Taurus ARTICA 2800 ZAFFIRO, Manual

English

Steam iron 

Artica 

Artica 2800 Zaffiro

Dear customer,

Many thanks for choosing to purchase a TAURUS brand product.

Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the fact that it exceeds the 

strictest quality standards, a fully satisfactory use and long product life can be 

assured.

Description

A  Spray button

B  Steam blast button

C  Steam regulator control

D   Auto-cleaning button

E  Spray nozzle

F  Fill-up opening

G Soleplate 

H  Temperature regulator

I  Pilot light

J  Auto-off indicator lamp *

(*) Only available in model Artica 2800 Zaffiro 

- Read these instructions carefully before switching on the appliance and keep 

them for future reference. Failure to follow and observe these instructions may 

result in an accident.

Safety advice and warnings

-The appliance should be used and 

kept over a flat and stable surface.

- When the appliance is placed on its 

support, make sure that the surface on 

which it is placed is stable.

- Never leave the appliance unatten-

ded while in use.

- This appliance can be used by people 

unused to its handling, disabled people 

or children aged from 8 years and abo-

ve if they have been given supervision 

or instruction concerning use of the 

appliance in a safe way and unders-

tand the hazards involved.

- Cleaning and user maintenance shall 

not be made by children unless they 

are supervised

- Keep the appliance and its cable out 

of reach of children under the age of 

eight.

- This appliance is not a toy. Children 

should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

- Do not use the appliance if it has fallen 

on the floor, if there are visible signs of 

damage or if it has a leak.

- Unplug the appliance from the mains 

before refilling the water tank.

- The temperature of the accessi-

ble surfaces may be high when the 

appliance is in use.

- If the connection to the mains has 

been damaged, it must be replaced, 

take the appliance to an authorised te-

chnical support service. Do not attempt 

to disassemble or repair the appliance 

yourself as this may be dangerous. 

- Ensure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate matches the mains 

voltage before plugging in the appliance.

- Connect the appliance to a base with an earth socket withstanding a minimum 

of 16 amperes.

- The appliance’s plug must fit into the mains socket properly. Do not alter the 

plug. Do not use plug adaptors.

- Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.

- Never use the electric wire to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.

- Do not wrap the cable around the appliance.

- Ensure that the electric cable does not get trapped or tangled.

- Do not allow the connection cable to hang or to come into contact with the 

appliance’s hot surfaces.

- Check the condition of the electrical connection cable. Damaged or tangled 

cables increase the risk of electric shock.

- As an additional protection to the electrical supply for the appliance, it is 

advisable to have a differential current device with a maximum sensitivity of 

30mA. Ask for advice from a competent installer.

- Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

- Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.

- If any of the appliance casings breaks, immediately disconnect the appliance 

from the mains to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.

Do not touch metal parts or the body when it is operating, as it may cause 

serious burns.

Use and care:

- Fully unroll the appliance’s power cable before each use.

- Do not turn the appliance over while it is in use or connected to the mains.

- To keep the non-stick treatment in good condition, do not use metal or pointed 

utensils on it.

- Respect the MAX level indicator (Fig. 1)

- Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use and before under-

taking any cleaning task.

- This appliance is for household use only, not professional or industrial use.

- This appliance should be stored out of reach of children and/or the disabled.

- Do not store or transport the appliance if it is still hot.

- To ensure that the iron functions correctly, keep the iron face smooth and 

do not hit it against metallic objects (for example, the ironing board, buttons, 

zips…)

- The use of distilled water is recommended, especially if the water in your area 

contains any type of grit or is “hard” (contains calcium or magnesium).

- Never leave the appliance connected and unattended if is not in use. This 

saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.

- Never rest the appliance into a surface while in use.

- Do not use the appliance on any part of the body of a person or animal.

- Do not use the appliance with pets or animals.

- Do not use the appliance to dry textiles of any kind.

- Turn the thermostat control to the minimum (MIN) setting. This does not mean 

that the iron is switched off permanently.

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