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Steam ironing
Do not place the iron on a metal support.When taking a break from ironing, always place the iron on the iron
rest plate of the unit. It is equipped with non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand high temperatures.
• The iron's thermostat dial allows you to regulate the soleplate temperature, while the panel control buttons
(MIN,ECO,MAX) allows you to adjust the steam output.
• The iron's light flashes when heating up,and shuts off only when ready.
• For optimal ironing settings (soleplate temperature and steam output) refer to the table below (Steam output
settings).
• To obtain steam, press the steam control button under the iron handle. The steam will stop when you release the
button.
• After approximately one minute, regularly while it is being used, your steam generator's electric pump injects water
into the boiler. It makes a noise but this is quite normal.
• If you are using starch, always spray it onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Setting the temperature and the steam output _____________________________
During first use or if you have not used the steam function for a few minutes, press the steam control button several
times in a row holding the iron away from your laundry. This will remove the cold water from the steam circuit.
Steam output setting:
• Increase the steam setting mode (MAX) when ironing thick fabrics (Refer to the table below )
• Set the steam output to the lower mode (MIN) when setting your iron thermostat setting at a low temperature.
Steam output
Temperature
Settings
MIN
MIN
MIN
ECO
ECO
ECO
MAX
MAX
MAX
Iron temperature setting
• To iron mixed fibre fabrics, set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabrics (•).
• If you put your thermostat on «MIN» position, the iron doesn't become hot.
• If you are ironing WOOLLEN garments, press repeatedly on the steam shot button without placing the iron on the
garment. this will avoid it becoming shiny.
Important: Whenever you start using your iron and whenever you reduce the temperature during use, the iron is
fully ready for use when its thermostat light stops lighting. During use, when you increase the temperature of the
iron,you can start ironing immediately .
Warning, fabrics with the symbol
Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature and finish with those that need a higher temperature.
When you select a higher temperature, you can continue to iron provided that you are not ironing a more delicate fabric
that requires a lower temperature.
If you reduce the temperature you should wait until the iron light has stopped lighting before continuing to iron.
If you are in doubt about the type of fabric an item of clothing is made from, check the label.
MIN
* If you are ironing woollen garments, press repeatedly on the steam control button without placing the iron on the
garment. This will avoid it becoming shiny.
The «ECO» function allows you to reduce energy consumption, ironing at a suitable steam flow. Once the
ECO
thermostat of your iron has been correctly set according to the table ironing above, to activate the ECO
mode, press the «ECO» button. To exit this steam output mode press any other button (MIN/MAX).
MAX
Recommended use
Settings
Very gentle, for the
•
most delicate items
and sensitive colours.
Best for all standard
••
linen.
The most effective for
•••
thick or difficult to iron
fabrics.
are not suitable for ironing.
Fabrics
labelling
MIN
MIN
MIN
ECO
ECO
ECO
MAX
MAX
MAX
Types of fabrics
Cotton, wool*, silk, polyester,
cashmere, mohair,
viscose, and synthetic/cotton
mixes.
Acetate, elastane, polyamide,
acrylic and synthetic mixes.
Note: do not use steam to iron
acrylic or modacrylic fabrics.
Linen, thick cotton, jeans (dark
colours).
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