Euro Pro Iron EP470 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL  
Steam Iron  
Model EP470  
For information or assistance:  
:
USA: EURO-PRO Corporation  
178 West Service Rd.  
Champlain, NY 12919  
Tel.: 800-798-7398  
Canada: EURO-PRO Corporation  
4400 Bois Franc  
St. Laurent, QC H4S 1A7  
Tel.: 514-842-8691  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using your iron, basic safety  
precautions should always be followed,  
including the following:  
reassembly can cause the risk of  
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.  
electric shock when the iron is used.  
8. Close supervision is necessary for  
any appliance being used by or near  
children. Do not leave iron  
Iron does not heat  
1. Read all instructions carefully.  
2. Use iron only for its intended use.  
unattended while connected or on an  
ironing board.  
3. To protect against risk of electrical  
shock, do not immerse the iron in  
water or other liquids. Always turn  
the iron to “OFF” before plugging in  
or unplugging from outlet.  
9. Burns can occur from touching hot  
metal parts, hot water or steam. Use  
caution when you turn a steam iron  
upside down; there may be hot  
water in the reservoir.  
Thermostat ready light  
goes On and Off  
• This is normal.  
The light goes On and Off as the thermostat is  
switching the heating element On and Off to  
maintain the selected temperature.  
4. Never yank cord to disconnect from  
outlet. Grasp plug and pull to  
disconnect.  
10.This appliance is for household  
Some odor or small  
particles come out of  
steam vents of new  
iron  
• This is normal.  
use only.  
5. Do not allow cord to touch hot  
surfaces. Let iron cool completely  
before putting away.  
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.  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
1. To avoid a circuit overload, do not  
operate another high-wattage  
6. Always disconnect iron from  
electrical outlet when filling with  
water, emptying, or when not in use.  
• Water tank may be empty or water level is very low.  
Add water.  
Iron does not steam  
appliance on the same circuit.  
2. If an extension cord is absolutely  
necessary, use a 13-ampere cord.  
Cords rated for less amperage may  
overheat. Use care to arrange the  
cord so that it cannot be pulled or  
tripped over.  
• Make sure that the temperature control dial and  
the variable steam control are correctly set. For  
maximum steam, (setting ‘Max’ on steam control),  
temperature control dial should be set on ‘•••’.  
• Adjustable steam control is set on “0”.  
Always allow the iron to reach the selected  
temperature with the adjustable steam control setting  
at ‘0’. Make sure the temperature control dial is set in  
the correct steam area, e.g. ‘•’, and the steam control is  
not on ‘0’. For more steam, turn temperature dial to  
higher setting, e.g. ‘•••’, and the steam control to ‘Max’.  
• If temperature setting and steam control setting are  
correct and there is no steam, gently tap the  
soleplate on the ironing board a few times. Move  
the variable steam control from ‘0’ to ‘Max’ a few  
times.  
7. Do not operate iron with a damaged  
cord, or after the iron has been  
dropped or damaged in any manner.  
To avoid the risk of electric shock,  
do not disassemble the iron. Return  
the iron to the nearest service facility  
for examination and repair. Incorrect  
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is  
wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug  
will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the  
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the  
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified  
electrician. Do no attempt to defeat this safety  
feature.  
• Iron may not be hot enough. Set thermostat to the  
‘Max’ position. Always allow iron sufficient time to  
heat up (thermostat light goes off) before activating  
the variable steam control.  
Water droplets coming  
from steam vents  
• 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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
For Household Use Only  
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Rev. 00302  
Printed in China  
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IRONING CHART  
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate  
To select iron temperature, align  
temperature selected on dial with  
the indicator on the water tank.  
fabrics, it is best to first test the  
temperature of the iron on a hem or an  
inside seam.  
DIRECTIONS  
ON LABEL  
SYNTHETIC  
FIBERS, e.g.  
acrylic, nylon  
polyester  
SILK  
COTTON  
LINEN  
FABRIC  
WOOL  
TEMP.  
MIN  
MAX  
CONTROL  
• • • • •  
MINIMUM MAXIMUM  
STEAM  
CONTROL  
0
STEAM  
STEAM  
BURST OF  
STEAM  
SPRAY  
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)  
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
1. Do not rest iron on soleplate.  
11.Always store your iron on the iron  
SELF CLEANING  
STORAGE  
rest provided with your iron, not on  
the soleplate. If stored face down,  
even the smallest amount of  
moisture will cause the soleplate to  
corrode and stain.  
2. Never use or rest iron on an  
unstable surface.  
1. Always turn the variable steam  
control to “No steam position” after  
you have emptied the water tank.  
It is important to “Self Clean” the iron at  
least every two weeks to remove scale,  
calcium, etc. The harder the water, the  
more often the iron should be self  
cleaned.  
3. While the iron is hot, never set iron  
on an unprotected surface - even if it  
is on its heel rest.  
2. Allow the iron to cool down.  
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. Always store the iron in the upright  
position to protect the soleplate.  
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.  
1. Set the variable steam control to  
“No steam position”.  
4. From time to time, clean the exterior  
of the iron with a damp cloth and  
wipe dry.  
2. Fill the water tank up to the “MAX”  
level.  
5. CAUTION: Never fill the iron with  
fabric conditioner, starches or any  
other solution, as these will  
5. If you use spray starch, wipe the  
soleplate occasionally with a soft  
damp cloth to prevent the build-up of  
deposits.  
3. Place the iron in the upright position.  
Plug the iron into the electrical outlet  
and set the temperature control dial  
to the maximum temperature.  
damage the steam mechanism. Do  
not use contaminated water.  
6. If the iron has not been used for a  
few weeks, hold the iron horizontally  
and allow to steam for 2 minutes  
before ironing.  
4. Wait until the iron heats up and  
thermostat light goes off and then  
comes on again.  
6. WARNING! TO AVOID FIRE, never  
leave iron unattended while it is  
plugged in.  
5. Hold the iron horizontally over the  
sink and slide the variable steam  
control to the “Self Clean” zone.  
7. WARNING! TO PREVENT  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, never  
immerse the iron in water or other  
liquid.  
“ See Figure 9.  
6. Boiling water and steam will now be  
ejected from the holes in the  
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.  
soleplate. The impurities and scale  
are washed away with it.  
7. Move the iron back and forth as this  
happens.  
8. Slide the variable steam control lever  
to the “No steam position” position  
after one minute or when the water  
tank is empty.  
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.  
9. Stand the iron in the upright  
position to cool down before storing.  
10.WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at  
face, towards yourself, or anyone  
else while using or adjusting  
steam. Burns or serious injury  
may occur.  
Self  
Clean  
Figure 9  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IRON  
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS  
Before using your SHARK Sting Ray  
The odor is safe and should not reoccur  
after initial heating.  
EMPTYING THE IRON  
4. Set variable steam control to “MAX”.  
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.  
Also, before ironing with steam for the  
first time, allow iron to heat, hold in a  
horizontal position and hit the burst of  
steam button several times. The iron  
may emit some small particles from the  
steam holes. This is normal and will  
clear after pressing the burst of steam  
button several times.  
1. Always empty iron after each use.  
5. Turn the iron upside down over the  
sink with the tip pointing downward  
and allow the water to flow from the  
opening. (See fig. 8)  
2. When finished using the iron, turn  
the variable steam control to “No  
steam position” and the temperature  
control dial to “MIN”.  
6. Set variable steam control to “No  
steam position”.  
3. Unplug the iron from the electrical  
outlet.  
7. Allow iron to cool in an upright  
position before storing.  
WARNING! Use caution when  
emptying the iron. Burns may occur  
from touching hot metal surfaces,  
hot water or steam.  
Figure 8  
1. Power Supply Cord  
2. Auto Shut-Off Light  
3. Thermostat Light  
4. Variable Steam Control  
5. Burst of Steam Button  
6. Spray Button  
8. Spray Nozzle  
9. Temperature Control Dial  
10. Water Level Window  
11. Stainless Steel Soleplate  
12. Water Measuring Beaker  
13. Iron Heel Rest  
7. Water Filling Inlet Cover  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)  
FEATURES OF EURO-PRO CORDED/CORDLESS IRON  
SELECTING IRON  
IRONING HINTS  
TEMPERATURES  
WARNING! To prevent fire, do not  
leave iron unattended while  
connected.  
1
Always read garment labels and follow  
the manufacturer’s ironing instructions.  
Refer to the “Ironing Chart” on page 10  
for temperature recommendations:  
2
Sort articles to be ironed according  
to the type of fabric. This will reduce  
the need to adjust the temperature  
for different types of garments.  
Use low settings for synthetics.  
•• Use moderate settings for wool,  
silks, and blends.  
If you are not sure of the fiber  
content of a garment, test a small  
area such as a seam or inside hem  
section before ironing a visible area.  
Start with a low temperature setting  
and gradually increase to find the  
best setting.  
••• Use high settings for cottons and  
linens.  
4. TEMPERATURE DIAL  
Turn dial to select  
temperature. Main  
Temperature Control Dial  
temperature settings are  
indicated by the 1, 2 and 3  
dots. (See “Ironing Chart.”)  
3
When reducing the temperature to  
iron sensitive fabrics, allow  
approximately 2 minutes for the iron  
to cool to the new temperature  
setting.  
Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen  
and silk are best ironed with an  
ironing cloth to prevent shine marks.  
1. BLAST OF STEAM BUTTON  
Pressing this Button provides a  
powerful blast of steam without  
dripping water.  
Figure 6  
5. WATER FILLING INLET  
The cover prevents dust and  
foreign matter from entering  
the water tank. It also stops  
any water from spilling during  
ironing.  
Variable Steam Control  
2. ATOMIZER SPRAY  
BUTTON  
Pressing this Button provides a  
defined jet of spray which gently  
moistens fabric.  
Figure 7  
3. VARIABLE STEAM  
CONTROL  
For selecting dry ironing, slide lever  
down. For steam ironing, gradually  
slide lever up to increase the  
amount of steam.  
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate  
fabrics, it is best to first test the  
temperature of the iron on a hem or an  
inside seam.  
Red  
Light  
6. AUTO SHUT-OFF  
The electronic auto-off  
switches the iron off if it has  
been standing unmoved for  
approximately 8 minutes. A  
red light will flash when the  
iron switches itself off. To  
switch the iron back on  
again,shake the iron.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)  
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE  
4. Turn the temperature dial to any of  
WARNING! Before filling the iron  
with water, be sure the iron is not  
plugged into the electrical outlet. The  
iron may be filled with water while it  
is hot.  
2. Set the temperature dial. Place the  
iron on the stand (on a stable,  
ONLY and may be plugged into any  
120V AC polarized electrical outlet. Do  
not use any other type of outlet.  
the temperatures within the gray  
steam band and allow the iron to  
heat for approximately 2 minutes  
before ironing. Place iron on its  
heel (on a stable, protected  
protected surface) and allow it to  
heat for approximately 2 minutes.  
3. With the iron in a horizontal position,  
press the burst of steam button  
several times to prime the pump.  
See Figure 4.  
DRY IRONING  
WARNING! TO PREVENT THE RISK  
OF BURNS, use caution when filling  
iron with water. Burns can occur  
from touching hot metal parts, hot  
water, or steam.  
surface) while the iron is warming to  
desired temperature.  
All marked settings on the temperature  
dial can be used for dry ironing. Slide  
the variable steam control lever all the  
down as shown in Figure 1. This will cut  
off the steam flow if water is in the tank.  
5. Slide the steam lever up to increase  
the amount of steam. When using  
extra steam, the iron uses more  
water and it may be necessary to fill  
the tank more often. See Figure 3.  
NOTE: Because of the soleplate design,  
ordinary tap water may be used with this  
iron. However, in very hard water areas,  
we recommend using distilled or  
demineralized water.  
For Dry Ironing:  
For Steam Ironing:  
CAUTION: Never fill the iron with  
fabric conditioner, starches or any  
other liquid, as these will damage the  
steam mechanism. Do not use  
contaminated water.  
Figure 4  
NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the  
plug from wall outlet. Then, fill the iron  
with water and re-prime the pump. The  
iron may be filled with water while it is  
hot.  
Figure 1  
1. Turn temperature dial to “MIN” and  
slide lever all the way to the left.  
Figure 3  
6. Steam is produced as soon as the  
iron is held in the horizontal position.  
Steam will stop coming out when the  
iron is put on its heel in a vertical  
position or by turning the steam  
control dial to “0”.  
1. Turn temperature dial to “0” and  
slide the variable steam control lever  
all the way down.  
2. Holding the iron at a slight angle,  
pour water slowly into the water  
filling inlet. See figure 2. Fill tank to  
desired level or to the “MAX” water  
level marking using the water filling  
flask. (When the iron is upright, the  
blue, see-through water tank allows  
you to gauge the amount of water.)  
DO NOT overfill the tank.  
WATER SPRAY  
2. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V  
AC electrical outlet. The power “ON”  
light will come on, indicating that the  
iron is receiving power.  
The water spray is useful on fabrics with  
stubborn wrinkles. Press the spray  
button and a jet of water will spray onto  
the fabric being ironed. See Figure 5.  
The water spray can be used with dry or  
steam ironing as desired.  
BURST OF STEAM  
3. Turn the temperature dial to the  
desired setting. (See “Ironing Guide”  
for a guide to temperature selection.)  
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face,  
towards yourself, or anyone else  
while using or adjusting steam.  
Burns or serious injury may occur.  
4. Place iron on its heel (on a stable,  
protected surface) while iron is  
warming to desired temperature.  
The burst-of-steam button is useful  
when ironing denim, cotton, and linens.  
It provides extra, sudden blasts of  
steam which aid in removing stubborn  
wrinkles.  
STEAM IRONING  
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face,  
towards yourself, or anyone else  
while using or adjusting steam.  
Burns or serious injury may occur.  
The burst-of-steam feature can be used  
with Dry or Steam ironing as desired.  
Figure 2  
Figure 5  
1. Make sure the water tank is at least  
1/2 filled with water.  
3. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V  
AC electrical outlet.  
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