UFESA PL1390 Mode D'emploi page 8

PREPARATIONS (A)
1. Remove any label or protective covering from the
soleplate.
2. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid, stable
surface. You may remove the iron pad from the
appliance and place the iron on it on another solid,
stable, horizontal surface.
3. Remove the detachable water tank (1) and fill it,
making sure not to pass the level mark.
4. Fit the water tank back onto the steam tank.
5. Unwind the mains cable fully and plug it into an
earthed socket.
6. Set the main power (6) button to the «I» position.
7. The "steam ready» indicator lamp (7) will light up
after approximately 5 minutes, indicating that the
appliance is ready to use.
8. This appliance has a built-in water level sensor. The
"refill water tank» indicator (3) will light when the
water tank is empty.
IMPORTANT:
• Normal tap water can be used.
To prolong the optimum steam function, mix tap
water with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water in your
district is very hard, mix tap water with distilled water
1:2.
You can inquire about the water hardness with your
local water supplier.
• The water tank can be filled at any time while using
the appliance.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the water
tank, do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, additives or any other type of chemical
product into the water tank.
• The iron pad (2) can be placed into the specially
designed recess on the appliance or somewhere
suitable alongside the ironing area.
Never rest the iron on the appliance without the iron
pad!.
• During it first use the iron may produce certain
vapours and odours, along with white particles on
the soleplate, this is normal and it will stop after a
few minutes
• While the steam release button is pressed, the water
tank may produce a pumping sound, this is normal,
indicating that water is being pumped to the steam
tank.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to
determine the correct ironing temperature.
2. Select the temperature (10)
«•» Synthetics
«••» Silk – Wool
«•••» Cotton – Linen
3. The indicator lamp (12) will remain lit while the iron
is heating and go out as soon as the iron has reached
the selected temperature.
TIPS:
• Sort your garments out based on their cleaning
symbol labels, always starting with clothes that have
to be ironed at the lowest temperatures.
• If you are not sure what the garment is made of then
begin ironing at a low temperature and decide on
the correct temperature by ironing a small section not
usually seen when worn
IRONING WITH STEAM (B)
1. Make sure that there is enough water in the water
tank
2. Turn the temperature selector (10) to the steam
position, between «••» and «max».
3. Set the amount of steam to suit your needs, using the
variable steam control (4)
4. Press the steam release button to release steam (11)
Important:
• The steam hose may get hot if you are ironing for long
periods.
IRONING WITHOUT STEAM
1. Begin ironing but without pressing the steam release
button (11).
VERTICAL STEAM (C)
1. Set the temperature control to the «•••» or «max»
position.
2. You can steam iron curtains and hanging garments
(jackets, suits, coats...) by placing the iron in a vertical
position and pressing the steam release button (11).
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
1. After ironing, pull out the plug and allow the
appliance to cool down before cleaning.
2. Wipe the housing, handle and iron body with a
damp cloth.
3. If the soleplate is soiled with dirt or scale, clean it
with a damp cloth.
4. Never use abrasive products or solvents.
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