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- When replacing the filled water tank, push
down firmly to make sure it is well-seated
(fig. 4).
- On the other hand, it is also possible to leave
the water tank in place when filling it. Use a
beaker with spout to avoid spillage (fig. 5).
Filling during ironing
After steam ironing for
some time (switch ≤
(D) in position "on" and
corresponding pilot light
illuminating), the water
tank will become empty.
To indicate that the
water tank needs
refilling, pilot light * (F)
will illuminate (fig. 6).
- Switch the iron and the steam tank off and
remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
- Refill the water tank as indicated in the
previous section.
Please note: pilot light * (F) will also illumi-
nate if the water tank is not correctly placed.
Steam tank heating up
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- Plug in and switch the steam tank on (fig. 7).
(Please note: If you do not intend to use steam
you of course need not switch the steam tank
on.)
• The pilot light in switch ≤ comes on to indicate
that the steam tank is switched on.
Also, pilot light U comes on to indicate that the
steam tank is heating up (fig. 8).
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As soon as the steam tank is heated up and
steam is ready, pilot light U goes out.
Please note: When using the appliance for the
first time, an initial amount of 0.3 litre of water
will automatically be pumped from the water
tank into the steam tank to start the system.
It is advisable to switch off, unplug and fill the
water tank fully up before you continue.
Then the full capacity of the water tank is
available for steam ironing.
Tips
• Always check first if a label with ironing
instructions is attached to the article to be
ironed. Follow these ironing instructions in
all cases.
• If ironing instructions are missing but you know
the kind of fabric, then refer to the fabric table.
• The fabric table is valid for the fibre materials
only.
If some kind of finish has been applied (gloss,
wrinkle, relief etc.), the textile can best be
ironed at a lower temperature.
• First sort out the fabrics according to ironing
temperature: wool with wool, cotton with cotton,
etc.
• The iron heats up quicker than it cools down.
Therefore, start ironing the articles requiring
the lowest temperature such as those made of
synthetic fibres. Then progress to the higher
temperatures.
• If the article is made of a mixture of different
fibres, you must always select the lowest
ironing temperature of the composition of those
fibres.
(E.g. an article consisting of "60% polyester
and 40% cotton" should be ironed at the
temperature indicated for polyester (1) and
without steam.)
If you do not know what kind(s) of fabric(s) the
article has been made of, find a spot which will
be invisible when wearing or using the article to
try out the ironing temperature.
(Always start at a low temperature and
increase to one which gives the required
results.)
• Pure woollen fabrics (100% wool) may be
pressed with the iron set to a steam position.
It is recommended to apply shot-of-steam and
use a dry pressing cloth.
When steam-ironing woollen fabrics, shining of
the fabric may occur. This can be prevented by
turning the article inside out and ironing the
inside.
• Velvet and other textures which rapidly acquire
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