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and whether there is enough water in the water tank
(10).
BURST OF STEAM
Burst of steam function is useful when ironing of folds
and can only be used at high ironing temperatures
(when the iron temperature control knob (11) is set to
"max" position).
When pressing the burst of steam button (4) steam will
go out of the iron soleplate intensively (pic. 5).
Note: To avoid water leakage from steam openings,
press the burst of steam button (4) with a 4-5 sec.
interval.
VERTICAL STEAM
Vertical steam function can be used only at high ironing
temperatures (when the iron temperature control knob
(11) is set to "max" position).
Wait till the iron soleplate heats up, hold the iron verti-
cally at the distance of 10-30 cm from the clothes, press
the burst of steam button (4) with a 4-5 seconds interval,
steam will be supplied from the soleplate (14) intensively
(pic. 6). dripping do not perform vertical steam when
the soleplate is heating up (the pilot lamp (9) lights up).
Important information
•
Vertical steam is not recommended for synthetic
fabrics.
•
To avoid fabric burning, do not touch it with iron
soleplate while steaming.
•
Never steam clothes on a person as the steam tem-
perature is very high, use clothes hanger or a stand.
•
After you finish ironing, switch the unit off, wait until
it cools down completely, then open the water inlet
lid (2), turn over the iron and pour out the remain-
ing water.
STEAM CHAMBER CLEANING
To prolong lifetime of the iron we recommend to clean
the steam chamber regularly, especially in the regions
with hard tap water.
–
Set the continuous steam supply knob (3) to the «0»
position (pic. 1).
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Fill the water tank (10) till the "max" mark (13).
Note: Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids,
vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents, chemi-
cal agents etc.
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Place the iron on its base (8).
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Insert the power plug into the mains socket.
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Set the control knob (11) to the maximum soleplate
temperature «max», the pilot lamp (9) will light up.
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When the soleplate (14) reaches the set tempera-
ture, the pilot lamp (9) will go out. After reheating of
the iron soleplate you can start cleaning the steam
chamber.
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Unplug the unit.
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Hold the iron above the sink horizontally, press and
hold the self-clean button (12) (pic. 7).
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Boiling water and steam with scale will be released
from the iron soleplate (14) openings.
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Slightly sway the iron forwards and backwards, until
water goes out of the water tank (10).
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Place the iron on its base (8) and let it cool down
completely.
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Once the soleplate (14) cools down completely,
wipe it with a dry cloth.
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Before you take the iron away for storage, make
sure that there is no water in the water tank (10) and
that the soleplate (14) is dry.
CLEANING AND CARE
–
Before cleaning the iron, make sure that it is
unplugged and has cooled down completely.
–
Wipe the iron body with a slightly damp cloth and
then wipe it dry.
–
Scale on the iron soleplate can be removed with a
cloth soaked in vinegar-water solution.
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After removing scale, polish the soleplate surface
with a dry cloth.
–
Do not use abrasive substances and solvents to
clean the iron soleplate and body.
–
Avoid contact of iron soleplate with sharp metal
objects.
STORAGE
–
Before you take the iron away for storage, clean
it and drain all the remaining water from the water
tank (10).
–
Set the temperature control knob (11) to the «mini-
mum» position, and the continuous steam supply
knob (3) to the «0» position. (pic.1).
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Wind the power cord on the iron base (8) (pic. 8).
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Store the iron vertically in a dry cool place, out of the
reach of children.
DELIVERY SET
Iron – 1 pc.
Beaker – 1pc.
Instruction manual – 1 pc.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply: 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Maximal power consumption: 2500 W
The manufacturer preserves the right to change the
specifications of the unit without a preliminary notifi-
cation.
Unit operating life is 3 years
This product conforms to the EMC-Requirements as
laid down by the Council Directive 2004/108/ЕС and
to the Low Voltage Regulation (2006/95/ЕС)
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