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Adjusting the temperature

•To change the setting from “Min” to “Max”, turn the thermostat control anti-clockwise.

•Set the thermostat control (fig D), according to the table below.

•The thermostat indicator light will come on (fig E). It goes out when the soleplate has reached the required temperature.

What temperature and steam settings should be used ?

Your iron heats quickly: start with fabrics that can be ironed at low temperatures and work up to finish with those that require a high temperature.

If you turn down the thermostat control, wait for the indicator light to come on before you start ironing again.

If you are ironing a fabric made of mixed fibres, set the ironing temperature for the most delicate fabric.

FABRICS

POSITION OF THE

POSITION OF THE

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

DRY / STEAM CONTROL

 

 

 

 

LIN

MAX

 

COTTON

•••

 

 

WOOL

••

 

 

SILK

•

 

SYNTHÉTICS

•

 

(Polyester, Acetate,

 

 

Acrylic, Polyamide)

 

 

 

 

 

= steam zone

Storing your iron

•Unplug it, put it on the iron stand and wait for the soleplate to cool.

•Empty the tank and set the steam control to DRY. A little water may remain in the tank.

•Wind the cord around the handle of the iron.

•Fold the mat, place on it the stand with the iron and put them away. It takes up very little space (fig F) .

Care of your iron

Cleaning the soleplate

•While the soleplate is still slightly warm, clean it by wiping over it with a damp non-metallic cloth.

Cleaning the ironing mat

•The mat can be cleaned by wiping over it with a damp sponge.•Do not dry clean.

Note: the mat cannot be cleaned in a washing machine. Machine washing will damage it, making it unsuitable for ironing.

Cleaning the anti-scale valve (once a month)

•Unplug the iron and empty the tank. To take out the anti-scale valve, switch to DRY.

•The valve can then be lifted out. Use the grips on the side (fig G) to pull it out.

•Leave the valve to soak for 4 hours in a glass of white vinegar or natural lemon juice (fig H) .

•Rinse the valve under the tap. Re-insert the anti-scale valve, using slight pressure.

IMPORTANT! Unplug your iron and leave it to cool before cleaning it.

NEVER TOUCH THE TIP OF THE VALVE.NEVER TOUCH THE TIP OF THE VALVE.THE IRON WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT THE ANTI- SCALE VALVE.

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