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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER
Turn the water container upside down and inspect to make sure
the valve and spring assembly are functioning. Place the container
in the reservoir and check that it is seated securely. If the container
has been stored with water inside, it may be necessary to remove
the water and clean the container. Refer to the instructions on
‘CLEANING, STORING AND MAINTENANCE’ for steps on how to
clean and care for the water container.
FILLING THE WATER CONTAINER
1. Before plugging in the appliance, remove the water container
with the handle and turn upside down.
2. Unscrew the valve and spring assembly cap in the centre of the
container.
3. Fill water container by holding the container under a source of
cold or cool water. Only use clean water for filling the steamer.
In hard water areas, we recommend the use of distilled water.
There is no need to fill with warm or hot water, as the steamer
heats the water while producing steam.
NB - NEVER USE ADDITIVES SUCH AS SALT, PERFUME OR DYE WITH
THIS STEAMER. THESE SUBSTANCES WILL CORRODE OR CLOG THE
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE STEAMER.
4. Fill the container to the desired level. Use the measurements on
the side of the water container as a guide. Each measurement
indicates the time length of steam the garment steamer will
provide if it is filled to that level. Do not overfill the container.
NB – the total capacity of the water container is 2.5 litres.
5. Screw the valve and spring assembly cap back onto the water
container and return the container to the upright position.
6. Place the water container into reservoir in the base of the steamer
and ensure that it is seated properly in the cavity.