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4 Pour tap water into the water tank by means of the filling jug
and fill the tank to maximum level.
Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to use distilled
water.
Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water.
Setting the temperature
1 Put the iron on its heel.
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2 Set the temperature dial to the required ironing temperature
by turning it to the position of the temperature indicator.
- Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature.
- 1 Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
- 1 Silk
- 2 Wool
- 3 Cotton, linen
- If you do not know what kind of fabric(s) a garment is made of,
determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will
be invisible when you wear the garment.
- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the
fabric to prevent shiny patches.To prevent stains, avoid using the
spray function.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibres.
3 Put the plug in a grounded wall socket.
4 When the amber temperature pilot light has gone out, wait a
while before you start ironing.
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The amber pilot light will come on from time to time during ironing.
For auto-shut-off versions (types GC2032, 2030, 2012 only):
If the auto-shut-off function has been activated (red pilot light blinks),
move the iron slightly to deactivate it (red pilot light stops blinking).
Steam ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
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