English-10
C ARE AND CLEANING
Before cleaning the iron, always make sure that it is disconnected from electrical
wall socket and is completely cool.
SOLEPLATE
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Residue on soleplate can be wiped off with a cloth soaked in a solution of water
and vinegar.
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Do not use scouring pads, abrasives or chemical cleaning solvents as they may
damage finish.
HOUSING
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Housing can be cleaned with a moist cloth and then wiped dry.
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Other than the recommended cleaning, no further user maintenance should be
necessary. If for any reason your steam iron should require repairs, do not try to
fix it yourself. Take it to nearest Authorized Oster
®
Service Center.
SELF-CLEANING FEATURE
You should use the self-cleaning feature to maintain optimal performance of
your iron. Self-cleaning feature will clean water reservoir and steam vents of
accumulated minerals, dust and lint.
1. Move steam control back and forth several times to remove debris and minerals
from steam valve. This keeps water flowing into steam chamber.
2. Fill water reservoir with tap water to “MAX” line.
3. Plug in iron and move temperature control dial to the “ ” position, and allow
iron to heat for two minutes.
4. Unplug iron.
5. Hold iron over a sink in a horizontal position.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch iron’s hot surfaces.
6. Press the self-clean button and hold. Water will begin dripping from steam vents.
Slowly rock iron side-to-side and front to back for 30 seconds. When rocking iron,
dip nose of iron slightly below rear to make certain water circulates completely.
7. Turn iron upside down and allow remaining water to flow out of the fill hole.
8. Dry the soleplate with a towel.
9. Plug in iron and turn temperature control dial to the “ ” position. Let iron
heat for two minutes and dry out iron completely.
