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g
Ensure that the tank is at least ¼
3
full of water.
0 Press the spray button
during ironing to release a fine mist
from the spray nozzle (Fig. 1/C).
Using the steam jet function
The steam jet function can be used
when dry or steam ironing.
Ensure that the tank is at least ¼
3
full of water.
0 Select the desired temperature
using the +/- buttons (Fig. 1/E1).
The steam iron's twin element con-
3
struction allows you to iron with
maximum steam, even on one dot
temperature setting • (synth).
0 Press the steam jet button
1/E5) several times with the iron on
the soleplate to prime the pump.
If the water tank has run dry, it may
3
be necessary to re-prime the pump
after filling the steam iron with
water.
Steaming hanging items of
clothing
The vertical steam jet function is
3
ideal for steaming curtains, suits
and delicate fabrics.
0 Hang the article concerned on a
hanger and hold the steam iron at
a distance of 10–20 cm from the
material.
0 Now press the steam jet button
(Fig. 1/E5).
Do not attempt to freshen up clot-
1
hing whilst it is still being worn.
Risk of burning!
The 3 way safety auto-off
feature
For total safety and peace of mind,
the steam iron will automatically
switch itself off if left unattended. It
will switch off if left in the ironing
position for 30 seconds, or if it is
knocked onto its side for 30 sec-
onds (see Fig. 4/a). It will also
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switch off if left unattended in the
upright position for 15 minutes
(Fig. 1/E2) (see Fig. 4/b).
Should you leave the steam iron
unattended, the red temperature
control light (Fig. 1/E6) between
the +/- temperature buttons will
flash and a warning beep will
sound to alert you that the auto-off
function has been activated.
'standby' will appear on the LCD
screen (see Fig. 4/c).
Power to the steam iron's heating
element will be cut and the steam
iron will start to cool.
0 To reset the safety auto-off feature,
simply move the steam iron.
The power to the steam iron's ele-
(Fig.
ments will then reconnect and it
will begin heating again. Wait until
the green light illuminates before
recommencing ironing.
After 30 seconds the frequency of
3
the beep alarm will decrease.
Abnormal digital function
If you find that your steam iron is
incapable of steaming or that the
temperature control buttons have
become inoperable, a fault has
occurred.
In the event of a fault, the red tem-
perature control light (Fig. 1/E6)
located between the +/- tempera-
ture buttons will flash.
0 To reset the steam iron, simply
unplug the appliance from the
power outlet. After some seconds,
plug in again. The steam iron can
then be switched on again and
should operate normally.
If the fault persists contact the
Customer Care Department.