First Operation; Ironing Tips - Grundig SIS 9180 User Manual

3 Operation
3.1 Intended use
The appliance is intended for home use and ironing only, it is not suitable for professional use.

3.2 First operation

Remove the protecting film on the LED display (1). On initial operation, fill the water tank (11) and gen-
erate steam for 10-15 minutes to remove any production residue (see. 3.4).
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There may be a light odour on the initial use of the appliance. This will return to normal
after a few uses.

3.3 Ironing tips

• The appliance will heat up in short; use low temperature settings when ironing synthetic, silk or similar
fabrics.
• Reverse iron flammable fabrics (silk, etc.) or use the appliance in "Smart+Hygiene" mode.
• When ironing fabrics like velvet, use little pressure and iron in one direction.
• In coloured silk fabrics, steaming may cause stains. Do not use steam.
• 100% pure wool fabrics may be ironed using steam.
• Ironing woolen clothes may cause flaming. Iron on the reverse side.
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WARNING: Do not contact metal parts like zippers, pins or
buttons with the iron. This will damage the iron's soleplate.
3.4 Filling the water tank
WARNINGS:
•If you are going to fill water while the water tank is still
A on the steam generator, make sure the appliance is un-
plugged.
•Do not put perfume, vinegar, soda, descaling agents,
ironing aids and other chemicals into the water tank.
• Water tank empty " " sign will illuminate when the tank is empty. Appliance will not
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produce steam when the steam trigger is pulled.
• Your appliance is designed for using tap water. If the tap water in your region is ex-
tremely calcareous, use the tap water mixed with drinking water.
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