4
USING YOUR STEAM IRON
Before first use
Remove any adhesive stickers, plastic covers or cardboard sleeves from the soleplate.
Ensure that all adhesive is removed by rubbing the soleplate with a cloth dampened with
methylated spirits.
Fill the water tank and empty the water. This will rinse out any foreign particles remaining in the
water tank from the manufacturing process.
NOTE:
When turned on for the first time, your new iron may give off vapours for up to 10
minutes. This is due to the initial heating of the materials used. It is safe and not detrimental to
the performance of the iron.
Filling the iron with water
Before filling the iron with water ensure the power is turned off and the plug is removed from
the power outlet. The iron can be filled with water while it is hot. Slowly pour water into the water
inlet until the maximum water level is reached. Do not exceed the maximum water level indicator.
Push the water inlet cover firmly to close.
NOTE:
You can use tap water without affecting the steam performance. However in very hard
water areas, distilled water or water that has been demineralised is recommended.
Do not fill the iron with fabric conditioner, starches or any other solution as these will damage
the steam mechanism. Do not use contaminated water.
Using your iron
1. Insert the plug into a 230/240 volt power outlet and turn the power on.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the desired setting by aligning the setting on the dial with the
temperature indicator. The thermostat light will illuminate to indicate that the iron is heating
to the selected temperature. When the thermostat light goes out the iron has reached the
selected temperature and is ready to iron.
NOTE:
When the temperature dial is changed from a high setting to a lower temperature
setting during ironing, the thermostat light will go out immediately. This indicates that the
iron is cooling to the selected temperature. To ensure that the iron has reached the selected
temperature and is not too hot, wait until the thermostat light comes on again and then goes
out before ironing.
NOTE:
The thermostat light cycles on and off during ironing as the iron maintains the
selected temperature. This is normal.
NOTE:
When steam ironing, ensure that the temperature dial is set to any temperature within
the steam band and that the tank is at least ¼ full of water.
