socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
● This appliance is not intended for use by
any person (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lacking experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
● Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
● No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
● This appliance is intended for domestic
use only and not for commercial
applications.
● In order to comply with safety
regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs
of electrical appliances must be carried
out by qualified personnel, including the
replacement of the power cord. If repairs
are needed, please send the appliance to
one of our customer service departments.
The addresses can be found in the
appendix to this manual.
Foldable handle
Before the iron is used, fold the handle
upwards until it locks securely into the
operating position.
After use, the handle can be folded down for
space-saving storage by pressing the release
button.
Steam switch
With the steam function activated, an
additional hot steam jet is emitted from the
soleplate. This function is very useful for
removing stubborn creases or when ironing
difficult or thick fabrics.
● In order to use the steam function, the
temperature control must be set to the
steam-section marked on the control
knob.
Filling with water
Fill the water reservoir before using the
steam function or the spray nozzle.
Remove the plug from the wall socket
before filling the reservoir.
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This steam iron is to a large extent
resistant to hard water (up to 15º dH).
Although normal tap water may be used,
it is advisable to use distilled,
demineralised or decalcified water.
Should you be unsure about the hardness
of the water in your area, please enquire
at the relevant local authority
department.
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Open the cover of the water fill hole.
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Fill the empty water reservoir using the
measuring cup provided. Fill the
reservoir to the indicated “Max” level
only.
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Close the water fill hole.
General information about ironing
Always check first whether a label with
ironing instructions is attached to the article
to be ironed.
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The meaning of the ironing symbols is as
follows:
• synthetics
(low temperature)
•• silk and wool
(medium temperature)
••• cotton and linen
(high temperature)
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These markings can also be found on the
temperature control in the 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
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