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1- UNDERSTANDING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR
Iron retaining hoop
Steam control button
Iron rest
Temperature control
Retaining hoop releaseslide for the iron button
Thermostat light
Boiler cap
2- LOCKING SYSTEM FOR RETAINING THE IRON ON THE BASE
Your steam generator is fitted with a system for retaining the iron on its casing.
•Locking hoop for retaining iron for ease of carriage.
•Hoop release button to free the iron for use.
Retaining hoop release button
3- PREPARING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR
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1. To carry your steam generator by the iron handle:
-place the iron on the iron rest of the generator and raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) (1).
-grasp the handle of the iron to carry your steam generator (2).
2.Place your steam generator on a stable, horizontal
3.Check that your appliance is disconnected and cold.
4.Unscrew the boiler cap.
5.Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1/2 litre of water.
6.Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over (3). If this occurs, remove the excess water.
7.Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly.
Boiler | Steam indicator | Illuminated on/off |
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| switch O/I |
Power cord | Steam cord |
fastener clip | fastener clip |
Power cord | Steam cord |
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Type of water to use ?
Your steam generator has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. If your water is very hard, mix it 50 % untreated tap water with 50 % distilled water.
Types of water to be avoided ?
Do not use water from clothes dryers, scented water, water from refrigerators, water from air conditioners or rain water. Also do not use filtered, boiled or bottled mineral water.
These contain organic waste or mineral elements that become concentra- ted when heated and cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear to your iron.
4- USING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR
1.Press the release button to lower the iron retaining hoop (4).
2.Connect your generator to an earthed socket.
2. Press the On/Off switch O/I.
The steam indicator turns on and the boiler heats up.
When the indicator goes out (after about 4 minutes), steam is ready (5).
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During ironing the iron’s thermostat light and the steam indicator will go on and off according to the temperature control.
Be careful :
The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful.They will not affect use and will disappear rapidly.
5- USING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR
1.Place the iron’s temperature control slide according to the type of fabric to be ironed (6).
2.The thermostat light comes on.
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The steam generator and the iron are ready to |
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use when both the iron’s thermostat and the | (6) |
steam indicator go out. |
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SLIDE
ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED
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Linen |
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Cotton |
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Wool |
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Silk, Viscose |
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Synthetic, |
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Polyester,Acetate, |
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Acrylic, Polyamide |
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To obtain steam, press on the steam control button on the iron handle (7).
The steam will stop when you release the button.
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at a low temperature : synthetics (●). |
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For delicate fabrics (●), press the steam control button |
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(on the handle of the iron) intermittently to avoid possible |
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water droplets appearing with the steam. | (7) |
Recommendations :
•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 a row, hol- ding the iron away from your clothes.
This will enable any cold water to be removed from the steam circuit.
•IRON TEMPERATURE CONTROL SLIDE SETTING :
-Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (•) and finish with those which need higher temperatures (••• or Max).
-Mixed fibre fabrics : set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric.
-Woollen garments : press repeatedly on the steam control button to obtain short bursts of
steam, without placing the iron on the garment itself.This will avoid making the fabric shiny
• TO IRON WITHOUT USING STEAM :
Do not press on the steam control button on the iron handle.
• IRONING BOARD :
For best results, a mesh type ironing board should be used to allow any excess steam to escape.
•If you are using starch, it should be sprayed onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
6- VERTICAL STEAM IRONING
1.Set the iron temperature control slide to the MAX position.
2.Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one
hand.
As steam is very hot, never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang garment on a coat hanger.
3. Holding the iron in a vertical position, tilted slightly forwards, press repeatedly on the steam control button (on the iron handle) moving the iron from
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Recommendations : for fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric.
7.FILLING THE BOILER WHILE IN USE (when the boiler is empty)
VERY IMPORTANT :
Before opening your boiler, ensure that there is no more steam left inside by pressing the steam control button located on the handle of the iron and keep it pressed down until there is no more steam (9).
Never unscrew the boiler cap while the iron is producing steam.
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1.Press the on/off switch and disconnect the generator from the mains.
2.Slowly unscrew the boiler cap.
3.Using a water jug, fill with maximum one 1/2 litre of water.
4.Fill the boiler, taking care that the water does not spill over.
If this occurs, remove the excess water.
Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly, reconnect your generator to the mains, and switch it on.
5.Wait until the boiler heats up (about 4 minutes).
The generator and the iron are ready to use when both the iron’s thermostat light and the steam indicator go out.
8- MAINTAINING YOUR STEAM GENERATOR
•Before cleaning, ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down.
•Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the base unit.
•Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
•Do not place the iron on a metal rest as this could damage it.
Place it on the
The iron soleplate :
Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp,
The base unit :
Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.
9. RINSING OUT THE BOILER
Be careful :
•To extend the life of your boiler and to avoid the building up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler after every 10 uses. If your water is hard, increase the frequency.
•In particular, do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage it.
1.Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 1 hour.
2.With a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with tap water.
3. Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your sink (10).
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To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.
10- PUTTINGYOUR STEAM GENERATOR AWAY
1.Place the iron on the rest.
2.Turn off at the main O/I switch and unplug.
3.Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) (11).Your iron is then safely retained on its casing.
Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot.
4.Leave the steam generator to cool down before putting it away if it is stored in a cupboard or confined space.
5.Store the steam cord and the power cord by winding them around the base- unit and attaching them in their corresponding storage clip (12).
6.You can then put your steam generator away, carrying it by the handle (13).
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