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a potential source of danger e.g. from
suff ocation.
 Do not operate the appliance if excessive
force has been used to pull the power
cord. Damage cannot always be detected
from the outside; the entire unit should
therefore be checked by a qualifi ed
technician before it is used again.
 Before refi lling or emptying the water
reservoir, remove the plug from the wall
socket.
 Do not fi ll any liquid other than water into
the reservoir.
 No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
 Th is appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as in
- shops, offi ces and other similar working
environments,
- agricultural areas,
- hotels, motels
establishments,
- bed-and breakfast type environments.
 In order to comply with safety regulations
and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical
appliances must be carried out by qualifi ed
personnel, including the replacement
of the power cord. If repairs are needed,
please send the appliance to one of our
customer service
addresses can be found in the appendix to
this manual.
Anti-scale fi lter
A special fi lter in the generator reservoir
soft ens the water and reduces the build-up of
lime deposits in the sole plate.
Filling with water
Fill the water reservoir before using the steam
function or the spray nozzle.
Remove the plug from the wall socket before
fi lling the reservoir.
– Th is 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
etc. and similar
departments. Th e
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.
 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.
– Push the water reservoir release button
and remove the reservoir by pulling it out
from the front.
– Open the cover of the water fi ll hole.
– Fill the empty water reservoir using the
measuring cup provided. Fill the reservoir
to the indicated "Max" level only.
– Close the water fi ll hole.
– Fit the water reservoir to the iron from the
front and make sure that it locks properly
into place.
General information about ironing
Always check fi rst whether a label with
ironing instructions is attached to the article
to be ironed.
– Th e meaning of the ironing symbols is as
follows:
• synthetics
(low temperature)
•• silk and wool
(medium temperature)
••• cotton and linen
(high temperature)
– Th ese markings can also be found on the
temperature control knob of the steam
iron in form of dot symbols.
 Laundry to be ironed should be
sorted according to the fabric ironing
temperature. Follow the ironing symbols
and start with the lowest temperature.
 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.
 If the laundry is being dried in a dryer
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