Singer SNG 7.26, Instruction Manual

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Selecting the temperature.
- Put the iron in a vertical position.
- Put the plug in the socket.
- Adjust the temperature knob L according to the international symbol on the garment
label [Fig. 3]. The power light M indicates that the iron is heating up. Wait until the power
light goes off before ironing.
Warning: during ironing, the power light M comes on at intervals, indicating that the
selected temperature is maintained. If you lower the selected temperature after ironing at
a high temperature, do not start ironing until the power light comes on again.
Selecting the steam.
The quantity of steam is regulated by the steam knob D.
- Turn the steam knob to a position between minimum and maximum depending on the
quantity of steam required and the temperature selected [Fig. 5].
Warning: the iron gives off steam continuously only if you hold the iron horizontally. You
can stop the continuous steam by placing the iron in a vertical position or by moving the
steam knob to “
”. As indicated on the steam knob D and in the initial table, you can
only use steam at the highest temperatures. If the selected temperature is too low, water
may drip onto the plate.
Selecting Shot-steam and steam when ironing vertically.
Press the shot-steam button E to generate a powerful burst of steam that can penetrate
the fabrics and smooth the most difficult and tough creases. Wait for a few seconds
before pressing again [Fig. 4].
By pressing the shot-steam button at intervals you can also iron vertically (curtains, hung
garments, etc.) [Fig. 6].
Warning: the shot-steam function can only be used at high temperatures. Stop the emis-
sion when the power light M comes on, than start ironing again only after the light has
gone off.
DRY IRONING
To iron without steam, follow the instructions in section “steam ironing”, leaving the steam
selector D on position “
”.
SPRAY FUNCTION
Make sure that there is water in the reservoir. Press the spray button F slowly (for a dense
spray) or quickly (for a vaporized spray) [Fig. 2].
Warning: for delicate fabrics, we recommend moistening the fabric beforehand using the
spray function , or putting a damp cloth between the iron and the fabric. To avoid stain-
ing, do not use the spray on silk or synthetic fabrics.
AUTO STOP (SNG 726)
If the iron is left motionless for more than 30 seconds, the heating element will be switch
off, automatically. To indicate that the iron has shut off ,the Auto stop pilot light(green) will
start blinking and six sound signals will be audible.
In a horizontal position, this will happen after 30 seconds.
In a vertical position, this will happen after 8 minutes.
--When picking up the iron again, the Auto stop pilot light will go out. The supply pilot
light will come on. This indicate that the iron is heating up again.
--Wait for the supply pilot light to go out. Then you can recommence ironing.
SELF-CLEANING
The self-cleaning feature cleans inside the plate, removing impurities. We recommend
using it every 10-15days. Directions:
- Fill the reservoir up to the maximum level indicated and set the steam selector (3) to “
”
- Set the thermostat knob (14) to the maximum temperature and wait for the pilot light
(12) to turn off.
- Pull the plug out of the socket and hold the iron horizontally over the sink.
- Hold the cleanout button (15) setting until all the boiling water, steam, impurities come
out [Fig. 7] .
- When the soleplate has cooled down, you can clean it with a damp cloth.
CLEANING
Please note: before cleaning the iron in any way, make sure that the appliance plug
is not connected to the socket.
Any deposits, starch residue or size left on the plate can be removed using a damp cloth
or an unabrasive liquid detergent.