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temperatures (when the temperature control
knob (7) is set to “•••” or “MAX”).
When pressing the burst of steam button (1)
steam will go out of the iron soleplate intensively
(pic. 6).
Note:
–
In order to avoid water leakage from steam
openings, press the burst of steam
button (1)
with a 4-5 sec. interval.
VERTICAL STEAM
Vertical steam function can be used only at high
ironing temperatures when the iron temperature
control knob (7) is set to “•••” or “MAX”.
Hold the iron vertically at the distance of 15-30
cm from the clothes, press the burst of steam
button (1) with a 4-5 seconds interval, steam will
be supplied from the soleplate (5) (pic. 7).
Important information
•
Vertical steaming is not recommended for
synthetic fabrics.
•
To avoid fabric burning, do not touch it with
iron soleplate while steaming.
•
Never steam clothes on a person as the
steam temperature is very high, use clothes
hanger or a stand.
Steam chamber cleaning
To prolong iron lifetime we recommend to clean
the steam chamber regularly, especially in the
regions with “hard” water.
•
Fill the water tank (10) half way.
•
Place the iron on its base (8).
•
Insert the plug into the socket.
•
Set the continuous steam supply knob (3)
to the position « » (continuous steam sup-
ply is off).
•
Turn the temperature control knob (7) to set
the soleplate temperature to «MAX», indica-
tor will light up.
•
When the soleplate (5) temperature reaches
the set one, the pilot lamp will go out; you can
start cleaning the steam chamber.
•
Set the temperature control knob (7) to the
“MIN” position to switch off the iron.
•
Unplug the unit.
•
Place the iron horizontally above the sink and
set the knob to the position
. (pic. Self-
clean).
•
Boiling water with scale will be released from
the iron soleplate (5) openings.
•
Slightly sway the iron back and forth, until
water goes out of the water tank.
•
Place the iron on the base (8) and let it cool
down completely.
•
Set the continuous steam supply knob (3)
to the position « » (continuous steam sup-
ply is off).
•
Once the soleplate (5) cools down complete-
ly, wipe it with a dry cloth.
•
Before you take the iron away for storage,
make sure that there is no water in the water
tank and that iron soleplate (5) is completely
dry.
CLEANING AND CARE
•
Before cleaning the iron, make sure that it
is switched off and has cooled down com-
pletely.
•
Clean the unit body with a damp cloth and
then wipe dry.
•
Scale on the iron soleplate can be removed
with a cloth soaked in vinegar-water solution.
•
After removing scale, polish the soleplate
surface with a dry cloth.
•
Do not use abrasives to clean the iron sole-
plate and body.
•
Avoid contact of iron soleplate with sharp
metal objects.
STORAGE
•
Unplug the unit.
•
Turn the temperature control knob (7) coun-
terclockwise to «MIN».
•
Set the continuous steam supply knob (3)
to the position « » (continuous steam sup-
ply is off).
•
Open the water inlet lid (9), turn over the iron
and drain any remaining water from the water
tank (10). Close the lid (9) (pic. 9).
•
Put the iron vertically and let it cool down
completely.
•
Wind the power cord.
•
Store the iron vertically in a dry cool place,
out of the reach of children.
Delivery set
Iron – 1 pc.
Beaker – 1pc.
Instruction manual – 1 pc.
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