ENGLISH 7
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
Never immerse the iron in water.
1Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2Set the steam control to position O (= no steam) (fig. 2).
3Tilt the iron backwards.
4Fill the water tank with tap water up to the maximum level (fig. 3). Do not fill the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the water tank.
◗If the tap water in your area is very hard, we advise you to mix it with an equal amount of distilled water or to use distilled water only.
Setting the temperature
1Put the iron on its heel.
2Set the required ironing temperature by turning the temperature dial to the appropriate
position (fig. 4).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
1Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
1Silk
2Wool
3 Cotton, linen
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials; iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres.
3Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
4When the temperature light has gone out, wait a while before you start ironing (fig. 5).
The temperature light will go on from time to time during ironing.
Using the appliance
Steam ironing
1Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
2Select the recommended ironing temperature (see chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the temperature').
3After the temperature light has gone out, set the steam control to the appropriate steam position. Make sure that the steam setting you select is suitable for the ironing temperature selected: (fig. 6).
