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Spray Function
•
The
Spray button
Use this to remove stubborn wrinkles.
Every fifth time you press the
button, return the iron to the
horizontal position.
The steam is very hot.
When using the vertical steam
function, always iron with the
garment on a hanger, never
while wearing it.
3-Way automatic shut-off
The iron is equipped with an electronic system that will automatically cut
the power source to your iron if it is left vertically on its heel for more than
8 minutes, on its soleplate for more than 30 seconds or on its side for more
than 30 seconds.
The auto-off warning light (
off mode.
• To restart the iron, gently shake the iron until the warning light stops
flashing.
When using the iron for the first
time, allow 2 minutes for steam
to be produced.
To store your iron
• Set the steam control to
• Wait until the soleplate cools down and empty the water tank. (A little water may remain in the reservoir).
• To wind the cord around the heel of the iron, slide the Easycord system into the knotch in the heel (
Depending on the model, push down the Easycord button, slide the flexible cord into the Easycord system,
and release the button to lock into place (
•
Store the cold iron on its heel.
Maintenance and cleaning
Unplug your iron and let it
cool completely before
cleaning it.
The iron will not function
without the anti-scale
valve.
Never touch the end of the
valve !
(
fig.9
) will release a mist of water onto your fabrics.
Vertical steam function
This is ideal for removing wrinkles in delicate garments, jackets, skirts,
curtains, etc.:
•
Hang the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with
one hand.
•
Set the temperature control dial to
•
Repeatedly press the
continuously move the iron over the fabric (
• Hold the iron a few inches from the fabric to avoid burning delicate
fabrics.
(depending on model)
fig.11
) will flash when the iron is in the shut
• If the soleplate temperature is too low, the iron will not produce steam
because of the anti-drip technology which prevents droplets of water
leaking from the soleplate.
and unplug the iron.
fig.13
It is recommended that you clean the anti-scale valve once a month to remove
scale build up on the valve.
Clean the anti-scale valve as noted below:
•
Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.
• Press the
Self-Clean
valve (
fig.14b
•
Soak the valve (the black section only) in white vinegar or plain lemon
juice for 4 hours.
• Rinse the valve under running water and put the anti-scale valve back.
MAX
Burst of Steam
When the auto-off warning
light is on, it is normal for the
temperature light to remain
off.
Anti-drip function
). Wind the remainder of the cord around the heel.
To clean the anti-scale valve
fig.14a
ejection button (
)
4
(depending on model)
fig.5
(
).
fig.8
button (
) and
fig.10
).
(depending on model)
fig.12
) and remove the anti-scale
).