vertical steaming

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

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

37 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam.

38 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.

39 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.

40 Check that the temperature control is at Sor higher.

41Wait till the thermostat light goes out.

42Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.

43Press the trigger to produce steam.

44Don’t squeeze and hold the trigger for more than 3 minutes or water may drip on the fabric. You wouldn’t normally iron a garment for anything like 3 minutes, but you can get carried away when you’re ironing vertically – especially with curtains.

no water

45 If you press the trigger when there’s no water in the reservoir, the pump will make a lot of noise.

46 Stop pressing the trigger, then:

a)dry iron

or

b)fill the reservoir, prime the iron, and carry on steam ironing

holidays

47 If you’re going to leave the iron for more than a week, it’s best to empty the reservoir, to avoid mould.

48 Leave the iron to cool down completely.

49 Remove the reservoir, flip open the cap, and empty it via the filling hole.

50 Wipe off any excess moisture, then replace the reservoir in the base unit.

care and maintenance cleaning

1Unplug the appliance when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool down fully before cleaning and storing away.

2Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.

3Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.

4Take care not to scratch the soleplate.

5Don’t put the appliance in water or any other liquid.

6Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

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