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Emptying and storing
When you have finished ironing, unplug and
empty all water from your iron and set the steam
switch at the ‘O’ position. When cool, store the
iron on its heel with the cord wrapped loosely
around the heel. Use the cable clip
(12) to keep
in place.
NOTE: Please see point 3 of ‘Exclusions’ on page 8.
Cleaning
To clean a coated soleplate
Do not use scouring powder or solution as this
could cause damage to the coating.
If any man-made fibres fuse to the soleplate (9),
set the iron at the MAX position and pass it over
a clean piece of cotton to draw the deposit off
the surface.
To clean the exterior
Allow the unit to cool and wipe over with a damp
cloth and mild detergent, then wipe dry.
Self clean
Y
our iron has a built in self clean system
designed to keep the water valve, steam
chamber and steam vents clear of lint and
loose mineral deposits.
1Half fill the iron with water.
2Place the iron on its heel
(10)
.
3Move the variable steam switch
(1)
to the ‘O’
position.
4Connect to a mains supply outlet.
5Set the temperature to ‘MAX’. See step 2 of
‘Using your iron’ on page 4.
6
Leave the iron switched on, rested on its heel (10)
until the temperature reaches maximum:
On models featuring a rotary temperature
control
(4)
, maximum temperature is achieved
when the indicator light goes out;
On models featuring an electronic
temperature control
(4)
, maximum temperature
is achieved when the indicator light
stops
flashing and remains constantly on
.
WARNING: Keep hands and body away from
the hot soleplate.
7Disconnect the iron from the mains supply outlet.
8Whilst the iron is still very hot, hold the iron
horizontally over a sink.
CAUTION: The soleplate will still be hot, so
ensure the power cord and plug are kept away
from it and the sink.
9
Press and hold the self clean button
(7)
.
WARNING: Steam and boiling hot water will
drain from the holes in the soleplate. Keep
hands and body away from the hot water. This
washes away the scale and minerals that have
built up inside the steam chamber.
10
Whilst still holding the self clean button
(7)
,
gently move the iron back and forth until the
water tank is empty.
11
When steam and hot water cease to be released
from the soleplate
(9)
, release the self clean
button
(7)
.
12
Rest your steam iron back on its heel
(10)
and
allow to fully cool down.
13
Wipe the soleplate
(9)
with a cold, damp cloth.
After this cleaning operation, empty out any
remaining water.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to descale the
soleplate with descaling products.
Maintaining your iron
