Before Using
Remove any sticker or protective foil from soleplate
To ensure maximum steam performance,
•Clean any left over residue from the Steam Vents by following this
procedure:
1
Turn Steam Control to position O.
2
Fill iron (see section Filling the Removable Water Reservoir).
3
Plug cord into electrical outlet. Set Temperature Control to
maximum setting and allow iron to heat up for approximately
2 minutes.
4
Turn Steam Control to position .
5
Hold iron over ironing board and allow to steam for 1 minute,
dislodging any residue.
6
Iron over an old cotton towel (or other disposable non-
synthetic cloth) for several minutes.
7
Turn Steam Control to position O and Temperature Control to
Min setting.
8
Let iron cool. Clean Steam Vents (see section Self- Cleaning).
9
Iron is ready to use.
9
Iron is ready for use.
For Dry Ironing
1
Plug cord into 120V AC outlet. Amber Pilot Light will glow.
2
Always dry iron with Steam Control set at position O (Dry
Setting).
3
Be sure removable water reservoir is empty if you will be dry
ironing for long periods of time.
4
Preheat iron for approximately 2 minutes at proper
temperature setting.
NOTE:
Iron must be on heel rest to preheat. If left to preheat with
soleplate in down position, iron will automatically shut off after 30
seconds before reaching desired temperature.
5
Begin ironing. When finished, stand iron in upright position on
heel rest. Remove cord from electrical outlet.
6
Allow iron to cool completely before storing.
Filling the Removable Water Reservoir
Do not immerse the iron in water.
1
Unplug cord from electrical outlet.
3
2
Set the Steam Control to position O (= no steam).
3
Features
IMPORTANT:
When using your iron for the first time, you may notice a white
deposit coming from the iron as it heats up.This is simply a residue
left over from the final buffing of the iron soleplate. Follow the steps
in “Before Using” to remove this residue.
Amber
Pilot Light
Red Auto-Off
Pilot Light
Variable and Extra
Steam Control
Dual Language
Temperature Control
21-Vent Ceralon Non-Stick
Coated Soleplate
Removable Water
Reservoir
Full Length
Button Groove
Spray Button
Removable Water
Reservoir Release Button
Fabric Guide
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• Cool -To-Touch Housing
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