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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
before ironing, the temperature should be
adjusted to "iron dry". Very dry fabrics are
diffi cult to iron.
Before using for the fi rst time
∙ Clean the steam iron before using for the
fi rst time, according to the instructions
given in the paragraph Cleaning and care.
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.
Ironing
∙ Steam ironing requires high temperatures.
The temperature level for steam ironing
is indicated on the temperature control
knob.
∙ After fi lling the reservoir with water, place
the steam iron upright on its base stand
and insert the plug into the wall socket.
∙ Set the temperature control knob to the
required ironing temperature as indicated
by the ironing symbols.
∙ During the heating-up process the
indicator lamp will be on. The lamp will go
out once the required ironing temperature
is reached.
∙ Before ironing any fabrics, the soleplate
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should be cleaned by passing it over an
old, clean cotton cloth, while using the
steam jet function; this helps to fl ush
out any dirt residues or lint particles
trapped inside the openings in the
soleplate.
∙ The steam function can now be switched
on and off using the steam selector.
∙ For dry ironing, the water reservoir may
be empty. Should there be water left in
the reservoir, the steam jet function may
also be used when dry-ironing at higher
temperature settings.
∙ Place the steam iron upright on its base
stand after use and remove the plug from
the wall socket.
Steam jet
∙ When the steam jet button ( ) is
depressed, an additional hot steam jet is
emitted from the soleplate. This function
can be very useful when removing
stubborn creases.
∙ The steam jet function may also be used
with the iron held vertically, to restore the
surface of fabrics.
∙ For a suffi ciently strong steam jet, the
reservoir must be at least a quarter full.
Cleaning and care
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
∙ If necessary, the unit may be wiped with a
dry fuzz-free cloth.
∙ Starch, fat and other deposits on the
soleplate may be removed with a woollen
cloth soaked in a vinegar-water solution.