Ultra dry micrafine pressurised steam easily flattens out the toughest dried-in creases. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS • Check that the socket has a protected earthing connection and that the current and fuses (at least 10A) correspond to specifications plate on the station. • Use filtered water only. Failure to do so will invalidate the guarantee. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • If the plug does not comply with your power supply, have it changed by a qualified electrician. • The electric safety of the appliance is only guaranteed when it is connected to a correctly earthed connection according to official standards. If you are in doubt, consult your electrician. • The pressure steam ironing station should not be moved while it is in operation. • It is essential that it be set up on a surface that is not susceptible to high temperatures. • This appliance is only intended for domestic use. Every other use is inappropriate and dangerous. • Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands. • Never use the appliance in the bathroom. • Never pull the plug out of the socket by tugging at the cable. • Never expose the appliance to the elements e.g. rain, sun, ice etc. • Do not let children use the ironing station; they cannot recognise the inherent dangers of handling electrical devices. • Never plunge the appliance in water. • Never expose the appliance to frost. • Leads and cables must not come into contact with the hot iron. 2 16 12 05_quark file for steam station.qxp 1/31/2006 14:18 Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS STEAM STATION • Do not direct the steam towards people or animals (danger of scalding). Avoid steam contact with unprotected skin. • Switch off when not in use & unplug from the mains. Do not leave the appliance switched on unnecessarily. • Never leave the iron unattended when it is connected to the mains. • To guard against accidents, a faulty mains cable may only be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent or similarly qualified person. • The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface. • When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable. • The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking. • The pressure release valve (12) is an excess pressure seal. Never replace this with any other type of seal. • Steam and boiling water could escape from the unit. DO NOT OPEN the tank seal (12), until the water reservoir (14) has cooled down to room temperature. • N NNE EEV VVE EER RR try to fill the pressure steam unit through the tank seal (12). This is only for cleaning. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING & INSPECTION Unpack the unit and components from the shipping container. Remove all visible packing material. If any damage is discovered, contact place of purchase or Dualit Ltd on 01293 652 500. Steam stations are made up of two main components: a container that holds the water for steam ironing and an iron without a water tank. The main body has a heating element that boils the water and a valve that lets the steam through a hose into the iron. An electric cord for the soleplate combined with a rubber hose for the steam supply connect the two components. The thermostat for the iron soleplate is located on the iron the same place as for conventional irons and there’s a steam pulse button that you press for steam ironing. Vertical steaming is possible due to this component arrangement, which is ideal for ironing and freshening up curtains and suits. 3 16 12 05_quark file for steam station.qxp 1/31/2006 14:18 Page 4 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 21 3 1. Steam pulse button 2. Iron temperature control light 4 3. Cork moulded handle 4. Power cable (Steam hose + lead) 5. Thermostat switch for iron 6. Rest surface for iron 7. Steam volume gauge 5 8. Neon “steam ready” 9. ON/OFF switch for iron 10. Water funnel 11. Pressure tank key 12. Boiler pressure release valve and boiler access 13. Power lead with plug 14. Plastic casing 15. Cap for water reservoir 16. ON/OFF switch for pressure unit 17. Neon “Reservoir empty” 6 18. Aluminium soleplate 19. Resevoir water level indicatior 19 8 9 7 10 11 15 12 13 18 1617 14 4 16 12 05_quark file for steam station.qxp 1/31/2006 14:18 Page 5 STEAM VOLUME CONTROLIRONING WITH STEAM • Check that the item you want to iron is suitable for steam ironing. • Unscrew the water reservior cap (15) and fill with filtered water. Use the supplied funnel(10). The water reservoir may be topped up at anytime. • Screw on the water reservoir cap (15) and plug in to the mains (14). • Turn on the pressure unit (16) and the iron (9). • Adjust the thermostat switch (5) to the required temperature. The steam range is marked in blue on the thermostat dial. STEAM - JETS OR CONTINUOUS • The pressure steam unit reaches ironing pressure in 3 minutes. • The "steam ready" light (8) lights up when the unit is ready to start ironing. It is perfectly normal for the lamp to switch off again. • T...