Steam Generator

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Item no.: SI9020N

Swan Products Limited, PO Box 3117, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 9GD

2 Year Guarantee

This product is guaranteed for two years from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship faulty products must be returned to place of purchase. Refunds or replacement is at the discretion of the store.

The following conditions apply:

• The product must be returned to the retailer with original proof of purchases.

• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instruction contained in this instruction guide.

• It must be used only for domestic purposes.

• It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.

• Swan has no responsibility for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

• Valid in the UK and Eire Only

Important Safeguards

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage in your home.

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ncorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the user.

• 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 appliances by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or qualified person in order to avoid an electrical hazard.

• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. In case of damage, take the unit in for examination and/or repair by an authorised service agent.

• Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid for cleaning purposes.

• Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Always unplug the unit when not in use, before cleaning or when adding or removing parts.

• The use of accessory attachments that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer may result in injuries, fire or electric shock.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the cord is not in a position where it can be pulled on inadvertently.

• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

• Do not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open flame.

• Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However, if it is necessary to use an extension lead, ensure that the lead is suited to the power consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating of extension cord, appliance or plug point. Do not place the extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by children or animals or tripped over.

• This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.

• Do not carry the appliance by the power cord.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit when not in use or before cleaning.

• Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even, stable surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface.

• Ensure that the unit is switched off after use.

• The manufacture does not accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper or incorrect use, or for repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel.

• In case of technical problems, switch off the product and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

Return the appliance to an authorised service facility for examination, adjustment or repair.

Always insist on the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above mentions precautions and instructions, could affect the safe operation of this product.

• Your appliance must never be switched on through an external timer or any kind of separate remote control system

• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, it's service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid hazard

• The iron must not be left unattended when connected to the supply mains

• The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before tank is filled with water

• The iron and/or it's stand must be placed on a stable surface

Parts and Features

1. Water tank

2. Handle

3. Soleplate

4. Cover

5. Lens

6. Steam Release button

7. Power cord/supply hose

8. Power cord

9. Handle Button

10. Filter

11. Water tank lock

12. Temperature control dial

Fabric Setting Chart

Ironing Temperature Setting Guide

1. Follow the ironing instructions on the garment label. If there is not any instruction label, but you know what kind of fabric it is, please refer to the fabric setting chart described in this instruction manual.

2. The fabric setting chart is only valid for plain fabrics and not for materials to which finishes, glosses etc, have been applied. Textile to which some kind of finish has been applied (gloss, crinkle, relief etc.) is best ironed at lower temperature.

3. First sort laundry according to ironing temperature setting guide: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc.

4. The iron heats up more quickly than it cools down. Therefore, start ironing articles that need to be ironed at the lowest temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres.

5. If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the temperature required by the most delicate fibres, i.e. the lowest temperature. If, for example, an article consists of 60%polyester and

40%cotton, according to the fabric setting chart it should be ironed for polyester and without steam.

6. If you do not know what kind of fabric the article is made of, iron a piece of the material which is not visible when you wear to find out the appropriate temperature for your articles.

7. Pure woolen fabrics (100% wool) should be ironed with the iron setting to steam ironing position. It is advisable to set the temperature control dial to “Max” position and use a dry pressing cloth.

8. When steam ironing woolen fabrics, shiny patches may occur. You may prevent this by turning the article inside out and ironing the reverse side.

9. After using steam ironing for cotton fabrics, do not iron articles required by lower temperature (such as nylon etc.) immediately. It is advisable to adjust the temperature dial to the lower setting, waiting till the power indicator light turn off, and then you can start ironing.

How to use your steam Station

Prepare the appliance for use

Press handle button to lay handle down.

Remove the protective foil or sticker or card from the soleplate. (Fig. 1)

Fully unwind and straighten the power cord and the supply hose. Place the appliance on a stable, level and horizontal surface such as ironing board. Place the iron onto the iron rest plate horizontally at the base unit.

Fill water tank

Press the water tank lock upwards and slide the detachable water tank outwards from the base. (Fig.2)

Take the filter upwards out from the water fill hole. (You can take the filter out of the opening for filling water into water tank, or fill water into water tank directly with the filter existing in the opening). (Fig.3)

Fill the water tank up to or below the “MAX” fill line with clean tap water. (Fig.4)

Replace filter back into water tank. When moving, please hold the water tank with two hands. (Fig.5)

Replace the water tank into the base unit again. It will be locked in place with the base unit until a “click” sound is heard. (Fig.6)

Always pour out the remaining water after use. (Fig.7)

Note: When the water level reaches a low level or empty, pump will make a sound to indicate refilling. Stop using the appliance immediately and refill water tank as the described above.

Steam function setting

After power on, set temperature control dial to steam the ironing position. The indicator light will illuminate to show the unit is heating up. When desired temperature has been reached, the heating indicator light turns off and the iron is ready for use. During use, the heating indicator light will cycle from ON to OFF and then OFF to ON, it indicates that the iron is automatically maintaining the selected temperature. Press steam button to start steam ironing. When you adjust the temperature control dial, steam rate will be adjusted accordingly. MAX steam will be obtained when set at MAX position, it will be smaller gradually when turn to ”WOOL/SILK” position.

Note: When temperature control dial is located at SYNTHETIC ”, it is advised not to activate steam ironing since temperature is too low to produce steam.

First Use

Fill water tank with clean tap water refer to above filling instruction. For better performance, please immerse filter in water for several minutes before installing it into the water tank).

Connect the unit into a suitable main socket. Turn temperature control dial to steam ironing position, heating indicator light on iron unit lights up to indicate that the unit is being heated up. When it turns off, the desired temperature has been reached and it is ready for steam ironing.

Before first time use of steam ironing, please clean the iron as described below: Take the iron unit up from the base unit, press steam button underneath the handle to allow steam release for 30 seconds and then stop for 30 seconds, do so as a cycle, and repeat above cycle again.

This will prime the pump and only needs to be done once during an ironing session.

During steam ironing, the steam rate will be varied when temperature control dial is adjusted to different positions. This prevents water leakage from soleplate. After using, put the iron unit back onto base unit, turn temperature control dial to “MIN”, and then unplug from main socket. Slide water tank out from the base unit and empty it.

For every first time use, it is normal that’s a vibration sound will come from the electrical pump inside the base unit for a few seconds when steam ironing started. It is because there is air inside the filter, it will stop when the air inside the filter has been pumped out. If this vibration sound is heard for more than 60 seconds, please check whether water tank and filter assembled correctly or not or that the water tank is empty.

Dry ironing

Connect the appliance to a suitable socket outlet. Set temperature control dial to desired position according to ironing instructions on the garment label or fabric setting chart. Heating indicator light lights up to indicate the unit is being heated up. When the heating indicator light turn off, the desired temperature has been reached. During use, heating indicator light will cycle from ON to OFF and then

OFF to ON as temperature is maintained. After using, put the iron back onto base unit, turn temperature control dial to “MIN”, and then unplug from main socket.

Note: When changing your temperature setting from higher to lower, don't start ironing immediately since it may cause burns to your fabrics. Please wait till temperature indicator light cycles off then on once, and then start ironing.

This ensures the iron is at at the lower temperature.

Vertical steam ironing

Follow the steam ironing process, and then hold the iron in vertical position between 5cm and 15cm away from the hanged fabrics. Press down steam switch, this will create vertical steam. This feature is especially used for removing creases from hanging clothes and curtains. Never directly perform steam ironing on people. (Fig.8)

Handle

The handle attached to the base unit is used to carry the appliance. Before use, please put the handle down as following method: Press down two handle buttons at the same time, and then lay the handle down. (Fig.9) After use, allow the appliance completely cool down, then wind power cord around the cord storage of base unit and put the iron onto base unit. Lift handle up until is clicks into place (Fig.10)

Cord storage

After use, unplug the unit from main socket, pour out the remaining water from water tank after the unit has completely cooled down. Place iron on base unit, fold supply hose and wind it clockwise around the cord slots of the base unit.Tie power cord and folded supply hose together,then wind power cord clockwise around the cord slots of the base unit, and lock the plug with supply hose.

(Fig.11 - Fig.14)

Replacement of filter

Method: Slide water tank out from base unit, take the filter out from water tank, and then replace with a new one. After new filter has been installed into water tank, fill water tank to Max fill level, and then slide water tank back into base unit.(Immerse filter in water for several minutes in order to gain better performance in future use.)

Anti-calc system

The filter is designed to reduce the build-up of limescale which occurs during steam ironing, this will prolong the working life of your iron. However, please note that the filter will not completely stop the natural process of limescale build-up. The filter should be replaced with a new one after 2-3 months.

Working life of the filter depends your local water quality. If you live in a hard water area we recommend using distilled or even bottled water.

Emptying and storing

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and allow the appliance to cool down for 60 minutes at least. After use, slide out the water tank and pour out all the remaining water. Wind the power cord around cord storage of the base unit. The iron should be placed on the iron rest plate, lay handle down.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Unplug the appliance from the main supply and let the iron cool down. Clean the iron with a damp cloth. Wipe off scale and any other deposits on the soleplate with a damp cloth or non-abrasive(liquid) cleaner. Never clean the appliance under the tap.

U.K. Plug Wiring Instructions

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE

BROWN

NEUTRAL

LIVE

GREEN/YELLOW EARTH

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or (earth symbol) and is coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Disposal of Unit

Disposal instructions for Swan items in accordance with the WEEE directive. Appliances bearing the symbol shown here may not be disposed of in domestic rubbish. You are required to dispose of old electrical and electronic appliances like this separately. Please visit www.recyclemore.co.uk, or www.recylcenow.co.uk for access to information about the recycling of electrical items. The WEEE directive, introduced in August 2006, states that all electrical items must be recycled, rather than taken to landfill. Please arrange to take this appliance to your local Civic Amenity site for recycling, once it has reached the end of its life.

Helpline

01733 404703

Spare part references:

SI9020N-001: limescale filter

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