19 Take care not to scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.

20 The iron has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. If this happens, the iron will stop working, and must be returned for repair.

21 Don’t use the iron if it’s dropped or damaged, or if it malfunctions or leaks.

22 If the cable is damaged, return the iron, to avoid hazard.

household use only

before using for the first time

•Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at first, it’ll stop as the element cures.

•Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.

•Press the ~button 3 or 4 times, to check it out.

•Press the *button 3 or 4 times, to check it out.

preparation

1 Check for textile care symbols (ijkl).

2Iron fabrics needing low temperatures jfirst, then those that need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l.

temperature setting guide

label marking

temperature dot setting

j cool – nylon, acrylics, polyester

•

k warm – wool, polyester mixtures

• •

l hot – cotton, linen

• • •/max

ido not iron

,If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label.

filling

3You may use the iron with tap-water, but if you live in a hard water area, you should use distilled water (not chemically descaled or softened water).

4If you buy distilled water, check that it’s marketed as suitable for use in irons.

5Unplug the iron.

6Turn the temperature control to •, move the steam control to S (#3).

7Lift the top of the water inlet cover to open it.

8 Hold the iron with the soleplate level.

9 Pour slowly, to let the air in the reservoir escape, otherwise

you’ll cause an air lock and the water will overflow.

10 Don’t fill past max, or water will escape in use.

11 Wipe up any spillage.

switch on

12Turn the temperature control to •, move the steam control to S (#3).

13Sit the iron on its heel.

14Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it’s switchable).

15Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to the 5 mark (#3).

16The thermostat light will come on.

17When the iron reaches the temperature you set, the thermostat light will go off. It’ll then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the temperature.

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