Notice Oliso TG1100

« n. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used near children. Do not leave iron unattended while connected or on an ironing board. 8 ) 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. 9 ) If the LED flashes orange (not red or green), the iron is not operating normally. Disconnect from the power supply and have the iron serviced by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this product. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 ) The iron must be used on a stable surface. When placing the iron on a stand or resting surface, make sure the stand or surface is stable. 2 ) Oliso irons are high wattage appliances: The EU version is 2000-2400W at 220-240V. The US and Canada versions are 1600W at 120V for models TG1050, 1800W at 125V for models TG1100, TG1250, and TG1600. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit. 3 ) If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15A cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over. 4) This iron uses hot steam! 5) Never direct fill the iron from a water tap while the iron is plugged into a power source. 6) FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY1 ENGLISH 3 Simple Steps To Start FILL UNPLUGGED Open the Flip Funnel™ and add water to the tank with the fill cup or directly from a faucet. Note: 2 fill cups equal the max capacity of the water tank. Plug in, then choose a fabric and steam settings. When the green light stops blinking and is solid, the iron is ready for use. Touch the handle and begin using. 1 SET UP2 IRON3 iTouch™ Technology To operate, place the iron, soleplate down, on a flat surface. Plug the iron into an outlet and make sure the iTouch™ switch is in the ON position. Simply touch the iron handle, and the iron will sense your hand and lower. Let it go, and the iron’s scorch guards will automatically raise the iron above the fabric. DEACTIVATING THE ITOUCH™ TECHNOLOGY If you wish to deactivate the iTouch™ feature, set the switch on the back of the iron to the OFF position. The iron will function like a standard iron. If you wish to reactivate the iTouch™ feature, set the switch back to the ON position. OFFON As a safety precaution, when iTouch™ is deactivated, if the soleplate is left face down for more than 30 seconds, the scorch guards will automatically lift the iron off fabric, preventing scorching and burns. For more information regarding the auto shut-off safety feature, see page 4.2 Getting To Know Your Oliso® Smart Iron™ Alternatively, fill directly from a faucet holding the iron horizontally. Do not fill the tank past the MAX fill line on the side of the iron. Close the port when done. If you need to add water during ironing, unplug the iron and repeat the above steps. After filling, make sure the iron is fully reheated before ironing. This iron is designed to be used with regular tap water. If your water is over 12 grams of hardness, we recommend using either inexpensive bottled spring water or mixing half tap water with half distilled water. Never... »