5
,
If you want to use steam, set the temperature to
S
or higher, or you’ll just get water.
20 The thermostat light will come on to show that the iron is heating up. It’ll go out
when it reaches the set temperature, then cycle on and off as the thermostat
operates to maintain the temperature.
reducing temperature
21 Reducing the temperature takes a bit longer, as the element has to lose the heat it
has built up, so be patient. It’s best to organise your ironing so that you don’t need
to reduce the temperature (“
preparation
” page 4, point 2).
steam ironing
22 Check that the temperature control is set to
S
or higher, or you’ll just get water.
,
W
hen you first want steam, you must prime the pump. Press and hold the steam
button till steam reaches the soleplate. This may take up to a minute. You’ll hear the
pump get quieter as the steam comes through.
12 Don’t fill past the
max
mark on the reservoir.
13 Flip the water inlet cover back when you’ve finished filling, and wipe any spillage
from the reservoir.
switch on
14 Put the iron on the base unit – it sits on top of the rests.
15 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).
16 The base unit will beep, the display will flash once.
17 Press the
2
button on the base unit – the display will flash and beep.
18 You’ll also see
K
flashing on the right of the display, to show that the base unit is
heating up.
W
hen
K
disappears, the base unit is ready. It’ll normally heat more
quickly than the iron, so you needn’t worry about it.
temperature setting guide
label marking
temperature setting
j
cool – nylon, acrylics, polyester
•
k
warm – wool, polyester mixtures
•
•
l
hot – cotton, linen
•
•
•
denim/jeans
max
i
do not iron
,
If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions
on the label.
19 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the mark.
