very hard, you can mix 50% untreated tap water with 50% distilled or
demineralised water.
MPORTANT
Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during
evaporation. The types of water listed below contain organic waste or
mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or premature
wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened
water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure dis-
tilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your
iron. Also do not use boiled, filtered or bottled water.
When ironing
Ironing
label
Synthetic fibres,
e.g. viscose, poly-
IMPORTANT
The iron takes longer to cool down than to heat up. We
recommend that you start with fabrics to be ironed at a low tempera-
ture. For mixed fabrics set the temperature for the most delicate fabric.
tip Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Automatic 3-position cut-out
If, although switched on, the appliance is not moved, it will automati-
cally switch off and the auto off light will blink after the following inter-
vals :
- After 30 sec., if the iron is left placed down on the soleplate or lying
on its side.
- After 8 mins., if the iron is left standing on its heel.
To switch the iron back on, move the iron gently.
After ironing
IMPORTANT
Do not wind the cord around the hot soleplate. Never
store your iron placed down on the soleplate.
IMPORTANT
Do not use descaling agents, as these damage the lining
of the steam chamber and so may impair the steam function.
TIP
Use the Self Clean function approx. every 2 weeks. If the water is
very hard, clean the iron weekly.
IMPORTANT
Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or objects
to clean soleplate and other parts of the iron.
If the appliance has been standing unused for long periods, use the
Self Clean function.
Anti-Drip system
The Anti-Drip sytem prevents water escaping from the soleplate when
the temperature is too low.
Anti-Calc system
The integrated anti-calc system gives better quality ironing: a constant
flow of steam throughout the ironing session and longer lasting per-
formance of your appliance.
Fabric
Linen
Cotton
Silk, wool
ester...
(depending on model)
(depending on model)
Temperature
control
(depending on model)
12
Steam
setting