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Recommendations: To prime the steam
circuit, either before using the iron for
the first time, or if you have not used the
steam function for a few minutes, press
the steam control button several times
in a row – fig.11, holding the iron away
from your clothes. This will enable any
cold water to be removed from the
steam circuit.
Iron temperature control setting: Your
iron is quick to heat up so start with
fabrics to be ironed at a low
temperature and finish with those
which need higher temperatures.
Mixed fibre fabrics: set the ironing
temperature to the setting for the
most delicate fabric. For delicate
fabrics (•), press the steam control
button (under the handle of the iron)
intermittently to avoid any water
droplets appearing with the steam.
If you set your thermostat to "min",
the iron will not become hot.
When taking a break from ironing,
never place the iron on a metal rest
plate, which could damage the iron
rest plate of the unit. It is equipped
with non-slip pads and has been
designed
to
temperatures.
7 • Vertical steam ironing
• Set the temperature of the iron to the max
position.
• Hang the garment on a coat hanger and
hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
• Press repeatedly on the steam -
control button (beneath the iron handle)
moving the iron from top to bottom -
Examples of how to use the vertical
steaming function:
• Removing creases directly on hangers
from delicate fabrics that you do not want
to bring into contact with the hot iron.
• Refreshing a shirt or a suit just before
putting it on.
withstand
high
fig.11
fig.
12.
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s steam is very hot: never attempt
to remove creases from a garment
while it is being worn, always hang
garments on a coat hanger. For
fabrics other than linen or cotton,
hold the iron a few centimetres from
the garment to avoid burning the
fabric.
8 • Dry ironing
• Do not press the steam control button.
9 • Fill the water tank again
• When there is no more steam and the
"Water tank empty" light flashes -
the water tank is empty.
• Remove the water tank using the handle
(on the front of the steam station) -
and fill it -
fig. 5
do not fill above the Max.
level.
If this occurs, remove the excess
water.
• Push the water tank into position until it
"clicks" into place. Press the Restart
button located on the control panel. The
red light turns off.
• The steam station and the iron are ready
for use when the steam indicator light is
on and the iron temperature control light
goes out.
10 • Storing the steam station
• Turn off the appliance and unplug it.
Place the iron on the iron rest on the
steam station. Lock the iron onto the base
unit by pressing it until you hear an
audible "click", so your iron is secure
(according to model) –
steam cord in two and place it in its
housing. Wind up the power cord and
attach it with the velcro.
• Leave the steam station to cool for at least
one hour before putting it away if it is to
be stored in a cupboard or confined
space. You can then store your steam
station safely.
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