Optional Features, Caring for Your Iron, Soleplate

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Optional Features (continued)

1.Unplug iron. Turn Adjustable Steam Knob to 0 (Dry Iron). Place iron sole- plate on flat surface. Open water fill cover.

2.Using a cup, slowly pour 6 ounces

(3⁄4 cup) of tap water into water tank opening. Do not fill iron directly from the faucet.

3.Plug iron into outlet. Set iron upright on heel rest.

4.Turn the Temperature Control Dial to the highest setting.

5.Allow two minutes for the iron to reach desired temperature.

6.Hang garment in a location that is not susceptible to damage from heat or moisture. Do not hang in front of wallpaper, window, or mirror.

7.Hold iron about 6 inches away from garment and

press and release the Blast Button to steam out wrinkles. Do not press Blast Button more than once every 2 seconds.

8.To turn iron off, turn Temperature Control Dial to Off ( O ). Unplug iron.

9.Empty water from the iron following directions in “Caring for Your Iron.”

NOTE: Do not allow hot soleplate to touch delicate garments.

1.The water tank of your iron should be emptied after each use. Turn Temperature Control Dial to Off

( O ). Unplug the iron and hold over a sink. Slowly tilt pointed end of iron down over sink. Water will run out of water tank opening.

2.After iron has completely cooled, wrap cord loosely around the iron and store in an upright position. Do not store iron laying flat on soleplate.

1.Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps, as these may scratch the soleplate.

2.To clean occasional build-up on the soleplate, wipe with a sudsy cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

3.Always store iron upright in the heel rest position.