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Using the iron for steam ironing
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Make sure the iron is not plugged in. Set the steam switch (2) to ‘O’. Fill the water tank (10).
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.
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.
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Vary the steam output using the steam switch
(2). For optimum performance and energy savings, set to Eco steam setting, using the green line.
Only use the steam facility on heavy fabrics (midway between 2 and
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For stubborn creases, use the water spray button (4). You may need to press this a few times to prime the pump.
Steam boost
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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