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∙ When operating the steam iron, hold only
by the handle.
∙ The iron should only be placed on
heat-resistant surfaces, never near hot
surfaces (eg hot-plates) or in the vicinity
of open gas fl ames.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to touch
hot surfaces. Do not coil the power cord
round the appliance.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction,
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ No responsibility is accepted if damage
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or
similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and
similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
Foldable handle
∙ Before the iron is used, press the handle
release and fold the handle upwards
until it locks securely into the operating
position.
∙ After use, the handle can be folded
down again for space-saving storage by
pressing the release button.
Steam selector switch
∙ With the steam function activated, an
additional hot steam jet is emitted from
the soleplate.
∙ In order to use the steam function, the
temperature control must be set to the
steam-section marked on the control
knob.
Filling with water
∙ Fill the water reservoir before using the
steam function. Remove the plug from
the wall socket before fi lling the reservoir.
∙ We recommend using decalcifi ed water to
prevent the build-up of lime deposits.
∙ Press the handle release and lock the
handle in the operating position.
∙ Turn the steam selector to the ' '
position.
∙ Open the rubber lid on the water reservoir
by lifting up the side with the symbol '
do not lift up the opposite side.
∙ Fill the empty water reservoir using
the measuring cup provided. Fill to the
indicated "Max" level only.
∙ Close the water fi ll hole.
General information about ironing
∙ Always check fi rst whether a label with
ironing instructions is attached to the
article to be ironed.
∙ The meaning of the ironing symbols is as
follows:
• synthetics
(low temperature)
•• silk and wool
(medium temperature)
••• cotton and linen
(high temperature)
∙ These markings can also be found on the
temperature control knob of the steam
';
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