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Before first use
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Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate.
Let the iron heat up to maximum temperature and pass the iron
over a piece of damp cloth for several minutes to remove any
residues from the soleplate.
preparing for use
unfolding the handle
1
Pull up the handle to unfold it ('click') (Fig. ).
Setting the temperature
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Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature.
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1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
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1 Silk
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2 Wool
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3 Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of,
determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that is not
visible when you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to
prevent shiny patches.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibres.
Set the temperature control to the required ironing
temperature (Fig. ).
Put the iron on its heel.
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
using the appliance
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time.
This stops after a short while.
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