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• To switch the steam supply on, press and hold
the button (2). The water pump will switch on
and you will hear a distinctive sound. It is nor-
mal. To switch the steam supply off, release the
button (2).
• To switch the continuous steam supply on, press
and hold the button (2), lock the steam supply
button (2) by moving the lock (3) forward. To
switch the continuous steam supply off, move
the lock (3) backwards.
Note: - do not direct the steam on metal buttons or
accessories.
ATTENTION!
During the operation, the operating surface (7)
and the upper part of the body become very
hot, do not touch the operating surface (7) and
the upper part of the body, and beware of get-
ting burned by hot steam.
If you use the garment steamer without the
brush attachment (8), keep the operating sur-
face (7) at at least 5 cm from the clothes.
• Slowly run the steamer down the fabric, straight-
en the folds on the fabric with your free hand. Do
not place your hand under the steamed fabric
while switching the steam supply on.
• When steaming the clothes sleeves, start from
the top of the sleeve and move the steamer
down. Straighten the sleeve downwards and di-
agonally with your free hand.
• When smoothing pockets on a shirt, move the
steamer up.
• When you are finished, unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet.
• Open the lid (1), turn the garment steamer
over and drain the remaining water, close the
lid (1).
Note: - After steaming the clothes should cool
down and dry, it may take some time.
USING THE BRUSH ATTACHMENT
ATTENTION!
Before installing the brush attachment (8), make
sure that the operating surface (7) has cooled
down and that the power plug is not connected to
the mains.
• The brush attachment (8) removes lint and dirt from
the clothes, makes smoothing of the folds easier and
allows to steam thick and heavy fabrics.
• Insert the operating surface (7) in the brush attach-
ment (8), press on the rear part of the brush attach-
ment (8) to fix it.
• To remove the brush attachment (8) unlock the lock
on the rear part of the attachment (8) and remove
the brush attachment (8).
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Disconnect the power plug from the mains socket
and let the garment steamer cool down completely.
• Remove the brush attachment (8) and wash it un-
der a water jet.
• Clean the garment steamer body and the operation
surface (7) with the steam release openings with a
slightly damp cloth, and then wipe dry.
• You can remove the mineral deposits from the op-
erating surface (7) with a cloth soaked in the water
and vinegar solution.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners and solvents to clean
the garment steamer.
• Do not immerse the steamer, the power cord and
the power plug into water or other liquids.
STORAGE
• Unplug the steamer and wait till it cools down com-
pletely.
• Clean the steamer.
• Keep the unit in a dry darkened and cool place out
of reach of children and disabled persons.
Possible troubles and troubleshooting:
Malfunction
Cause
Solution
The garment steamer is
not switched on.
The power plug is not inserted into the
socket.
No voltage in the socket.
Insert the power plug into the mains
socket.
Insert a known good appliance into
the socket; if the socket malfunctions,
contact the appropriate service.
No steam release.
The steamer didn’t heat up to the required
temperature.
You do not press the steam supply button
completely.
Not enough water in the water tank.
Wait until the steamer heats up and
the light indicator goes out.
Press the steam supply button as far
as it wil go.
Fill the water tank with water.
Water leaks from
the steam release
openings.
During the operation the pressure in the
steam chamber increases, so water drops
may appear in the steam release openings.
It is normal.
The sound of boiling
water inside the
steamer and a slight
vibration of the unit
body during the
operation.
Boiling of water in the steam chamber is
accompanied by a distinctive sound, when
the steam supply is switched on, the pump
switches on, its operation is accompanied
by a distinctive sound and a slight vibration.
It is normal.
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