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2. Turn the fabric-select dial to the appropriate setting for your fabric. See fabric
guide on the heel rest and read garment's label to help you determine fabric
type.
SURGE OF STEAM
1. With the water tank filled to the MAX mark, turn the fabric-select dial to at
least setting 4 and let iron stand on its heel rest about 60 seconds.
2. To remove tough wrinkles, pump the
intervals for a concentrated blast of steam.
Vertical Steam
1. Hang the garment to be steamed on a clothes hanger. (Curtains or drapes
can be steamed once they are hung.)
2. Move the steam selector to the middle position.
3. Hold the iron close to, but not touching, the fabric.
4. Pull the fabric tight in your free hand and pump the
button as you move the iron over the fabric (G).
SPRAY
You can use spray at any setting. Check that the water tank is
filled with water. Press the
the button a few times.
EMPTYING WATER TANK AFTER IRONING
G
1. Turn the fabric-select dial to Min. Unplug the iron and
let it cool.
2. Open the water-fill cover.
3. Empty the water by holding the iron over a sink with the
tip pointing down. Water will empty out of water-fill
opening (H).
H
Care and Cleaning
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES
1. Make sure iron is unplugged and has cooled completely. Wipe the soleplate
and outer surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water add mild household
detergent. Never use abrasives, heavy-duty cleansers, vinegar or scouring pads
that may scratch or discolor the iron.
2. After cleaning, steam iron over an old cloth to remove any residue from the
steam vents.
AUTO-CLEANING
To keep the steam vents free of any buildup, about once a month follow these
instructions.
1. Fill the water tank well below the MAX line. Plug in the iron.
2. Turn the fabric-select dial to 6 and stand the iron on its heel rest. Allow it to
heat until the auto shutoff indicator light goes out and comes on again.
button a few times at 5-second
button. If spray is weak, pump
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3. Turn fabric-select dial to "Min", unplug the iron and hold over a sink with the
soleplate facing down.
4. Move the selector to
steam will come out of the steam vents (J). Continue to
hold the selector in the
has emptied. If necessary, rock iron side to side and
front to back.
5. When finished, release the selector, stand the iron on its
heel rest and plug it in. Heat for about 2 minutes to dry
J out any remaining water.
STORING YOUR IRON
1. Unplug the iron and allow it to cool.
2. Check that the selector is set to
3. Store vertically on its heel rest to prevent water leaking from the soleplate.
. Be careful, as hot water and
position until all the water
.
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