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Shot of steam E
Press the shot of steam button ⁄ to obtain a burst of extra steam for ironing out creases in heavy material such as denim etc.
The shot of steam can be used whilst dry ironing, providing there is water in the tank, and the temperature control is set within the steam range.
Do not use shot of steam at temperatures below the steam range shown on the control.
Note: For optimum steam quality, do not operate the shot more than three times in succession.
Vertical steam
Hold the iron in a vertical position between 1cm and 2cm away from the item F. Press the shot of steam button ⁄, this will create vertical steam. This feature is especially useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains, wall hangings, etc.
Note: For optimum steam quality, do not operate the shot more than three times in succession.
No drip system
(certain models only)
Your iron is fitted with a no drip system which is designed to prevent water escaping from the soleplate when the iron is too cold.
During use, the no drip system may emit a loud click, particularly during
Auto shut-off
(certain models only)
If your iron is fitted with the auto
If the iron is left unattended in the horizontal position, it will shut down after 1 minute.
If it is left in the vertical position, it will shut down after 8 minutes. When this happens, the two ‘power on’ lights, situated in the back cover „, will flash to show that the iron is in
To reactivate the iron, gently shake it until the ‘power on’ lights „ stop flashing and remain on.
The iron will then start to heat back up to the temperature it is set to.
Life long anti-scale
system (certain models only)
The life long
MAINTENANCE
Emptying and storing
When you have finished ironing, unplug your iron. Ensure that the variable steam control is set at the ‘0’ position, lift up the fill cap and empty any remaining water out of the filling hole G.
Do not store in the box, but in an upright position H, so that any drops of water remaining cannot leak out and discolour the soleplate.
IMPORTANT: The flex can be damaged if wound too tightly around the iron after use. Make a loose loop with the flex and wrap it around the iron. The iron must be cool before winding the flex and storing on it’s heel.
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