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2.
Empty the water reservoir (9).
3.
Wind the cord around the cable winder (6) and
store the iron in vertical position, in a dry safe
place.
Never store the iron in horizontal position.
Always use the stand at the back of the iron.
Cleaning (J)
Never use aggressive and/or abrasive
substances to clean the plastic parts and
the iron soleplate.
1.
Set the steam regulator (3) to Off, disconnect the
appliance plug from the electrical socket and let
the iron cool down.
2. Use a dry or slightly dampened soft cloth to
clean the upper part of the iron.
3. For the ordinary cleaning and/or removal of
stains or other residues deposited on the plate,
clean with a dampened soft cloth and dry.
4. Use a dampened cotton tip to eliminate scale in
the steam holes that may impair the performance
of your iron.
In order to keep the soleplate perfectly
smooth and polished, avoid contacts with
metal objects, do not iron sharp objects, such as
buttons, studs and hinges in order to avoid
scratching the plate.
5. Regularly rinse the reservoir with clean water.
After cleaning, always empty the water reservoir.
Auto-Clean Function (K
1
)
LCD
If you have been using water from the tap, we
recommend starting the Auto-Clean function after
ironing.
The use of the Auto-Clean function should
not be deemed the same as using deminera-
lised water on a regular basis.
1. Check that the appliance is disconnected from
the electrical socket and the steam regulator is
(3) set to Off.
2.
Fill the water reservoir (9) up to the maximum
water level (10).
3. Connect the plug of the appliance into a
grounded socket (220-240V).
4. Set the temperature to the maximum value with
the temperature b/- (4a).
5. Wait at least 2 or 3 minutes to warm the iron
completely.
6. Holding the iron above the sink or a container
made of resistant material, press the Auto-Clean
button (8) and shake gently.
Steam and boiling water will come out of the
soleplate with scale residues and other
impurities. Never use plastic containers for
collection.
7. Switch off the iron and disconnect it from the
electrical socket.
8. Set the steam select to the maximum position.
9. Allow water to come out of the holes for at least
30 minutes.
10. Slide the iron gently on a cloth to eliminate any
stains from the soleplate.
11. Before using the iron again, press the shot of
steam button (1) repeatedly to eliminate any
scale residues.
When making this operation, keep the iron
away from the garments in order not to
stain them.
Auto-Clean Function (K
2
)
If you have been using water from the tap, we
recommend starting the Auto-Clean function after
ironing.
The use of the Auto-Clean function should
not be deemed the same as using deminera-
lised water on a regular basis.
1. Check that the appliance is disconnected from
the electrical socket and the steam regulator is
(3) set to Off.
2.
Fill the water reservoir (9) up to the maximum
water level (10).
3. Connect the plug of the appliance into a
grounded socket (220-240V).
4. Set the temperature to the maximum value with
the temperature control (4b).
5. Wait at least 2 or 3 minutes to warm the iron
completely.
6. Holding the iron above the sink or a container
made of resistant material, press the Auto-Clean
button (8) and shake gently.
Steam and boiling water will come out of the
soleplate with scale residues and other
impurities. Never use plastic containers for
collection.
7. Switch off the iron and disconnect it from the
electrical socket.
8. Set the steam select to the maximum position.