User Guide
Steam Iron IW1
Thankyou for purchasing a Tesco IW1 Steam Iron. For your safety, please
ready this User Guide carefully, paying particular attention to the Safety
Guide section.
SAFETY GUIDE
Before using the iron, please read these safety notes carefully.
• Young children should not use this iron.
• Do not touch the soleplate of the iron when it is hot. Always hold the iron by the
handle. Be aware that the iron heats up quicker than it cools down.
• Keep the iron away from surfaces and objects that can be damaged by heat.
• The iron must be used, or stood upright on its heel, on a stable and flat surface.
• Ensure there is adequate room to operate the iron.
• Ensure that the iron cannot fall into water.
• Disconnect the mains supply before filling or emptying the iron, before cleaning
any components, and when it is not in use.
• Do not immerse the mains lead in water or other liquids.
• Do not let the mains lead overhang the edge of the work surface or allow it to
touch hot surfaces, or sources of heat or flame.
• Do not use the iron if any part of it, including the mains lead or mains plug, is
damaged or malfunctions. Seek expert assistance.
• Do not use the iron if it has been dropped and there are visible signs of
damage, or if it is leaking.
• Children must be warned not to touch hot iron parts. Close supervision is
necessary when the iron is used near children.
• Do not leave the iron face down at any time. Stand it upright, on its heel, on a
stable surface in between use.
• This iron is for indoor domestic use only. Do not use it outdoors.
• Do NOT use this iron for any purpose not covered by the instructions.
• Use caution when inverting the iron, there may be hot water in the tank.
• The iron must not be left unattended while it is connected to the mains supply.
WARNING:
Contact with hot metal parts, hot water and steam can cause burns.
Exercise care when handling this iron!
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO UK USERS
The mains lead is terminated with a UK approved mains plug fitted with a 13A
fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 13A fuse
must be used. If you need to change the mains plug, remove the fuse, cut the plug
from the cord and dispose of it safely. Fit the new plug as instructed on the next
page.
DESCRIPTION
This electric steam iron includes features such as variable temperature, variable
steam, a burst of steam facility and a water spray to help with ironing heavy or
creased material.
Replacing the Mains Plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with a code. As these colours may not
correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire
coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with
the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED. The wire coloured
GREEN & YELLOW must be connected to the terminal marked
with the letter E or coloured GREEN or GREEN & YELLOW or
marked with the Earth Symbol:
.
GREEN
&
YELLOW
(Earth)
BLUE
(Neutral)
FUSE
13A
BS 1362
BROWN
(Live)
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PRELIMINARIES
Unpack the iron carefully. Remove all protective covering and ensure there is not
anything stuck to the soleplate.
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, please do so with
regards to any recycling regulations in your area.
Check that the voltage marked on the rating plate matches your mains voltage.
Please read all instructions, especially the Safety Guide. If you pass the appliance
to a third party, include this User Guide.
Important Note
: Maintaining the finish of the iron’s soleplate is essential for good
results. Keep the soleplate smooth; do not scratch it on metal objects (e.g. the
edge of the ironing board, zippers etc.) and clean as described (see Cleaning).
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1) Spray Nozzle
2) Water Tank Filling Inlet
3) Variable Steam Control
4) Spray Button
5) Burst of Steam Button
6) Temperature Control
Buttons and Indicators
7) Swivelling Cord
Protector
8) Heel
9) Transparent Water
Tank
10) Metal Soleplate
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