Maxwell MW-3020 B, Manual Instruction

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•
Make sure that the voltage of the mains cor-
responds to the operating voltage of the iron.
Note:
– While the first switching, the heating ele-
ment burns, therefore occurrence of a small
amount of smoke or foreign smell is possible,
it is normal.
Water selection
You can fill the iron with tap water.
If tap water is hard, it is recommended to mix
tap water with distilled water in proportion 1:1,
if water is too hard, mix tap water with distilled
water in proportion 1:2 in order to prevent
scaling.
Filling the water tank
Before filling the tank with water make sure that
the unit is unplugged.
•
Set the temperature control knob (11) to the
“OFF” position, and the continuous steam
supply knob (4) to the “0” position.
•
Open the water inlet lid (2).
•
Fill the unit with water, using the beaker (15),
firmly close the lid (2).
– Do not exceed the “MAX” mark.
– If you need to refill water during ironing,
switch off and unplug the iron.
– After you finish ironing, switch the unit off,
wait until it cools down completely, then open
the water inlet lid (2), turn over the iron and
drain the remaining water.
Ironing temperature
Before operating, test the heated iron on a piece
of cloth to be sure that iron soleplate (14) and the
water tank (13) are clean.
•
Always check the recommended iron tem-
perature indicated on the tag before ironing.
•
If the tag does not list the recommended
ironing temperature, but you know the type
of fabric, use the following table to determine
the proper temperature.
Signs Fabric type (temperature)
•
Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester
(low temperature)
•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)
•••
(MAX)
Cotton/linen (high temperature)
This table is only valid for smooth materials.
Other types of fabrics (crimped, raised etc.)
should be ironed at low temperature.
•
Sort items by ironing temperature first: syn-
thetics with synthetics, wool with wool, cotton
with cotton etc.
•
The iron heats up faster than it cools down.
For this reason it is recommended to begin
ironing at low temperature (for instance, syn-
thetic fabrics).
•
After that, start ironing at higher temperature
(silk/wool). Cotton and linen items should be
ironed last.
•
If an item is made of mixed fabrics, the iron
should be set to the lowest temperature (for
instance, if an item is made from polyester
and cotton, it should be ironed at tempera-
ture used for polyester ironing “•”).
•
If you cannot define the fabric structure,
find a place that is hidden while wearing and
select the ironing temperature experimen-
tally (always start with the lowest tempera-
ture and raise it gradually until you get the
desired result).
•
Corduroy and other fabrics that become
glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in
one direction (in direction of the pile) slightly
pressing.
•
To avoid appearance of glossy spots on syn-
thetic and silk fabrics, iron them backside.
Setting the ironing temperature
•
Place the iron on its base (9).
•
Insert the power plug into the socket.
•
Turn the temperature control knob (11) to set
the required ironing temperature: “•”, “••”,
“•••” or “MAX” (depending on the type of
fabric), the pilot lamp (6) will light up.
•
When the soleplate temperature (14) reaches
the desired temperature, the pilot lamp (6)
will go out, you can start ironing.
Note:
– While steam ironing set the necessary steam
supply rate using the steam supply knob (4).
Dry ironing
•
Place the iron on its base (9).
•
Insert the power plug into the mains socket.
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