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For your safety
• Read the instructions carefully before using your appliance for the first time and retain for future reference.
• This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in force (Electromagnetic
Compatibility, Low Voltage, environment).
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Warning! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the iron (220V-240V).
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.
• This iron must always be plugged into an earthed socket. If using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is
correctly rated (16A), with an earth.
• If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an Approved Service Centre to
avoid any danger.
• The appliance should not be used if it has fallen, if it has obvious damage, if it leaks or does not operate
correctly. Never dismantle your appliance: have it inspected by an Approved Service Centre, so as to avoid any
danger.
• Never immerse your iron in water!
• Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug your appliance: before filling or rinsing
the water tank, before cleaning it, after each use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to a power source; if it has not cooled down for
approximately 1 hour.
• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are ironing on a corner or edge
of the ironing board. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• Your iron should be used and placed on a stable surface. When you put your iron onto its iron rest, make sure
that the surface on which you put it is stable.
• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to
comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
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Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
Description
1.
Spray nozzle
2.
Anti-scale valve release button
3.
Anti-scale valve
4.
Steam control
5.
Water tank filler flap
6.
Spray Button
7.
Auto-Stop safety light
8.
Electric power cord
Please read these
instructions carefully.
Remove any labels from
the soleplate before
heating up the iron.
Preparation
What water to use?
• Your appliance has been designed to operate using untreated tap water.
However, it is necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to
eliminate hard water deposits from the steam chamber.
(depending on model)
• Before using your iron with the steam function for the first time, we recommend
that you operate it in a horizontal position for a few moments, away from your
linen. Operate the Power zone
• There may be a release of smoke, a harmless odour and a light spray of
particles when you use your appliance for the first time. This has no effect on
the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.
2
9.
Easycord system
10.
Thermostat indicator light
11.
Extra Stable heel
12.
Power zone
trigger
13.
Thermostat control
14.
Autoclean Catalys
®
Soleplate
model)
Before first use
trigger several times under the same conditions.
(depending on