Chi Steam 13103 Iron With Advanced Touchscreen User Manual

CHI Steam 13103 Iron with Advanced Touchscreen

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:
   Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Only use an iron for its intended use.
5. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids.
6. Always turn the iron to OFF before plugging or unplugging the iron from the electrical outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces. Let the iron cool completely before putting the iron away. Coil the cord loosely around the iron when storing.
8. Always disconnect the iron from the electrical outlet before filling the iron with water, emptying the water from the iron, and when the iron is not in use.
9. Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or in the event the iron has been dropped or damaged or there are visible signs of damage or it is leaking. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the iron. Supply cord replacement and iron repairs must be conducted by a qualified serviceman or the manufacturer. Incorrect assembly might result in a risk of electric shock when the iron is used after reassembly.
10. The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface.
11. When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface on which the stand is placed is stable.
12. Do not leave the iron unattended while the iron is connected or on an ironing board.
13. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down—there might be hot water in the water reservoir.
14. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate an iron on the same circuit with another high-wattage appliance.
15. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a cord with an ampere rating equal to or greater than the maximum rating of the iron shall be used. A cord rated for less amperage can result in a risk of fire or electric shock due to overheating. Care shall be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or be tripped over.

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Heel Rest
2. Power Indicator Light
3. Handle
4. Self-Clean Button (not shown)
5. Spray and Steam Buttons
6. Touch Screen Control Panel
7. Adjustable Steam Lever
8. Spray Nozzle
9. Titanium Ceramic Soleplate
10. MAX Fill Line
11. Water Reservoir Window
12. Water Fill Door
13. MAX Fill Tab (inside)

IRON SETTINGS

When first plugged in, “CHI” will show for 2 seconds. Then, the display will show the “fabric” screen.

There are options to change your settings for  auto off, language, temperature units, and sound.

If you wish to change any of the settings:

1. Touch the to view settings selections. You will be taken to the Settings menu.
2. Touch the buttons to scroll through choices for each setting.
3. Touch when finished making a selection, and from Settings menu to return to the Home screen.

Auto Off

1. Choose the time that you would like to have your iron shut off when not in use.
2. Make your selection from 5, 10, 15, 30, or 45 minutes, or select “off” to make the iron stay on until you unplug it.
3. At the end of the time selected, the iron alarm will beep and “auto shutoff enabled” will flash.

Language

Select English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish.

Temperature Units

Select Fahrenheit °F or Celsius °C.

Sound

Select “ON” or “OFF” to hear or turn off tones.  Auto-off and ready tones will remain when “OFF” is selected.
Touch  to return to the Home screen.

Ironing Selection

The CHI® Touch Screen Iron takes the guesswork out of ironing. If not on the Home screen, touch  or  to get to ironing selections
If you know the type of fabric, choose it from the “fabric” screen.
Don’t know the fabric type? Check the care label on your garment and look for the iron symbol with dots. Match that symbol on the “care tag” screen.
Need a specific temperature for crafting? Choose it from the “temp.” screen.
Once a selection is made, the display will show whether the iron is preheating, cooling, or ready. See “Ironing Tips” on page 11.

DRY OR STEAM IRON

CAUTION Burn Hazard: Attempting to steam iron on a lower temperature setting or failing to allow the iron to preheat for 2 minutes can result in hot water dripping from the soleplate.

1. To Steam Iron: Unplug iron. If you have extremely hard water, mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or demineralized water for use in the iron. Unlock and open Water Fill Door to fill water reservoir to MAX tab inside or the MAX line on water reservoir window. Plug iron into outlet. Refer to “Ironing Selection” to set iron temperature. Wait until preheat is complete and “Ready!” screen is displayed before using iron. Set Adjustable Steam Lever to desired amount of steam.
   To Dry Iron: Plug into outlet. Set Adjustable Steam Lever to (Dry Iron).
2. Touch to shut off iron. Unplug.

Ironing Chart

NOTE: To avoid garment damage, check garment label for  fabric composition and ironing instructions.

Position Sensing/Auto Shutoff

The iron will turn off automatically when left in the following positions. The Auto Shutoff time varies based on the iron’s position.

IRONING TIPS

• Always iron with a lengthwise motion. Ironing in a circular motion may stretch fabric.
• Natural fibers such as cotton and linen should be ironed slightly damp for faster, easier ironing. If they are completely dry, use maximum steam while ironing or mist them with water prior to ironing.
• Any portion of a garment that has two layers of fabric such as pockets, seams, collars, and cuffs should be ironed inside out first.
• To press a collar, iron from the points in using small strokes of the iron. After wrinkles are removed, crease the collar into place by hand. Treat French cuffs similarly, gently creasing by hand after ironing.
• To speed up cooling when switching from a hotter to cooler setting, the steam button may be pressed. Wait 5 seconds between blasts until iron has cooled to the selected temperature.

CARE AND CLEANING

1. Unplug and allow iron to cool.
2. To empty water from iron: With iron in a horizontal position, unlock and open Water Fill Door and pour out water over a sink until empty.
3. Store iron on the Heel Rest.
   NOTE: Use the Self-Clean function following each use of the steam function to keep the steam vents clear of any mineral buildup. Add water to the iron. Preheat to highest temperature. Unplug. Hold the iron over a sink. Press and hold the Self-Clean Button until steam no longer comes from the vents on the soleplate. Allow iron to cool before storing.

Soleplate Care

The Self-Clean function cleans the steam holes, but will not remove residue from the flat surface of the soleplate. To clean an iron’s soleplate, preheat the iron to the linen setting and iron over a damp, 100% cotton cloth. This creates heavy steam that transfers residue from the soleplate to the cloth.

NOTES:

• Care should be used while cleaning; steam can burn.
• Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps since these may scratch the soleplate.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.
• Do not use hot iron cleaner on the soleplate.
• Do not use chemical cleaners or hot cleaners, as this will damage the soleplate finish.

Troubleshooting

Iron won’t heat

• Plug iron into a working outlet.
• Select a temperature.
• Move or tilt the iron to reset.

Water is leaking

• Too much water is in the Water Reservoir.
• Steam button has been pressed while the iron was cold. Select a temperature and let the iron preheat for 2 minutes. Allow 5 seconds between Steam button presses for best performance.
• If dry ironing, make sure the Adjustable Steam Lever is in the (Dry Iron) position.

Iron won’t steam

• Ensure there is water in the Water Reservoir.
• Move the Adjustable Steam Lever to the (Steam) position.
• Allow iron to reach temperature by waiting until “Ready!” is displayed.
• Anti-drip feature will not allow steam when temperature setting is too low.

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call CHI Garment Care 1.844.882.9038 in the U.S. or visit www.chisteam.com in the U.S. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

FAQs

What are the disadvantages of CHI 13103 steam iron?

Disadvantages: Steam irons need to be refilled more frequently than other steam ironing systems since they don’t create as much heat as a steam generator or other steaming systems, which means ironing your textiles may take a while to remove every wrinkle.

What is the average life of a CHI 13103 steam iron?

Most expensive steam irons ought to last 10 to 20 years. However, there’s a good probability that technology will develop significantly over the next 20 years, so you could decide to update before your iron reaches the end of its useful life.

What happens if you use a CHI 13103 steam iron without water?

Yes. Simply disconnect your steam iron, allow it to cool, and then empty the water tank to remove the water from the iron. Turn the dial to the dry/steam setting, if your iron has one, or to the “MIN” setting, if it doesn’t have a dry/steam option.

Does CHI 13103 steam iron consume a lot of electricity?

Each day, a steam iron or flatiron requires around 800–2000 watts. For instance, your iron will consume about 5 kWh of power if you leave it on for 10 minutes each day for a month. Though your model is one of your appliances with one of the greatest power usage rates, you can calculate the precise amount it consumes.

What are the benefits of a CHI 13103 steam iron?

The easiest approach to give your garments a perfectly pressed appearance and feel at home is using a steam iron. Your clothing’ fibres become moistened by the steam from the iron, which makes pressing them simpler. In addition to this, the steam keeps the fibres in place for a longer period of time.

How do you maintain a CHI 13103 steam iron?

Keep the anti-calc valve clean. To accomplish this, unplug the iron and give it 45 minutes to cool. Maintain a clean and smooth soleplate. Wipe the soleplate of your Tefal Access Easy with a moist, smooth cloth to keep it working smoothly. Observe the after-use procedure.

What wattage of CHI 13103 steam iron is best?

Each iron we suggest has at least 1,500 watts, which is sufficient to complete the task. I’ve discovered via testing that low-wattage irons don’t generate enough heat and steam to remove stubborn creases.

What water is best for CHI 13103 steam irons?

Therefore, it is advised to use distilled or demineralized water (50 percent tap water and 50 percent demineralized water might also be used) to increase the lifespan of your iron or steamer.

How long does a CHI 13103 steam iron take to heat up?

Generally speaking, it takes two minutes for your iron to heat up. You can tell when your iron has achieved the right temperature for the cloth type you chose by looking at the “Wait” and “Ready” indications.

Can you put boiled water in a CHI 13103 steam iron?

Additionally, it may cause stains on your clothing and shorten the lifespan of your iron. While using cooled, boiled water and avoiding keeping water in your iron between uses will help reduce limescale buildup, you should still get into the habit of regularly descaling your iron.

What temperature is CHI 13103 iron steam?

Depending on the cloth, the heating is often done at a temperature of 180-220 °Celsius (356-428 °F). Ironing breaks the connections that hold the long-chain polymer molecules in the fabric’s fibres together.

Can you put vinegar in a CHI 13103 steam iron?

If you have a steam iron, you may also use a mixture of half distilled white vinegar and half water to fill the water reservoir to clean up the iron steam vents.

What is the difference between steam and iron?

A steamer is a machine that smoothes the surface of the cloth by applying heat and moisture (from the hot water vapour). Contrarily, an iron is a tool that employs heat and pressure (from the iron’s weight and the pressure provided) to eliminate creases from cloth.

What is the normal CHI 13103 steam temperature?

The greatest temperature at which water may exist at atmospheric pressure is 212°F (100°C), which is reached when water is heated at this pressure. Instead of raising the temperature, more heat turns the water into steam.

What is the maximum temperature of CHI 13103 steam?

Between 566°C and 620°C is the highest input steam temperature currently used with genuine supercritical pressure and USC steam turbines.