◗ Do not use steam when you are ironing coloured silk.This could
cause stains.
Steam ironing
Make sure that there is enough water in the steam tank.
C
◗ Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures
(temperature settings 2 to MAX).
1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
2 Wait until the 'steam tank heating up' pilot light has gone out.
C
3 Keep the steam activator button (H) pressed in while you are
steam ironing.
Types GC6268/GC6265/GC6068/GC6065/GC6029 only: During
steam ironing, pilot light G will go on from time to time to indicate that
the steam tank and the iron are being heated up to the right
temperature and pressure.You can simply continue ironing while this
happens.
If you have not used the steaming facility for some time, the steam that
was still present in the supply hose will have condensed into water.
When you start steam ironing again, this may cause some spluttering in
the appliance and a few droplets of water may escape from the
soleplate.
B
To prevent droplets from falling onto your garments, hold the iron over an
old cloth and press the steam activator button (H) until the steam
production has normalised before you start steam ironing again.
Ironing without steam
1 Set the temperature dial to the recommended position.
See 'Setting the temperature'.
2 Do not press the steam activator button (H).
◗ Some steam will escape if you press the steam activator button by
accident while you are ironing. If the steam tank is empty or has
not heated up yet,you will hear a clicking sound inside the tank.
This phenomenon is caused by the opening of the steam valve and
is perfectly harmless.
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