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ELECTRONIC STEAM IRON
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the operating instructions carefully before
using; also pay attention to the illustrations.
Before turning on the iron, make sure that the elec-
trical supply voltage matches the iron's operating
voltage.
Only use the iron for the purposes outlined in these
instructions.
Only use the iron on an ironing board.
Disconnect the iron from electrical power when
refilling the water tank.
Do not leave the iron unattended while it is on.
Always disconnect the iron from power when not in
use.
In order to avoid the risk of electric shock, do no
submerse the iron in water or any other liquid.
In order to avoid burns, do not allow bare skin to
come into contact with the hot surfaces of the iron
or the steam released from the iron.
Make sure that the power cord does not hand off
the end of the ironing board or comes into contact
with hot surfaces.
Always pull on the plug to disconnect the iron from
the power outlet - never pull on the power cord.
Allow the iron to cool completely before storing, and
then wind the power cord around the base.
In order to avoid overloading the electrical supply
circuit, do not operate multiple high-energy devices
at the same time.
Do not use the iron if the power plug or cord is dam-
aged, or if there are any other defects.
In order to avoid electric shock, do not attempt to
take apart the iron yourself; if malfunction is detect-
ed, contact an authorized service center.
DESCRIPTION
1. water spray nozzle
2. water tank lid
3. spray button
4. additional steam release button
5. steam release regulator
6. control panel
7. power cord
8. base
9. water tank
10. cleaning button
11. iron sole
12. container for filling water tank
CONTROL PANEL (6)
A. Temperature setting button
B. Temperature indication panel
C. Green indicator light
D. Red indicator light
The temperature setting button (a) is used to set the
desired ironing temperature in the following order -
MAX>
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>MAX.
The lights on the indication panel (b) have three dif-
ferent colored modes:
- red - the iron is heating to the set temperature
- green - the set temperature has been reached
- orange - the iron is changing to another tempera-
ture mode
The flashing green indicator light (c) turns on when
the iron is connected to electrical power and also
alerts to automatic shutoff.
Automatic shutoff of the iron occurs:
- if the iron is in a horizontal position and is not moved
for 30 ± 5 seconds
- if the iron is in a vertical position and is not moved
for 15min ±30sec
The steady red indicator light (d) indicates that the
iron is heating up and the heating element is on; the
flashing red indicator light (d) indicates that the
heating element is off.
All actions related to setting the temperature are
accompanied by audible beeps:
- one beep occurs each time the temperature setting
button is pressed (a)
- two beeps mean that the iron has reached the set
temperature
- one long beep is made upon automatic shutoff of
the iron, irregardless of it being in the horizontal or
vertical position.
NOTE:
The iron's heating element is broken in during first use;
it is normal for a small amount of smoke to be released.
Before using, first test the heated iron on a piece of old
fabric in order to make sure that the ironing sole and
water tank are clean.
CHOICE OF WATER:
You can fill the iron with regular tap water.
If the water is hard, then it is recommended to mix it
with distilled water at a ratio of 1:1, if the water is
very hard, mix it with distilled water at a ratio of 1:2,
this will prevent scale buildup.
NOTE:
Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids,
vinegar, starch solutions, descaling reagents, chemical
substances or other liquids.
FILLING THE IRON WITH WATER (pic. 1, 2)
Make sure the iron is disconnected from electrical
power before filling with water.
Set the steam release regulator (5) to the "X" posi-
tion.
Open the water tank lid (2).
Fill with water using the filling container (12).
NOTE:
Do not fill past the "MAX" indication.
If you need to refill the water tank during ironing,
turn off the iron and unplug the power cord from the
outlet.
After you finish ironing, turn the iron upside down
and drain the leftover water (pic. 8).
IRONING TEMPERATURE
Always check the recommended iron temperature
indicated on the tag before ironing.
If the tag doesn't list a recommended ironing tem-
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