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Use
Steam ironing
•Set the iron temperature adjustment dial and the steam flow adjustment dial to the type of fabric to be ironed.
•The thermostat light comes on.
•To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on the iron handle (B).
•The steam will stop when you release the button.
•Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature and finish with those which need higher temperatures (••• or Max).
Never place the iron on a metal rest as this could damage it. Place it on the
TYPE OF FABRIC | SETTING THE TEMPERATURE DIAL | SETTING THE STEAM DIAL | |
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Linnen, Cotton | ••• | |
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Wool, Silk, Viscose | •• | |
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Synthetic | • | |
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Acrylic, Polyamide...) |
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•To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron for the first time,
or if you have not used the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button (B) several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes.
This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit.
•For delicate fabrics, press the steam control button (on the handle of the iron) intermittently to avoid possible water droplets appearing with the steam.
•If you are using starch, it should be sprayed onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
To prime the steam circuit, either before using the iron for the first time, or if you have not used the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button several times in arow, holding the iron away from your clothes. This will enable any cold water to be ejected from the steam circuit.
Dry ironing
• Do not press on the steam control button - Fig.2.
Vertical steam ironing
•Set the iron temperature dial and the steam flow adjustment dial to the max. position.
•Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
•Press repeatedly on the steam control button (B) (on the iron handle). moving the iron from top to bottom (C).
as steam is very hot, never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger. For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric.
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