before using for the first time

•Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at first, it’s the element curing.

•Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.

set the voltage

,Before use, use a screwdriver or coin to set the voltage selector to the local voltage. Using the

wrong setting will probably damage the iron beyond repair.

preparation

1 Check for textile care symbols (ijkl).

2Iron fabrics needing low temperatures jfirst, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l.

filling

3You may use tap-water, but. in a hard water area, you should use distilled water (not chemically descaled or softened water).

4If you buy distilled water, check that it’s suitable for use in irons.

5Unplug the iron.

6Pull the water inlet cover up to open it.

7 Pour water from the jug into the water inlet. 8 Pour slowly, and don’t fill it right to the top. 9 Wipe up any spillage.

feed tube

10Before ironing, check that the feed tube is able to move freely in the reservoir. If it’s stuck, give the iron a bit of a shake, to free it.

switch on

11Rest the iron on the end of its handle.

12Put the plug into the power socket.

set the temperature

13 Turn the thermostat to bring the temperature setting you want to the mark. The range is 1 (low) to 5 (high).

14 Wait a minute for the iron to heat up.

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