Elba EGSI-C1540, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
1. Unplug the power cord, and turn the switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Remove the water tank, turn it upside down, and unfasten the water tank valve cap (see
figure 15). Fill the water tank with cool water, and fasten the valve cap. Do not use hot water!
3. To prolong the lifetime of your garment steam iron, we recommend to use distilled or
de-mineralized water. Place the water tank back into the unit and make sure it sits properly
and securely in the cavity (see figure 16).
Note : Do not let the appliance operate with a dry water tank, as it may cause damage to the
unit!
4. Connect the plug to the wall outlet and power on. Turn on the switch to “ON” position and
the indicator lamp will light up. Steam should start flowing from the steam head’s in
approximately 45 seconds.
5. When you have finished with your steaming session, turn the switch in the “OFF” position
and power off the appliance. Remove the plug from the outlet.
USING THE FABRIC BRUSH
1. To steam a garment, place it on a clean, rust-free clothes hanger and place the hanger on
the cloth hanger hook.
2. Grasp the handle, and place the steam head at the bottom of the garment. Steam will rise
along the inside and outside of the fabric to remove wrinkles. Slowly slide the steam head
vertically, from the bottom to the top (figure 17) of the garment steam iron. Do not allow
kinks to from in the hose at any time.
3. Move the steam head from bottom to top on the garment, and smooth the fabric with your
free hand.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 as necessary until the fabric is wrinkled free.
5. Curtains and draperies can be steam while still hanging. Refer to figure 18.
6. Heavier fabrics may require repeated steaming.
7. To remove stubborn wrinkles, the fabric brush may also be used.
8. Be careful when handling garments on the cloth hanger hook. Pulling on the garment with
too much force may cause the unit to tip.