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4. OPERATION
Setting temperature
1. Turn the temperature knob to select the temperature indicated on the clothing label.
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2. Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. The indicator light will turn on.
3. Once the indicator light turns off, the iron is ready to be used.
Water tank filling
1. Unplug the iron before filling the water tank.
2. Hold the steam iron in horizontal position.
3. Slowly pour water through the water inlet. Do not exceed the Max. mark on the water tank in
order to avoid water from spilling.
4. Close the fill opening while operating the iron.
5. Empty the water tank after each use.
Note: the steam iron is designed to use tap water. However, if the water is very hard, it is
advisable to use distilled water.
Note: do not use chemically descaled or perfumed water.
Spraying
• As long as there is enough water in the water tank, you may use the spray button at any
temperature setting during steam or dry ironing.
Steam ironing
1. With the unit unplugged, fill the steam iron with water.
2. Stand the steam iron on its heel rest in an upright position on an iron-safe surface and connect it to
the power supply.
3. Set the temperature knob to the "••" or "•••" position.
4. Set the steam controller to the desired position.
5. When finished, turn the temperature knob anticlockwise to the minimum position and unplug the
appliance from the power supply.
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TYPE OF TEXTILE
Do not iron this article
Synthetics, nylon, acrylics, polyester, rayon
Wool, silk
Cotton, linen
Maximum temperature (Steam)
WARNING: do not come into contact with ejected steam.
Dry ironing
• The steam iron can operate with or without water in the water tank. In case the iron is
operated in its dry mode, make sure the water tank is empty.
• Turn the steam controller to the minimum position "0".
WARNING: if the iron has been used during more than 10 minutes and is hot, do not pour in new water
until the appliance has cooled down.
Steam burst
• The steam-burst function generates additional steam in order to remove stubborn wrinkles
and can be activated just by pressing the steam-burst button.
Note: to prevent the soleplate from leaking, do not keep the steam-burst button pressed for
more than 5 seconds.
Note: for optimal steam burst, do not press the steam-burst button more than three times in
a row to prevent the iron from cooling.
Vertical steaming
1. Make sure there is enough water in the water tank.
2. Stand the steam iron on its heel rest on an iron-safe surface and connect it to the power
supply.
3. Turn the temperature knob and steam controller to maximum.
4. Hold the iron vertically and press the steam burst button, an intense steam will be ejected
from the soleplate.
Self cleaning
• Fill the water tank up to the maximum mark and close it.
• Set the temperature knob to maximum.
• Connect the appliance to the power supply.
• Holding the iron horizontally over the sink, turn the steam controller to the maximum position
and press the self-cleaning button.
• Boiling water and steam will be ejected from the soleplate's holes, taking out all impurities.
• Repeat this process if considered necessary.
Anti-drip function
• This function prevents water from spilling and avoids blotches from appearing on the fabrics
when ironing at low temperatures.
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