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the tank. When using the water spray it may be
necessary to push the button a few times to get
the spray pump primed.
Steam ironing
Ensure that the temperature
control dial is set in the steam
range
C
and that there is
water in the tank.
Rest the iron on its heel and
allow to heat up.
Before you start ironing,
slide the steam button up, to
the steam position
E
.
If you need to refill the
water tank during use, unplug
the iron and follow the filling
instructions taking care not to
spill any water over the iron.
Variable steam (certain
models only)
If your iron is fitted with variable steam, the
steam output can be varied from low to high.
Simply slide the variable steam button up or
down
F
.
The high position is for ironing
stubborn creases
The mid position is for normal
ironing
The low position switches the
steam off.
Shot of steam ironing
(certain models only)
Press the shot of steam
button
G
to obtain a burst of
extra steam for ironing out
creases in heavy material such as
denim etc. The shot of steam
can be used whilst dry ironing,
providing there is water in the
tank and the temperature
control is set in the steam range.
Do not use shot of steam at
temperatures below the steam
range shown on the control.
Vertical steam facility (certain models
only)
Hold the iron in a vertical position between
1cm to 2cm away from the item
H
. Press the
shot of steam button
G
, this will create vertical
steam. This feature is especially useful for
removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains,
wall hangings, etc.
Auto shut-off (certain models only)
If your iron is an ‘auto shut-off’ model it will
automatically turn your iron off within 60
seconds of not being used. Grasping the iron by
its handle will turn it on again. If the iron is below
the temperature set on the temperature control
dial, the temperature indicator light will illuminate
until the iron reaches the set temperature.
AUTO SHUT-OFF IS NOT AN
ALTERNATIVE TO UNPLUGGING THE
IRON WHEN NOT IN USE.
E
G
H
D
Steam spray irons
Steam spray shot irons
F
Steam on
Steam off
High steam
Low steam
Steam off