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Preparations
1. Release the iron from its lock system (13) by
pulling the lever located at the heel of the iron
backwards.
2. Remove any label or protective covering from
the soleplate.
3. Place the appliance horizontally on a solid,
stable surface. You may remove the iron pad
from the appliance and place the iron on it on
another solid, stable, horizontal surface.
4. Fill the water tank, making sure not to pass the
level mark.
5. Unwind the mains cable (6) fully and plug it
into an earthed socket.
6. Set the main power button (12) to the on
position (illuminated in red).
7. The "Steam ready" indicator lamp (9) will light
up after several minutes, indicating that the
appliance is ready to use.
The steam generator will take more time to
reach "Steam ready" state only upon the initial
heating up, or after performing the de-scaling
operation (calc'nClean).
When water is already present in the steam
generator during regular use, heat up time to
reach the operating temperature will be faster.
8. This appliance has a built-in water level
sensor. The "refill water tank" indicator (11) will
light when the water tank is empty (three
beeps may be heard).
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.
• The water tank can be filled at any time while
using the appliance.
• To avoid damage and/or contamination of the
water tank and the boiler, do not put perfume,
vinegar, starch, descaling agents, additives or
any other type of chemical product into the water
tank.
Any damage caused by the use of the
aforementioned products, will make the
guarantee void.
• The iron is not designed to rest on its heal.
Please always position it horizontally on the
iron pad (2).
• The iron pad can be placed into the specially
designed recess on the appliance or
somewhere suitable alongside the ironing
area.
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S I E ME NS
Never rest the iron on the appliance
without the iron pad!.
• 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
• While the steam release button is pressed, the
water tank may produce a pumping sound, this
is normal, indicating that water is being
pumped to the steam tank.
"allTextile" function
(Model dependent)
This steam station has a unique "allTextile"
function. If this function is selected, an
appropriate combination of temperature and
steam is set, which is suitable for all fabrics that
can be ironed.
The "allTextile" function prevents clothes from
being damaged due to an unsuitable
temperature being selected.
The "allTextile" function does not apply to
fabrics that cannot be ironed. Please check
the garment care label for details or try ironing
on a part of the cloth not visible normally.
"antiShine" function
(Model dependent)
This steam station has a unique "antiShine"
function. If this function is selected and the
steam release button (15) is regularly pressed,
the risk of shiny marks on the garment due to
the ironing is reduced.
Setting the temperature
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and steam amount
1. Check the ironing instruction label on the
garment to determine the correct ironing
temperature.
2. Choose one of the following settings :
Temperature Steam setting
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3. The indicator lamp (17) will remain lit while the
iron is heating and go out as soon as the iron
has reached the selected temperature.
Suitable for
Synthetics
Silk – Wool
Cotton – Linen