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,
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
. better ironing quality with constant steam flow throughout ironing,
. that your appliance continues to perform correctly throughout its life.
Insertion of the
-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
-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
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, |
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average | 6 months | 4 months | 3 months |
4 hours/week |
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average | 3 months | 2 months | 1 1/2 months |
6 hours/week |
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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
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
-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 |
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• 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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