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Caring for Your Iron
Self-Clean
To keep the steam vents clear of any build-up, follow these
instructions each time you iron using steam.
1.
Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF
(
O
)
. Fill iron with water
to
1
⁄
2
of its maximum capacity.
2.
Set Adjustable Steam to Dry Iron position. Set Fabric
Setting Indicator to Linen setting and let iron heat for 2
minutes.
3.
Set Fabric Setting Indicator to OFF
(
O
)
. Unplug iron and
hold over a sink with soleplate facing down.
4.
Press and hold the Self Clean Button. Boiling water and
steam will flow out of steam vents. Allow all water to drain
from iron.
5.
Gently move iron front to back to allow water to clean
entire soleplate area.
6.
If water still remains inside of soleplate, reheat iron as indi-
cated in Step 2. Boiling water and steam could still flow out
of steam vents.
Caring for Your Iron
Iron
1.
The Water Tank of your iron should be emptied after each
use. Set Fabric Setting Indicator to
OFF
(
O
)
. Unplug the
iron and hold over a sink. Turn iron upside down until
Water Tank Opening is parallel with sink. Water will run out
of water tank opening.
2.
After iron has completely cooled, fully retract cord into iron
and store in an upright position.
Do not store iron laying
flat on soleplate.
Soleplate
1.
Never iron over zippers, pins, metal rivets, or snaps, as
these may scratch the soleplate.
2.
To clean occasional build-up on the soleplate, wipe with
a sudsy cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads.
3.
Always store iron upright in the heel rest position.
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