Singer SSG 8000 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 10

After ironing
Turn off the appliance by pressing the switch (P). Remove the power cable from the
socket-outlet. Replace the power cord and the iron-boiler connecting cable in the cord
storage compartment (T). Let the iron cool down on its stand, taking care not to touch
the power cables and connection with the hot parts of the appliance.
USING AS TRADITIONAL IRON (FIG. 4)
Refilling the reservoir
Warning!
Make sure the iron is unplugged from the mains supply before filling the iron tank
(M) with water.
Open the door (H). Hold the iron vertically and fill the tank with fresh tap water to the
maximum level (Fig. 17). Use the measuring unit (U) provided. Close the cover (H) again. If
your tap water is very hard, use demineralized water.
NEVER fill the tank above the level indicated by "max".
Do not pour vinegar, descalers or other scented substances into the tank: Otherwise,
the warranty may be revoked.
Warning!
Do not try to fill the tank holding the iron in horizontal position.
If it proves necessary to add water while ironing, always turn off the iron and unplug the
power cord before filling the tank with water.
Switching on the appliance
Place the iron on the iron stand grid (E). Disconnect the cables from the sockets present
on the connection (S) (Fig. 5).
Connect the power cord (A) with the cable connecting the iron to the tank (P) until you
hear a slight "click" (Fig. 6).
Plug into the mains socket. The temperature control lamp (N) turns on. Now select the
required temperature using the thermostat knob (L). When the iron reaches the selected
temperature, the lamp (N) turns off (the temperature lamp turns off and on while ironing,
indicating that the iron is maintaining the right temperature).
Follow the instructions on the care label of the garment to be ironed. Make the dots
shown on the iron correspond to those shown on the label.
Steam ironing
Steam ironing is only possible at high temperature.
Ensure that there is enough water in the water tank. Place the iron on the iron stand grid
(E). Plug into the mains socket.
Position the temperature adjustment knob (L) on position (•••) or higher. When the
indicator light (N) turns off, this means that the soleplate has reached the selected
temperature, so the iron is ready for use.
Shot of steam
If there is water in the tank and the temperature is set on (•••) or on a higher level, all you
have to do is press the steam button (K).
Spray button
Make sure there is water in the tank of the iron (M). Press the spray button (I). To enable
this feature you may need to press the spray button repeatedly (Fig. 16).
Dry ironing
Plug into the mains socket. Set the temperature control knob (L) depending on the type
of fabric to be ironed. Wait a few minutes for the soleplate to reach the set temperature.
Do not press the steam button.
Vertical ironing
This special ironing procedure serves to remove creases from curtains, fabrics, etc. Set
the ironing temperature by turning the adjustment knob (L) past the symbol (•••). Put the
curtain or fabric in the position you want to iron it vertically and press the steam button.
If the temperature lamp is on, do not press the steam button more than three times in a
row.
Warning!
Do not iron fabrics held by other people.
After ironing
Set the temperature control knob (L) to "min".
unplug it from the electric outlet. Let the iron cool down on its stand (E). Empty the tank:
open the tank filling door (H), overturn the iron and let water drain (Fig. 18).
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