How to use the steam iron
Setting of temperature
Always follow the label and ironing instructions on the garment. The label
shows an iron and the number of dots indicates the right temperature. If the
iron on the label is crossed, this means that the garment can not be ironed.
Before the very first ironing it is important to iron an old cloth or dishcloth
to make sure that all possible impurities in the water tank are removed. It is
important to completely empty the water tank before ironing. Some of the
parts of the iron have been slightly lubricated/greased, which may create
some smoke when switching on the appliance for the first time. After about 10
minutes the completely harmless smoke will disappear.
If there is no instruction as to the ironing temperature, start with the lowest
possible temperature and carefully make a test. Always start by ironing a part
that will not be visible. In case of mixed kinds of fabrics, such as polyester/
cotton, always iron at a temperature corresponding to polyester – i.e. the lowest
temperature. The following table can be used as a guideline in case of doubt:
• = Ironing at low temperature: Synthetic fabrics, e.g. acryl, nylon, polyester
etc. Steam ironing cannot be made at a low temperature. Set the steam
selector at .
•• = Ironing at medium temperature: Wool, silk etc. We recommend that
steam ironing is not used at this temperature.
••• = Ironing at high temperature: Cotton, linen etc. Steam ironing can be done
by setting the steam selector at or depending on the wanted
amount of steam.
If the garment has print, sequins or similar, special care is required as such
materials may melt. Consequently, the above table is not valid for such
materials. We recommend that fabrics that have a tendency of becoming shiny
are ironed on the reverse side. If ironed on the right side, do it carefully and
always keep the iron moving.
Filling with water
If you want to use the iron with steam, start by filling water direct from the tap.
Do not use distilled or demineralised water as such liquids may combine with
the metal parts of the iron. Using other liquids than tap water may damage the
iron and may furthermore result in black spots on the garment to be ironed.
Damage to garments due to the use of other liquids than tap water is not
covered by the warranty and possible use of other liquids can be ascertained
by our repair shop.
If you live in an area with very hard water (above 17 pH), you should clean
the steam chamber of the iron regularly in order to avoid lime deposits. Follow
the self-cleaning process as described in this manual. The iron is furthermore
equipped with a built-in anti-lime filter (not changeable), which has been
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