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19 Take care not to scratch the soleplate – avoid buttons, zips, etc.
20 The appliance has a protective thermal fuse, which will blow if it overheats. If this
happens, the appliance will stop working, and must be returned for repair.
21 Don't use the iron if it's dropped or damaged, or if it malfunctions or leaks.
22 If the cable is damaged, it must be returned, in order to avoid hazard.
before using for the first time
• Don't worry if the iron smokes a bit at first, it'll stop as the element cures.
• Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.
auto shut-off
• If the iron is motionless, the element will switch itself off after about 30 seconds with
the soleplate down or on its side, or about 8 minutes if it's upright.
• The iron will beep, the display will turn off, and the auto shut-off light will flash.
• To switch on again, lift it up, tilt it forward, then sit it upright to return to its
operating temperature (25-45 seconds, depending on the setting)
• No settings are lost during auto shut-off.
preparation
1 Check for textile care symbols (i j k l).
2 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that need medium
temperatures k, and finish with those needing high temperatures l.
filling (#2)
3 The iron may be used with tap-water, but if you live in a hard water area, you should
use distilled water (not chemically descaled water).
4 If you buy distilled water, check that it's marketed as suitable for use in irons.
5 Unplug the iron.
6 Flip the water inlet cover open.
7 Lift the iron till the water inlet cover is about vertical.
8 Pour water from the jug into the water inlet.
9 Pour slowly, and try to pour down one side of the inlet, to allow
the air in the reservoir to escape, otherwise you'll cause an air
lock and the water will overflow.
10 Don't fill past max, or water will escape in use.
11 Wipe up any spillage.
switch on
12 Sit the iron on its heel.
13 Put the plug into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable).
a) the iron will beep
b) the display will flash once, then go off
c) the auto shut-off light will flash and keep on flashing till you press a button
d) the power-on light will come on, and will stay on till the iron is disconnected from
the electricity supply.
14 When you press a button, the iron will beep to acknowledge the command.
15 Press and release one of the buttons (u or d), to turn the display on.
16 The display will show SILK and a single dot •.
household use only
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