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TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING
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Always check the garment label for ironing instructions before
ironing the garment. If the label is missing then the table (right)
may help you.
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First sort out the laundry; wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.
Start ironing the fabrics requiring the lowest temperature setting
and progress to the higher temperature settings because the
iron heats up quicker than it cools down.
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If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres (e.g. cotton with
polyester) you must always select the ironing temperature for
the material with the lowest advised temperature.
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If the instructions on the fabric label differ from the guide on the
right, follow the instructions on the fabric label.
SPRAYING
This function can be used any time and does not affect the ironing temperature.
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Fill the tank with water as described previously.
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Aim the nozzle towards the garment.
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Press the spray button (3).
STEAM IRONING
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The steam function can only be used at higher ironing temperatures.
setting for moderate steam
setting or ‘MAX’ for maximum steam
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Fill the water tank as previously described.
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Stand the iron upright.
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Plug the iron into a suitable power socket.
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Turn the Temperature Control dial (1) to the setting, or the setting or ‘MAX’ setting.
Note: water may leak from the soleplate if the temperature selected is too low. If this happens,
turn the temperature control (1) to the advised position for your garment material type. Steam
will recommence as soon as the appropriate temperature has been reached.
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When the iron reaches the desired temperature, the pilot light (6) will go out indicating that the iron is
ready for use.
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Turn the steam control (7) to the required position and steam will start coming out of the holes in the
soleplate.
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Release the steam for a few seconds then start ironing. When using the iron the pilot light will switch
on and off indicating the iron is keeping a constant temperature.
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After use turn steam control (7) to the ‘Dry Ironing’ position and turn the Temperature Control (1) to
‘OFF’
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When you have finished ironing disconnect the iron from the mains supply and allow to cool
completely before storing away.
BURST OF STEAM
This function provides an extra amount of steam to remove stubborn creases and wrinkles.
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Fill the water tank as previously described.
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Turn the Temperature Control (1) to the ‘MAX’ position.
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When the iron reaches the desired temperature, the pilot light (6) will go out indicating that the iron is
ready for use.
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Press the burst of steam button (2) once.
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Steam will penetrate into the garment and will remove the crease and wrinkles.
