temperatures. Do not touch any part of
the appliance except the handle. Burns
can occur from touching the hot parts of
the housing or the soleplate and from
hot water or steam. Do not allow steam
to escape in the direction of anyone
nearby.
When operating the steam iron, hold
only by the handle.
∙ The iron should only be placed on
heat-resistant surfaces, never near hot
surfaces (eg hot-plates) or in the vicinity
of open gas flames.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to touch
hot surfaces. Do not coil the power cord
round the appliance.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction,
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic
or similar applications, such as
- in shops, offices and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc.
and similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type
environments.
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Anti-scale filter
A special filter in the generator reservoir
softens the water and reduces the build-up
of lime deposits in the sole plate.
Filling with water
Fill the water reservoir before using
the steam function or the spray nozzle.
Remove the plug from the wall socket
before filling the reservoir.
∙ This steam iron is to a large extent
resistant to hard water (up to 15º dH).
Although normal tap water may be
used, it is advisable to use distilled,
demineralised or decalcified water.
Should you be unsure about the
hardness of the water in your area,
please enquire of the relevant local
authority department.
∙ To prevent water from dripping from the
sole plate, ensure that the steam control
button (5) is closed. It should be opened
only once the temperature level required
for steam ironing [as indicated on the
temperature control knob(2)] has been
reached.
∙ O pen the cover of the water fill hole.
∙ Fill the empty water reservoir using
the measuring cup provided. Fill the
reservoir to the indicated "Max" level
only.
∙ C lose the water fill hole.
Anti-drip function
If the temperature of the soleplate is not
sufficient to produce steam, the water
supply is cut off automatically to prevent
dripping.