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Drip-Stop Function
This iron is fitted with a Drip-Stop function. It prevents
the dripping of water from the ironing sole
i
when
the iron is switched off and when steam ironing.
When steam ironing, the iron must be set to at least
level ••. Consequently, first set the steam controller
s
to "Steam" when the temperature control knob
u
is set to at least level •• and the temperature has
been reached. Otherwise, water could leak from the
ironing sole
i
.
Ironing with steam blast
The steam blast is especially suitable for smoothing
difficult to reach parts of a garment.
Note:
Steam-blast is first possible from level
•••.
• Slightly raise the steam iron.
• For one steam blast, press the steam blast button
d
once.
Ironing with the spray
function
• To moisten the laundry, press the spray button
q
.
This function is suitable for very dry and very crum-
pled garments.
Temporarily setting the
steam iron aside
Fire hazard!
Never leave the steam iron unattended when it is
hot or switched on.
• Adjust the temperature controller
u
to "Min".
• Stand the steam iron on its back end
t
.
or
• Lay the steam iron in the support provided on the
ironing board.
Important:
NEVER place the steam iron on
unsuitable surfaces. Risk of fire!
Taking the steam iron out
of service
• Remove the power plug from the wall socket.
• Allow the steam iron to cool down.
• Drain the water tank
y
in that you open up the
water fill opening
o
and either tip the contents
out to the side (see Fig.1) or empty it by tipping it
up to the front (see Fig.2).
• Clean the sole of the iron
i
(see chapter
"Cleaning and care").
• Coil the power cable
e
around the power cable
retainer at the back end of the iron
t
.
• Place the cooled down steam iron horizontally
onto a soft and clean surface.
Fig.1
Fig.2
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