42286-8MEE
9/3/07
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Before use
Remove any protective sticker from
the soleplate and the base unit, if
any.
Unwind and straighten the power
cord ‡ and supply cord fl.
Slide out the water tank and fill (see
filling instructions).
When ironing with the temp set at 2
dot setting, the steam output should
be set at the lower end of the steam
range.
Textiles and clothes are supposed
to carry ironing instructions. If they
don't you should follow the fabric
guide on page 3, but be sure to test
the temperature by ironing the hem
of the garment or similar area first.
If you turn the control dial down
from a hot setting to a cooler
setting, wait until the iron
temperature has stabilised before
you continue ironing.
Filling
1
Place the steam generator on a
stable ironing board or table, with
the iron resting on its stand.
2
Release the detachable water tank by
operating the tank release knob „.
3
Slide the tank outwards.
4
Fill the tank to the 'fill to here' line
with clean tap water A.
Never use battery topping up
fluid or water containing any
substances like starch or sugar,
or defrosted water from a
refrigerator.
5
Re position the water tank on the
base unit and push securely into
place. Please make sure the tank is
secure B.
6
Always pour out any remaining
water after use.
Re-filling 'in use'
1
The low water indicator light Ê will
flash and a beep sound will be
heard. This is a warning to stop
ironing and fill the tank. Ironing can
continue for a short period then the
generator will shut down until the
tank is refilled.
2
Refilling can be done whilst the
appliance is in operation. It is not
necessary to wait for the appliance
to cool down.
3
Unlock the tank using knob „ Slide
out the water tank and fill (see filling
instructions).
4
Alternatively you can re-fill the tank
in 'situ' through the filler ‚.
Steam ironing
1
Connect the appliance to a suitable
mains outlet. Press the power 'ON'
button Á which will glow red.
ALL MODELS
After a few minutes the light
changes to green indicating the
boiler is ready to generate steam.
Check the iron temperature
indicator light ¤ has switched off
indicating the iron is ready to use.
MODEL WITH VARIABLE STEAM
42288
This model automatically selects the
middle steam setting as the default
setting.
To select a different steam setting,
press the steam button Î to select
the desired steam level.
2
Turn the temperature dial on the iron
in a clockwise direction, select dot-
1, dot-2 or dot-3 according to the
recommendation of the garment
label.
3
The iron's temperature indicator
light ¤ goes off when the required
temperature is reached.
Depress the steam button ⁄ for 1
4
minute to clear the system of air
(first time use only) which will be
accompanied by a clicking noise
which is quite normal.