Mellerware GLIDE II Manual página 4

must wait for the pilot light to illuminate again, or you
will burn your clothes onto the iron. This will void the
warranty.
3.4. Dry ironing:
3.4.1. Make sure the temperature selection knob is at
the lowest level.
3.4.2. Set the iron on the support base on a steady,
firm surface.
3.4.3. Plug the appliance to the electrical power supply
and turn temperature selection knob to desired level,
the ready indicator light will turn on.
3.4.4. Once the light turns off, you may star to iron
over steady and firm surface.
3.4.5. When you have finished, turn the temperature
knob back to the lowest level, unplug from the electrical
power supply and wait until the appliance cools down
completely, before you proceed to store it.
IMPORTANT: If the iron contains water inside the tank
and you prefer dry ironing, move the steam control
lever to "0" position.
3.5. Steam ironing:
3.5.1. Make sure the appliance is unplugged from the
electric power supply, fill up the water tank. Make sure
not to overfill the tank.
3.5.2. Ensure the temperature selection knob is at the
lowest level, before plugging in the appliance.
3.5.3. Set the iron on its support base on a steady and
firm surface.
3.5.4. Plug in the iron and set the steam control lever
to the medium level.
3.5.5. Turn the temperature selection knob to the
desired level, suited for steam generation and the ready
indicator light should turn on.
3.5.6. Once the light turns off you may start ironing on
a steady and firm surface.
IMPORTANT: It is important to let the light to turn after
reaching the optimal temperature, otherwise the appli-
ance may experience leakage
3.5.7. Once you have finished its use, turn the tempera-
ture selection knob back to the lowest, unplug the appli-
ance from the electrical power supply and make sure to
wait until completely cools down before storing it.
IN ORDER TO STEAM IRON, HIGH TEMPERATURES
SHOULD BE SELECTED AT THE TEMPERATURE INDI-
CATOR KNOB.
3.6. Self-cleaning:
3.6.1. It is important to self-clean the appliance at least
once a month to remove calcium and any the built-up
minerals inside the iron.
3.6.2. Fill the water tank to its maximum level.
3.6.3. Place the iron in an upright position, plug into the
mains and select the maximum temperature.
3.6.4. Leave the appliance to heat up until the indicator
light turns off.
3.6.5. Unplug the appliance and place it in the sink.
3.6.6. Let the water flow out through the steam vents in
the base, while lightly shaking the appliance.
3.6.7. Release the button after a minute or when the
tank becomes empty.
3.6.8. Leave the iron in the upright position until it has
cooled.
3.7. How to deal with scale build up:
3.7.1. For the appliance to work correctly it should be
kept free of lime scale or magnesium incrustations
cause by the use of hard water.
3.7.2. To prevent this kind of problem, we recommend the
use of water with low lime or magnesium mineralization.
3.7.3. Homemade solutions are not recommended for
d.e-scaling this appliance, such as vinegar
4. Cleaning:
4.1. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power
supply and allow it to cool completely before undertak-
ing any cleaning task.
4.2. Clean the outer parts of the appliance with a damp
cloth with a few drops of washing-up liquid and then
dry. CAUTION! Do not immerse electrical parts of the
appliance in any liquid.
4.3. Do not use solvents, or products with an acid
or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for
cleaning the appliance.
4.4. Never submerge the appliance in water or any
other liquid or place it under running water.
5. Storage:
5.1. Make sure the to turn off the iron by the tempera-
ture selection knob to the lowest level.
5.2. Set the iron in a vertical position on top of its base
support and let is cool itself completely. Make sure to
empty the water tank.
5.3. Roll the power cord gently around its base support
and store the product on a dry and cool place, away
from direct sunlight.
6. nomalies and repair:
6.1. Take the appliance to an authorised support centre
if product is damaged or other problems arise.
6.2. If the connection to the mains has been damaged,
it must be replaced, and you should proceed as you
would in the case of damage.