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Vertical steam ironing
• Set the iron temperature control slide and the steam output control dial (located on the
control panel) to the MAX position.
• Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
As steam is very hot : never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being
worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger.
• Holding the iron in a vertical position, tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on the steam
control button (underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom – fig.9.
Refilling the water tank
• When the red "water tank empty" light starts flashing, it means that you have no more steam.fig.11.
1.Remove the water tank by pulling on the handle (at the front of the generator) and fill it, taking
care not to exceed the maximum level.
2. Slide the tank back into its housing until its clicks into place.
3. Press the “restart” button on the control panel – fig.12. to continue ironing. When the green light
stops flashing, the steam is ready.
TURBO Function (depending on model)
• Press the Turbo control 2 or 3 times when you need extra steam:
- for ironing thicker fabrics,
- for getting rid of creases,
- for powerful vertical steaming.
Use the Turbo function with care as its exceptional steam power can cause burns.
Catalysis Autoclean Soleplate (depending on model)
• The iron of your steam generator comes with a self-cleaning soleplate which functions by catalysis.
• Its unique coating makes it possible to eliminate all the impurities arising from normal usage.
• We recommend you always place your iron on its base or on the iron rest plate in order to protect its self-cleaning
coating.
Maintenance and cleaning
Cleaning your generator
• Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate base-unit.
• Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
• Cleaning the soleplate (depending on model): The iron of your steam generator comes with a
self-cleaning soleplate which functions by catalysis. Its unique coating actively allows it to
eliminate all the impurities which are generated every day when the appliance is in normal use.
Nevertheless, using your iron at an unsuitable temperature can leave marks which will need to
be cleaned manually. In this case we advise you to use a soft damp cloth on the soleplate
whilst it is still warm so as not to damage the coating.
• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.
Rinsing the boiler - Fig.A
• To extend the efficient operating life of your boiler and avoid scale particles on your
linen, your generator is equipped with an orange “boiler rinse” warning light that
flashes on the control panel after about 10 uses.
• If the orange “boiler rinse” warning light flashes, you can continue ironing normally
but remember to rinse the boiler first, the next time that you use it.
• Before proceeding, check that the generator is cool and unplugged for more than 2
hours.
• Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron to one side,
standing on its heel.
• Unscrew anti-clockwise a quarter of a turn the boiler rinse cap cover
• Using a coin, gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap.
• Holding your steam generator in a tilted position, and using a jug, fill the boiler with
1/4 litre of tap water .
• Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely into your sink.
To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is done twice.
• Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse cap with a coin.
• Put the boiler rinse cap cover back in place.
• The next time you use the generator, hold down the “Reset”
button to turn off the orange light - fig.13.
Recommendations: for
fabrics other than linen or
cotton, hold the iron a
few centimetres from the
garment to avoid burning
the fabric.
Caution! Above all, you must not
use descaling products to rinse the
boiler: they may damage it. Before
cleaning or emptying your genera-
tor, it is imperative that you leave
it to cool for more than 2 hours, to
prevent any risk of burns.
Cleaning tip: For
easier, non-corrosive
cleaning of your
iron’s soleplate, use a
damp sponge on the
soleplate while it is
still warm.
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