UFESA PV1515 Instrucciones De Uso página 8

• Unplug the appliance from the mains supply
after each use, or if a fault is suspected.
• The electrical plug must not be removed from
the socket by pulling the cable.
• Never immerse the iron in water or any other
fluid.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to weather
conditions (rain, sun, frost, etc.).
BEFORE USING THE IRON FOR
THE FIRST TIME
Fill the iron's water tank (2) and set the
temperature regulator (8) to the "MAX" position.
Plug the appliance in and when the iron reaches
the selected temperature (the pilot lamp (9) will
go out), evaporate the water by setting the steam
regulator (5) to the ( ) position and pressing
the super steam button (7) repeatedly.
When using the steam for the first time, first try
it away from the clothes just in case there is any
dirt lodged in the steam chamber.
HOW TO USE THE IRON
The pilot lamp (9) will stay lit while the iron is
heating up and go out as soon as it has reached
the selected temperature. Once the iron is hot,
you can start ironing even while it continues to
heat itself.
Sort your garments out based on their cleaning
symbol labels, always starting with clothes that
have to be ironed at low temperatures.
• Synthetic fibres Low temperature
•• Silk - Wool Medium temperature
••• Cotton - Linen High temperature
FILLING THE WATER TANK
Set the steam regulator (5) to the "
(Fig. 3) and unplug the iron from the wall
socket.
Only use clean tap water, without any type of
additive. Any other type of liquid could damage
the appliance.
The water level should not exceed the "Max" line
marked.
To obtain better and longer steam production
mix tap water with distilled water in the measures
shown in the table below:
Amount of distilled
Water hardness
water per tap water
Very soft / soft
Average
Hard
Very hard
Your water supply company can provide you
with the hardness levels for your area. Do not fill
beyond the maximum water level.
IRONING WITHOUT STEAM
Set the steam regulator (5) to the "
(Fig. 3) and slide the temperature control to the
desired position. The Spray and Super steam
functions may be used if required.
IRONING WITH STEAM
Unplug the iron from the mains supply. Turn the
steam regulator (5) to the "
the lid on the filling spout and fill the tank with
water. (Fig. 2)
Plug the iron into the mains supply and select a
suitable temperature. The pilot lamp (9) will stay
lit while the iron is heating up and go out as soon
as it has reached the selected temperature.
As soon as the iron is hot turn the steam
regulator (5) to the ( ) position. You can always
regulate the amount of the steam by turning the
steam selector between (
When ironing with steam, make sure that the
temperature control is always between the ••
and Max settings.
When using the steam iron for the first time, try
it away from the clothes just in case there is any
dirt in the steam chamber.
When you have finished ironing, set the steam
regulator (5) to the "
tank.
SPRAY (Fig. 5)
You can get an additional burst of spray, whether
ironing dry or with steam, in the following way:
- Press the spray button (6). Do not use the spray
for ironing silk as this may leave water marks.
IRONING WITH SUPERSTEAM
(Fig. 6)
" position
Just as with the Spray function you can also get
an additional burst of steam when ironing with or
without steam by doing the following:
- Set the temperature regulator (8) between
the •• and Max settings and wait until the iron
reaches temperature.
- Raise the iron slightly up off the material and
press the super steam button (7) down firmly.
- Pause for at least 5 seconds between each jet
of steam.
CREASE REMOVAL IN VERTICAL
(Fig. 7)
- Set the temperature regulator (8) between
0
the •• and Max settings and wait until the iron
0
reaches temperature.
Approx 1:1
- Hang the garment on a hanger and place the
iron some 10-20 cm away. Never iron a garment
Approx 2:1
if somebody is wearing it at the time.
- Press the super steam push button (7) pausing
for at least 5 seconds between each press.
" position
" position, open
) and ( ). (Fig. 4)
" position and empty the