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C VERTICAL STEAMING
49 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics.
50 Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may
build up, causing mildew.
51 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam.
52 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.
53 Check that the steam ready light is glowing.
54 Set the temperature control to max.
55 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then start steaming.
56 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
, Hold it well away for delicate fabrics.
57 Press the shot of steam button to produce steam, release it to stop the steam.
C LOW WATER
58 The low water light will glow if the water level gets low, or if the reservoir is not
correctly fitted.
59 Fill the reservoir (see “FILLING”, on page 3), then prime the iron again.
C AFTER USE
60 Set the iron on the base unit.
61 Press the 2 button – it will blink red.
62 Unplug the base unit (switch the socket off first, if it’s switchable).
C CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1 Unplug the base unit, and let it and the iron cool down fully.
2 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.
3 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.
4 Take care not to scratch the soleplate.
5 Lift the iron off the base unit, wind the steam pipe into its niche above the reservoir
and cable storage, then set the iron back on the base unit.
6 Open the cable storage, replace the plug and cable, and close the cable storage.
C THE ANTI-SCALE CARTRIDGE
7 To reduce scale build-up, you must change the anti-scale cartridge regularly.
8 After 10 hours of steaming, the O light will glow to tell you that the cartridge
needs to be replaced, and the boiler needs to be descaled.
9 Press the 2 button and hold it down for 5 seconds, to turn off the O light.
C CHANGING THE ANTI-SCALE CARTRIDGE
10 Switch off (2), unplug, and let the appliance cool down completely (at least 2 hours).
11 Lock the iron on top of the base unit.
12 Remove the reservoir.
13 Spread a towel on the work surface in the kitchen, as you’re likely to spill a bit, and
you’ll need access to water and a sink (or a basin).
14 Turn the whole appliance on its side, with the underside towards you.
15 Open the door of the compartment, and pull the anti-scale cartridge out.
16 Fit the new cartridge into the compartment, then close the compartment door.
17 Turn the appliance upright.
18 Descale the boiler