• This appliance is to be connected and used in
accordance with the information stated on its
characteristics plate.
• This appliance must be connected to an
earthed socket. If it is absolutely necessary to
use an extension cable, make sure that it is
suitable for 16A and has a socket with an earth
connection.
• If the safety fuse itted in the appliance blows,
the appliance will be rendered inoperative. To
restore normal operation the appliance will
have to be taken to an authorised Technical
Service Centre.
• In order to avoid that, under unfavourable
mains conditions, phenomena like transient
voltage drops or lighting luctuations can
happen, it is recommended that the iron is
connected to a power supply system with a
maximum impedance of 0.27Ω. If necessary,
the user can ask the public power supply
company for the system impedance at the
interface point.
• The appliance must never be placed directly
under the tap to ill the water tank.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains supply
after each use, or if a fault is suspected.
• The electrical plug must not be removed from
the socket by pulling the cable.
• Never immerse the iron in water or any other
luid.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather
conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.).
Before using your
appliance for the irst time
remove any label or protective cover from
the soleplate.
Fill the tank of the iron with tap water and set the
temperature control to "max". Plug in the
appliance to the mains. When the steam iron has
reached the desired temperature, let the water
create steam by setting the steam control to
"max" and by repeatedly pressing the button
During it irst use the iron may produce
certain vapours and odours that will die away
after a few minutes.
Using the appliance
The pilot light switches on while the appliance is
heating up and switches off as soon as the set
temperature is reached. lf the temperature of the
hot iron drops, you can continue ironing while the
iron heats up again to the set temperature.
Sort laundry according to the fabric care labels
and start at the lowest temperature "•":
•
Synthetics
••
Silk – Wool
•••
Cotton
max Linen
1
Filling the water tank
S et the steam regulator to the
and unplug the iron from the mains!
Use only clean water from the tap without mixing
anything with it. The addition of other liquids,
such as perfume, will damage the appliance.
any damage caused by the use of the
aforementioned products, will make the
guarantee void.
Do not use condensation water from tumble
dryers, air conditionings or similar. This appliance
has been designed to use normal tap water.
To prolong the optimum steam function, mix tap
water with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water in
your district is very hard, mix tap water with
distilled water 1:2.
Never ill beyond the "max" water level mark.
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position
13
B OS CH