dry ironing

,If you’re going to be dry ironing for 15 minutes or more, empty the

reservoir first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam.

38 Move the steam control to S.

39 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then start ironing.

vertical steaming

40 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.

41Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew.

42 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged

by the steam. 43 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.

44 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.

45 Turn the temperature control to max, move the steam control to S. 46 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.

47 Press the #button (you’re using the “shot of steam” function vertically). 48 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water through the system. 49 Leave 4 seconds between shots, to let the temperature build up.

after use

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

51 Unplug the iron.

52 Press the V button in fully, and hold it in, to open the filling valve.

53 Empty the reservoir, via the heel, into the sink or the filling jug. caution the water may be hot

54 Let the V button go, to close the valve and seal the reservoir.

55 Sit the iron on its heel.

56 Leave it to cool down completely.

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

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

self clean C

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

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

61 Fill the reservoir.

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

63 Sit the iron on its heel.

64 Put the plug into the power socket.

65 When the thermostat light goes out, unplug the iron.

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

67 Press the C button in, 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

68 Water and steam will wash scale and dust through the soleplate, and into the sink. 5