● Before refilling or emptying the water
reservoir, remove the plug from the wall
socket.
● No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
● This appliance is intended for domestic
use only and not for commercial
applications.
● In order to comply with safety
regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs
of electrical appliances must be carried
out by qualified personnel, including the
replacement of the power cord. If repairs
are needed, please send the appliance to
one of our customer service departments.
The addresses can be found in the
appendix to this manual.
Anti-scale filter
A special filter in the generator reservoir
softens the water and reduces the build-up of
lime deposits in the sole plate.
Filling with water
Fill the water reservoir before using the
steam function or the spray nozzle.
Remove the plug from the wall socket
before filling the reservoir.
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This steam iron is to a large extent
resistant to hard water (up to 15º dH).
Although normal tap water may be used,
it is advisable to use distilled,
demineralised or decalcified water.
Should you be unsure about the hardness
of the water in your area, please enquire
of the relevant local authority
department.
● To prevent water from dripping from the
sole plate, ensure that the steam control
button is closed. It should be opened only
once the temperature level required for
steam ironing (as indicated on the
temperature control knob) has been
reached.
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Push the water reservoir release button
and remove the reservoir by pulling it out
from the front.
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Open the cover of the water fill hole.
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Fill the empty water reservoir using the
measuring cup provided. Fill the
reservoir to the indicated “Max” level
only.
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Close the water fill hole.
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Fit the water reservoir to the iron from
the front and make sure that it locks
properly into place.
General information about ironing
Always check first whether a label with
ironing instructions is attached to the article
to be ironed.
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The meaning of the ironing symbols is as
follows:
• synthetics
(low temperature)
•• silk and wool
(medium temperature)
••• cotton and linen
(high temperature)
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These markings can also be found on the
temperature control knob of the steam
iron in form of dot symbols.
● Laundry to be ironed should be sorted
according to the fabric ironing
temperature. Follow the ironing symbols
and start with the lowest temperature.
● When ironing highly sensitive fabrics, or
if you are not sure about the fabrics, you
may carefully test-iron at a non-visible
point, e.g. inside of seam. Start with the
lowest temperature.
● If the laundry is being dried in a dryer
before ironing, the temperature should
be adjusted to “iron dry”. Very dry
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 - Self-cleaning system”. This will
result in the removal of possible dust
particles from the soleplate and
subsequently lessen the smell typically
encountered when first switching on.
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