OWNER’S MANUAL
Steam Station
Model IR4005
For information or assistance:
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
21 Lawrence Paquette Ind. Dr.
Champlain, NY 12919
Tel.: 800-798-7398
TROUBLESHOOTING
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Your Steam Station iron is designed
11.Always store your iron on the iron
rest provided with your iron, not on
the soleplate. If stored face down,
even the smallest amount of
to rest only on the iron rest provided
with the iron. Do not rest iron on
soleplate.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
• Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical
outlet only.
Make sure that the plug is securely in the socket.
• Temperature setting too low.
Turn to higher setting.
Iron does not heat
moisture will cause the soleplate to
corrode and stain.
2. Never use or rest iron on an
unstable surface.
12.DANGER! Never use the iron if it
is damaged or dropped. Using the
iron when it is damaged could
create the risks of fire, electric
shock, injury or death.
3. While the iron is hot, never set iron
on an unprotected surface - even if it
is on its heel rest.
• Iron not properly placed in stand.
Thermostat ready light
goes On and Off
• This is normal.
4. WARNING! TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER
INJURY, before filling the iron
with water, make sure that the
plug is removed from the outlet.
The light goes On and Off as the thermostat is
switching the heating element On and Off to
maintain the selected temperature.
Some odor or small
particles come out of
steam vents of new
iron
• This is normal.
5. CAUTION: Never fill the iron with
fabric conditioner, starches or any
other solution, as these will
Follow instructions for first use and allow iron to steam
through 2-3 fillings & press the steam burst button
occasionally to eliminate small white particles.
damage the steam mechanism. Do
not use contaminated water.
• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.
Add water.
• Make sure that the temperature control dial is correctly
set. For maximum steam, temperature control dial
should be set on ‘•••’.
• Make sure the temperature control dial is set in
the correct steam area, e.g. ‘•’, for more steam, turn
temperature dial to higher setting, e.g. ‘•••’.
• If temperature setting is correct and there is no steam,
gently tap the soleplate on the ironing board a few
times.
Iron does not steam
6. WARNING! TO AVOID FIRE, never
leave iron unattended while it is
plugged in.
7. WARNING! TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK, never
immerse the iron in water or other
liquid.
8. WARNING! TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK, never use the
iron in a location where it can fall
or be pulled into water or any
other liquid. If the iron falls into
water or any other liquid, unplug it
immediately. DO NOT reach into
the water or liquid.
• Iron may not be hot enough. Set temperature control
dial to the ‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient
time to heat up (thermostat light goes off) before
pressing the steam button.
• Overuse of steam burst. Allow more time between
each burst.
• Iron may have been overfilled. Turn iron off,empty
water and follow instructions for filling.
• Steam performance may be low if iron requires
seasoning. To season, use regular tap water for 1or 2
tanks until steam performance improves.
Water droplets coming
from steam vents
9. CAUTION: Never use scouring
pads, abrasive or chemical
cleaners, or solvents to clean the
exterior or soleplate of your iron.
Doing so will scratch and/or
damage the surface.
10.WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at
face, towards yourself, or anyone
else while using or adjusting
steam. Burns or serious injury
may occur.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAM STATION IRON
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your Steam Station Iron,
remove any labels, stickers or tags that
may be attached to the body or
soleplate of the iron.
When turned on for the first time, your
new iron may emit an odor for up to 10
minutes. This is due to the initial
heating of the materials used in making
the iron.
The odor is safe and should not reoccur
after initial heating.
Cleaning the Iron
1. Unplug the steam station from the
electrical outlet
Storage
• Remove the power cord from the
wall outlet.
• Pour any remaining water out of the
water tank.
• Set the steam control to position “0”.
• Put the iron on the rubber mat on its
stand and let cool down sufficiently
before you store it.
Also, before ironing with steam for the
first time, allow iron to heat, hold in a
horizontal position and hit the steam
button several times. The iron may emit
some small particles from the steam
holes. This is normal and will clear after
pressing the steam button several
times.
2. When finished using the iron, turn
the temperature control dial to “MIN”.
3. Allow the iron to cool down before
cleaning.
4. Scale and other deposits can be
wiped off the soleplate with a damp
cloth and some non-scratching (fluid)
abrasive.
• Regularly check if the power cord is
still in a good and safe condition.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Temperature Control Dial (Rotate Dial)
Steam Button
Temperature Pilot Light
Iron Stand
Water Tank
Water Filling Hole
Rubber Mat
5. Keep the soleplate smooth, avoid
hard contact with metal objects.
6. From time to time, clean the inside of
the water tank by filling with water
and shaking.
8.
Power Cord
9.
Connecting Hose/Supply Hose
Anti-Calc Cassette
Water Tank Lock
Pump “On” Light
HOW TO REPLACE THE “ANTI-CALC” CASSETTE
10.
11.
12.
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The “Anti-Calc” cassette should be replaced after 9-12 months of usage depending
on the amount of usage and water hardness.
Rotate and release the head of the cassette, then take it out.
Empty the water from the water tank and cassette housing.
Fill the water tank with water.
Insert the new cassette and lock it into the water filling hole.
Push steam button for about one minute. The new cassette is now filled with
water.
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•
•
•
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Technical Specifications
Voltage:
Power:
120V., 60Hz.
1400 Watts
•
You can resume ironing.
To order additional “Anti-Calc” cassettes or for customer service:
Call Customer Service
In US.: 800-798-7398
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Ironing With Steam
Steaming in a Vertical Position
Before First Use
Rubber Mat
Always read garment labels and follow
the manufacturer’s ironing instructions.
Refer to the “Ironing Chart” on page 6
for temperature recommendations:
Remove any labels, stickers or tags
which may be attached to the body or
the soleplate of the iron before using
the iron.
Read all instructions carefully. Always
follow the Important Safeguards.
Please note that during transportation,
the rubber mat may come off its place.
For vertical steaming, simply lift the iron
in a vertical position and press the
steam button. (See fig. 5)
• The iron stand has 5 holes on the
circumference of its top.
• The rubber mat has 5 pins in the
corresponding locations.
• Place the rubber mat on top of the iron
stand and push each individual pin into
its hole.
Important: Never place the hot iron on
the plastic iron stand without the rubber
mat on top of the iron stand.
(See fig. 1)
•
Use low settings for synthetics and
silks.
Important: The first time an iron is
used, some odor and small white
particles may come out of the steam
vents. This is perfectly normal and will
cease to occur after the iron has been in
use for a short while.
Before you start using your iron, follow
the instructions in manual and do the
following in order to eliminate any odor
and small white residue particles and to
ensure optimum steam performance.
•• Use moderate settings for wool
and blends.
••• Use high settings for cottons and
linens.
•
•
•
Make sure that the steam station is
plugged into the electrical outlet.
Set the temperature dial to the
desired temperature. (Fig. 4)
Fill the water tank with water,
following the instructions on page 5
for filling the water tank.
Fig. 5
How the Water is Pumped to
the Iron
Ironing With No Steam
All marked settings on the temperature
control dial can be used for dry ironing.
•
•
Make sure that the iron is resting on
top of the rubber mat on the water
tank/stand.
When steam is desired, simply push
the steam button.
1. The water is pumped from the water
tank to the iron through the supply
hose by a built-in water pump.
2. This water pump is activated by
pushing on the steam button. The
water pump pilot light will go on.
3. The water pump will stay activated as
long as your finger pushes the steam
button.
1. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V
AC electrical outlet. The
Temperature Pilot light will come on,
indicating that the iron is receiving
power.
Important: Do NOT remove rubber mat
from water tank and place on a table or
any other surface which may be
damaged by heat.
fig. 1
2. Turn temperature dial to “MIN”.
•
•
•
Fill the water tank according to
instructions on filling (see page 5).
Set the temperature control dial to its
highest level.
When the “Temperature Pilot Light”
goes off, indicating that the iron has
reached its selected temperature,
• Do not place the rubber mat alone on a
table or any other surface which may
be damaged by heat.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to
the desired setting. (See “Ironing
Chart” for a guide to temperature
selection.)
Moderate
Steam
4. Place iron on its rubber mat on the
water tank while iron is warming to
desired temperature.
Then
•
Push the steam button to activate the
internal water pump.
5. When the temperature pilot light
goes, the iron is ready for ironing.
No
Steam
•
Steam will come out after about 2
minutes. Please be patient for the first
usage after which there will be no
further waiting.
Maximum
Steam
•
•
Iron on a piece of cloth / towel for 2
minutes.
Place the iron on the rubber mat and
allow it to steam for 5 minutes.
Fig. 4
Important: Make sure that the iron has
reached the selected temperature before
using steam.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
IRONING CHART
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate
To select iron temperature, align
temperature selected on dial with
the indicator on the water tank.
Filling the Water Tank
Filling the Water Tank
fabrics, it is best to first test the
temperature of the iron on a hem or an
inside seam.
Steam irons should be used with tap
water up to 3 mmol/l alkaline earth ions
(check the degree of hardness of your
water with your local water authority) or a
mixture of distilled/demineralized water
with tap water.
1. Push down the water tank lock.
2. Slide out the water tank from under
the iron stand. (Fig. 2)
3. Rotate slightly the top of the “Anti-
Calc” Cassette and pull it out of the
water tank.
DIRECTIONS
ON LABEL
4. Fill the water tank up to the “Max”
mark, as shown below in fig. 3.
If your tap water is very hard, you can
mix 1:1 distilled / demineralized water
with mineral water so that your steam
performance will be good.
Synthetic
Water Tank Lock
fibers, e.g.
acryl, viscose,
polyamide
(nylon),
Never use water containing additives,
battery top-up water from service
stations, water from household softening
systems or descaling agents.
WOOL
COTTON
LINEN
FABRIC
polyester
Distilled/Demineralized Water:
This should normally be mixed 1:1 with
tap water. The use of pure
SILK
Fig. 2
Slide Out
distilled/demineralized water creates
difficulties with steam production and can
cause water to escape through the
soleplate (formation of drops).
•M•AX •
TEMP.
CONTROL
• •
•
Note: If water escapes through the
soleplate while you are using
distilled/demineralized water,
we recommend you use tap water 3 or 4
times.
Fig. 3
STEAM
BUTTON
5. Return the water tank to its place,
under the iron stand.
Water with Additives:
Note: Make sure that the water tank is
pushed back to its place and the lock is
closed. If the water tank is not in its
place, it will not be able to deliver water
from the pump to the iron.
Starch, conditioner, perfume and fabric
conditioner should never be added to the
water. These result in residues in the
steam chamber which will damage your
iron and stain your laundry. For this
reason, no condensed water (water from
driers may be used, as this can contain
additives (e.g. conditioner).
Ironing Temperature
Always check first to see whether a label with ironing instructions is attached to the article to be
ironed. (See table above.) Follow these ironing instructions in all cases. If ironing instructions
are missing, but you do know the kind of fabric, then see the table. The table is valid for the
materials only and is not applicable to any applied finish, gloss, etc… Fabric to which some
kind of finish has been applied (gloss, wrinkles, relief, etc.) can be ironed at the lowest
temperature such as those made of synthetic fibers. Sort the laundry out according to ironing
temperature first: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc…
The iron heats up quicker than it cools down. Therefore, start ironing the articles requiring the
lowest temperature such as those made of synthetic fibers. If the fabric consists of various
kinds of fibers, you must always select the lowest ironing temperature of the composition of
those fibers. (For example: an article consisting of “60% polyester and 40% cotton” should be
ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester (•) and without steam.)
If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) the article has been made of, find a spot which will
be invisible when wearing or using the article. Try out the ironing temperature which is most
suitable there. (Start at a relatively low temperature.) Pure woolen fabrics (100% wool) may be
pressed with the iron set to a steam position. Preferable set the steam control to maximum
position and use a dry pressing cloth. When steam-ironing woolen fabrics, shining of the fabric
may occur. This can be prevented by turning the article inside out and ironing the reverse side.
Velvet and other textures which rapidly acquire shiny spots should be ironed in one direction
only (with the nap) applying light pressure. Always keep the iron moving.
Setting the Ironing Temperature
•
•
•
Place the iron on the rubber mat on
the water tank.
Plug the power cord into the
electrical outlet.
Select the required temperature
setting on the temperature control
dial using the Ironing Chart
on page 6.
The temperature pilot light will come
“On” indicating that the iron is
heating up.
Descaling the Iron:
Do not use chemical descaling agents as
these can cause damage to the iron and
stain your laundry.
Water From Household Water
Softening Systems:
•
•
Do not use water from household water
softening systems because even though
these systems remove calcium from the
water, they add other substances to it.
Therefore this water is not suitable for
steam irons.
When the temperature pilot light has
gone “Off”, the set temperature has
been reached and the iron is ready
for use.
Iron the reverse side of synthetic materials and silk to prevent shining spots. Do not use the
spray button to prevent stains.
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