10. Steam hose
11. Temperature control knob
12. Steam release button
13. Iron pilot light
14. Soleplate
15. Steam button lock (depending on the model)
16. Filling funnel
17. Filling jug
PrEPArAtiOnS (A)
1. Remove any label or protective covering from the soleplate.
2. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid, stable surface.
3. Open the boiler´s cap (1). Fill the boiler carefully using always
the funnel, and close the cap firmly.
Filling with warm water reduces the waiting time for heating up.
Do not overfill the boiler.
4. Unwind the mains cable (9) fully and plug it into an earthed
socket.
5. Set the boiler button (8) and iron button (7) to the on position
«I».
6. The «Steam ready» indicator lamp (5) will light up after
approximately 7 minutes, indicating that the appliance is ready
to use.
During the heating process, the «Refill boiler» lamp (6) could
light up occasionally. This does not indicate that the boiler is
really empty, it is simply part of the normal heating process.
7. This appliance has a water level sensor. The «Refill boiler»
indicator (6) will light when the boiler is empty.
rEfiLLing thE BOiLEr
Attention! Risk of burns!
Be careful when opening the cap, steam may escape.
If the pilot lamp (6) illuminates :
1. Press the steam button (12) to check that no more steam is
generated. Only then the boiler should be refilled.
2. Set the appliance switches (7 & 8) to the off position («0») and
unplug the steam station from the mains. Then wait for minimal
2 minutes.
3. Open the cap (1) carefully and slowly. Allow remaining steam to
escape.
4.
Refill the boiler using always the funnel.
Do not overfill the
boiler.
5. Close the cap firmly.
Important:
• Normal tap water can be used.
To prolong the optimum steam function, mix tap water with
distilled water 1:1. If the tap water in your district is very hard,
mix tap water with distilled water 1:2.
You can inquire about the water hardness with your local water
supplier.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the boiler, do not put
perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or any
other type of chemical product into the boiler, unless they have
been advised by Ufesa.
• During it first use the iron may produce certain vapours and
odours, along with white particles on the soleplate, this is
normal and it will stop after a few minutes.
SEtting thE tEmPErAturE
1. Check the ironing instruction label on the garment to determine
the correct ironing temperature.
2. Select the temperature (11):
«•»
Synthetics
«••»
Silk – Wool
«•••»
Cotton – Linen
3. The indicator lamp (13) will remain lit while the iron is heating
and go out as soon as the iron has reached the selected
temperature.
Tips:
• Sort your garments out based on their cleaning symbol labels,
always starting with clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest
temperatures.
• If you are not sure what the garment is made of then begin
ironing at a low temperature and decide on the correct
temperature by ironing a small section not usually seen when
worn.
cOntrOLLing thE PrESSurE
(Depending on the model)
Your steam station is equipped with a pressure gauge (3) which
shows the pressure it works at every moment. Dial of the gauge is
divided into three areas :
1) Yellow area shows low pressure (during first heating or loss of
pressure during the ironing. In this case, read Trouble Shooting
section).
2) Green area is the one in which the station works normally and
pressure should be within it during ironing.
3) Red area shows high pressure and during normal use should not
be reached. In case your steam station reaches it frequently, it
will have to be checked by a technical service centre.
irOning with StEAm (B)
1. Turn the temperature selector (11) to the steam position,
between «••» and «max».
2. Set the amount of steam to suit your needs, using the variable
steam control (4) (depending on the model).
3. Press the steam release button (12) to release steam.
Cork handle iron (depending on the model):
To get permanent steam, press the lock button (15) and slide it
backwards until it locks. To switch off the permanent steam, slide
the lock button forward.
Important:
• The steam hose may get hot if you are ironing for long periods.
irOning withOut StEAm
1. Set the required ironing temperature.
2. Begin ironing but without pressing the steam release button
(12).
vErticAL StEAm (c)
1. Set the temperature control to the «••» or «max» position.
2. You can steam iron curtains and hanging garments (jackets, suits,
coats...) by holding the iron in a vertical position and pressing
the steam release button (12).
Operate the iron vertically at a distance of 10 to 20 cm.
Never direct the steam jet at garments that are being worn.
