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Operation
Filling with Tap Water
• When it is cool, place the steam iron
in a horizontal position on its gliding
sole .
• Open the filler opening for the water
reservoir .
• Fill the reservoir with tap water using
the measuring cup , at most to the
"MAX" marking.
• Close the water reservoir filler ope-
ning , making sure it "clicks" shut.
Plugging In and Ironing
Dry ironing without steam is possible
at all temperatures, steam ironing is
only possible from setting 2 (••).
• Plug the power plug into a power
socket of 230 V~/50 Hz.
Important!
Should the care instructions for an
article of clothing not mention ironing,
(Symbol ), you should not iron that
clothing article. You could otherwise
cause damage to the clothing article.
• Check the care instructions on the
labels of the clothing article whether
and at which temperature the clo-
thing article may be ironed.
• Set the appropriate temperature set-
ting with the temperature control .
The control light for the temperature
lights up. When the control light
goes out, the chosen temperature has
been reached.
• Wait until the temperature control
light goes out.
• To moisten the material, press the
button for the water fog .
This function is suitable for very dry,
crumpled or creased materials.
Steam Ironing
• Set the steam control to the
desired steam strength setting.
Ironing with Steam Spray
The steam spray is especially suited to
smoothing places in the laundry that
are difficult to access.
• Raise the steam iron a little way.
• Press the steam spray button to
release the steam spray .
Setting the Steam Iron Temporarily
Aside
Fire Hazard!
Never leave the steam iron unattended
when it is hot or switched on.
• Set the temperature control to
the position "MIN“.
• Only put the steam iron down on
its standing foot , fig. 2.
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