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This steam iron is to a large extent resistant to hard water (up to 15º dH).
Although normal tap water may be used, it is advisable to use distilled,
demineralised or decalcifi ed water. Should you be unsure about the
hardness of the water in your area, please enquire of the relevant local
authority department.
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To prevent water from dripping from the sole plate, ensure that the steam
control button is closed. It should be opened only once the temperature
level required for steam ironing [as indicated on the temperature control
knob] has been reached.
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Fill the empty water reservoir using the measuring cup provided. Fill the
reservoir to the indicated "Max" level only.
General information about ironing
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Always check fi rst whether a label with ironing instructions is attached to
the article to be ironed.
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The meaning of the ironing symbols is as follows:
• synthetics
(low temperature)
•• silk and wool
(medium temperature)
••• cotton and linen
(high temperature)
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These markings can also be found on the temperature control knob of
the steam iron in form of dot symbols.
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Laundry to be ironed should be sorted according to the fabric ironing
temperature. Follow the ironing symbols and start with the lowest
temperature.
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When ironing highly sensitive fabrics, or if you are not sure about the
fabrics, you may carefully test-iron at a non-visible point, e.g. inside of
seam. Start with the lowest temperature.
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If the laundry is being dried in a dryer before ironing, the temperature
should be adjusted to "iron dry". Very dry fabrics are diffi cult to iron.
Start up
Clean the steam iron before using for the fi rst time, according to the
instructions given in the paragraph "General Care and Cleaning". This
will result in the removal of possible dust particles from the soleplate and
subsequently lessen the smell typically encountered when fi rst switching
on.
Please ensure suffi cient ventilation.
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