Safety advice and warnings
-Read these instructions carefully before switching the appliance on and keep them for future consul- tation. Failure to follow and observe these instruc- tions may result in an accident.
-Some parts of the iron have been lightly greased, so the iron may produce a little smoke when plugged in for the first time. This will stop after a short period of time.
-Before using the iron for the first time, remove the plastic cover from the base and clean the base with a soft cloth.
-Pure wool fabrics (100%) can be ironed with the iron set to steam. Preferably chose a high steam setting and use a dry ironing cloth.
Use or working environment:
-Keep children and bystanders away when using this appliance.
-The appliance must be used and placed on a flat, stable surface.
Electrical safety:
-Fully unravel the power cable.
-Always unplug the iron when not in use, even for a short period.
-Unplug the iron before filling or emptying the wa- ter tank.
-Do not leave the appliance out in the rain or ex- posed to moisture. If water gets into the appliance, this will increase the risk of electric shock.
-Do not use the appliance if it has fallen on the floor, if there are visible signs of damage or if it has a leak.
-Do not use the appliance near bathtubs, showers or swimming pools.
-Keep the appliance well away from heat sources, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or tan- gled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
-Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.
-Ensure that the voltage indicated on the name- plate matches the mains voltage before plugging
in the appliance.
-Connect the appliance to a base with an earthed socket rated at 16 amps.
-The appliance’s plug must fit into the mains socket properly. Do not alter the plug. Do not use plug adaptors.
-Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
Steam blast:
Steam blasts give an extra steam jet to help remove tough creases.
- Select the maximum temperature*** on the tem- perature gauge (H). Wait for the pilot light to go off
(I).
-Press the steam blast button (B). Wait some seconds until vapour penetrates the fibres before pushing the button again. For optimum steam qual- ity, do not apply more than three successive blasts. The spray button has to be pressed repeatedly to release the first spray.
Once you have finished using the appliance:
- Select the minimum position (MIN) using the ther- mostat control.
- Unplug the appliance from the mains.
Cleaning
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains and al- low to cool before undertaking any cleaning task.
-Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few drops of
-Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the appliance.
-Never submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid or put it under running water.
Self-cleaning function:
-It is important to
-Fill the tank to the top.
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