Usha Techne 500 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

STEAM IRON

Techne 500

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Dear Customer,

Congratulations!

You are now the proud owner of Usha Travel Steam Iron.

Innovatively designed, using only the highest quality material and
components, your Usha Travel Steam Iron is designed for years of trouble
free performance.

Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before using and keep it
cautiously after reading for future reference.

Best Wishes

DO’s

1. Check the main voltage stated on the iron, you can use a coin to adjust the
voltage selector to the local mains voltage. It is advisable to always reset the
selector to position 220/240 after use. This will prevent damage if the iron is
inadvertently connected to the wrong voltage.(FIG 2)

2. The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.

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

4. Unwind and straighten the power cord before use.

5. Switch on the iron by turning the Temperature Dial in clockwise direction;
pilot light glows.

6. Turn the Temperature Dial to the middle point of 1 dot, 2 dots, 3 dots or
maximum setting.

7. Switch off the iron by turning the Temperature Dial in anti-clockwise direction
when it is not in use, even for a short period of time. Turn the Temperature
Dial to ‘Min’ position.

8. Remove the plug from the socket before filling the iron with water or pouring
out the remaining water after use. Fill the iron from the supplied filling cup
to avoid spillage.

9. Always place the iron with its back on a firm flat surface when interrupting
ironing and after use. When leaving, even when only for a short while, always
unplug the iron.

10. Some parts of the iron have been slightly greased and as a result the iron
might slightly smoke when connected for the first time. After a short while,
however, this will cease.

11. Before using the first time remove the card pad from the soleplate. Clean
the soleplate with a soft cloth.

12. The plug of the supply cord must be removed from the socket-outlet before
the water reservoir is filled with water.

13. If the main cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by the
manufacturer, their service representative, or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard, as special tools and/or parts are required.

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14. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

15. Travel irons are not intended for regular use.

DO NOT’s

1. Do not allow children to touch the iron when its hot.

2. Do not leave the iron unattended when it is connected to a mains supply
outlet.

3. Do not use an extension power cord set unless competent authority has
approved it.

4. Do not allow the cordite to touch the soleplate when it is hot.

5. Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.

6. Do not immerse the iron in water.

7. Do not add perfumed, vinegar or other chemical liquids into the water tank;
they can damage the iron seriously.

8. Do not connect the appliance to a wall socket intended for shavers.

9. Do not use the iron when it is damaged or it works improperly.

10. Do not roll the power cord around the iron for storage until it has cooled
down completely.

11. Do not use the iron simultaneously with another high-wattage appliance
(e.g. hair dryer) to avoid the fuse to blow.

12. Do not store the appliance immediately after use. Let it cool down first for at
least half an hour. The iron will cool down quicker if you unplug it and pass
the hot soleplate over a wet towel a few times.

13. Do not forget to pour out the remaining water after use.

14. The iron should not be used if the iron has been dropped at any time, or
if there are visible signs of damage or if the iron is leaking. Please get it
repaired by company authorised service centre

PART LIST

1. Soleplate

2. Water inlet cover

3. Steam knob

4. Temperature dial

5. Heel

6. Pilot light

7. Water tank

8. Selector knob.

9. Grommet

10. Power cord

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IRONING WITHOUT IRONING BOARD

When traveling, you will often not have an ironing board at hand; in this case
spread a doubled terry towel on a firm flat surface. Ensure that the surface is
heat and moisture resistant. Do not use a glass or plastic surface.

HOW TO FILL WATER IN THE TANK

1. Please fill this iron with normal tap water before using for the first

2. For refilling, you can also use tap water. However, if the water is very hard
(hardness higher than 17 (DH), it is advisable to use distilled water.

a. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before filling the iron.
b. Flip open the filling cap.

Leave the water inlet cover
hanging on the handgrip by
its retainer.

c. Pull up the handgrip. Pour no

more than 40ml of water into
the filling opening.

Use the provided filling cup

for this purpose.

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