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Ironing
∙ Steam ironing requires high temperatures.
The temperature level for steam ironing
is indicated on the temperature control
knob.
∙ After fi lling the reservoir with water, place
the steam iron upright on its base stand
and insert the plug into the wall socket.
∙ Set the temperature control knob to the
required ironing temperature as indicated
by the ironing symbols.
∙ During the heating-up process the
indicator lamp will be on. The lamp will go
out once the required ironing temperature
is reached.
∙ Before ironing any fabrics, the soleplate
should be cleaned by passing it over an
old, clean cotton cloth, while using the
steam jet function; this helps to fl ush out
any dirt residues or lint particles trapped
inside the openings in the soleplate.
∙ The steam output can be continuously
adjusted with the steam control button or
completely switched off for dry ironing.
∙ For dry ironing, the water reservoir may
be empty. Should there be water left in
the reservoir, the steam jet function may
also be used when dry-ironing at higher
temperature settings.
∙ Place the steam iron upright on its base
stand after use and remove the plug from
the wall socket.
Steam Jet
When the steam jet button (
) is
depressed, an additional hot steam jet is
emitted from the soleplate. This function
can be very useful when removing stubborn
creases.
For a suffi ciently strong steam jet, the
reservoir must be at least a quarter full.
Spray nozzle
The laundry can be dampened by pressing
the spray button (
). This will help to
smooth out diffi cult areas. The spray nozzle
may be used at any temperature level during
dry or steam ironing.
Cleaning and care
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
∙ If necessary, the unit may be wiped with a
dry fuzz-free cloth.
∙ Starch, fat and other deposits on the
soleplate may be removed with a woollen
cloth soaked in a vinegar-water solution.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
∙ Do not put vinegar or other descalers into
the water reservoir.
Self-cleaning system
The self-cleaning system fl ushes out loose
mineral deposits and keeps the appliance
free of lime and dust particles. Self-cleaning
should be performed if the iron has not
been used for an extended period of time,
or otherwise every 10-15 days. Proceed as
follows:
∙ Fill the water reservoir up to the maximum
level mark with water.
∙ Place the iron on its base stand and insert
the plug into the wall socket.
∙ Set the temperature control to its
maximum.
∙ Wait until the indicator lamp goes out.
∙ Remove the plug from the wall socket.
∙ Hold the iron horizontally over a sink.
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