RN40420 MUK Rev1
Using the iron for steam ironing
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Make sure the iron is not plugged in. Set the variable steam switch (4) to ‘
’. Fill the water tank (10) via the filling hole (1).
IN HARD WATER AREAS, WE RECOMMEND A MIX OF 50% TAP WATER AND 50% DISTILLED OR DEMINERALISED WATER.
Never use battery topping up fluid or water containing any substances like starch, sugar, fragrant additives or defrosted water from a refrigerator.
Plug in the iron and switch on at the mains.
Set the temperature dial (8) to the temperature required (see ‘Temperature Guide’ on page 3). Begin with cool fabrics and work up to higher settings. An iron heats up quicker than it cools down so you will save time and energy.
Your iron is fitted with a temperature indicator light (9) which will switch on and off whilst you are ironing.
The temperature indicator light will illuminate until the required temperature is reached, then it will turn off.
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Vary the steam output using the variable steam switch (4).
Only use the steam facility on heavy fabrics (midway between 2 and
For stubborn creases, use the water spray button (2).You may need to press this a few times to prime the pump.
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Press (3) for an extra steam boost for stubborn creases / heavy fabrics.
NOTE: If you need to use the steam boost whilst dry ironing, check the temperature dial (8) is set within the steam range.
NOTE: For optimum steam quality, do not operate the shot more than three times in succession.
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