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wool. Dampening the fabric slightly will
help remove stubborn creases. The spray
option is also useful for dampening
accidental creases created whilst ironing.
Note: The first time you use your iron, you
may have to press the spray button a few
times before the option will work.
Extra Steam (fig. I)
Remember that when you use this function,
the temperature selector must be set within
the steam zone, and there must be water in
the deposit. If the temperature selector is
set to MAX, the quantity of steam expelled
will be greater.
When the iron has reached the selected
temperature, press the extra steambutton
down firmly (Fig. I) for an intense steam
expulsion. This option enables you to iron
more quickly and to smooth out stubborn
creases more easily. Wait for at least 5
seconds before pressing the extra steam
button again, in order to enable the iron to
reach the optimum temperature required for
maximum additional steam expulsion.
outlets and interfere with the heating and
steam-producing mechanisms, we
recommend that you clean your iron after
every 5 uses. To clean your iron:
1. Turn the temperature selector to MIN.
2. Turn the function selector to the dry iron
position ,
3. Fill the water deposit to maximum.
4. Plug the iron in and turn the temperature
selector to MAX. Wait until the amber
pilot light switches off.
5. Turn the function selector to the self-
cleaning position (Fig. F).
6. Place a hand towel on the ironing board.
7. Hold the iron in a horizontal position
about 5 cm above the towel and allow the
steam to escape from the outlets until the
water deposit is completely empty. You
can also press the extra steam button
(Fig. I) a few times, always remembering
to wait five seconds between each
expulsion to enable the iron to heat up
again.
8. Iron over a damp cloth to clean the base.
9. When you have finished, turn the
temperature selector to MIN and unplug
the iron. Leave to cool before storing.
Unplug the iron and wait until it has cooled
before cleaning.
Clean the exterior and base with a damp
cloth. Do not use detergents or abrasive
products.
The surface of the iron base (10) should be
kept clean at all times. To clean the base,
wait until it has cooled completely and then
wipe with a damp cloth.
If starch or any other material becomes
stuck to the base, leave to cool and clean
with a damp cloth dipped in a water and
vinegar solution.
In order to prevent scratching, do not iron
over hook and eye fastenings, zips or
metallic buttons, etc. and do not place the
iron on metallic or uneven surfaces.
After each use, empty the deposit and leave
the iron to cool before storing.
Self-cleaning
In order to prevent the concentration of
harmful minerals that may obstruct the
6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
7. IRONING TIPS
• Fabrics such as velvet, wool, etc., and
items such as gloves and bags, can be
revamped by slowly passing the iron a
few inches above them with the steam
option on.
• Carpets can be made to look like new
and furniture marks eliminated by
lightly steaming the flattened area and
then brushing gently.
• Divide the items to be ironed into
temperature groups and begin with
those that require the lowest setting.
• Silken fabrics should be ironed inside
out.
• Wool, cotton and fine linen should be
steam ironed inside out. Alternatively,
you can iron them the right way round
covering them first with a thin piece of
cloth to avoid "shiny" results. Starched
fabrics need to be dampened slightly.
For best results, iron white and light
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