Do not use vinegar, starch or chemically descaled water.
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Press to close the filling cap (click!).
Setting the temperature
C
1
Remove the heat resistant storage cover (Type HI449 only).
2
Put the iron on its heel.
C
3
Set the temperature control to the required ironing
temperature by turning it to the position of the temperature
indicator.
- Check the garment label for the required ironing temperature.
- 1
Synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, viscose, polyamide, polyester)
- 1
Silk
- 2
Wool
- 3 Cotton, linen
- When you do not know what kind of fabric(s) the article is made of,
try to iron on a spot which will be invisible when you wear it.
- Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the
fabric to prevent shiny spots.To prevent stains, avoid using the spray
function.
- Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature,
such as those made of synthetic fibres.
4
Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
C
5
Start ironing when the amber temperature pilot light has first
gone out and then come on again.
The amber pilot light will come on from time to time during ironing.
B
Steam-ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the water tank.
1
Set the temperature control to the recommended position.
See section 'Setting the temperature'.
C
2
Set the steam control to the appropriate steam position.
- 1 - 2 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)
- 3 - 4 for maximum steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
Steaming will start as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
B
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