Setting The Temperature - Siemens slider SL20 Operating Instructions Manual

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10 Variable steam control *
11 "Refill water tank" pilot light
12 Illuminated main power button (0/I)
13 Housing with internal steam generator
14 Temperature control knob
15 Steam release button
16 Steam release button "XTRM steam" *
17 Iron pilot light
18 Soleplate
* Model dependent
Preparations (A)
1. Remove any label or protective covering from the
soleplate.
2. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid, stable
surface. You may remove the iron pad from the
appliance and place the iron on it on another
solid, stable, horizontal surface.
3. Fill the water tank, making sure not to pass the
level mark.
4. Unwind the mains cable (6) fully and plug it into
an earthed socket.
5. Set the main power button (12) to the "I"
position.
6. The "Steam ready" indicator lamp (9) will light
up after several minutes, indicating that the
appliance is ready to use.
The steam generator will take more time to reach
"Steam ready" state only upon the initial heating
up, or after performing the de-scaling operation
(Calc'n clean).
When water is already present in the steam
generator during regular use, heat up time to
reach the operating temperature will be faster.
7. This appliance has a built-in water level sensor.
The "refill water tank" indicator (11) will light when
the water tank is empty.
Important:
• Normal tap water can be used.
To prolong the optimum steam function, mix tap
water with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water
in your district is very hard, mix tap water with
distilled water 1:2.
You can inquire about the water hardness with
your local water supplier.
• The water tank can be filled at any time while
using the appliance.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the
water tank and the boiler, do not put perfume,
vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or
any other type of chemical product into the water
tank.
Any damage caused by the use of the
aforementioned products, will make the
guarantee void.
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• The iron is not designed to rest on its heal.
Please always position it horizontally on the iron
pad (2).
• The iron pad can be placed into the specially
designed recess on the appliance or somewhere
suitable alongside the ironing area.
Never rest the iron on the appliance without
the iron pad!.
• During it first use the iron may produce certain
vapours and odours, along with white particles
on the soleplate, this is normal and it will stop
after a few minutes
• While the steam release button is pressed, the
water tank may produce a pumping sound, this
is normal, indicating that water is being pumped
to the steam tank.

Setting the temperature

1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment
to determine the correct ironing temperature.
2. Turn the temperature selector (14) to the required
setting:
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3. The indicator lamp (17) will remain lit while the
iron is heating and go out as soon as the iron has
reached the selected temperature.
Tips:
• Sort your garments out based on their cleaning
symbol labels, always starting with clothes that
have to be ironed at the lowest temperatures.
• If you are not sure what the garment is made
of then begin ironing at a low temperature and
decide on the correct temperature by ironing a
small section not usually seen when worn
Ironing with steam (B)
1. Turn the temperature selector (14) to the required
setting.
2. Set the amount of steam to suit your needs,
using the variable steam control (10) (depending
on the model).
For normal use, please choose one of the
following recommended settings:
Temperature
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3. Press the steam release button to release
steam.
Synthetics
Silk – Wool
Cotton – Linen
Steam setting