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Spray Function

•The Spray button (fig.9) will release a mist of water onto your fabrics. Use this to remove stubborn wrinkles.

Every fifth time you press the button, return the iron to the horizontal position.

The steam is very hot.

When using the ve ticalr steam function, always iron with the garment on a hanger, never while wearing it.

Vertical steam function (depending on model)

This is ideal for removing wrinkles in delicate garments, jackets, skirts, curtains, etc.:

•Hang the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.

•Set the temperature control dial to MAX (fig.5).

•Repeatedly press the Burst of Steam button (fig.8) and continuously move the iron over the fabric (fig.10).

•Hold the iron a few inches from the fabric to avoid burning delicate fabrics.

3-Way automatic shut-off (depending on model)

heT iron is equipped with an electronic system that will automatically cut the power source to your iron if it is left vertically on its heel for more than 8 minutes, on its soleplate for more than 30 seconds or on its side for more than 30 seconds.

The auto-off warning light (fig.11) will flash when the iron is in the shut off mode.

•To restart the iron, gently shake the iron until the warning light stops flashing.

When the auto-off warning light is on, it is normal for the temperature light to remain off.

Anti-drip function (depending on model)

When using the iron for the first time, allow 2 minutes for steam to be produced.

•If the soleplate temperature is too low, the iron will not produce steam because of the anti-drip technology which prevents droplets of water leaking from the soleplate.

To store your iron

•Set the steam control to and unplug the iron.

•Wait until the soleplate cools down and empty the water tank. (A little water may remain in the reservoir).

•To wind the cord around the heel of the iron, slide the Easycord system into the knotch in the heel (fig.12). Depending on the model, push down the Easycord button, slide the flexible cord into the Easycord system, and release the button to lock into place (fig.13). Wind the remainder of the cord around the heel.

•Store the cold iron on its heel.

Maintenance and cleaning

To clean the anti-scale valve

Unplug your iron and let it cool completely before cleaning it.

The iron will not function without the anti-scale valve.

Never touch the end of the valve !

It is recommended that you clean the anti-scale valve once a month to remove scale build up on the valve.

Clean the anti-scale valve as noted below:

•Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.

•Press the Self-Cleanejection button (fig.14a) and remove the anti-scale valve (fig.14b)

•Soak the valve (the black section only) in white vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours.

•Rinse the valve under running water and put the anti-scale valve back.

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