Beko SPA 9130 B Steam Iron User Manual

beko SPA 9130 B Steam Iron User Manual

Please read this manual first!
Dear Customer, Thank you for preferring this Beko product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use. If you handover the product to someone else, give the user manual as well. Follow all warnings and information in the user manual.

Meanings of the symbols
Following symbols are used in the various sections of this manual:

Control and parts

  1. Water spray nozzle
  2. Water refill lid
  3. LED display
  4. Water spray button
  5. Thermostat indicator and Auto-Off light
  6. Shock steam button
  7. Temperature setting button
  8. Water tank
  9. Soleplate
  10. Calc-clean reservoir
  11. Steam adjustment button
  12. Cable winding bay

LED display;

Technical data

The values which are declared in the markings affixed on your appliance or the other printed documents supplied with it represent the values which were obtained in the laboratories pursuant to the pertinent standards. These values may vary according to the usage of the appliance and ambient conditions.

Button descriptions

1 Important safety and environmental instructions

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions
invalidates the granted warranty

1.1 General safety
  • This appliance complies with the international safety standards.
  • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
    – Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    – Farm houses
    – By clients in hotels, and other residential type environments;
    – Bed and Breakfast type environments.
    It is not fit for industrial use.
  • This appliance may be used by children who are at the age of 8 or over and the people whose physical, perceptive or mental skills are impaired or who are inexperienced or not knowledgeable about the appliance as long as they are supervised or informed and made understood the safe use of the appliance and the encountered dangers. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance procedures should not be performed by children unless they are controlled by their elders.
  • Do not leave the product unattended while it is plugged in.
  • Unplug the product before filling the water reservoir with water.
  • Operate and store the appliance on a stable surface.
  • When the appliance is placed on its base plate, ensure that the surface beneath the plate is level.
  • Do not use the appliance if the power cable or the appliance itself is damaged. Contact an authorised service.
  • If the appliance is dropped or leaks water or has other failures, contact the authorised service. Do not use the appliance until it is repaired.
  • When the appliance is not in use or left to cool down keep the appliance and power cable out of reach of children under 8 years old.
  • The appliance is not suitable for using outdoors.
  • Only use the original parts or parts recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Do not attempt to dismantle the appliance.
  • Your mains power supply should comply with the information supplied on the rating plate of the appliance.
  • The mains supply of the appliance must be secured with a minimum 16 A fuse.
  • Use the appliance with a grounded outlet only.
  • Do not use the appliance with an extension cord.
  • Do not pull the power cable when unplugging the appliance.
  • Unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
  • Do not wrap the cable around the appliance. Wrap the cable around the cable wrapping section provided at the rear of the appliance only.
  • Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet or damp hands when the appliance is plugged in.
  •  The soleplate and its surrounding area can be extremely hot. Contacting hot surfaces may cause burns. Therefore while or just after using the appliance, pay attention not to touch the hot surfaces.
  • Never use the appliance in or near to combustible or inflammable places and materials.
  • If you keep the packaging materials, store them out of the reach of children. Do not open the water filling cover during use.
1.2 Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to official collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was purchased. Each household performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

1.3 Compliance with RoHS Directive

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

1.4 Package Information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

1.5 Plug Wiring

The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13 A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must not to be used until a replacement fuse cover has been fitted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover must be the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug Fuse covers are available from any good electrical store.

  • Fitting a different plug
  • As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:
  • Brown cable = L (Live)
  • Blue cable = N (Neutral)
  • Green/yellow cable must be connected to ground (E) line

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

  •  With the alternative plugs a 13 A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician.

2 Operation

2.1 Intended use

This appliance is intended only for household use and ironing; it is not suitable for professional use.

2.2 Initial use

Remove the protective film on the LED screen (3). During initial use, fill the water reservoir and vaporize the water to remove the manufacturing residues. Meanwhile, use shock steam button (6) frequently.

You can smell a mild odour or see white sediments coming out of the soleplate holes during initial use.
After performing vaporizing process twice, such odours and sediments will disappear. Also water droplets may form within the water reservoir; this is normal.

2.3 Refilling the water reservoir

WARNING: Do not fill the water reservoir (8) with perfume, vinegar, laundry starch, calc-cleaners or other products or chemicals which can facilitate the ironing process.
Your appliance is suitable for using with tap water. If your tap water is
excessively hard, we recommend you to use a mixture of tap water and potable water.
The appliance is louder when water level in the tank is insufficient. In this case, stop working and fill the water up to MAX line in the tank.

2.4 Temperature setting and dry ironing

When setting the temperature of the appliance, consider the following table.

  • Your appliance starts in “SMART” mode when it is switched on.
  • You can safely iron all fabrics suitable for ironing in “SMART” mode.
  • If you don’t know the fabric of your garment, first iron an invisible part of your garment and determine a correct ironing temperature for it.
  • In order to prevent the bright stains that may form on the synthetic fabrics such as silk, iron on the reverse side of the fabric. Do not use the water spraying feature in order to prevent the stain formation.
2.5 Steam ironing

WARNINGS

  • When you set the appliance to steam mode, it will not give out steam unless you move it. The appliance will give out steam when you move it. Appliance is equipped with a movement sensor.
  • Noise coming from the appliance may increase if the water level in the water tank decreases. In this case, fill the tank up to the “MAX” level.
2.6 Turbo-steam

You can use the turbo steam function when the temperature is set to “MAX” position.

 Use turbo steam function to obtain higher amounts of steam and for fast ironing on thick fabrics.

WARNING: When you set the appliance to steam mode, it will not give out steam unless you move it. The appliance will give out steam when you move it. Appliance is equipped with a movement sensor.

2.7 Shock steam

You may use the shock steam feature in all modes.

WARNINGS

  • Wait for a few seconds before pressing the shock steam button (6) again. If you keep pressing the shock steam button (6) repeatedly, water may come through the soleplate (9) together with steam.
  • At the beginning of ironing, iron may not produce shock-steam during first couple of trials.

2.8 Spraying water
  • Make sure that there is sufficient water in the reservoir (8) before spraying water.
  • You can easily remove creases using the water spraying feature
2.9 Anti-dripping system

The appliance is equipped with an anti-dripping system Iron stops vaporization automatically when the temperature is too low in order to prevent water coming out of the soleplate (9).
Anti-dripping system allows for ironing even the most delicate fabrics.

2.10 Auto-Off
  • If the iron is switched off automatically, symbol flashes.
  • It may take around 60 seconds for the soleplate (9) to reach the previous temperature level.
  • If the appliance is moved in horizontal position it will be switched on.

3 Cleaning and care

3.1 Cleaning

WARNINGS

  • Do not use gasoline, solvent or abrasive cleaning agents or hard brushes to clean the appliance.
  • Never put vinegar, descaling agent, laundry starch, perfume or other auxiliary products that help ironing into the appliance.
  • Do not wash your appliance under running water or do not soak it in water or other liquids.
  • Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the soleplate (9).
3.2 Auto calc-clean
  •  This process allows for cleaning the calc particles that accumulate in the appliance.
  • Use this feature when “CALC-CLEAN” warning appears on the display.
  1. Fill the water tank up to the MAX line and place the iron on calc cleaning container.
  2. Plug in the iron. “CALC-CLEAN” blinks three times and it list continuously after three “beep” sounds.
  3. Push and hold temperature adjustment (7) and steam setting buttons (11) simultaneously for 5 seconds. You will hear the “beep” sound and calc cleaning begins.
  4. Calc cleaning lasts approximately 3 minutes and stops with the “beep” sound. “CALC-CLEAN” signal disappears and the iron is set to the last function used.
  5. Unplug the iron after the automatic calc cleaning process ends. Wait for the soleplate and calc cleaning container to cool down.
  6. Empty the water tank and the calc cleaning container.
  7. Wash and dry the calc cleaning container. Wipe the outer side and soleplate of the iron with a damp cloth to remove residuals.

3.3 Storage
  • If you do not intend to use the appliance for a long time, store it carefully.
  • Before lifting the appliance unplug it and then let it cool completely.
  • Empty the water reservoir.
  • Keep the appliance and its accessories in their original packages.
  • Store it in a cool, dry place.
  • Always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
3.4 Handling and transportation
  • During handling and transportation, carry the appliance in its original packaging. The packaging of the appliance protects it against physical damages.
  • Do not place heavy items on the appliance or on the packaging. The appliance may get damaged.
  • Dropping the appliance may render it non-operational or cause permanent damage.

For commissioning, general use and cleaning, please observe the instructions on pages 5 – 6 and 7 of this operating manual.

4 Troubleshooting

Product Guarantee
12 months breakdown and repair guarantee

Guarantor: Beko plc, 1 Greenhill Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 8UF The guarantee does not in any way diminish your statutory or legal rights.

Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee which covers the product for 12 months from the date of original purchase.
This gives you reassurance that if within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will at our discretion either repair or replace your appliance.
The appliance must be correctly installed, located and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in the user manual. The guarantor disclaims any liability for accidental or consequential damage.

The Guarantee is subject to the following conditions:

  • Documentary proof of the original purchase date is provided.
  • The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions.
  • The appliance is used only on the electricity supply on the rating plate.
  • The appliance has only been used for normal domestic purposes.
  • The appliance has not been altered, serviced, dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person.
  • The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
  • Any parts removed during repair work or any product that has been replaced becomes our property.
  • The guarantee is not transferrable if the product is resold.

The Guarantee does not cover:

  • Transit, installation or delivery damage.
  • Accidental damage.
  • Misuse or abuse.
  • Replacement of any consumable item or accessories. These include but are not limited to: plugs, cables, light bulbs, knobs, filters and flaps.
  • Repairs or replacements required as a result of unauthorised repairs or inexpert installation that fails to meet the requirements contained in the user guide or instruction book.
  • Repairs to products used in commercial or non-residential household premises.

How to obtain after sales service, help or general advice

Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place as you will need to show us this document if your product requires attention within the guarantee period.

Please also record your product details below, which will allow you to access our services more quickly and help us identify your product. The model number is printed on the front of the user guide and the serial and model number is shown on your products rating plate.

Please call our UK based Customer Service department if you need help or advice from us:

United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: 0333 207 9710 01
Republic of Ireland:  862 3411
You can also contact us through our website: www.beko.co.uk