This document is a service manual for the Artistic Press, an ironing press designed for efficient garment care. It provides comprehensive instructions for dismantling, assembling, adjusting, and repairing the device, catering to technical departments and service personnel.
Function Description:
The Artistic Press is an electrical appliance primarily used for ironing and pressing fabrics. It features a heated shoe that applies pressure to garments placed on an ironing board, aiming to provide a faster and more effective alternative to traditional hand ironing. The press is designed to ensure even heat distribution and consistent pressure for optimal results.
Important Technical Specifications:
The manual outlines electrical specifications for two main voltage configurations: 120 Volts and 230-240 Volts.
- Power Consumption: The press has a nominal power consumption of approximately 1000W.
- Current Requirements:
- At 230 Volts: Needs 5 amps (ranging from 875 W to 1012 W).
- At 100 Volts: Needs 8 amps (ranging from 667 W to 772 W).
- At 120 Volts: Needs 10 amps (ranging from 960 W to 1112 W).
- Heating Elements Resistance:
- For 230-240V:
- Long heating element (front side): 34 – 36 Ω
- Short heating element (back side): 23 – 25 Ω
- For 120V:
- Long heating element (front side): 09 – 13 Ω
- Short heating element (back side): 06 – 10 Ω
- Thermo-fuse/Thermo-regulator Resistance (120V): 15 – 19 Ω
- Thermo-fuse/Thermo-regulator Resistance (230-240V): 55 – 61 Ω
- Earthing (Grounding) Resistance: Should be less than 1 Ohm.
- Insulation Resistance: Should be infinite.
- Safety Features: The press incorporates an earth (grounding) connection for electrical safety. It also includes a tilt switch that activates a buzzer if the press remains closed for too long, serving as an auto-shutoff mechanism. The press should always be locked when being handled or transported.
Usage Features:
- Adjustable Heating Shoe: The heating shoe can be aligned and adjusted to ensure it is parallel to the wooden board and makes perfect contact for effective ironing. This adjustment involves tightening or loosening self-locking nuts and screws.
- Movable Handle Adjustment: The movable handle's closing mechanism can be adjusted to prevent it from closing by itself when the press is open. This ensures the handle stays in its raised position until intentionally lowered.
- Lateral Heating Shoe Alignment: The heating shoe's lateral position can be adjusted to maintain a specific distance (10-15mm) from the wooden board, ensuring proper alignment.
- Locking Mechanism: For safety during handling or transport, the press can be locked.
- Mains Lead Connection: The mains lead plug must be pushed firmly into the press's socket to ensure a secure connection.
Maintenance Features:
- Heating Shoe Cleaning: Regular cleaning of the heating shoe is crucial. It is recommended to rub the hot shoe with a soft cloth to remove fabric finishes, dry cleaning chemical residues, thread particles, and water impurities. For heavy use or stubborn stains (e.g., from hot iron transfers or synthetic fabrics), a specialized cleaning product for hand irons (Elna part no. 802450-22) should be used.
- Protective Film Application: After cleaning, a thin layer of protection liquid (803532-33) can be applied to the still hot surface with a lint-free cloth. The press should then be left open at maximum temperature for about 20 minutes to allow the film to set before cooling and storage.
- Avoidance of Harsh Cleaners: Alkaline scouring products (like oven cleaners), abrasive products, and steel wool pads should not be used on the aluminum heating shoe, as they can cause damage.
- Lubrication: The press requires very little lubrication, with the main focus on keeping the heating shoe clean.
- Electrical Safety Checks: Before and after any adjustment or repair, it is essential to check the earthing and insulation using an ohmmeter and the supplied electrical cord set. This includes checking the resistance at various points like the terminal/earth contact of the mains lead, heating shoe, metal lock of the movable handle, and screws at the back of the press.
- Component Replacement: The manual provides detailed instructions for dismantling and reassembling various components such as the upper handle cover, movable handle, heating shoe, thermostat, thermosensor, thermofuse, thermoregulator, and heating elements. When replacing parts like the thermo-fuse/thermo-regulator, it is critical to use replacement parts with the same quality and performance specifications (e.g., 260° C for thermo-fuse, 200°/260° C for thermo-regulator).
- Wiring Diagrams: Comprehensive wiring diagrams for both 120 Volts and 230 Volts are included to assist with electrical repairs and ensure correct wire connections.
- Troubleshooting: The manual outlines procedures for diagnosing and resolving common electrical problems, such as the press not heating, heating poorly, being too hot, not stopping heating, or having an unchangeable temperature. This involves checking the mains lead, connector base, heating elements, thermo-fuse, thermo-regulator, sensor of pressure arm position, and thermostat.
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