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T
YPE OF FABRIC
Synthetic
(Polyester,Ace-
tate,Acrylic, Polyamide)
Wool, Silk, Viscose
Linen, Cotton
the iron for the first time, or if you have not
used the steam function for a few minutes,
press the steam control button (B) several
times in a row, holding the iron away from
your clothes.This will enable any cold water
to be removed from the steam circuit.
• For delicate fabrics, press the steam control
button (on the handle of the iron) intermit-
tently to avoid possible water droplets ap-
pearing with the steam.
• If you are using starch, it should be sprayed
onto the reverse side of the fabric to be iro-
ned.
Mixed fibre fabrics : set the ironing tem-
perature to the setting for the most deli-
cate fabric.
Dry ironing
• Do not press on the steam control button (B).
Vertical steam ironing
• Set the iron temperature dial and the steam
flow adjustment dial (according to model) 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
(B) (on the iron handle) moving the iron from
top to bottom (C).
As steam is very hot, never attempt to re-
move creases from a garment while it is
being worn, always hang garment on a
coat hanger. For fabrics other than linen or
cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres
from the garment to avoid burning the fa-
bric.
S
ETTING THE TEMPERATURE
DIAL
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Filling the boiler during use
• VERY IMPORTANT : Before opening your boi-
ler, ensure that there is no more steam left in-
side by pressing the steam control button (B)
located on the handle of the iron and keep it
pressed down until there is no more steam.
• Stop the generator by pressing the on/off
switch and disconnecting the plug.
Never unscrew the boiler cap while it's
still steaming.
• Slowly unscrew the boiler cap.
• Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of
water.
• Fill the boiler (A), taking care that the water
does not spill over. If this occurs, remove the
excess water.
• Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly, re-
connect your generator to the mains, and
switch it on.
• Wait until the boiler heats up. After about 8
minutes or when the steam ready light turns
off, the steam is ready.
Storing the generator
• Turn off at the main switch and unplug. Place
the iron on the rest. Put away the electric cord
and steam cord (D).
• Leave the steam generator to cool down be-
fore putting it away if it is stored in a cup-
board or confined space.
• You can store your steam generator in com-
plete safety.
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S
ETTING THE STEAM DIAL
(according to model)