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Attention!
• Should the clothing care instructions forbid iro-
ning, (Symbol
), the clothing item may not be
ironed. If you do so, the clothing item could be
permanently damaged.
• The water tank is to be filled exclusively with
mains or distilled water. You will otherwise da-
mage the steam iron.
• You may not clean the steam iron with solvents,
alcohol or abrasive cleaning agents. These
could damage it.
Before the First Use
• Remove the steam iron from the packaging.
• Remove all protective coverings and protective
foils from the steam iron and from the ironing
sole
e
.
Risk of asphyxiation!
Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid the risks of
asphyxiation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of
toddlers and small children.
• Pour water into the water tank (see chapter
"Filling the water tank").
• Connect the steam iron with the cable base
8
and with the station
q
(see chapter "Tips for
utilisation").
• Insert the plug into a wall power socket supplying
an electrical current as detailed on the rating plate.
• Place the temperature regulator
7
into the posi-
tion "MAX".
To set the temperature, turn the outer ring of the
temperature regulator
7
.
The setting which can be seen in the cut-out is the
set temperature.
• Heat the steam iron up for several minutes at this
highest setting.
• Remove the steam iron from the station
q
(see chapter “Tips for utilisation”).
• Press the button for the steam blast
5
a few ti-
mes such that steam exits from the ironing sole
e
.
• Then iron a piece of material that is no longer
required, to remove possible contamination from
the ironing sole
e
.
Tips for utilisation
In addition to the typical utilisation with a cable,
you can also separate the steam iron from the cable
base
8
for a short period to iron textiles which are
not located close to an electrical power socket.
To separate the steam iron from the cable base
8
:
• Place the steam iron, with the cable base
8
engaged, onto the station
q
. The unlocking
switch
0
must be in the position
.
• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or more and by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and/or knowledge if they are supervised, or have been instructed in the safe
use of the appliance and have understood the potential risks. Children must not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried
out by children unless they are supervised.
