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Start up
Clean the iron before using for the fi rst
time, according to the instructions given in
the paragraph 'General Care and Cleaning
- Self-cleaning system' . Th is will result in
the removal of any dust particles from the
soleplate and subsequently lessen the smell
typically encountered when fi rst switching
on.
Please ensure suffi cient ventilation.
Ironing
Always use the iron on a heat-resistant
surface.
Steam ironing requires high temperatures.
Th e temperature level for steam ironing
is indicated on the temperature control
knob.
– Aft er 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
temperature indicator lamp will be on.
Th e lamp will go out once the required
temperature is
indicator lamp on the handle remains lit
as long as the appliance is connected to
the mains power.
Before ironing any fabric, 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.
Th e steam output can be adjusted with
the steam control button, or switched off
completely for dry ironing.
For dry ironing, the water reservoir may
be left empty. But if there is any 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 aft er use and remove the plug from
the wall socket.
reached. Th e main
Automatic switch-off
If the appliance is switched on but has not
been used for a certain period of time, it
will automatically switch off . Th is automatic
switch-off is indicated by a beep signal; in
addition, the main indicator lamp in the
handle fl ashes. Th e automatic switch-off is
indicated by a beep signal; in addition, the
red indicator light fl ashes. As soon as the iron
is moved, it will switch itself on again.
Horizontal position:
When resting on its sole plate, the iron
will switch off aft er approx 30 seconds of
inactivity.
Vertical position:
When standing upright on its base, it will
switch off aft er approx. 8 minutes.
Steam jet
When the steam jet button is depressed, an
additional hot steam jet is emitted from the
soleplate. Th is function can be very useful
when the normal amount of steam emitted is
not suffi cient to remove stubborn creases, or
when ironing diffi cult or thick fabrics.
For optimum steam output, wait about 4
seconds before using this function again.
Th e steam jet function may also be used with
the iron held vertically, to remove creases or
wrinkles from fabrics.
Note:
For a more powerful steam jet, set the steam
control to 'dry ironing' .
Using the dual spray nozzle
Th e laundry can be dampened by pressing
the spray button. Th is will help to smooth
out diffi cult areas, and may be used at any
temperature during dry or steam ironing.
General care and cleaning
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
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