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Set the temperature control knob (11) to the “MIN”
position and the continuous steam supply handle (12)
to the “ ” position (steam supply is off).
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Open the water inlet lid (3).
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Do not pull on the lid too much, a small effort will
be enough.
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Use the beaker (13) to fill the unit with water, then
close the lid (3) tight.
Note:
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Steam supply is impossible if the water tank is empty.
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If you need to refill water during ironing, switch off
and unplug the iron.
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Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids, vinegar,
starch solution, descaling reagents, chemicals, etc.
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After you finish ironing, switch the iron off, wait until
it cools down completely, then open the water inlet
lid (3), turn over the iron and drain the remaining
water.
IRONING TEMPERATURE
Before operation, test the heated iron on a piece of
cloth to be sure that the iron soleplate (9) and the water
tank (4) are clean.
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Always check the recommended ironing temperature
indicated on the tag before ironing.
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If there is no tag with recommendations for ironing,
but you know the type of fabric, use the following
table to determine the proper temperature.
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Fabric type (temperature)
MIN
Synthetics, nylon, acrylic, polyester (low
temperature)
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Silk/wool (medium temperature)
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Cotton (high temperature)
MAX
Linen (high temperature)
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This table is only valid for smooth materials. Fabrics
of other types (crimped, raised, etc.) are best ironed
at low temperature.
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First sort items by ironing temperature: synthetics to
synthetics, wool to wool, cotton to cotton etc.
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