6
STEAM IRONING
This iron works with normal tap water.
Before filling the tank
B
, make sure the steam regulator
I
is in the
position (=dry) (fig. 1). Make sure the power cable is unplugged from
the mains socket.
"Easy Refill" (figs. 2 and 3)
The large fill hole enables the tank to be filled without spilling water.
The measure provided corresponds to the maximum water content
of the iron in the horizontal position (fig. 3).
To fill with water up to the Max level marked on the iron, place the
iron in a vertical position (fig. 4).
Once the iron has been filled, close the "Easy Refill" cap
E
(fig. 5).
You can now proceed with ironing
•
Plug the iron into the mains socket;
•
A special segment on the thermostat dial identifies the
steam range. The steam will be wet if the thermostat pointer is
at the beginning of the segment and dryer if it is towards the
end. Make sure the fabric to be ironed is suitable for steam
ironing. When using the iron for the first time, you are recom-
mended to pass it several times over a piece of cloth.
•
After these checks, select the required temperature by rotating
the thermostat dial
D
.
•
The indicator light
L
will come on to show the iron is on. When
the indicator light goes off, the iron is at temperature and ready
to use.
•
Continuous steam delivery is obtained by turning the steam
regulator
I
to one of the positions between
1
and
3
(
=dry,
1
=minimum steam,
2
=medium steam,
3
=maximum steam) (fig.
6). Steam delivery ceases whenever the iron is placed in a ver-
tical position on the rear rest (position recommended during
pauses in ironing) or with the iron horizontal when the steam
Model FXC21 only:
Heat the iron up in a vertical posi-
tion to avoid the AUTO SHUT-OFF device from tripping.
