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Filling with Water:
Make sure iron is unplugged and the thermostat dial is in
the MIN position. Place iron on the heel rest, tilt forward
approximately 45 angle and pour water into the water-filling
opening to the MAX position of the water tank.
Vertical Steam
“ Burst of Steam” can also be applied when holding the iron
in vertical position, this is useful for removing creases from
hanging clothes, curtains, etc.
Dry Ironing
1. Set the steam selector to position O(=No Steam)
2. As per washing label of various clothes, set the correct
ironing temperature to begin a ironing.
Steam Ironing:
1. Fill water in the iron as per the water-filling methods.
2. Plug the appliance in the socket.
3. If only set thermostat knob to MAX position as per the
temperature indicator, steam iron will be available,
otherwise water may leak from the soleplate.
4. It indicates that the temperature has been ready until the
indicator light goes off.
5. Set the steam selector correctly, increase steam output
by pushing the steam selector back and decrease steam
output by forward.
CAUTION!
Synthetic Fabric, Nylon, Synthetic Silk and Silk cannot use
the steam iron, otherwise it will damage the finish of surface.
Burst of Steam
This function works well for tough wrinkles and heavy fabrics.
By pressing “Burst of Steam” button,an intense burst of steam
is emitted from the soleplate, this can be very useful when
removing stubborn creases. The shot of steam facility can
be used only while ironing with high ironing temperature.
For optimal result, there should be 5 seconds rest between
presses of the steam button. To prevent leaking water from
the soleplate does not press the steam button continuously
for more than 5 seconds.. Also allow at least one minute
interval before applying this burst of steam function.
Spraying Methods:
At any temperature by pressing the spray button a couple
of times, the laundry can be damped down. Ensure that
there is enough water in the water tank.
Self-Cleaning
Use the self-cleaning function once every two weeks. If the
water in your area is very hard(i.e, when flakes come out
of the soleplate during ironing),the self-cleaning function
should be used more frequently.). Make sure the appliance
is unplugged, set the steam selector to position “O”, fill
the water tank to the MAX position, do not put vinegar or
other dealing agents in the water tank., select the maximum
ironing temperature, put the plug in the wall socket, unplug
the iron when the power indicator lighter has gone out,
hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the self-cleaning
button and gently shake the iron to and fro. Steam and
boiling water will come out of the soleplate, impurities and
flakes(if any),will be flushed out. Release the self-cleaning
button as soon as all the water in the tank has been used up.
Repeat the self-cleaning process if the iron still contains a lot
of impurities. After the self-cleaning process, put the plug in
the wall socket and let the iron heat up to allow the soleplate
to dry, unplug the iron when it has reached the set ironing
temperature, move the hot iron gently over a piece of used
cloth to remove any water stains that may have formed on
the soleplate, let the iron cool down before you store it.
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B Water spray nozzle
C Water tank
D Water refill lid
E Spray button
F Steam button
G Handle
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J Power indicator light
K Self Cleaning button
L Steam adjustment knob
M Temperature adjustment knob