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PREPARATION
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Check for textile care symbols (
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Iron fabrics needing low temperatures
temperatures
TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE
LABEL MARKING
cool - nylon, acrylics, polyester, synthetics
warm - wool, polyester mixtures, silk
hot - cotton, linen
do not iron
NOTE: If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the instructions on the label.
FILLING
You may use the iron with tap-water, however if you live in a hard water area, you should use
distilled water (not chemically descaled or softened water).
If you buy distilled water, check it is marked as suitable for use in
irons.
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Unplug the iron from the wall power outlet.
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Set the steam control to
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To open the water inlet, press the water inlet cover downwards
until it clicks.
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Fill from a jug or directly from a tap.
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Fill slowly, to let the air in the tank escape, otherwise you will
cause an air lock and the water may overflow.
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Do not fill past 'max', or water may spill whilst in use.
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To close the water inlet, press the water inlet cover downwards
then release it. Make sure that the water inlet cover is closed before using the iron.
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Wipe up any spillage.
SWITCHING ON
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Turn the temperature control dial to 'nylon' and set the steam control to
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Sit the iron on its heel.
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Plug the power cord into the wall power outlet, and switch it on. The red light will illuminate.
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Turn the temperature control dial to bring the desired setting on the dial
next to the mark on the tank.
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When the iron reaches the set temperature, the light will switch off.
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The light will cycle On and Off as the thermostat operates to maintain temperature.
AUTO SHUT-OFF
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If the iron is motionless, the element will switch off after 30 seconds if lying on its
soleplate or on its side and 8 minutes if it is sitting upright.
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The red light will blink continuously until you move the iron.
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To switch on again, lift up the iron, tilt it forward and then sit it upright.
, and finish with those needing high temperatures
no steam.
) on items to be ironed.
first, then those that need medium
TEMPERATURE DOT SETTING
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