- Fill the steam
tank with
water
(max. 0.9
litre) (fig 2).
• You can use
tapwater.
However, if
the water is
very hard (hardness higher than
17 °DH / 21
1
⁄4 °Clarke), it is advisable
to use distilled water.
• Never use vinegar, descaling agents
or other
chemicals.
- Close the
steam tank by
turning the
screw cap
clockwise by
hand until
tight (fig. 3).
• If you begin ironing
- Fill the steam tank before inserting the
mains plug into the wall socket.
• While ironing
Caution: If heated-up, the steam
tank will be under pressure.
Only refill if the steam tank is
empty (i.e. when no more steam
comes from the soleplate during
steam-ironing).
- Switch the steam tank
off by setting switch (B)
to position O (fig. 4).
- Remove the mains
plug from the wall
socket.
- Carefully unscrew the
cap of the steam tank
(anti-clockwise) until
you can hear steam
escaping (fig. 5).
Wait for the hissing
sound to stop.
This high-pitched
sound is completely
normal and is not
dangerous.
- Carefully unscrew the
cap of the steam tank
further, until you hear
5
is recommended to apply shot-of-steam and
use a dry pressing cloth.
When steam-ironing woollen fabrics, shining of
the fabric may occur. This can be prevented by
turning the article inside out and ironing the
inside.
• Velvet and other textures which rapidly acquire
shiny spots should be ironed in one direction
only (with the nap), applying only light pressure.
Always keep the iron moving.
• Iron the reverse side of synthetic materials and
silk to prevent shining spots. When ironing
coloured silk, it is not advisable to use steam as
this may cause stains.
Filling with water (for steam-ironing)
- Position the steam tank on a stable flat surface
and unscrew the cap of the steam tank (C) by
turning anti-clockwise.
