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GETTING STARTED
A QUICK WORD ABOUT LIME SCALE
Modern Steam Irons (like this one) give a much higher steam output than their
counterparts from the 80s and 90s. That makes ironing a lot easier! However, to get
this high performance, modern Steam Irons use high precision components inside.
These can be ruined by excessive lime scale build up.
Depending on where you live, lime scale can have a major impact on the operational
life and efficiency of steam irons. Have a quick look inside your kettle. If it has a lot of
lime scale deposits, then
we strongly recommend that you use bottled, filtered or
distilled water in this iron.
Your Steam Generator iron is equipped with a removable filter that can prevent
some lime scale from damaging the pump inside. However, it does have limits and is
not covered by your warranty. Replacement filters are available from our website at
www.swan-brand.com
but, depending on where you live, a filter can last 2 years in
Halifax or just 2 months in Bristol!
PREPARE THE APPLIANCE FOR USE:
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Remove any stickers, protective foil or storage cover from the sole plate.
•
Remove tank & filter.
•
IMMERSE THE FILTER IN WATER FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES
. This only needs to
be done once (or when replacing with a new filter)
•
Fill tank to below MAX level, refit filter and replace the tank. A CLICK sound will be
heard to indicate tank is in place (see image)
•
Connect the iron to the mains supply and press the select button to the desired
setting (see pictures below)
•
Note: It is normal for a slight odour to come from the unit during the first use.
This is due to evaporation of light oils used to preserve components during
manufacture. The odour will disappear after first use.
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