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This is perfectly normal as it shows that the iron is maintaining the heat setting you have chosen.
It is always a good idea to begin with cool fabrics and work up to higher settings.
An iron heats up quicker than it cools down so you’ll save time and electricity.
Features of your iron
Temperature indicator light
The indicator light shows that the iron is warming up. When the required temperature is reached the light will go out and will cycle
Dry ironing
You can use your iron as a dry iron only. Make sure the steam control ⁄ is set to the
‘ 
’ symbol.
Any temperature setting may be used depending on the garment. The spray feature may be used provided there is water in the tank (see filling section). You do not need to put any water in the tank when dry ironing only.
Spray
Press the spray
button ¤ and aim the spray of water at stubborn creases. You can do this whilst dry ironing providing there is water in the tank. When using the water
spray it may be necessary to push the button a few times to get the spray pump primed.
Steam control
Fill the iron with water as described in ‘Filling’, page 4 and insert the plug into the electrical socket.
The steam output can be switched from off to on by sliding the steam control C. ⁄
C
Steam | No steam |
The steam facility should only be used on garments which are suitable for ironing at 2 and 3 dot setting.
Shot of steam (certain models only) 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.
Variable steam (certain models only)
Fill the iron with water as described in ‘filling’, page 4 and insert the plug into the electrical socket.
The steam output can be varied from low to high by the sliding the variable steam control C. When using the iron at the bottom of the steam temperature range, the steam output should be adjusted to the lowest setting.
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