Moulinex Aquaplus IRON manual Anti-scale cartridge, Dry ironing, Steam ironing

Where should you set up your steam system ?

You can set up the steam system :

-on the iron rest of your ironing board (if it is sufficiently large)

OR

-beside your ironing board on a stable, flat, heat-resistant support.

Attention:

Your steam system must be at the same height as your ironing board.

Always place the steam system on a stable support while filling the water tank.

The anti-scale cartridge

-Your steam system is provided with an anti-scale cartridge to ensure :

. better ironing quality with constant steam flow throughout ironing,

. that your appliance continues to perform correctly throughout its life.

Insertion of the anti-scale cartridge

-Remove the protective cover which seals the two openings in the cartridge. 1

-Mark the date of first use on the cartridge label, insert the cartridge in its housing and push it home. 2

Changing the anti-scale cartridge

-To obtain the best results, it is essential to change the cartridge regularly and to use only untreated tap water. When changing a used cartridge, empty the tank of your appliance before removing it. We advise that the anti-scale cartridge should be changed as shown in the table below :

Water	Soft	Moderately	Very
hardness	water	hard water	hard water
Length of	< 18 ° F(1)	18° < F < 40°(1)	> 40° F(1)
ironing sessions	< 10 ° D(2)	10° < D < 22°(2)	> 22° D(2)
2 hours/week,
average	6 months	4 months	3 months
4 hours/week
average	3 months	2 months	1 1/2 months
6 hours/week
average	2 months	1 1/2 months	1 month

(1) = French degrees; (2) = German degrees

For example : you iron for an average of 2 hours per week and your local water is very hard; replace the cartridge after 3 months.

3 spare anti-scale cartridges are included in the package. The reference of the anti-scale cartridge is : A17A04

Dry ironing

- Simply do not press the steam control button 3 and you will be dry ironing.

Steam ironing

What type of water should be used?

Your appliance is designed to work with untreated tap water. What type of water should not be used?

Do not use tumble dryer condensate, scented water, softened water, refrigerator condensate, battery water, air conditioner condensate, distilled water or rainwater; they contain organic waste or mineral components that are concentrated by heat and cause spitting, brown staining or premature aging of your appliance.

1.Before filling the tank:

-ensure that your appliance is unplugged,

-ensure that the anti-scale cartridge is installed,

-pour tap water into the filler hole without exceeding the MAX level 4

2.Set the thermostat control of the iron according to the type of material to be ironed.

Thermostat	Type of material
setting
• 1 point	Synthetic fibres : Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester
	Artificial fibre : Rayon
•• 2 points	Natural animal fibre : Silk, Wool
••• 3 points	Natural vegetable fibre : Cotton
Max	Natural vegetable fibre: Heavy cotton, Linen

Our suggestions :

-Start with materials requiring a cool iron (•) and finish with those requiring a hot iron (••• or MAX).

-When ironing mixed fibre materials, set the ironing temperature for the most delicate fibre.

-When ironing woollen clothing, press the steam control button of the iron repeatedly and do not bring the iron into direct contact with the material.

-If you use starch, spray it onto the side opposite to the one you are ironing.

3.The indicator light is on: the soleplate is heating. Wait for this light to go out before ironing. 5

4.To obtain steam, press and hold the steam control button located under the handle of the iron.

Steam will then be produced. Release the control button to stop the flow of steam. 6

Suggestion :

Brief bursts of steam are sufficient for good ironing results. There is no need to keep the control button pressed continuously.

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