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LINEN
SILK
NYLON
WOOL
COTTON
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LINEN
SILK
NYLON
WOOL
COTTON
M
IN
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A
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Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1
Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2
Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 1).
3
Open the cap of the filling opening.
4
Tilt the iron backwards.
5
Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level by means of the
filling cup. (Fig. 2)
Do not fill the tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other
chemicals in the water tank.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal
portion of distilled water, or to use distilled water only.
6
Close the cap of the filling opening (‘click’) (Fig. 3).
Setting the temperature
1
Put the iron on its heel.
2
Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial to the
appropriate position (Fig. 4).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
1
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
1
Silk
2
Wool
3
Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the
right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or
use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent
shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those
made of synthetic fibres.
3
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
4
When the amber temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start
ironing (Fig. 5).
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
Before first use
1
Remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate and clean the
soleplate with a soft cloth.
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the first time. This will cease
after a short while.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
1
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2
Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’,
section ‘Setting the temperature’).
3
Select the appropriate steam setting. Make sure that the steam setting you
select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (Fig. 6)
1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings
2
to
3
)
4 - 6 for strong steam (temperature settings
3
to MAX)
Note: The iron will start steaming as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
Ironing without steam
1
Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. 7).
2
Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’,
section ‘Setting the temperature’).
Features
Spray function
You can use the spray function to remove stubborn creases at any temperature.
1
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2
Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be
ironed (Fig. 8).
Concentrated shot of steam from the special Steam Tip
A powerful shot of concentrated steam helps remove stubborn creases. The forward-
directed concentrated shot of steam enhances the distribution of steam into every
part of your garment.
The shot-of-steam function can only be used at temperature settings between
2
and MAX.
1
Press and release the shot-of-steam button (Fig. 9).
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Vertical shot of steam
1
The shot-of-steam function can also be used when you hold the iron in
vertical position. (Fig. 10)
This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.
Never direct the steam at people.
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool down.
2
Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a damp cloth and a
non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with metal objects.
Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to clean the soleplate.
3
Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
4
Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water tank after cleaning.
Calc-clean function
You can use the calc-clean function to remove scale and impurities.
Use the calc-clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is
very hard (i.e. when flakes come out of the soleplate during ironing), the calc-
clean function should be used more frequently.
1
Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2
Set the steam control to position 0.
3
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.
4
Select the maximum ironing temperature (Fig. 11).
5
Put the plug in an earthed wall socket.
6
Unplug the iron when the amber temperature light has gone out.
7
Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the calc-clean button and gently
shake the iron to and fro (Fig. 12).
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and flakes (if any)
will be flushed out.
8
Release the calc-clean button as soon as all the water in the tank has been
used up.
Repeat the calc-clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.
After the calc-clean process
Put the plug in the wall socket and let the iron heat up to allow the soleplate to
dry.
Unplug the iron when it has reached the set ironing temperature.
Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any water stains
that may have formed on the soleplate.
Let the iron cool down before you store it.
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