vertical steaming

37 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 38 Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may

build up, causing mildew.

39 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam. 40 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.

41 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.

42 Turn the temperature control to max, move the steam control to S. 43 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric. 44 Press the #button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function

vertically). 45 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 46 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

after use

47 Turn the temperature control to •, move the steam control to S.

48 Unplug the iron.

49 Lift the top of the water inlet cover to open it. 50 Hold the iron over a sink, turn it upside down, and drain the water

from the reservoir. caution the water may be hot

51 Sit the iron on its heel.

52 Leave it to cool down completely.

53 When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture, and close the water inlet cover.

54 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.

self clean C

55 To prevent scale building up, use the self clean function regularly, at least monthly in normal water areas, more often in hard water areas.

56 You’ll need a basin or a large bowl to catch the water coming out of the soleplate.

57 Fill the reservoir to the max mark.

58 Turn the temperature control to max, move the steam control to S.

59 Sit the iron on its heel.

60 Put the plug into the power socket, and wait till the thermostat light goes out.

61 Now hold the iron over the basin or bowl, with the soleplate down.

62 Press the C button, hold it in, and gently move the iron to and fro, over the basin or bowl.

caution keep clear of the escaping water and steam

63 Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate, and into the sink.

64 When the reservoir is empty, release the C button.

65 Unplug the iron, and sit it on its heel to cool.

66 When it’s cold, wipe off any moisture.

67 Store the iron on its heel, to avoid corrosion and damage to the soleplate.

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