Yes only on the first generation Smart Irons (TG800, TG1050, TG1100, TG1200, TG1250 or TG1600 models) and only as a delay. It is possible to delay the auto-lift system, if you move the switch on the back of the iron to off, the iron will operate like a standard iron. However, if the iron is left in the horizontal position for more than 30 seconds (TG1050 & TG1100) or 3 minutes (TG1600), the legs will extend effectively raising the iron, to keep the soleplate from burning your fabric or ironing surface. Turn on the auto-lift system by moving the switch back to on. There is no Auto-lift system on the Project Irons and there is no auto-lift delay system on the TG1600Pro+ models.

No. You do not need to push down on the iron for it to lower. Simply touch the top or bottom of the handle and the sensors will sense your hand and lower the iron automatically. As soon as you release the handle, the iron will automatically rise up.

Yes. There are 4 different situations where the Oliso© Steam Iron will activate the auto shut-off feature for added safety. Please see below for more details.

TG-1050/TG-1100:

Horizontal Position with the i-Touch ON

Heat will shut off if left untouched for 8 minutes.

Vertical Position with the i-Touch ON

Heat will shut off if left untouched for 8 minutes.

Tilted Position with iTouch ON or OFF
Heat will shut off if left untouched for 30 seconds.

Horizontal/Vertical Position with iTouch OFF
Legs will extend if left untouched for 30 seconds, and heat will turn off after 1 minute.

TG-1600 & TG1600PRO+:

Horizontal Position with the iTouch ON (if included)
Heat will shut off if left untouched for 30 minutes.

Vertical Position with the iTouch ON
Heat will shut off if left untouched for 30 minutes.

Tilted Position with iTouch ON or OFF
Heat will shut off if left untouched for 30 seconds.

Horizontal/ Vertical Position with iTouch OFF
Legs will extend if left untouched for 3 minutes, and heat will turn off after 30 minutes.

Note: in all cases, the time is reset every time the user touches the handle.

Yes. Always turn the variable steam selector to off (all the way to the left) and the temperature setting to off (all the way counter-clockwise if looking at the iron from the front). Never leave an iron plugged into the electrical outlet without supervision, follow all safety instructions.

Unplug the iron and if needed let it cool. Leave the iron in a horizontal position and open the side fill port. The side fill port makes it easy to add water to the tank with the included fill cup or directly from a water bottle or a faucet. Just be sure to not have the iron plugged into an electrical outlet.

We recommend using a hot-iron soleplate cleaner. Faultless (the same company who makes starch) sells a great hot-iron cleaner.

The internal steam chamber in the soleplate may have mineral deposits over time, depending on the hardness of your water. You can flush out the mineral buildup by repeatedly pressing the Steam Burst button until water begins to drip heavily out of the bottom of the soleplate. You may want to do this over a sink or drain. The iron should be hot when you do this so that any excess water can quickly evaporate. Take all precautions to prevent burns and do not submerse the iron in a wet sink.

Please contact our customer service department by calling 1-800-899-5157, chatting or e-mailing us at customerservice@oliso.com and we will review your case, get you started if you are still within our 30-day return policy or begin a warranty / repair claim. We will also help with any other queries you may have.

The touch activated handle is part of the Auto-Lift System™. The handle senses your hand as soon as you touch the top or the bottom, commanding a powerful micro-motor to lower the iron. Any time you let go of the handle, the legs will automatically raise the iron to protect your fabric.

Most Oliso products have a warranty good for one full year (12 months). OlisoPro branded products come with a 2 or 3 year warranty (based on the model). The limited warranty covers all defects due to manufacturing. Also, people who register their purchase, by mail or online, get a 3-month warranty extension, making it valid for 15 months. See instruction manual and registration card of product for details.

The Smart Iron weighs about 3.7 lbs (empty).

The Smart Iron water tank holds about 12 ounces of water (filled to the max fill line); making refilling less frequent.

TG1050 is stainless with a shiny finish

TG1100 and TG1600 have a chromium beadblast process on the stainless surface. This non-directional textured surface enables an effortless glide, increased durability and scratch resistance

TG1100 has more steam holes / expanded steam hole for steam

TG1600 has larger flat space for pressing, more for Pro group (sewer, quilter). Still has the same amount/power of steam as the TG1100

The TG1600PRO+ & M2PRO have a diamond ceramic soleplate for maximum durability and glideability.

Oliso recommends plain tap water. If you have very hard water, mix ½ tap water with ½ distilled water. Alternatively, bottled drinking water can be used. NEVER use 100% distilled water. Always empty your water tank between ironing sessions.

Distilled water is so clean it will actually remove minerals from the metals inside the iron causing premature leakage.

To achieve faster heating times, Oliso steam irons are rated 1600-1800 watts and 120-125 AC volts, which is at the upper-end of U.S. electrical power/amp ratings. To prevent power surges, we recommend that you avoid plugging the iron into outlets used for other appliances like TVs or lighting, which can overload your wall circuits. If the problem persists, it would be electrical in nature and beyond our control.

No. The lifters are part of the Auto-Lift System™. They are made of heat-resistant polymers that stay cool, even when the soleplate is hot.

No. The lifters will not snag the fabric because they recede completely into the soleplate when the iron is in use.

Vac-Snap™ bags are made of durable, multi-layered material. So do feel free to heat your food in boiling water or in the microwave. For the microwave, you may wish to open the zipper-top a little to allow steam to escape. Heating softens the bag material such that it cannot be reused for vacuum sealing.

The Oliso Vacuum Sealer works exclusively with its own zipper top bags. Traditional zipper top bags are designed to contain food, not to create an airtight, vacuumed environment. Vac-Snap and Pantry bags, on the other hand, are designed for vacuum sealing and long-term preservation. Among their unique features, they are specially textured on the inside to help facilitate air removal, they are multi-layered to lock out air and odors after sealing, and they are heavy-duty to handle heat sealing and repeated uses. Each of the Oliso Vacuum Sealer quart-size bags can be vacuum-sealed and reused 12 or more times, and the gallon-sized bags can be vacuum-sealed and reused 20 or more times each. Because of the valve, the pantry bags are infinitely reusable if used properly.

The contents of the jar should be cold or at room temperature to avoid steam vapors entering into the Flexi-tube.

We encourage people to use the circle guides in order to ensure success each & every time you seal. That said, you can go all around the perimeter of the bag (except along the zipper-top), so long as you do not overlap seals.

The best way to clean your bags is with a sponge & soapy water. Please note we like to err on the side of caution, so we advise you not reuse bags that have contained raw meat, poultry or fish.

After you slide a Vac-Snap™ bag up to the line in the Oliso Vacuum Sealer, it will automatically vacuum and seal the bag. The unit will stop on its own. You will know when it is done because the vacuuming sound will stop and the vacuum sealer panel will signal with lights. One the light next to Done turns red, you can remove the bag.

Oliso Vacuum Sealers are not recommended for use on such soft items (in their original state), as these items will be crushed.
There are two ways to vacuum fragile foods. (1) Par-freeze these items in an unzipped vac-snap bag for 15-25 minutes. Check the food to ensure it is semi-solid. Use the zip-disc to close the bag and proceed to sealing. (2) Place the fragile item in a Tupperware container with the lid on, but not sealed, so the food does not get squashed. Keep in mind that if the Tupperware is sealed, the vacuum may not reach the food inside. (3) Press stop before the food gets crushed.

With a Vac-Snap Bag

The OlisoVacuum Sealer works by creating a small hole in the bag and then vacuuming out the air from that hole. Once the air is removed, the Vacuum Sealer automatically creates a heat seal ring around the hole to prevent air from re-entering. Each time you vacuum seal, you’ll want to use a new circle on the Vac-Snap™ bag.

With the Flexi Tube

The flat end of the hose attaches to the Oliso Vacuum Sealer and the other end attaches to the accessory.

There are circles on our bags to guide how many times you use them – we suggest 10 uses on the 1-quart bags, and 12 uses on the 1-gallon bags. However you can use them even more if you go between the circles – just make sure you don’t overlap seals, because overlapping won’t let you vacuum. Please note we like to err on the side of caution, so we advise you not reuse bags that have contained raw meat, poultry or fish.

Vac-Snap™
Vac-Snap™ bags are suitable for multiple uses at room temperature and in the refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher. They are 1-time microwave and 1-time simmer safe.
Pantry
Pantry bags are NOT suitable for use in the refrigerator, freezer or for simmering, primarily due to concerns over the longevity of the valve when put under those conditions. It is possible that for a brief period of time, or one-time use it could work in these conditions. The pantry bags are best suited for dry, non-refrigerated goods.

They are multi-layers of nylon and polyethylene. The zipper is made of polyethylene. They are US FDA-approved for food storage and food heating.

The top U.S. uses are for coffee beans, nuts, cheeses, meats, and leftovers.  The beauty of the Oliso Vacuum Sealer system is that it allows easy, repeated access to foods, whereas traditional vacuum sealers have been used for fewer items because of their limited accessibility.

You can vacuum seal just about anything you want to keep fresher longer. The Oliso Vacuum Sealer was designed first & foremost for solid foods; however, it also does a great job preserving other valuable items, from silvers (no air means no tarnishing) to silks (no moisture, no pests, no problem). For use with wet foods and liquids, we recommend wrapping the moist item in shrink wrap, applying light pressure to the lid during the seal cycle and/or vacuuming multiple times in the exact same location. Works with vac-snap bags, pantry bags, bottle stoppers and mason jar attachments.

About 1/2 an atmosphere (18″ Hg) (pressure about 20 feet underwater) or higher.

These vegetables are known as off-gas vegetables. This means that they naturally give off gas after they are picked. When they are vacuum sealed, the gas will cause the bag to expand giving the impression that the bag has failed, that is why they are not recommended for vacuum sealing.