HOFFEN GS-1231, Instruction Manual

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Caution!
Make sure there is some free space under the ironed part of the clothes to
enable drying. If the clothes collect moisture, mould may appear.
Make sure the pockets are empty, unfold any cuffs and pleats.
It is recommended to hang the clothes on hangers, stretch and straighten
them in order to avoid creases.
Make sure there are no objects behind the ironed clothes which might get
damaged by steam released from the device.
It is not recommended to aim the steam at metal accessories.
Ironing
a) Clothes and upholstery
1. Remove the attachment from the device, if installed, see 7.4 Brush
attachment installation/removal.
2. Connect the device to the mains grounded socket.
3. Wait for the device to be ready for operation – the red light indicator
stops flashing and stays on continuously.
4. Press the on/off/mode switch. The indicator will turn green, and the
device will start emitting steam.
5. If a more powerful steam burst is needed, press the on/off/mode switch
again, the indicator LED will turn purple.
6. Apply the device to the clothes and slowly slide up and down, ironing out
the creases.
Caution! For ironing thick fabrics, coats, and upholstery, use the bristle brush
attachment.
Caution! Install the attachment when the device has cooled down and
is disconnected from the power grid socket, see 7.4 Brush attachment
installation/removal.
b) Animal hair removal
1. Act as when ironing clothes, item a) clothes and upholstery, in accordance
with points 1-4, just instead install the bristle brush attachment for
7. Aim the device at the ironed clothes.
8. Apply the device to the clothes and slowly slide up and down, ironing out the
creases.
9. When ironing, you may gently tighten the ironed material. Observe particular
caution to avoid scalding.
10. To disable steam emission, press the on/off/mode button again