CAUTION: Avoid coming into contact with ejected steam.
DRY IRONING
•The iron can be used on the dry setting with or without water in the water tank, it is best to avoid having the water tank full while dry ironing.
•Turn the variable steam control to the mini- mum position.
•Select the setting on the temperature control dial best suited for the fabric to be ironed.
•CAUTION: If the iron has been used for a long period of time, it is hot and there is no water in it, do not refill it with water until the iron cools down.
BURST OF STEAM
•The burst of steam feature provides addition- al steam for removing stubborn wrinkles.
•Turn the temperature control to ”••” or “•••” position.
•Turn the variable steam control to the maxi- mum position
•Press the powerful steam button to release the burst of steam.
NOTE: To prevent water leakage from the sole- plate, do not keep the powerful steam button in for more than 5 seconds.
After Ironing
•Set the temperature control dial to the mini- mum position.
•Remove the plug from the wall socket.
CARE AND CLEANING
•Before cleaning the iron ensure it is un- plugged from the wall socket and that it has completely cooled down.
•Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
SELF-CLEANING
•Fill half of the water reservoir.
•Set the temperature control to its maximum position.
•Insert the plug into the wall socket.
•Allow the iron to heat up until the indicator light goes out.
•Unplug the steam iron.
•Holding the iron horizontally over the sink, change the steam control to the maximum position.
•Boiling water and steam will be ejected from the holes in soleplate with impurities washed out.
•Move the iron over an old piece of cloth. This ensures that the soleplate is dry before stor- ing.
STORAGE
•Unplug the appliance from the wall socket, empty the water tank and the iron to cool down completely.
•To protect the soleplate, place the steam iron in an upright position.
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