Iron
User Manual
Model: PS74181
More specifically:
DO NOT let children or untrained persons use the appliance without
supervision.
NEVER immerse the iron, cable or plug in any liquid.
DO NOT leave the hot iron touching fabrics or very inflammable sur-
faces.
DO NOT leave the appliance unnecessarily plugged in. Disconnect the
plug from the mains when the appliance is not being used.
NEVER touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
DO NOT use the power cord or the appliance in order to pull the plug out
of the socket.
DO NOT leave the appliance exposed to the weather (rain, sun, etc. ).
DO NOT leave the iron without supervision when it is connected to the
power supply.
DO NOT fill the reservoir with water before removing the plug from the
socket.
PLEASE NOTE!
Do not use chemical additive, scented substances or decalcifiers. Fail-
ure to comply with the above-mentioned regulations leads to the loss of
guarantee.
DESCRIPTION
OF DEVICE
(1). Spray organ
(2). Filler door
(3). Steam dial
(5). Spray button
(4). Shot-steam button
(6). LCD window
(7). Maximum filling level
(9). Handle cover
(8). Temperature button
(10). Cord bushing
(11). Supply cord
(12). Rear Bushion
(14). Handle
(16). Transparent water tank
(18). Self-cleaning button
(20). Plate with steam vents
(13). Rear top cap
(15). Rear middle cap
(17). Plate temperature control light
(19). Plastic skirt
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
When using the iron for the first time, you may notice a slight emission of
smoke and hear some sounds made by the expanding plastics. This is
quite normal and it stops after a short time. We also recommend passing
the iron over an ordinary cloth before using it for the first time.
PREPARATIONS
Soft the laundry to be ironed according to the international symbols on
the garment label, or if this is missing, according to the type of fabric.
Start ironing the garments requiring a low temperature.
This reduces the waiting times (the iron takes less time to heat up than to
cool down) and eliminates the risk of scorching the fabric.
STEAM IRONING
Filling the reservoir
- Check that the plug is disconnected from the socket.
- Move the steam selector (3) to “0” [Fig. 1].
- Open the lid (2).
- Raise the tip of the iron to help the water enter the opening without
overflowing.
- Slowly pour the water into the reservoir using the special measure (20)
and taking care not to go over the maximum level (about 300ml) indi-
cated by “MAX” on the reservoir [Fig. 2].
- Close the lid (2).
We recommend using the lowest temperatures with fabrics that have
unusual finishes (sequins, embroidery, flush, etc.).
If the fabric is mixed (e.g. 40% cotton 60% synthetics), set the thermostat
to the temperature of the fibre requiring the lower temperature.
If you don’t know the composition of the fabric, determine the suitable
temperature by testing on a hidden corner of the garment. Start with a
low temperature and increase it gradually until it reaches the ideal tem-
perature.
Never iron areas with traces of perspiration or other marks: the heat of
the plate fixes the stains on the fabric, making them irremovable.
The size is more effective if you use a dry iron at a moderate tempera-
ture: excess heat scorches it with the risk of forming a yellow mark.
To avoid marking silk, woolen or synthetic garments shiny, iron them
inside out.
To avoid marking velvet garments shiny, iron in one direction (following
the fibre) and do not press down on the iron.
The heavier the washing machine is loaded, the more garments come
out creased. This also happens when the spin drying revolutions are very
high.
Many fabrics are easier to iron if they are not completely dry.
For example, silk should always be ironed damp.
DRY IRONING
To iron without steam, follow the instructions in section “steam ironing”,
leaving the steam selector (3) on position “0”.
Spray Function
Make sure that there is water in the reservoir. Press the spray button (5)
slowly (for a dense spray) or quickly (for a vaporized spray) [Fig. 6].
Warning: for delicate fabrics, we recommend moistening the fabric be-
forehand using the spray function (5), or putting a damp cloth between
the iron and the fabric. To avoid staining, do not use the spray on silk or
synthetic fabrics.
CLEANING
Please note: before cleaning the iron in any way, make sure that the
appliance plug is not connected to the socket.
Any deposits, starch residue or size left on the plate can be removed
using a damp cloth or an unabrasive liquid detergent.
Avoid scratching the plate with steel wool or metallic objects.
The plastic parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth then wiped over with
a dry cloth.
SELF-CLEANING
- The self-cleaning feature cleans inside the plate, removing impurities.
We recommend using it every 10-15days. Directions:
- Fill the reservoir up to the maximum level indicated and set the steam
selector (3) to “0”
- Set the temperature button (8) to the maximum temperature and wait for
the light (17) to turn off.
- Pull the plug out of the socket and hold the iron horizontally over the sink.
- Hold the cleanout button (18) setting until all the boiling water, steam,
impurities come out [Fig. 7].
- When the soleplate has cooled down, you can clean it with a damp cloth.
HOW TO PUT IT AWAY
- Disconnect the plug of the iron from the socket.
- Empty the reservoir by turning the iron upside down and gently shaking it.
- Leave the iron to cool down completely.
- Roll up the power cord with the rewinder [Fig. 8].
- Always put the iron away in a vertical position.
ADVICE FOR GOOD IRONING
Selecting the temperature.
- Put the iron in a vertical position.
- Put the plug in the socket.
- press with one finger the knob (8) according to the international symbol
on the garment label [Fig. 3]. The plate temperature control light (17)
indicates that the iron is heating up. Wait until the plate temperature
control light goes to “off” before ironing.
Warning: during ironing, the plate temperature control light (17) comes
on at intervals, indicating that the selected temperature is maintained.
If you lower the thermostat temperature after ironing at a high tempera-
ture, do not start ironing until the plate temperature control light comes
on again.
Selecting the steam.
The quantity of steam is regulated by the steam selector (3).
- Move the steam selector to a position between minimum and maximum
depending on the quantity of steam required and the temperature se-
lected [Fig. 1].
Warning: the iron gives off 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 “0”. As indicated on
the handle cover(9) and in the initial table, you can only use steam at
the highest temperatures. If the selected temperature is too low, water
may drip onto the plate.
Selecting Shot-steam and steam when ironing vertically.
Press the shot-steam button (4) to generate a powerful burst of steam
that can penetrate the fabrics and smooth the most difficult and tough
creases. Wait for a few seconds before pressing again [Fig. 4].
By pressing the shot-steam button at intervals you can also iron vertically
(curtains, hung garments, etc.) [Fig. 5].
Warning: the shot-steam function can only be used at high temperatures.
Stop the emission when the plate temperature control light (17) comes
on, than start ironing again only after the light has gone off.
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