Lakeland 22250 User Manual - page 5
CARING FOR YOUR IRON
Always unplug the iron before cleaning. Certain fabric finishes may leave a residue on the soleplate, which can
affect the performance and lead to ‘drag’ when ironing. This coating may be removed by wiping the soleplate
with a textured cloth, soaked in a solution of water and white vinegar. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasives
or scouring pads to clean the soleplate.
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To clean the steam holes, take a damp cloth and wipe away any build-up of lint from around the holes.
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Take care not to damage or scratch the soleplate by allowing it to come into contact with metal objects
such as zips.
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The upper body of the iron may be wiped with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaners as
they will damage the surface of the iron.
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Never immerse the iron in water or any other liquid.
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Never put vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby customers can take their
unwanted electricals to recycling points set up around the country. Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your
nearest recycling point.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED IRONING
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Slide the steam selector to DRY.
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Switch off at the socket and unplug the iron.
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Open the water spout cover. Hold the iron over a sink and shake it to empty the water tank (Figure 8).
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Stand the iron upright and leave to cool. For neat and tidy storage, wrap the power cord around the iron
and fix with the cord clip (Figure 9). Never wrap the cord too tightly, and never allow it to touch the
soleplate.
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Always store the iron empty, standing upright in a safe, dry place.
SELF-CLEANING YOUR IRON
Your iron will give better results and last for longer if you use the self-cleaning system once or twice a month, to
remove any limescale or impurities.
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Slide the steam selector to DRY.
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Fill the water tank to MAX FILL using the water beaker.
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Stand the iron upright and set the temperature dial to MAX.
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Plug into the socket and switch on the power.
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Let the iron heat up. Once the heat indicator light has gone out, unplug the iron.
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Holding the iron horizontally over a sink, push and hold the steam selector to the CLEAN position (Figure
10). Move the iron backwards and forwards to help flush out impurities and limescale (Figure 11).
CAUTION: boiling water and steam will escape from the steam holes in the soleplate.
Once you have activated the self-cleaning system, it is normal for a little water to remain in the water tank. This
will not affect the iron’s performance. If the iron still contains impurities, repeat the self-cleaning process.
PLEASE NOTE: the CLEAN setting must not be selected whilst you are ironing.
CLEANING THE REMOVABLE STEAM VALVE
We recommend cleaning the steam valve once a month, or whenever the iron seems to be producing less steam.
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Before removing the steam valve, unplug the iron and empty the water tank.
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Carefully pull out the steam selector. Take care not to touch the steam valve at its lower end (Figure 12).
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Immerse the steam valve in white vinegar for 4 hours until the limescale has softened (Figure 13). Using a
non-metallic brush, remove any residue, then rinse under running water. Please do not use any sharp
objects to clean the valve.
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Replace the steam selector by pressing it down (Figure 14) and slide it to DRY (Figure 15). The iron will
not work unless the steam selector is replaced.
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Plug in the iron and switch on the power. Set the temperature dial to MAX and let the iron heat up. Any
remaining water inside the steam chamber will now evaporate.
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Unplug the iron. Allow the soleplate to cool and wipe it clean with a soft, damp cloth.
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