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VERTICAL STEAMING (#6)
30 Remove wrinkles from clothes, curtains, and furnishing fabrics.
31 Check there’s ventilation behind the fabric, or mildew may form.
32 Check nothing behind the fabric could be damaged by steam.
33 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.
34 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
35 Set the temperature control to
max
, set the steam control to
S
.
36 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
37 Press the
#
button (it’s the shot of steam function used vertically).
38 It may need 2 or 3 presses to pump water through the system.
39 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.
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AFTER USE (#7)
40 Turn the temperature control to
•
, move the steam control to
S
.
41 Unplug the iron.
42 Lift the top of the water inlet cover to open it.
43 Turn the iron upside down over a sink, and drain the reservoir.
44 Close the water inlet cover, and wipe off any moisture.
45 Sit the iron on its heel till it’s cold.
46 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth.
47 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar – take care
not to scratch it.
48 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion.
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SELF CLEAN (#8)
49 To reduce scale build-up, use the self clean function at least
monthly in normal water areas, more often in hard water areas.
50 You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out
of the soleplate.
51 Fill the reservoir to the
max
mark.
52 Set the temperature control to
max
, set the steam control to
S
.
53 Sit the iron on its heel.
54 Plug it in, and wait till the thermostat light goes out.
55 Hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down.
56 Press the
C
button, hold it in, and gently move the iron to and
fro, over the basin or bowl.
