Operating Instructions

IRONING HINTS

WARNING! To prevent fire, do not leave iron unattended while connected.

•Sort articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric. This will reduce the need to adjust the temperature for different types of garments.

•If you are not sure of the fiber content of a garment, test a small area such as a seam or inside hem section before ironing a visible area. Start with a low temperature setting and gradually increase to find the best setting.

•When reducing the temperature to iron sensitive fabrics, allow approximately 2 minutes for the iron to cool to the new temperature setting.

•Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen and silk are best ironed with an ironing cloth to prevent shine marks.

EMPTYING THE IRON

1.Always empty iron after each use.

2.When finished using the iron, turn the variable steam control to“0” and the temperature control dial to "MIN".

3.Unplug the iron from the electrical outlet.

4.Set variable steam control to "MAX".

5.Turn the iron upside down over the sink with the tip pointing downward and allow the water to flow from the opening.

6.Set variable steam control to "0".

7.Allow iron to cool in an upright position before storing.

WARNING! Use caution when emptying the iron. Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces, hot water or steam.

SELF-CLEANING

In order to remove calcium and built-up particles, the self-cleaning system should be run at least once a month.

•Fill the water beaker provided halfway and then pour into the water reservoir.

•Set the variable steam control to the no steam position.

•Insert the main plug into the wall socket.

•Set the temperature control dial to the maximum temperature.

•Wait until the thermostat light goes off and steam iron has reached preset temperature.

•Remove the plug from the wall socket.

•Hold the steam iron horizontally over a sink.

•Turn the variable steam control to

“Self-Clean ” position. Hot water and steam will be emitted from the soleplate. Swing the steam iron lightly back and forth gently to allow lime and dust particles to come out.

•When the water reservoir is empty, shift the variable steam control from “Self- Clean” position to “0”.

•Stand the iron upright and insert the plug into the wall socket to let the iron heat up again.

•Move the iron over a clean cotton cloth to clean the soleplate and let the remaining water on the soleplate evaporate.

STORAGE

1.Always turn the variable steam control to “0” after you have emptied the water tank.

2.Allow the iron to cool down.

3.Always store the iron in the upright position to protect the soleplate.

4.From time to time, clean the exterior of the iron with a damp cloth and wipe dry.

5.If you use spray starch, wipe the soleplate occasionally with a soft damp cloth to prevent the build-up of deposits.

6.If the iron has not been used for a few weeks, hold the iron horizontally and allow to steam for 2 minutes before ironing.

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any 120V AC polarized electrical outlet. Do not use any other type of outlet.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove any labels, stickers or tags which may be attached to the body or the soleplate of the iron before using the iron.

Before you start using your iron, read all the instructions in the manual and do the following in order to eliminate any odor and small white residue particles and to ensure optimum steam performance.

1.Fill the iron with regular tap water. (See page 5 for filling instructions.)

2.Set the temperature control dial to its highest setting and the variable steam control to “0”.

3.When the temperature ready light goes off, the iron has reached the selected temperature. Set the variable steam control to the highest setting.

4.Keep the iron in a horizontal position and allow it to steam until the water runs out. Press the blast of steam button to eliminate white residue particles.

5.Repeat this procedure for two or three fillings of water.

DRY IRONING

For dry ironing, turn the variable steam control dial all the way to the right to “0”. This will cut off the steam flow if water is in the water tank. All marked settings on the temperature dial can be used for dry ironing.

1.Turn temperature dial to "MIN" and turn the variable steam control all the way to the left to "0". (Fig. 1)

2.Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V AC electrical outlet. The temperature ready light will come on, indicating that the iron is receiving power.

3.Turn the temperature dial to the desired setting. (See "Ironing Guide" for a guide to temperature selection.)

4.Place iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) while iron is warming to desired temperature.

5.As soon as the iron has reached the desired temperature, the temperature ready light will turn off.

For Dry Ironing

Fig. 1

STEAM IRONING

CAUTION! DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur.

WARNING! Before filling the iron with water, be sure the iron is not plugged into the electrical outlet. The iron may be filled with water while it is hot.

CAUTION! TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, use caution when filling iron with water.

Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam.

NOTE: Because of the soleplate design, ordinary tap water may be used with this iron. However, in very hard water areas, we recommend using distilled or demineralized water.

WARNING: Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner, starches or any other liquid, as these will damage the steam mechanism. Do not use contaminated water.