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4Depress the steam button ⁄⁄for 1
minute to clear the system of air (first
time use only). This will be
accompanied by a clicking noise
which is quite normal.
5Begin first time ironing with an old
towel. Note: If you press the steam
button before the steam generator
reaches it’s required temperature, a
warning double beep will sound.
6The appliance is ready to use.
7Press the steam button ⁄⁄for steam
ironing.
8Depress the power switch ÁÁ to turn
off the base unit when ironing is
complete.
MODELS WITH SPRAY FEATURECertain models are fitted with a
spray feature. Stubborn creases and
excessively dry clothing can be
softened by damping the material
with water. This procedure means
ironing can be achieved without
applying excessive pressure.
Filling CC
To fill the tank with water, press the
release button ÔÔand lift away the
spray unit ÌÌ.
Pull the tank away from the spray
unit in a downward direction, taking
care not to damage the tank, and fill
water to the ‘Full’ mark.
Re-assembly CC
Attach the tank to the spray unit,
taking care to align the parts
correctly.
Locate the spray unit to the front of
the iron and press it home until the
unit locks into place.
Press the pump ÓÓ a few times to
purge the air from the system, when
a fine mist of water is created, the
unit is ready for use.
Dry ironing1Connect the appliance to a suitable
mains outlet.
2 42288, 42297, 42298 & 42299: Press
the steam switch ÎÎ2 times until all
three steam level indicator lights go
off (steam off mode).
3Turn the temperature dial ›› on the
iron in a clockwise direction, select
dot-1, dot-2, or dot-3 according to
the recommendation of the garment
label.
4The temperature indicator light ¤¤
glows on the iron, indicating that it is
switched on.
5When the required temperature is
reached, the temperature indicator
light on the iron goes off. The iron is
ready to use.
It is always a good idea to begin with
‘cool’ fabrics and work up to higher
settings.
An iron heats up quicker than it
cools down so you’ll save time and
electricity.
Auto-shut off(42288, 42297, 42298 & 42299)
An auto-shut off system will activate
if the steam is not used for over 15
minutes. The mains indicator light ÁÁ
will flash between green and red
indicating the unit is in ‘sleep mode’.
When this occurs, press the steam
select button ÎÎor the power switch
ÁÁ‘ON’ once. The appliance will
switch on immediately and you need
to check, and select, the required
setting.
ANTI-SCALE SYSTEMThe anti-scale cartridge is designed
to reduce the build-up of limescale
which occurs during steam ironing,
this will prolong the working life of
your iron. However, please note that
the anti-scale cartridge will not
completely stop the natural process
of limescale build-up.
When the cartridge needs replacing,
the indicator light ÂÂ will flash.
NOTE: The unit will not switch off,
but you need to replace the cartridge
as soon as possible.