4 Operating
the Appliance
The
pilot
amp on the handle
ofthe iron lights up
and indicates that
the sole plate ofthe iron
is heating up. The pilot light goes
out when
the set ironing temperature has
been reached. The iron
is nov/ ready {or
use. The heating swjtches
back on ifthe temperarure ofthe
iron drops
duri.8
use. Thus the iron mainrainsthe
coffect temperatu re during
the
entire
ironing
process.
Tip: As the iron heats
up more
quickly
lhan it cools down,
it is
practical
to sort the washing beforehand
and start with
the fabrics that require
the lowest temperature.
Gene|ally speakinS, steam
operation is suitable for all irems
ofclothins
and househoJd hbrics. Please
read the label ofyour garment
carcfully
and ifunsure, do not proceed
to use steam funcdon.
Caution: Polyacrylic
und acetate/polyamide mixtures
and
similar materials may not
be treated with steam.
Vertical
stearn opeEtion is pani-
cularly well suited to remoying
creases
from hanging hbrics. Hold
the iron venically approx. 5-15
cm
away frcm the material and
press
the ste:m button (Fig. 24).
By pressing
the steam button,
steam flows
out of the tip of the
iron for as long
as the button is
pressed in. For
continuous steam
whikt ironinS, push
the black
locking element
on the steam but-
ton in the direction
of the handle
whjkt keeping
the stearn button
pressed
in. Steam noy/
llows outo{
the iron continuously.
Push the
ockinS element forward
again to
shut off the flow of
steam.
14
Fig.24
5-15 cm