UFESA PL14 Serie Instrucciones De Uso página 8

Important:
• Normal tap water can be used.
To prolong the optimum steam function, mix tap water with dis-
tilled water 1:1. If the tap water in your district is very hard, mix
tap water with distilled water 1:2.
You can inquire about the water hardness with your local water
supplier.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the boiler, do not
put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or any
other type of chemical product into the boiler, unless they have
been advised by Ufesa
• During it first use the iron may produce certain vapours and
odours, along with white particles on the soleplate, this is nor-
mal and it will stop after a few minutes
settIng the temperature
1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to determine
the correct ironing temperature.
2. Select the temperature (11):
«•» Synthetik
«••» Seide - Wolle
«•••» Baumwolle - Leinen
3. The indicator lamp (13) will remain lit while the iron is heating
and go out as soon as the iron has reached the selected tempe-
rature.
Tips:
• Sort your garments out based on their cleaning symbol labels,
always starting with clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest
temperatures.
• If you are not sure what the garment is made of then begin iro-
ning at a low temperature and decide on the correct temperatu-
re by ironing a small section not usually seen when worn.
controllIng the pressure
(Depending on the model)
Your steam station is equipped with a pressure gauge (3) which
shows the pressure it works at every moment. Dial of the gauge is
divided into three areas :
1) Yellow area shows low pressure (during first heating or loss of
pressure during the ironing. In this case, read Trouble Shooting
section)
2) Green area is the one in which the station works normally and
pressure should be within it during ironing
3) Red area shows high pressure and during normal use should not
be reached. In case your steam station reaches it frequently, it
will have to be checked by a technical service centre
IronIng wIth steam (B)
1. Turn the temperature selector (11) to the steam position, bet-
ween «••» and «max».
2. Set the amount of steam to suit your needs, using the variable
steam control (4) (depending on the model)
3. Press the steam release button (12) to release steam.
Cork handle iron (depending on the model):
To get permanent steam, press the lock button (15) and slide it
backwards until it locks. To switch off the permanent steam, slide
the lock button forward.
Important:
• The steam hose may get hot if you are ironing for long periods.
IronIng wIthout steam
1. Set the required ironing temperature.
2. Begin ironing but without pressing the steam release button
(12).
vertIcal steam (c)
1. Set the temperature control to the «••» or «max» position.
2. You can steam iron curtains and hanging garments (jackets, suits,
coats...) by holding the iron in a vertical position and pressing
the steam release button (12).
Operate the iron vertically at a distance of 10 to 20 cm
Never direct the steam jet at garments that are being worn.
Never aim the steam at people or animals.
cleanIng the BoIler
To extend the life of your steam generator and to avoid any build
up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler after 10 uses.
If your water is hard, increase the frequency.
Do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler (unless they
have been advised by Ufesa), as they could damage it.
1. Check that the appliance is unplugged and cold for more than 2
hours.
2. Unscrew the boiler´s cap (1)
3. Empty the boiler above a sink by holding the appliance upside
down.
4. Fill the boiler with 500 ml of fresh water.
5. Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it com-
pletely over a sink or bucket.
6. To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is
done twice
7. Close the cap
cleanIng & maIntenance
Important:
Always unplug the appliance from the mains supply before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation on it.
1. After ironing, pull out the plug and allow the appliance to cool
down before cleaning.
2. Wipe the housing, handle and iron body with a damp cloth.
3. If the soleplate is soiled with dirt or scale, clean it with a damp
cloth.
4. Never use abrasive products or solvents.
storIng the applIance
1. Set the switches for iron and steam boiler to the off position «0»
and disconnect the connection.
2. Always allow the appliance to cool down before storing it.
3. Place the iron on the iron pad, standing on the soleplate.
4. Empty the boiler and store the mains cable and the steam hose
in the storage compartment. Do not wrap the cords too tight.
tIps to help you save energy
Steam production consumes the most energy. To help minimise
the energy used, follow the advice below: