Iron upright on its stand.

3. Set the steam control to ‘0’. Turn the Temperature Dial to its
maximum setting.

5. Plug the iron in and switch on. Wait until the iron is hot
and the pilot light goes o. Allow the pilot light to come on
and go o a second time.

7. Turn the Temperature Dial to minimum and

8. Unplug the iron from the mains supply and hold the iron
horizontally over a sink.

10. Move the steam control to the position and hold it.

Steam and boiling water
will drain from the holes
on the soleplate wash­ing away built up debris
and scale.

Keep skin and body away from hot water - DANGER OF SCALDING!

11. Gently shake the iron until no more water comes out.

12. Now release button and set the iron back on its heel.

11. When cool, wipe the soleplate clean with a soft cloth

Storage

When not in use the iron should be securely stored out of the
reach of children. Store the iron on its heel with the cord loosely
looped around the body. Do NOT store the iron on its soleplate
or you may damage the nish.

Warranty

Your TESCO iron is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the
date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please
return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with the
original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no way
aects your consumer rights.

Specications

Voltage Rating: 220 -240V AC, 50Hz
Power Consumption: 1500-1900W
Net Weight: 0.96kg

UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with

household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist,
for your nearest facilities. See www.recycle-more.
co.uk or in-store for details.

ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.

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