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| What water to use ? | GB |
If you have very hard |
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• Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. |
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water, mix tap water with | However, |
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commercially available | • Never use any of the types of water below that contain organic waste or |
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demineralised water in the |
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following ratio : | mineral elements and may cause spitting, brown staining or premature |
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ageing of your appliance: commercially available pure demineralised water, |
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- 50% tap water, |
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-50% demineralised water. water from tumble dryers, scented water, softened water, water from refrigerators, water from batteries, water from air conditioners, distilled water, rain water, boiled or filtered water, bottled water, etc.
Preparation
Filling the water tank
•Unplug your iron before filling it and set the steam control to 
(fig.1).
•Place the iron flat and fill it (fig.2) .
Fill the tank up to the “MAX”. Never fill your iron directly under water tap.
Use
Adjust the temperature and the steam
It is normal for the indicator light to switch on and off during ironing.
In order to avoid water dripping from the iron onto the linen:
-turn off the steam when ironing silk or synthetic fabrics.
-set it at the minimum position for wool.
If you turn down the thermostat, wait until the thermostat light comes back on before beginning to iron again. When ironing fabrics with mixed fibres, set the ironing temperature for the most delicate fibre. For delicate fabrics we recommend testing the fabric first on an inconspicious place eg (inside the hem).
If you want to dry iron, set the Steam control to 
•Select the temperature (see table below or iron’s heel) setting the thermostat facing the indicator (fig.3).
•The thermostat light comes on (fig.4). It will go out when the soleplate is hot enough.
•Set the steam control (fig.5) to the desired position, consulting the table below.
FABRIC | THERMOSTAT DIAL | STEAM SETTING | |
POSITION | POSITION | ||
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LINEN | MAX |
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COTTON | ••• |
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WOOL | •• |
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SILK |
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SYNTHETIC | • |
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(Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, |
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Nylon) |
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= STEAM ZONE
•Your iron heats up quickly: so begin by ironing fabrics that are ironed at low temperatures first, then go on to those requiring a higher temperature.
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