Congratulations! You have just purchased a high-quality Laurastar steam station that combines Swiss design and technology. Read this Instruction Manual and the safety instructions carefully before using your appliance for the first time, and retain this Instruction Manual for future use. WARNING! Your Laurastar product generates heat and steam. Various parts of the appliance become very hot during operation and can cause burns.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. • This appliance is intended for household use only. • DO NOT let the electrical cable come into contact with hot surfaces. Allow the iron to cool down completely before storing. • NOT DRINKING WATER. DO NOT drink filtered water. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. • Only use this appliance indoors and for ironing textile items in accordance with this Operator Manual.
Installation and storage A Installing your steam station • Remove the appliance from the box using the handle (20) and place it so that it is level, on a flat, stable and fire-resistant surface. • Fix the cable holder (6) on the ironing board and slide the steam hose into it (3) (only available with certain models. This can also be obtained at www.laurastar.com or from an approved Laurastar retailer). Which water should be used? Your Laurastar has been designed for use with tap water.
Start up A CAUTION: Always fill the water reservoir completely for best performance. NOTICE: Operating the appliance without water can damage the appliance and will void any limited warranties provided with your appliance. Filling • Lift the cover of the water reservoir and remove the reservoir by pulling on the cover. Insert the filter cartridge (18) provided and fill with tap water. A • Replace the reservoir (4) by lifting the cover, then close. Switching on your appliance • Plug in the iron.
Setting the temperature and using the soleplate Indication on the clothing Iron setting Softpressing soleplate D •• with Extremely delicate man-made fabrics, e.g.: synthetic velvet, Alcantara® (synthetic suede), “stretch” sports clothing, microfibre fabrics ••• with Wool, silk, synthetic fabrics ••• without E F Material Cotton, linen Steam principle Perfect ironing requires diffusion of steam across the fabric, in order to relax the fibres, and drying to fix them in place.
E • To remove the Softpressing soleplate (10 / 11), pull on the tab and remove the iron while it is still hot. E WARNING: The Softpressing soleplate is hot! Use caution when you remove the Softpressing soleplate. NOTICE: ALWAYS remove the Softpressing soleplate after use. F 10 cm/4 in G Advice For mohair, cashmere, velvet, angora: do not allow the fabric to make contact with the Softpressing soleplate (10 / 11).
Maintenance WARNING: The appliance should be UNPLUGGED, OFF and COLD before cleaning the appliance. Switch off and unplug the appliance from the outlet. Allow your appliance to cool down for at least 2 hours. It is preferable to clean the appliance BEFORE use. A NOTICE! Only rinse the appliance with water. NEVER use descaling products or other chemical products. B Cleaning the iron If the iron’s soleplate is dirty, use our Polyfer cleaning mat in accordance with the instructions.
F Draining the appliance In order to prolong the effectiveness of your appliance and avoid traces of limescale, it is vital that you drain the appliance each time you change the filter cartridge. G H Drain the appliance in accordance with the following instructions: • Check that the plug (16) has been disconnected and unplugged from the outlet, the reservoir (4) has been removed and the iron (2) and insulating mat (5) have been placed to one side.
Problems and solutions Before calling the Laurastar Customer Service department, please check the following points : STEAM GENERATOR Symptom Likely cause Remedy Makes a buzzing noise when steam is emitted from the iron. Generator vibration (1). This noise is normal for a new appliance, it will disappear in the course of use. Makes a crackling noise when the appliance is switched on. The appliance has been set to heat up. This noise is normal when the appliance is heating up.
Technical information Technical characteristics EN CE UL Total output 2200 W 1700 W Generator output 1400 W 1100 W Iron output 800 W 600 W Steam pressure 3,5 bar 50 psi Reservoir capacity 1.1 l. 37.2 oz.
Laurastar international guarantee The present guarantee does not, in any way, affect the statutory rights of the user pursuant to the national legislation in force governing the sale of consumer goods, including the rights set out by Directive 2011 / 83 / EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on certain aspects of sales and guarantees for consumer goods, or the rights held by the user, by virtue of the sales contract, with regard to the respective vendor.
You will find other addresses for importers and official service partners at www.laurastar.com. If an appliance is returned to the Laurastar approved service centre when there is no defect present, the user shall be liable for the dispatch and return costs. 6. guarantee, or after the guarantee term has come to an end, this shall be deemed a "repair outside guarantee" and shall form the subject of an invoice.
