alexis
steam iron
M o d e l :
2 3 0 0 5 G
1200W
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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Fill water into the iron as described above.
Stand the iron upright.
IRONING INSTRUCTIONS
Connect the iron to a suitable mains supply outlet.
Turn the temperature control (8) to the “2 dots”, “3
dots” or “MAX” setting.
CHOICE OF WATER
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This iron can be used with normal tap water.
If the water in your area is particularly hard, it is
advisable to use distilled or de-mineralized water.
Do not use chemically de-scaled water or any other
liquids for refilling.
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The pilot light turns off when the required temperature
is reached. The iron is ready for use.
Turn the steam button (6) to the required position,
steam starts coming out from the holes in the
soleplate.
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HOW TO FILL IN WATER
Note: With conventional steam ironing, water may leak
from the soleplate if a too low temperature has been
selected. If this happens, turn the temperature control
(8) to the advised position. Steam will recommence
as soon as the appropriate temperature has been
reached.
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Unplug the iron from the wall outlet.
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Press the steam control button (6) down, so that the
steam won’t come out.
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Fill in the water through the inlet.
Do not fill the water past the maximum level “MAX” of
the water tank. This may cause your iron to leak.
Important: Remove the water after use.
DRY IRONING
1. Connect the iron to a suitable mains supply outlet.
2. Ensure that the steam control knob (6) is in position
“O”.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING
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Always check first to see whether a label with ironing
instructions is attached to the article to be ironed.
Follow these instructions in all cases.
3. Select the setting on the temperature control (8).
4. When the pilot light turns off, the required
temperature is reached. The iron is ready for use.
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First you should sort the laundry: Wool with wool,
Cotton with cotton etc. Start ironing the fabrics
requiring the lowest temperature and progress to
the higher ones because the iron heats up quicker
than it cools down. If the fabric consists of various
kinds of fibres (e.g. cotton with polyester) you must
always select the lowest ironing temperature for the
composition of those fibres.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Disconnect the iron from the wall outlet and let it cool
down completely.
2. Deposits and other residues on the soleplate can be
removed with a rough cloth soaked in a vinegar/water
solution.
3. The casting may be wiped with a damp cloth and
then polished with a dry one.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
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Insert the plug into the wall socket and stand the iron
4. Never use any abrasives to clean the soleplate.
5. Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with
metal objects.
upright.
Turn the temperature control knob (8) to the correct
temperature.
The correct temperature will be reached when the
pilot light has turned off. The pilot light will be on
and off from time to time indicating that the selected
temperature is being maintained.
STORAGE
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Turn the temperature control (8) to “MIN” and set the
steam control knob to position “O” (=no steam)
Disconnect the iron from the wall outlet.
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Pour any remaining water out of the water tank.
Stand the iron upright and let it cool down completely.
The power cord can be wound around the iron.
Always store the iron in an upright position.
SPRAYING
This function can be used any time and it does not affect
the ironing temperature.
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Fill water into the iron as described above.
Aim the nozzle to the garment.
Press the spray button (5)
SAFETY PROTECTIVE CUT – OUT
In the unlikely event of the thermostat failing, the
protection cut-out will operate to prevent the iron
overheating. Then the iron should be taken to the
nearest authorized service facility.
STEAM IRONING
This function can be used only at a higher ironing
temperature.
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2 dots for moderate steam
3 dots or MAX for maximum steam
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Reason
Action
Pre-caution
Iron is leaking water.
Temperature is too low
Set the temperature to steam setting (cotton)
Check fabric type is suitable for high steam
temperature
Steam switch is on self clean
function
Turn steam switch setting to steam or 0
position
Switch steam setting to 0 (off) after use or
when filling tank.
Tank is overfilled
Empty water tank
Fill to MAX mark only.
Iron is in the horizontal position
too long.
When adjusting item place iron down in the
vertical position
If iron is left on the item in the horizontal
position for too long it may burn the fabric.
Check temperature setting is suitable for
fabric type.
Iron is not heating up
Temperature control dial is in
the off position
Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired temperature setting.
Switch on household socket
Check the socket with another appliance
Household socket is off.
Household socket is not
working
Ensure iron is in the upright position.
Appliance must be of similar wattage to
prevent overloading.
Iron is tripping mains
Overloaded circuit.
Unplug all appliances attached to the same
circuit and check iron.
Note that there can be up to 5 household
plug sockets on 1 circuit.
Iron sticking to clothing
Temperature is too hot
Turn down temparature on control dial.
Clean and rinse item.
Check temperature setting is suitable for
fabric type.
Clothing is dirty or not rinsed
thoroughly.
Use spray function to dampen item and
check temperture is correct.
Use a old linen cloth to remove any trace
of dirt on the soleplate. Use iron soleplate
cleaner for bad marks.
Creases not coming out
Not Enough Steam
Item is too dry or temperature
too low.
Use steam function.
Check temperature setting is suitable for
fabric type.
The steam control is off or set
too low.
Set the steam button/switch to on or full.
Ensure temperature control dial is set to the
3 dot position for steaming.
Check temperature setting is suitable for
fabric type.
The iron temperature is
too low.
Set temperature control dial to MAX or 3 dot
position for steaming.
The steam valve is blocked
due to water scale.
If your iron is fitted with a self clean function
carry out cleaning as per instructions.
Use distilled or demineralised water in your
iron to prevent blocking.
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