2. Fill the Water Reservoir to the ‘MAX’ fill mark.
3. Place the Iron on its heel.
4. Plug the Iron into the wall outlet.
5. Set the Temperature Control Dial to the MAX (COT/LIN) position.
6. Allow the iron to heat up until the Temperature Indicator
Light goes out.
7. Turn the Iron to the lowest setting and remove the plug
from the wall outlet.
8. Hold the Iron horizontally over the sink
9. Slide and hold the Variable Steam Control Knob
to the ‘SELF CLEAN’ position (Ill. 9).
10.
CAUTION:
Boiling water and steam will emit from the holes
in the soleplate. Move the iron back and forth while this
happens (Ill. 10). Impurities and scale will be flushed out of the iron.
11. A small amount of water may remain in the Water Reservoir. Open the Water
Reservoir Cover and empty the remaining water.
12. If steam development is insufficient, repeat the Self-Cleaning process.
Cleaning the Removable Steam Valve
1. In addition to the self-cleaning operation the Steam Valve
should be cleaned once or twice a month.
2. Before removing and cleaning the Steam Valve,
unplug the iron and empty the Water Reservoir.
3. Carefully pull out the coloured Variable Steam Control
(Ill. 11). Do not touch the lower end of the Steam Valve.
4. Immerse the Steam Valve in vinegar for 4 hours (Ill. 12)
until the lime scale becomes soft. Using a non-metallic brush,
remove the remaining residue. Rinse under running water.
NOTE:
Do not use sharp objects to clean the Steam Valve.
5. Replace the Steam Valve (Ill. 13). Slide the Steam Control
Knob to the DRY ( ) position.
NOTE:
The iron will not
operate without the Steam Valve in position.
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Ill. 9
Ill. 10
Ill. 11
Ill. 12
Ill. 13
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