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3.2 Before using the iron for the first time
1. Release the iron from its lock system (11) by pulling the lever
located at the heel of the iron backwards
2. Remove any label or protective covering from the soleplate.
3. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid, stable surface. You
may remove the iron pad from the appliance and place the iron on
it on another solid, stable, horizontal surface.
4. Fill the water tank (1), making sure not to pass the level mark.
5. Unwind the mains cable (9) fully and plug it into an earthed
socket.
6. Set the main power switch (7) to the on position (illuminated in
red).
7. The “Steam ready” indicator lamp (4) will light up after several
minutes, indicating that the appliance is ready to use.
The steam generator will take more time to reach “Steam ready” state
only upon the initial heating up, or after performing the de-scaling
operation (Calc’n’Clean).
When water is already present in the steam generator during regular
use, heat up time to reach the operating temperature will be faster.
8. This appliance has a built-in water level sensor. The “refill water
tank” indicator (6) will light when the water tank is empty.
Please always position it horizontally on the iron
pad (2).
- The iron pad can be placed into the specially
designed recess on the appliance or somewhere
suitable alongside the ironing area.
the iron on the appliance without the iron pad!.
- During it first use the iron may produce certain
vapors and odors, along with white particles on