Filling with water (for steam-ironing)
- Position the
steam tank
on a stable
flat surface
and unscrew
the cap of
the steam
tank (D) by
turning anti-
clockwise.
- Fill the steam tank with water
(max. 0.9 litre) (fig 2).
• You can use tapwater. However, if the
water is very hard (hardness higher
than 17 °DH / 21
1
⁄4 °Clarke), it is
advisable to use distilled water.
• Never use vinegar, descaling agents
or other chemicals.
- Close the
steam tank
by turning
the screw
cap
clockwise by
hand until
tight (fig. 3).
If you begin ironing
- Fill the steam tank before inserting the
mains plug into the wall socket.
While ironing
Caution: If heated-up,
the steam tank will be
under pressure.
Only refill if the steam
tank is empty (i.e. when
no more steam comes
from the soleplate during
steam-ironing).
- Switch the iron off by
setting switch (C) to
position O (fig. 4).
- Switch the steam tank
off by setting switch (B)
to position O (fig. 5).
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try out the ironing temperature. (Always start at
a low temperature and increase to one which
gives the required results.)
• Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) may be
pressed with the iron set to a steam position. It
is recommended to apply shot-of-steam and
use a dry pressing cloth.
When steam-ironing woollen fabrics, shining of
the fabric may occur. This can be prevented by
turning the article inside out and ironing the
inside.
• Velvet and other textures which rapidly acquire
shiny spots should be ironed in one direction
only (with the nap), applying only light pressure.
Always keep the iron moving.
• Iron the reverse side of synthetic materials and
silk to prevent shining spots. When ironing
coloured silk, it is not advisable to use steam as
this may cause stains.