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This also happens with excessive spin drying. Many fabrics are easier to iron if they are not completely dry. For
example, silk should always be ironed damp.
Check that the plug (13) is disconnected from the socket.
Move the steam selector (5) to “0” [Fig. B].
Open the lid (6).
Position the iron to help the water enter the opening without overflowing.
Slowly pour water into the tank using the special measuring cup (14)
Do not exceed the maximum water level (8) marked “MAX” on the tank [Fig. C].
Close the lid (6).
Put the iron in a vertical position.
Put the plug (13) in the socket.
Set the ironing temperature by fabric according to the international type indicated on the label on the garments,
using the temperature control knob (2) to regulate the temperature [Fig. D].
Refer to the below chart to select the correct temperature.
The plate temperature control light (1) comes on, indicating that the iron is heating up.
Wait until the plate temperature control light (1) goes off before ironing.
synthetic fibres e.g. viscous
rayon, polyester
•
silk, wool
• •
cotton, linen
• • •
To iron without steam, follow the instructions in the “steam ironing” section, leaving the steam selector (5) on
position “0”.
Select the quantity of steam with the steam selector (5).
Move the steam selector (5) to a position between minimum and maximum depending on the quantity of
steam required and the temperature selected.
The iron gives off steam continuously only if you move the iron horizontally.
You can stop the continuous steam by placing the iron in a vertical position or by moving the steam selector
(5) to “0”.
Steam may only be used at higher temperatures, as indicated by the symbol on the temperature control knob
(2) [Fig. D].
If the selected temperature is too low, small drops of water may fall off the plate.
: during ironing, the plate temperature control light (1) comes on at intervals, indicating that the
selected temperature is maintained.
Press the super-steam button (4) to generate a powerful shot of steam that can penetrate fabrics and smooth
even the toughest creases.