User Guide
Steam Iron IRS77
CONNECTING AND USING THE STEAM IRON
Filling the Iron with Water
Ensure the iron is unplugged from the mains and set the variable steam control to
the no steam position, indicated with: .
Open the water tank filling inlet and fill the water tank through the filling inlet. Do
NOT exceed the MAX marks on the side of the iron.
When filling, use the utensil provided with the appliance. Do NOT fill directly from
the tap.
If the water is very hard, it is advisable to fill the iron with distilled water or a 50:50
mix of distilled water and tap water. The harder the water, the more the iron should
be cleaned (see Cleaning).
Ironing
• Ensure that the mains socket is switched off at the wall.
• Fill the iron with water as described.
• Place the iron on the ironing rest of the ironing board, on its heel in an upright
position. Connect the plug to the wall socket.
• On the iron, use the temperature control dial to select the appropriate
temperature for the fabric (See Ironing Temperatures).
• Switch on the power at the wall socket.
The indicator light will turn off when the iron reaches the selected temperature. The
iron is now ready for use.
During use the indicator light will turn on and off as the thermostat maintains the
iron at the selected temperature.
Note:
Some parts of the iron have been slightly greased and as a result might
smoke slightly when the iron is switched on for the first time. This will cease after a
short while.
Using Steam
If steam ironing is required, turn the variable steam control to the correct level of
steam for the fabric. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the steam setting.
If dry ironing, turn the knob fully anti-clockwise to the no steam setting, indicated
with: .
Note
: Steam ironing is only possible at the highest temperature setting, as
indicated by MAX on the temperature control dial. Do NOT attempt to use steam at
lower temperatures as water will leak from the soleplate.
Spraying Steam
The burst of steam facility provides
additional steam for removing
stubborn wrinkles. It may be used
when steam ironing or dry ironing.
Press the burst of steam button
to release a burst of steam. You may
need to press the button several
times to prime the burst system.
Wait a few seconds for the steam to
penetrate the fabric before pressing
the button again.
The burst of steam facility may be
used when the iron is in a vertical
position, to remove wrinkles/creases
from hanging garments, curtains etc.
Note
: For optimum steam quality, do
not apply more than three
successive bursts.
Spraying Water
Press the spray button to spray a thin jet of water on the material being ironed.
This may be used when steam ironing or dry ironing.
Variable Steam Control
Descaling
No steam
Burst of Steam Button
Spray Button
4
5
Temperature Control Dial