How To Use; Care And Cleaning - Proctor Silex 11579 Mode D'emploi

How to Use

w WARNING Burn Hazard.
Steam is hot. Avoid contact with escaping steam.
1. Check the voltage setting. It should be
set on 120 V.
2. Turn the water reservoir fill cap
counterclockwise to open and remove.
Add water to the reservoir through the
opening. Do not fill above MAX fill line
and not below MIN fill line. Place cap on
the opening and turn clockwise to close.
Plug into outlet.
3. Press the ON (I) switch. Wait until water
boils and steam is coming through the
steam holes. Always hold the handheld
steamer by the handle in an upright position, 6 inches (15 cm)
from the garment. Carefully move the steamer up and down
the wrinkled areas. Do not hold the steamer in one spot for any
length of time; this may cause damage to the fabric.
4. Press the OFF ( ) switch and unplug. Let cool completely or cool
for 5 minutes before adding water to steam another garment.
Always empty the handheld steamer after each use.
NOTES:
• To avoid garment damage, check the garment label before using
the handheld steamer. The label inside the clothing or linens should
recommend fabric care instructions.
• Do not use this handheld steamer if the garment or linen label has
this symbol ( ).
TO SWITCH THE VOLTAGE: Steamer default is 120 V. To change to
240 V, turn steamer over. Bend a paper clip and insert into the switch
space. Move voltage selector switch to 240 V. Use an adapter to plug
into electrical outlet.

Care and Cleaning

1. Unplug. Allow handheld steam to cool.
2. Turn the water reservoir fill cap
counterclockwise to open and remove.
While holding the handle, slowly turn
the steamer upside down to drain
any remaining water from the water
reservoir. Place cap on the opening and
turn clockwise to close.
3. Store the steamer in an upright position
with the cord wrapped around the base.
How to Remove Mineral Deposits
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1. Turn the water reservoir fill cap counterclockwise to open and
remove. Add 100 ml white vinegar and 100 ml water to the
reservoir through the opening. Place cap on the opening and turn
clockwise to close. Plug into outlet.
2. Press the ON (I) switch. Wait until the mixture boils and the steam
is coming through the steam holes.
3. Let boil for 2 minutes. Press the OFF ( ) switch and unplug. Let
cool completely. Remove fill cap and empty the reservoir. Let
cool before adding the fill cap.
Troubleshooting
Handheld steamer is not steaming.
• No water in the reservoir. Add cold water to MAX fill line and follow
"How to Use" on this page.
• Handheld steamer is not plugged into an outlet. Plug into outlet.
Buildup of white spots on heating block.
• Follow directions for "How to Remove Mineral Deposits" on this
page.
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