4Before starting to iron or if you have not used the steam function for a few minutes or if you have recently cleaned the steam station, hold the iron away from your ironing and press the steam button several times. This will enable any cold water condensed in the pipes etc., to be removed from the steam circuit.
5To produce steam whilst ironing clothes press the steam button. For continuous steam, press the steam button and then press the lock for continuous steam on the right hand side of the iron. To stop continuous steam, press the button on the left hand side.
When using the steam function, the green ready to steam indicator light will go off.
●It is possible to vary the amount of steam produced. Move the variable steam control to the right for
maximum steam and to the left for minimum steam.
6If you need to refill the boiler during ironing, follow carefully the instructions given under ‘refilling the boiler’.
NEVER UNSCREW THE BOILER CAP AS LONG AS THE BOILER IS UNDER PRESSURE.
●The red warning light will glow indicating that the level of water in the tank is low.
hints
●Wool and velvet. Guide the iron 2 cm above the fabric, depressing the steam button. The power of steam smoothes away creases and revitalises the fabric. Do not pull the fabric.
●Vertical ironing – suits, dresses and curtains are smoothed, renewed and put into shape again while they are hanging (see next page).
PTFE soleplate (model IC450 only)
The soleplate can be fitted when ironing delicate items such as silk. Follow the instructions given on the packaging and keep them handy for future use. Always take care when fitting, particularly if the iron is hot.
If the soleplate (Kenwood model ICSP01) is not included in pack it can be purchased separately by calling 0870 2413653 quoting part number KW675439.
steaming the creases out of curtains, hanging clothes, wall hangings
1Make sure there is water in the boiler.
2Turn the temperature control to
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3When the green ready to steam light glows pull the material slightly with one hand: hold the iron upright with the other.
4Tilt the iron forwards, then move it down the material, pressing the steam button.
●Never steam clothes being worn. Keep your hands away from the steam and soleplate.
●Always ensure that the iron is facing away from the user and/or others when vertical steaming.
●For material other than linen or cotton, keep the iron off the material to avoid burning it.
care and cleaning
●Always switch off, unplug and allow to cool before cleaning or storing.
●There is no need to empty the boiler unless you intend to leave the steam station unused for a long period of time.
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