Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the appliance on, pass on the instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the appliance works. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 This appliance must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use and store it out of reach of children 2 Don’t put the appliance in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors.
filling 4 You may fill the reservoir with tap-water, but if you live in a hard-water area, you should use distilled water (not chemically descaled or softened water). 5 If you buy distilled water, check that it’s marketed as suitable for irons. 6 Don’t put anything in the water.
reducing temperature 20 If you’ve missed something, remember that reducing the temperature takes a lot longer than raising it. 21 You must wait till the ready light comes on, then goes off again, to ensure that the iron has come down to the correct temperature. steam ironing , Water spotting affects some fabrics.
vertical steaming 35 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and furnishing fabrics. 36 Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric, otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew. 37 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be damaged by the steam.
descale regularly 1 Descale regularly, (at least monthly) to keep your iron in good working order. 2 You can use commercial descaler – make sure it’s suitable for products with plastic parts, and follow the instructions on the packet. 3 Tartaric acid will do the job just as well. If your local supermarket doesn’t have tartaric acid, you should be able to get it from a home-brew supply shop, pharmacy, or confectioners.
connection The product must be earthed. It has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363 plug. To replace the plug, fit the green/yellow wire to E or E, the blue wire to N, and the brown wire to L. Fit the cord grip. If in doubt, call an electrician.