Pre-caution
Check fabric type is suitable for high steam
temperature
Switch steam setting to 0 (off) after use or
when filling tank.
Fill to MAX mark only.
If iron is left on the item in the horizontal
position for too long it may burn the fabric.
Check temperature setting is suitable for
fabric type.
Ensure iron is in the upright position.
Appliance must be of similar wattage to
prevent overloading.
Note that there can be up to 5 household
plug sockets on 1 circuit.
Check temperature setting is suitable for
fabric type.
Use a old linen cloth to remove any trace
of dirt on the soleplate. Use iron soleplate
cleaner for bad marks.
Check temperature setting is suitable for
fabric type.
Ensure temperature control dial is set to the
3 dot position for steaming.
Check temperature setting is suitable for
fabric type.
Use distilled or demineralised water in your
iron to prevent blocking.
Action
Set the temperature to steam setting (cotton)
Turn steam switch setting to steam or 0
position
Empty water tank
When adjusting item place iron down in the
vertical position
Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired temperature setting.
Switch on household socket
Check the socket with another appliance
Unplug all appliances attached to the same
circuit and check iron.
Turn down temparature on control dial.
Clean and rinse item.
Use spray function to dampen item and
check temperture is correct.
Use steam function.
Set the steam button/switch to on or full.
Set temperature control dial to MAX or 3 dot
position for steaming.
If your iron is fitted with a self clean function
carry out cleaning as per instructions.
Reason
Temperature is too low
Steam switch is on self clean
function
Tank is overfilled
Iron is in the horizontal position
too long.
Temperature control dial is in
the off position
Household socket is off.
Household socket is not
working
Overloaded circuit.
Temperature is too hot
Clothing is dirty or not rinsed
thoroughly.
Item is too dry or temperature
too low.
The steam control is off or set
too low.
The iron temperature is
too low.
The steam valve is blocked
due to water scale.
Problem
Iron is leaking water.
Iron is not heating up
Iron is tripping mains
Iron sticking to clothing
Creases not coming out
Not Enough Steam
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