
USING THE IRON 
Ironing Temperatures
Check the ironing instructions attached to the article (they are 
on a label showing a symbol of an iron). Always follow these 
ironing instructions. The indications on the iron’s temperature 
dial and the table below will help you.
If there are no ironing instructions but you know the fabric, then 
use the table below. The table is valid only for the actual ma-
terials and does not take account of any nish applied to the 
fabric. Textiles to which a nish has been applied (wrinkle relief, 
printed T shirts etc.) should be ironed at lower temperatures.
If the fabric contains mixed bres, select the lowest ironing 
temperature of the composition, e.g. iron a 60% polyester /40% 
cotton mix at the temperature indicated for polyester.
    Do not iron   
    Synthetics. Set Iron to LOW ( • )
     Wool, Silk. Set Iron to MEDIUM ( • • )
  Cotton, Linen. Set Iron to HIGH ( • • • )
The iron heats up quicker than it cools down. Sort fabrics to be 
ironed into groups according to temperature; wool with wool, 
cotton with cotton, etc. Start by ironing articles requiring low 
temperature settings and progress to higher ones. 
Note: Do not iron garments that are dirty or stained. The iron’s 
heat may set the stain.
Pure (100%) wool fabrics may be pressed with the iron set to a 
steam position and the garment protected by a dry cloth.
Using the Iron
Before using the iron: 
Inspect the iron carefully.  Check that the voltage marked on the 
rating plate matches your mains voltage.
Remove any protective lm from the soleplate. Polish the sole-
plate lightly with a clean soft cloth to remove any residues.
Important Note: Maintaining the nish of the iron’s soleplate 
is essential. Keep the soleplate smooth: do not scratch it on 
metal objects (e.g. the edge of the ironing board, buttons, zip-
pers, etc.) as these may impair performance.
Filling the Iron
Unplug the iron from the 
mains. Set the Steam 
Control to OFF.
Open the water ller. Fill 
carefully with fresh water 
using the supplied ller 
cup. Do not ll the iron 
above the MAX mark 
indicated on the side of 
the iron.
DO NOT use water containing softeners, perfumes or addi-
tives as these may damage the iron irreparably.
If you live in a hard water area, it is advisable to use distilled or 
de-mineralised water. 
Operation
•  Ensure the mains socket is switched o at the wall and   
  the Steam Control is OFF (see previous page).
•  Fill the iron with water as described above.
•  Place the iron on its heel on the ironing board rest and    
  connect the power cord to the wall socket.
•  Switch on the power. The pilot light will illuminate.
•  Select the correct temperature. Turn clockwise to increase  
  and anticlockwise to reduce temperature. 
1.  Handle
2.  Spray Button
3.  “Shot of Steam” Button 
4.  Steam Control
5.  Water Filler & Cap
6.  Spray Nozzle
7.  MAX water level mark
8.  Water Reservoir
9.  Temperature Dial
10.  Soleplate 
11.  Pilot Light
MAIN COMPONENTS 
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Preliminaries
Unpack the iron carefully. If you dispose of the packaging, do so 
having regard to any recycling regulations in your area. 
The packaging contains:
•  One Tesco iron
•  One ller cup
If any item is missing or damaged please contact the Tesco 
store where you purchased the item, or your nearest Tesco store. 
Please have your receipt ready when you call.
Important Special Features of Your Iron
Stainless Steel soleplate:  The soleplate (10) of the iron is 
highly polished to make ironing much easier. 
To protect the soleplate do not use abrasives to clean the iron 
and avoid running the iron over hard metal surfaces.
Anti-drip function: The iron will automatically stop steaming 
at excessively low temperatures to prevent water from dripping 
out of the soleplate.
Note: Some parts have been lightly greased and the iron might 
smoke slightly when switched on for the rst time. After a short 
while, this will cease. We recommend passing the iron over a 
clean cotton cloth before using it for the rst time.
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Please follow all the precautions listed below for 
safety and to reduce the risk of re, injury or elec-
trical shock.
Read all the instructions before operating the iron 
and keep them. If you pass the product on to a 
third party, include these instructions.
Unplug the iron from the mains supply when not 
in use, and before emptying, lling, or cleaning.
Do not touch the soleplate of the iron if it is hot.
Always hold the appliance by the handle.
Keep the appliance well away from surfaces and 
objects that can be damaged by heat.
Ensure there is adequate room to operate the iron.
Ensure that the iron cannot fall into water.
Do not immerse the connecting cord in any liquid.
Do not let the connecting cord overhang the edge 
of the work surface or allow it to touch hot sur-
faces or sources of heat or ame.
If any part of this appliance is damaged or mal-
functions in any way, or the connecting cord or 
mains plug is broken do not continue to use it. 
Seek expert assistance.
Do not use the iron if water is leaking from it.
Do not leave the iron face down at any time. Stand 
it upright on its heel, on a level heatproof surface.
Do not use outdoors or in damp or wet condi-
tions.
When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the 
surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
Do not use this iron for professional laundry . Do 
NOT use this appliance for any purpose not cov-
ered by the instructions.
Use caution when turning the iron upside down, 
there may be hot water in the water tank.
Use only with a purpose-built ironing board.
Observe all ironing instructions and ironing tem-
perature dot settings given by the garment manu-
facturer. These are normally on a label or labels 
inside the garment.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 
8 years and above and persons with reduced 
physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of 
experience and knowledge if they have been given 
supervision or instruction concerning use of the 
appliance in a safe way and understand the haz-
ards involved. Children shall not play with the ap-
pliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not 
be made by children unless they are older than 8 
and supervised .
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of 
children less than 8 years.
THE IRON MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE 
IT IS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY MAINS.
DO NOT USE THIS IRON IF IT IS DROPPED, HAS VIS-
IBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR IS NOT WATERTIGHT..
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Before using this appliance ensure that the volt-
age of your electricity supply is the same as that 
indicated on the appliance.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from 
the mains supply is the mains plug. This should be 
unobstructed and readily operable .
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
BURNS CAN OCCUR FROM TOUCHING 
HOT METAL PARTS, HOT WATER OR 
STEAM. 
EXERCISE CARE WHEN HANDLING!
Safety Guide