move the protective cartoon covering (if
any) from the iron sole (12).
• Make sure that the electrical supply voltage
corresponds to the iron’s operating volt-
age.
Note:
- When using the unit for the first time,
the heating element of the unit burns
that is why some smoke or foreign odor
can appear. It is normal.
CHOICE OF WATER
To fill the water tank use regular tap water. If
water is hard then it is recommended to mix it
with distilled water at a ratio of 1:1, if water is
very hard, mix it with distilled water at a ratio
of 1:2 or use only distilled water.
Note:
- Do not fill the water tank (11) with
scented liquids, vinegar, starch solu-
tions, descaling reagents, chemical
substances etc.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
(pic. 1, 2)
Make sure that the iron is disconnected from
electrical power before filling it with water.
Set the steam release regulator (3) to the Off
position.
• Open the water tank lid (2).
• Fill it with water using the water bowl (14).
Close the lid (2).
Note:
- Do not fill it with water above the MAX.
mark.
- If you need to refill the water tank dur-
ing ironing, turn off the iron and unplug
the power cord from the outlet.
- After you finish ironing, open the water
tank lid (2) and drain the remaining wa-
ter (pic.8).
IRONING TEMPERATURE
Before operating test the heated iron on the
old cloth to be sure that the iron sole (12) and
the water tank (11) are clean.
• Always check the recommended iron tem-
perature indicated on the tag before iron-
ing.
• If the tag does not list the recommended
ironing temperature, but you know the type
of fabric, then use the following table to de-
termine the proper temperature.
Signs Fabric type/temperature
•
Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester
(low temperature)
••
Silk/wool (medium temperature)
•••
Cotton/flax (high temperature)
• This table is only for smooth materials.
Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised
etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.
• First sort items by ironing temperature:
wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.
• The iron heats up faster than is cools down.
For this reason it is recommended to begin
ironing at low temperature (for instance
synthetic fabrics).
• After that, move to higher temperature
ironing. Cotton and linens should be ironed
last.
• If an item is made from a mix of fabrics, then
the iron should be set for the fabric with the
lowest ironing (for instance if an item is
made from 60% polyester and 40% cotton,
it should be ironed at the temperature used
for ironing polyester “•”).
• If you cannot define the fabric the item is
made from, find a place on it that is hid-
den while wearing and, on practice select
the ironing temperature (always start at the
lowest and gradually raise it until you get
the desired result.)
• Corduroy and other fabrics that start glossy
quickly should be ironed strictly in one di-
rection (along the lines) with slight pres-
sure.
• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on the
synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them back-
side.
SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE
• Place the iron on the base (8).
• Insert the power plug into the outlet.
• Set the temperature regulator (10) to the re-
quired ironing temperature: “•”, “••”, “•••”
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