OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR STEAM GENERATOR
REFILLING THE STEAM
GENERATOR
WARNING! Never direct the steam from the iron at yourself or another person. Special care must be taken when the iron is used in a vertical position. The steam is very hot and can cause burns.
1.Press the steam generator On/Off button to the “OFF” position.
2.Release all the remaining steam in the steam generator by pressing the steam button until no more steam is coming out from the iron.
3.Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet. Allow it to cool for a minimum of 5 minutes.
4.To unscrew the boiler filler cap, push down and turn counter clockwise slowly. If any steam continues to escape, STOP and release the steam through the iron as in the steps above.
5.Using a measuring cup, fill the water tank with 26 US fl. oz.
6.Replace the boiler filler cap turning clockwise until you get friction. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR GASKET WILL BE FLATTENED.
PRESSING TIPS
Dry Steam vs Humid Steam
In a steam generator iron the steam is produced in the generator and not in the iron as with regular household irons. The temperature of the iron determines the type of steam – dry or humid. At high temperatures, the iron delivers very dry steam. Lower temperature settings offer humid steam.
For best pressing results, you have the flexibility to select the type of steam and not only the iron temperature. A balance should be maintained between the humidity (low iron temperature) required to loosen fibers and the need for heat (higher iron temperatures) to flatten/shape and dry the fibers.
PRESSING TIPS (cont.)
Instructions for specific iron temperature settings should be treated as guidelines only. We recommend that you test each type of fabric on an inside seam before proceeding to iron the garment. The steam generator iron can produce humid steam at relatively low temperature settings where regular household irons would release water. At the same time, the very dry steam produced at the high iron temperature setting “•••” can be used on some fabrics where normally the use of steam is prohibited.
PRESSING DIFFICULT FIBERS (i.e. 100% COTTON)
Your Steam Generator Iron features steam holes placed in the front of the iron soleplate. Correct ironing procedure involves steaming the fabric with the front end of the iron followed by pressing and drying with heat from the rear of the iron. For best results, garments should be dry after pressing to avoid
While your Steam Generator Iron offers high quality type steam, some fabrics may require additional moisture for best results. You may want to press cotton shirts while still damp or spray with water prior to ironing.
1. | Boiler Filler Cap | 7. | Steam Hose |
2. | Steam Ready Light (green) | 8. | Steam Button |
3. | On/Off Button (red) | 9. | Temperature Ready Light |
4. | Steam Generator Base | 10. | Temperature Control Dial |
5. | Iron Rest Plate | 11. | Stainless Steel Soleplate |
6. | Power Cord |
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Technical Specifications
Voltage: | 120V., 60Hz. |
Power: | 1500 Watts |
Water Capacity: | 26 US fl. Oz. |
Working Pressure: | 2.9 bar |
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