OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
1.Turn temperature dial to "••" or "•••" and slide the variable steam control to “0”.
2.Holding the iron at a slight angle, pour water slowly into the water filling inlet. See figure 2. Fill tank to desired level or to the “MAX” water level marking using the water filling flask. (When the iron is upright,
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3.Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V AC electrical outlet.
4.Turn the temperature dial to any of the temperatures within the red steam band and allow the iron to heat for approximately 2 minutes before ironing. Place iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) while the iron is warming to desired temperature.
5.Slide the steam lever up to increase the amount of steam. (See figure 3) When using extra steam, the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the tank more often. See page 6 for refilling the iron with water.
For Steam Ironing:
6.Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held in the horizontal position. Steam will stop coming out when the iron is put on its heel in a vertical position or by turning the steam control dial to "0".
BURST OF STEAM
WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.
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1.Make sure the water tank is at least 1/2 filled with water.
2.Set the temperature dial. Place the iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) and allow it to heat for approximately 2 minutes.
3.With the iron in a horizontal position, press the burst of steam button several times to prime the pump. See Figure 4.
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NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the plug from wall outlet. Then, fill the iron with water and
4.For vertical steam, press the burst of steam button while holding the iron in a vertical position. See figure 5. The vertical steam function is useful
for steaming
curtains and Fig. 5 drapes while still hanging.
WATER SPRAY
The water spray is useful on fabrics with stubborn wrinkles. Press the spray button and a jet of water will spray onto the fabric being ironed.
See Figure 6. The water spray can be used with dry or steam ironing as desired.
SELECTING IRON TEMPERATURES
Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer's ironing instructions. Refer to the "Ironing Chart" on page 9 for temperature recommendations: See figures 7 & 8.
•Use low settings for synthetics.
••Use moderate settings for wool, silks, and blends.
•••Use high settings for cottons and linens.
Variable Steam Control
NOTE: Before starting to iron delicate fabrics, it is best to first test the temperature of the iron on a hem or an inside seam.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
The auto
1)Lift the iron.
2)Holding the iron horizontally in front of you, gently rock the iron back and forth several times. This motion will reset the safety switch inside the iron.
Do Not Shake the Iron.
The red temperature ready light will illuminate when the auto
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HEADLIGHT
The headlight is used for shadow free ironing.
To have the headlight on all the time, hold the headlight plunger switch, push it in a little and turn it clockwise. The headlight will turn off only when you place the iron on the heel rest. If you do not want the headlight on, hold the headlight plunger switch, push it in a little and turn if counter clockwise.
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