Start up
Before it is used for the rst time, the
iron should be cleaned according to the
instructions given in the paragraph General
Care and Cleaning. is will result in the
removal of possible dust particles from the
sole plate and subsequently lessen the smell
typically encountered when rst switching
on.
Ensure su cient ventilation.
Ironing
e steam jet function is available only z
a er the water reservoir has been lled
with water and the boiler is switched on. It
can be used as soon as the steam indicator
lamp lights up.
Place the iron on the iron rest and insert –
the plug into a suitable wall socket.
Set the temperature control knob to the –
required ironing temperature as indicated
by the ironing symbols.
While the iron is heating up, the steam –
button indicator lamp will be on. e
lamp will go out once the required ironing
temperature is reached.
Before ironing any fabrics, the soleplate z
should be cleaned by passing it over an
old, clean cotton cloth, while using the
steam jet function; this helps to ush out
any dirt residues or lint particles trapped
inside the openings in the soleplate.
For dry ironing, the water reservoir may z
be empty.
Once the water has been used up during z
ironing, switch o the boiler. Keep the
steam jet button pressed until no further
steam is emitted. Allow the unit to cool
down before it is lled again.
Replace the iron on the iron rest on the z
steam generator a er use, and remove the
plug from the wall socket.
Steam jet
When the steam jet button is depressed, jets
of steam are emitted through the openings
in the sole plate. is function can be very
useful when removing stubborn creases or
when ironing di cult or thick fabrics.
e steam jet function may also be used with
the iron held vertically, to remove creases or
wrinkles from fabrics.
For extended steam output, push the slide
control towards the handle while keeping the
steam jet button depressed.
General care and cleaning
Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is z
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not z
clean the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
If necessary, the appliance may be wiped –
with a dry lint-free cloth.
Iron
Starch, fat and other deposits on the sole –
plate may be removed with a woollen
cloth soaked in a vinegar/water solution.
In order to protect the clean sole plate, –
occasionally apply a small amount of
para n to the warm plate, wiping it o
with a woollen cloth.
Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning z
solutions.
Emptying water remaining in the reservoir
A er use, any remaining water must be
removed from the reservoir.
Allow su cient time for the appliance to z
cool down. If there is much water le in
the reservoir, cooling may take up to 60
minutes.
Start unscrewing the reservoir cap – slowly
and carefully
.
ere may be two signs
th
at the appliance has not yet su ciently
cooled down, in which case there remains
a severe danger of scalding. ese
indicators are:
hot steam starts escaping when the cap -
is slowly turned,
a er one or two 2 turns of the cap, -
a large amount of steam is suddenly
emitted through a vent in the reservoir
cap which opens as the cap is turned.
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