Care and Cleaning
After each use
1.Turn the power off and remove the plug from the power outlet.
2.Allow the iron to cool before winding the cord around the
Storage
Always store the iron on its heel rest. Do not store the iron with the soleplate facing down, or in the carton.
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Cleaning
To clean the exterior of the iron, wipe with a damp soft cloth and wipe dry.
Caution: Do not use harsh abrasives, chemical cleaners or solvents, as these will damage the surface.
Cleaning the removable steam valve
To remove the steam valve, turn the steam dial to the indented dot (•) so that the steam valve pops up. Gently scrub the tip of the valve with a steel wool soap pad moistened in warm water. Rinse and dry with a clean cloth. Replace the steam valve and turn clockwise to lock into position.
Cleaning the steam holes
To remove scale build up in the steam holes that may affect your iron’s steam performance, use a cotton wool tip moistened in methylated spirits.
Cleaning the Resilium® soleplate
Wipe the soleplate with a soft damp cloth and wipe dry. To remove burnt residue from the soleplate, iron over a damp cloth while the iron is hot.
Ironing Guide
Selecting the ironing temperature
Always read garment labels and follow the manufacturer’s ironing instructions. Refer to the Ironing Chart on page 11 for temperature recommendations.
Hints
•Sort articles to be ironed according to the type of fabric. This will reduce the need to adjust the temperature to suit varying garments.
•Start with garments requiring lower temperatures and work your way through to items requiring higher temperatures.
•Fabrics such as velour, wool, linen and silk are best ironed with an ironing cloth to prevent shine marks.
•If you are unsure of the fabric content of a garment, test a small area such as a seam or inside hem section before ironing a visible area. Start with a low temperature and gradually increase the heat to find the best setting for ironing the garment.
•When reducing the temperature to iron sensitive fabrics, allow approximately 2 minutes for the iron to cool to the new setting.
•Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) can be steam ironed with the temperature dial set to Wool. Use an ironing cloth to prevent shine marks on the fabric.
•Never iron areas of a garment where perspiration marks are visible, as the heat of the iron will fix the stains, making them permanent.
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