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Connected Wattage
The maximum power consumption of the appliance is 2500 W.
With this connected load a separate supply line protected by a
16 A household circuit breaker is recommended.
CAUTION: OVERLOAD!
• If you use extension leads, these should have a cable
cross-section of at least 1.5 mm².
• Do not use any multiple sockets, as this device is too
powerful.
Temperature Control on the Iron
The symbols on the control correspond to the following settings:
OFF off
Nylon, rayon low temperature
Wool, silk medium temperature
Cotton, linen high temperature
MAX maximum temperature
Water Tank
1. Place the iron with the sole plate in an upright position on a
heat resistant surface.
2. Fill the water reservoir at the refill opening. Use the sup-
plied measuring cup.
3. The tank volume is ca. 280 ml. Fill the water tank to the
MAX marking only.
4. Close the lid of the tank.
Water
Please use only distilled water.
Do not fill battery water, water from the clothes dryer and water
containing additives (such as starch, perfume, softener or other
chemicals) into the water reservoir.
This could damage the iron due to residues forming in the
steam chamber. These residues may cause impurities to the
fabric when dropping out of the holes in the soleplate.
Operation
Before Initial Use
• Clean the ironing base with a slightly damp cloth.
• In order to remove all residues before initial use, please
pass the iron a few times over an old clean cloth.
Ironing without steam
NOTE:
1. Sort out the garments according to their ironing
temperatures.
2. Always set the temperature control to “ OFF ” before
connecting the appliance to a power point, or before
disconnecting it. Please follow the temperature control
markings.
NOTE:
3. Set the steam control to the “ 0 ” position, following the
steam control markings.
4. Place the iron on its stand.
5. Only connect the machine to a properly installed safety
socket.
6. Set the temperature on the temperature control. If you
have sensitive items to iron, please begin with the lowest
temperature.
NOTE:
The control lamp on the iron shows that it is heating up. As
soon as the control lamp goes off the operating tempera-
ture has been reached. Now you can start ironing.
7. Always turn the temperature control to “OFF” after use and
remove the mains plug (The control lamp goes off).
Steam Ironing
WARNING:
The steam is hot. Danger of scalding!
NOTE:
• For this a high temperature is needed. Turn the tempera-
ture control at least to the “ ” symbol.
• If the temperature is too low water may leak from the
soleplate.
• Use the steam control to adjust the amount of steam. Fol-
low the markings on the steam volume regulator.
• Steam escapes as soon as the iron is in a horizontal posi-
tion.
• Extra steam can be added with the steam jet function .
• Press the steam jet button intermittently.
Spray Function ( )
In order to moisten a section of a garment to be ironed, press
the spray button intermittently.
Vertical Steam function
This can be used to produce a jet of steam in a vertical direc-
tion.
WARNING:
Never direct the steam jet at people. Risk of burning!
1. Hang your laundry on a clothes hanger and move the iron
to approximately 3-5 cm away.
2. Set the temperature control to “ MAX ” position.
3. Press the steam jet button intermittently.
NOTE:
If the amount of steam emitted is too little, wait until the
appliance heats up again.