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Vertical steam ironing
•Set the iron temperature dial and the steam flow adjustment dial (according to model) to the max. position.
•Hang the garment on a coat hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. As steam is very hot : never attempt to remove creases from a gar- ment while it is being worn, always hang garments on a coat hanger.
•Press repeatedly on the steam control button - fig.6.(on the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom - fig.7.
For fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid burning the fabric.
Filling the boiler during use
Never unscrew • VERY IMPORTANT : Before opening your boiler, ensure that there is no more steam left inside by pres- the boiler cap sing the steam control button - fig.6 located on the handle of the iron and keep it pressed down until while it’s still there is no more steam.
steaming. • Stop the steam station by pressing the on/off switch and disconnecting the plug.
•Slowly unscrew the boiler cap.
•Using a water jug, fill with maximum 1 litre of water.
•Fill the boiler fig.4, taking care that the water does not spill over. If this occurs, remove the excess water.
•Replace the boiler cap, screwing on tightly, reconnect your steam station to the mains, and switch it on.
•Wait until the boiler heats up. After approximately 8 minutes or when the steam ready indicator light comes on (according to model), the steam is ready.
Storing the steam station
•Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot.
•Fold the carrying arm down onto the iron until it clicks into position, ensuring that your iron is safely locked onto its housing (depending on model).
•Store the electrical cord in its storage place - fig.8.
•Storing the steam cord - fig.9.
•Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 1 hour before storing it away.
Maintenance and cleaning
Before cleaning, ensure that your steam station is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down.
Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the base unit. Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
Cleaning the soleplate
• Regularly clean the soleplate with a
Cleaning the unit
• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft dampened cloth.
Rinsing the boiler 
(once a month)
•Be careful : To extend the life of your boiler and to avoid the building up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler at least after every 10 uses (approximately once
a month).
•Check that the steam station is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours.
•Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water- fig.10
•Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your sink - fig.11.
•To obtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.
If your water is hard, increase the frequency. In particular, do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boi- ler, as they could damage it.
Environment protection first !
iYour appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. ‹ Leave it at a civic waste disposal centre.
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