Setting The Temperature - Kenwood SS496 Bedienungsanleitung

setting the temperature

1 Plug the steam station into the
power supply.
2 Select the iron switch, its light will
come on.
3 Turn the temperature control to the
temperature you want. When the
iron reaches this temperature, the
light on the heel of the iron will go
out. (During ironing, this light will go
on and off as your iron maintains the
right temperature.)
dry ironing
Follow the procedure above for
setting the temperature.
steam ironing
1 Make sure there is water in the tank.
Plug into the power supply.
2 Select the tank switch, its light will
come on.
3 Select the iron switch, its light will
come on.
4 Turn the temperature control to the
desired setting. For best results
when steaming we recommend that
the temperature control should be
above the
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Should you hear a slight humming
coming from the iron this means that
the pump is operating and passing
water from the tank to the boiler
where the steam is generated for
ironing.
5 Wait until the orange ready to steam
light glows indicating that the correct
pressure has been reached. This
takes about 3 minutes.
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During ironing the light will turn on
and off – this is normal and indicates
steam is being generated in the
boiler.
6 Before starting to iron press the
steam button several times, this will
release any condensation droplets.
Each time the steam will be forced
through the openings on the tip of
the iron soleplate.
setting.
7 To produce steam whilst ironing
clothes press the steam button. For
continuous steam, press the steam
button down and pull back towards
the handle to lock into position. To
unlock reverse this procedure.
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models SS498 and SS499 only
It is possible to vary the amount of
steam produced. Turn the variable
steam control clockwise to obtain
maximum steam and anti-clockwise
for minimum steam.
8 The red warning light will glow when
the water tank becomes empty. This
will be accompanied by a
continuous humming noise of the
pump. Should this occur we
recommend you switch off the
steam station. Remove the water
tank and refill.
Note: For prolonged use always
ensure there is water in the water
tank.
hints
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Wool and velvet. Guide the iron 2
cm above the fabric, depressing the
steam button. The power of steam
smoothes away creases and
revitalises the fabric. Do not pull the
fabric.
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Vertical ironing – suits, dresses and
curtains are smoothed, renewed and
put into shape again while they are
hanging (see below).
PTFE soleplate
(model SS499 only)
This can be fitted when ironing
delicate items such as silk. Follow
the instructions given on the
packaging and keep them handy for
future reference. Always take care
when fitting, particularly if the iron is
hot.
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