fabrics are difficult to iron.
Start up
Clean the steam iron before using for the
first time, according to the instructions given
in the paragraph General care and cleaning.
This will result in the removal of possible
dust particles from the soleplate and
subsequently lessen the smell typically
encountered when first switching on.
Please ensure sufficient ventilation.
Ironing
● Steam ironing requires high
temperatures. The temperature level for
steam ironing is indicated on the
temperature control knob.
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After filling the reservoir with water,
place the steam iron upright on its base
stand and insert the plug into the wall
socket.
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Set the temperature control knob to the
required ironing temperature as
indicated by the ironing symbols.
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During the heating-up process the
indicator light will be on. The light will go
out once the required ironing
temperature is reached.
● Before ironing any fabrics, the soleplate
should be cleaned by passing it over an
old, clean cotton cloth, while using the
steam jet function; this helps to flush out
any dirt residues or lint particles trapped
inside the openings in the soleplate.
● With the steam switch, the steam
function can be activated as required, or
completely switched off for dry ironing.
● For dry ironing, the water reservoir may
be empty.
● Place the steam iron upright on its base
stand after use and remove the plug from
the wall socket.
Using the spray nozzle
The laundry can be dampened by pressing
the spray button. This will help to smooth
out difficult areas. The spray nozzle may be
used at any temperature level during dry or
steam ironing.
General care and cleaning
● Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
● To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the appliance with water and do
not immerse it in water.
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If necessary, the unit may be wiped with
a dry fuzz-free cloth.
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Starch, fat and other deposits on the
soleplate may be removed with a woollen
cloth soaked in a vinegar-water solution.
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In order to protect the clean soleplate,
you may occasionally apply a small
amount of paraffin to the warm plate,
wiping it off with a woollen cloth.
● Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
● Do not put vinegar or other descalers
into the water reservoir.
● After a long period of non-use, or once a
month, the soleplate should be cleaned as
follows:
- Fill half the water reservoir with water
and place it on its base stand.
- Leave the iron to heat on the highest
temperature setting until the indicator
lamp goes out.
- Unplug the appliance, activate the
steam function and shake the iron to
and fro horizontally over a sink.
- Hot water and steam will be emitted by
the holes in the soleplate. This will
result in the removal of dust particles
from the soleplate.
- Pour out any remaining water, let the
iron heat up again and pass the
soleplate over an old, clean cotton
cloth. The remaining water trapped in
the soleplate will evaporate, helping the
cleaning process.
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