Thank you for choosing this steam iron.To get the very best out of your new appliance it is advisable to read these instructions before using it.This will ensure that you gain optimum results and use the appliance safely.

About your appliance

The appliance uses normal tap water. If the water in your area is very hard, mix half tap water with half distilled water.

Do not use chemicals or detergents such as fragrances or scale removers in the water tank as this could cause damage.

The appliance should be placed for use on a flat, stable, heat resistant surface.

Steam ironing

a)Before filling the water tank, make sure the steam regulator is in

the position ("dry" position) (fig. 1). Make sure the power cable is unplugged from the mains socket.

b)Open the cover of the water tank opening and pour the water into the iron (fig. 2) keeping the iron in a horizontal position. It is important that the iron is always unplugged from the mains every time you fill or top up the water in the tank.

c)Plug the iron into the mains socket.

d)Choose the segment of the temperature dial with thesymbol for steam. Make sure the fabric to be ironed is suitable for steam

ironing.When using the iron for the first time, run the iron over a spare piece of cloth several times.

e)After these checks, select the required temperature by rotating the thermostat dial.

f)The indicator light will come on to show the iron is on. After about a minute in the case of maximum temperature, the indi- cator light will go off showing that the iron is ready for use.

g)Continuous steam delivery is obtained by positioning the steam regulator in theorposition (to obtain more steam). Steam delivery ceases whenever the iron is placed in a vertical position

on the rear rest (position recommended during pauses in iro- ning) or with the iron horizontal when the steam regulator is in the dry position.

Note: On the back of the iron there is a useful guide giving information on the temperature to set (fig. 3) according to the garment being ironed:

fig. 1

fig. 2

fig. 3

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Steam iron