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* depending on model
This feature allows loose mineral deposits and other impurities to
be flushed from the soleplate.
- Fill the iron with tap water to the max mark on
the water tank.
- Be sure that variable steam lever is set to
minimum.
- Stand the iron on heel and plug in.
- Set thermostat to (•••) setting.
- Once heated, unplug iron.
- Hold iron horizontally over the sink with the
soleplate pointing away from body.
- Move the variable steam lever completely to the
right and hold in the self clean position for one
minute.
WARNING! Doing this will cause steam and hot water to be
ejected from the soleplate. Take all proper precautions and
hold iron away from body.
- Move the iron gently back and forth and side to side until all
water has run through plate.
- Carefully wipe all water and material from the soleplate with
an old towel, as the water and minerals can stain the soleplate
(although this has no effect on glide or performance).
WARNING! Iron and soleplate may still be very hot.
Exercise care while wiping.
- Place iron on heel and leave to cool.
Before using iron after self cleaning, test steam and burst
of steam on an old towel or cloth than can be discarded.
15 • Vapodur Valve
To ensure the iron continues to steam efficiently, open and close
the valve a few times after each use. This is done by moving the
variable steam control lever left to right a few times.
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