Fortress Technologies FIR2213 User manual

Steam Iron

User Manual

Model No.: FIR2213

*Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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CONTENT

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION

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PARTS DESCRIPTION

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OPERATION INSTRUCTION

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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

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SPECIFICATION

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WARRANTY

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1. To avoid electric shock, risk of fire or injury, please read the user manual carefully before using the

appliance and keep it for future reference.

2. This appliance is for household use only. Please use suitable power source (220-240V / 50-60Hz).

3. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

4. Do not use the appliance under direct sunshine.

5. Please turn off the appliance when not in use otherwise it may result in danger.

6. Please turn off the appliance and unplug the socket when unattended otherwise it may result in

danger.

7. Keep away the appliance from children.

8. The appliance is not intended for used by children or persons 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

9. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

10. With any indication of malfunction (including power cord),please stop using the applianc

immediately to avoid hazard. Take it to the authorized service center for repair. Do not attempt to

repair or change any parts by yourself.

11. Please turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning or maintenance.

12. Clean the surface of the appliance with dry cloth. Do not use corrosive detergent or solvent to

clean. Do not swash the appliance with water.

13. Please turn off and unplug the appliance when not in use , make sure power is off before pulling out

the plug and do not pull the cord.

14. When the appliance is not in use for a prolonged period, please turn it off, unplug it and pack it

well. Then store it in dry cool place.

15. Forbid to put flammable and explosive objects around the appliance, and do not use the appliance

in an environment full of flammable gas and powder. Keep away from any fire and heat sources.

16. The appliance generates high temperature steam. Always handle with care and warn other users of

the potential dangers.

17. Unwind and straighten the power cord before use.

18. Place the appliance on a firm and steady surface.

19. The iron must be used and rested on a flat and stable surface.

20. Avoid power cord touches the soleplate.

21. The plug must be removed from the socket before the water reservoir is filled with water.

22. When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.

23. Empty the water tank after use.

24. Do not add perfume, vinegar or other chemical liquids into the water tank; they can damage the

appliance seriously.

25. Do not use the appliance when it is damaged or performs abnormally.

26. The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.

27. Do not touch the soleplate during rest or just after ironing to avoid injury by heat.

28. Do not roll the power cord round the appliance or base for storage until it is cooled down completely.

29. The iron must not be left unattened while it is connected to the supply mains.

30. Do not touch the surfaces marked with symbol during operation or rest to avoid injury by heat.

(Please refer to the following Figure 1 and Figure 2)

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Figure 1: Left Side - Hot Surface

Figure 2: Right Side - Hot Surface

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PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Pilot light

6. Water inlet cover

2. Hand grip

7. Spray nozzle

3. Steam control knob

8. Self-cleaning button

4. Water spray button

9. Temperature dial

5. Burst of steam button

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Figure 3

OPERATION INSTRUCTION

Notes:

1. Sort out the articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric. This will minimize the frequency of

temperature adjustment for different garments.

2. Test ironing a small area on the backside or inside of the garment if you are unsure about the type of

fabric. Start with a low temperature and increase gradually.

3. Temperature adjustment needs certain time to reach the required level no matter it is higher or lower.

Wait for about three minutes before ironing heat sensitive fabrics.

4. Delicate fabrics such as silk, wool, velour, etc. are best ironed with an ironing cloth to prevent shine

marks.

5. Read the garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing instructions that are often shown by

symbols in the following:

HOW TO FILL WATER

This iron has horizontal filling option.

1. Disconnect the iron from the socket.

2. Move the steam control knob to position.

3. Open the water inlet cover as in Figure 4.

4. Fill water through the water inlet hole upto 'MAX' position of the water tank.

5. Close the water inlet cover and wipe out any spillages on iron.

Note: For the best result, it is advisable to use de-mineralized water or distilled water.

Do not use chemically de-scaled water or any other liquids.

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Temperature Control Setting

. Acetate

. Elastane

. Polyamide

. Polypropylene

. Polyester

. Silk

. Triacetate

. Viscose

. Wool

. Cotton

. Linen

Figure 4

FIRST TIME IRONING

1. Remove any protective films or stickers from the soleplate and the iron body.

2. Unwind and straighten the power cord.

3. Fill the iron as described in the section of “How To Fill Water”.

4. Connect the iron to a suitable socket, pilot light will glow for a second then goes off.

5. Turn the temperature dial in clockwise direction to 'MAX' position; pilot light will glow to indicate that

the iron is heating up.

6. Pilot light goes off when the required temperature is reached.

7. Move the steam control knob to position; steam starts to come out from the vents on soleplate.

8. Begin first time ironing with an old towel.

9. When the water tank is empty and there is no more steam can be produced, it means the preparation

work is completed and the iron is ready for proper use.

SPRAY

This function can be used at any time and it does not affect other functions.

1. Fill the iron as described in the section of “How To Fill Water”.

2. Aim the nozzle to the garment.

3. Press the spray button.

Note: It may be necessary to press the spray button a few times to

start the function.

DRY IRONING

1. Connect the iron with a suitable socket, pilot light will glow for a second then goes off.

2. Move the steam control knob to position.

3. Turn the temperature dial in clockwise direction, select ‘●’ (1 dot), ‘●●’ (2 dots) or

‘●●●’ (3 dots) or to 'MAX' position according to the recommendation of garment label.

4. Pilot light will glow to indicate that the iron is heating up.

5. When the required temperature is reached, pilot light goes off.

6. The iron is ready for use.

7. After used, turn the temperature dial in anti-clockwise direction to 'MIN' position.

8. Disconnect the iron from socket.

9. When the iron gets cool completely, store it vertically in a safe place.

STEAM IRONING

1. Fill the iron as described in the section of “How To Fill Water”.

2. Connect the iron with a suitable socket, pilot light will glow for a second

then goes off.

3. Turn the temperature dial in clockwise direction to 'MAX' position and

move the steam control knob to position.

(Do not use 1 dot or 2 dots setting for steam ironing).

4. Pilot light will glow to indicate that the iron is heating up.

5. Pilot light goes off when the required temperature is reached.

6. The iron is ready for use.

7. Adjust steaming by moving the steam control knob on forward or backward.

8. After used, turn the temperature dial in anti-clockwise direction to 'MIN' position.

9. Disconnect the iron from socket.

10. After every use, follow the instructions in draining the water.

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Figure 6

Figure 4

Figure 5

A. Burst of steam in horizontal position

This function provides extra amount of steam to remove stubborn wrinkles.

1. Fill the iron as described in the section of “How To Fill Water”.

2. Connect the iron with a suitable socket,

3. Pilot light will glow for a second then goes off.

4. Turn the temperature dial to “●●● (3 dots)”or 'MAX' position.

5. Pilot light will glow to indicate that the iron is heating up.

6. Pilot light goes off when the required temperature is reached.

7. The iron is ready for use.

8. Press the burst of steam button.

9. Steam will penetrate into the garment to remove the wrinkles.

10. Wait for few seconds before pressing the burst of steam button

again when there are stubborn wrinkles.

Note: It may be necessary to press the burst of steam button few times to start this function. For optimum

steam quality, do not operate the burst of steam more than three times in succession.

B. Burst of steam in vertical position

Warning: Do not apply steam on any clothes or fabrics that are being worn by human or pets. Temperature

of steam is very high.

This function provides extra amount of steam to remove wrinkles on delicate garments in hanging

position, hanging curtains, or other hanging fabrics.

1. Fill the iron as described in the section of “How To Fill Water”.

2. Connect the iron with a suitable socket.

3. Pilot light will glow for a second then goes off.

4. Turn the temperature dial to ‘‘●●● (3 dots)”or 'MAX' position.

5. Pilot light will glow to indicate that the iron is heating up.

6. Pilot light goes off when the required temperature is reached.

7. The iron is now ready for use.

8. Hold the iron between 15 to 30 centimeters away from the garment.

9. Press the burst of steam button.

10. Steam will penetrate into the garment to remove the wrinkles.

11. Wait for few seconds before pressing the burst of steam button again.

Note: It may be necessary to press the burst of steam button few times to start this function. For optimum

steam quality, do not operate the burst of steam more than three times in succession.

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Figure 7

Figure 8

SELF-CLEANING

This function removes the scales and minerals built up in the iron, and remains unit in the best condition

if this function is performed at least once a month or more regularly depending on the hardness of the

water used.

1. Fill the iron as described in the section of “How To Fill Water”. Fill the water tank up to half.

2. Place the iron on a surface in upright standing position.

3. Connect the iron to suitable socket, pilot light will glow for a second then goes off.

4. Turn the temperature dial in clockwise direction to 'MAX' position.

5. Pilot light will glow to indicate the iron is heating up.

6. Pilot light will go off when the required temperature is reached.

7. Wait for one more cycle; pilot light glows and goes off again.

8. Turn the temperature dial in anti-clockwise direction to 'MIN' position.

9. Disconnect the iron from socket.

10. Hold the iron horizontally over a sink.

11. Press and hold the self-cleaning button.

12. Steam and boiling hot water will emit from the holes on the soleplate which contains scales and

minerals that deposited in steam chamber in previous uses.

13. Gently move the iron back and forth until the water tank is empty.

14. When self-cleaning is completed, release the self-cleaning button.

15. Rest your steam iron back on its heel rest and allow to fully cool down.

16. Wipe the soleplate with a cold damp cloth.

Caution: Keep skin/body away from the hot water and hot surface of the iron.

ANTI-DRIP (Automatically)

1. Anti-drip system, which is designed to prevent the water escapes from the soleplate automatically

when the iron is too cold.

2. During use, the anti drip system may emit a loud clicking sound, particularly during heat-up or whilst

cooling down. This is normal and indicates that the system is functioning correctly.

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Figure 9

BUILD-IN ANTI-SCALE SYSTEM

The build-in anti-scale cartridge is designed to reduce the build-up of lime scale which occurs during

steam ironing. This will prolong the working life of your iron.

Note: The anti-scale cartridge will not completely stop the natural process of lime scale build-up.

AUTO SHUT-OFF FEATURES

The auto shut-off feature will operate automatically when the iron is connected to the socket but

immobile for a period of time:

A. Auto shut-off in horizontal

1. The iron will switch off automatically at around 30 seconds if the iron is immobile in the ironing

position (horizontal).

2. Pilot light blinks, indicating the iron is in auto-off mode.

3. To use again, simply move the iron it will be ON.

B. Auto shut-off in vertical

1. The iron will switch off automatically at around 8 minutes if the iron is left on its heel rest position

(vertically).

2. Pilot light blinks, indicating the iron is in auto-off mode.

3. To use again, simply move the iron it will be ON.

C. Auto shut-off in overturn (left or right)

1. The iron will switch off automatically at around 30 seconds if the iron is immobile when lying on its

side (by left or right side).

2. Pilot light blinks, indicating the iron is in auto-off mode.

3. To use again, simply move the iron it will be ON.

Note: The iron will take about 60 seconds to reach its previous soleplate temperature.

DRAINING THE WATER

1. Disconnect the iron from socket.

2. Move the steam control knob to position.

3. Open the water inlet cover and remove water from water tank as Figure 10.

4. Shake it to remove any remaining water out of filling hole.

5. When the iron gets cool completely, store it vertically in a safe place.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION

CLEANING THE IRON

1. Disconnect the iron from socket.

2. Use a dry cloth or non-scratching cleaner to remove any deposits on the sole plate or the iron body.

Note: 1. Never use sharp or rough objects to remove the deposits on the soleplate.

2. Never use any abrasive, vinegar or descaling agents to clean the iron.

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Figure 10

TROUBLE SHOOTING

If the iron does not perform well, please check the following points.

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

The iron is plugged in but the

soleplate is cold.

Socket does not work.

Plug in other socket.

There is a connection problem.

Check if the plug is connected

to the wall socket properly.

The temperature has been setted

to' MIN' position.

Turn the temperature dial to the

required temperature.

No steam comes out.

There may not be enough water in the

water tank.

Fill the water tank,see “HOW

TO FILL THE WATER”.

Steam knob is in position.

Turn the steam control knob

to position.

No steam burst comes out.

There may not be enough water in the

water tank.

Fill the water tank,see “HOW

TO FILL THE WATER”.

First time usage.

Press the burst of steam

button few times until the

steam burst comes out.

No spray mist comes out.

There may not be enough water in the

water tank.

Fill the water tank,see “HOW

TO FILL THE WATER”.

First time usage.

Press the spray button few

times until the spray mist

comes out.

Soleplate's heat is not enough.

Incorrect temperature setting.

Turn the temperature dial

with respect to the garment.

Water leakage from soleplate.

Steam iron's heat is not enough to

produce steam.

Steam control knob is in position

while refilling the water tank.

Set temperature dial to 'MAX'

position with indication.

Turn the steam control knob

to position before refilling

the water tank.

Damage textile.

Over heat.

Follow the garment guide or

test on the inside of the hem of

the garment.

Flakes and impurities come out

from the soleplate holes during

ironing.

You have been using hard water,

which has caused scale flakes to

develop inside the soleplate.

Perform SELF-CLEANING

once or more times. see

“SELF-CLEANING”.

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SPECIFICATIOS

Model No.

FIR2213

Product name

Steam Iron

Voltage/Frequency

220-240V~ 50/60Hz

Power

1850-2200W

Dimension (L x W x H)

289.6х115.5х143.5mm

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WARANTY

1. The product has 2 years warranty from the date of purchase.

2. The warranty shall not apply:

A. to any Product subjected to accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, Acts of- God, improper handling,

improper transport, improper use, improper testing or unauthorized repair;

B. to cosmetic problems or defects which result from normal wear and tear under ordinary use, and do

not affect the performance or use of the product. All warranties are void if the product is opened,

altered, and/or damaged;

C. to any packing, transportation, export / import tax or any related expenses.

3. CUSTOMER MUST PRESENT THE SALES INVOICE OR RECEIPT FOR 2 YEARS

WARRANTY SERVICES.

4. Please bring along the product and sales invoice or receipt to our services center for warranty services

during office hour:.

Address : Unit A, 20/F, Yip Shing Industrial Centre, No.19, Yip Shing Street, Kwai Chung.

Service Hotline : (852) 2428 1500

Service Hours:

Monday-Friday ： 9:00am - 6:00pm

Saturday ： 9:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday & Public Holiday ： Closed

5. To prevent circuit overload and fire, no more than one adaptor or one extension unit should be inserted

into a socket outlet. (Do not connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric heater.) No

adaptor should be inserted into any extension unit or vice versa.

6. Stop using an adaptor or extension unit or socket if its socket holes cannot firmly hold a plug or if it is

too hard to insert a plug into it.

7. This appliance must be plugged into a specific socket for 220V with no less than 10A provided. Please

make sure the plug is fully plugged-in before use. Do not use any adapter or extension cord; Never use

the same supply socket for this appliance and other appliances at the same time, in order to avoid damage

to this appliance.

8. THE APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

ENVIRONMENT

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in

at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR COMPANY OR THE SUPPLIER BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY

DIRECT, INDIRECT, GENERAL SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHER DAMAGES

ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,

DAMAGES FOR INJURY, LOSS OF PROPERTY, BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) OR FROM ANY

BREACH OF WARRANTY, EVEN IF OUR COMPANY OR SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY

OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO CASE SHALL OUR COMPANY OR SUPPLIER’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT

YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

Specifications, designs and dimensions subject to change without prior notice.

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