41540 Orbit MEE-Rev2
Personal safety
• WARNING: Burns can occur from
touching hot metal parts, hot water
or steam. Use caution when you turn
a steam iron upside down, there may
be hot water in the water tank.
• WARNING: To protect against the risk
of electric shock do not put the
appliance in water or in any other
liquid.
• Do not use the vertical steam feature on
clothes that are being worn.
• Do not leave the iron unattended whilst
plugged in or on an ironing board. Never
allow the mains lead to over hang the
work surface.
• Never yank the cord to disconnect from
the socket, instead, grasp plug and pull to
disconnect.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot
surfaces. Let the iron cool completely
before putting away. Loop cord loosely
around the iron before storing.
Other safety considerations
• IMPORTANT : When not in use, your iron
should never be placed flat and left on an
ironing board.
• Do not operate the iron with a damaged
cord or if the iron has been dropped or
damaged. To avoid the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble the iron, but
telephone for advice. Incorrect reassembly
can cause a risk of electric shock when
the iron is used.
• Always disconnect the iron from the
electrical socket when filling with water,
emptying, cleaning and when not in use.
• To prevent damage to the textile being
ironed, follow the temperature guide
carefully and test the inside of the hem of
the garment.
• When ironing is complete, remove the
plug from the socket, empty any remaining
water from the tank, and allow to cool
before storage.
• If you drop or severely knock your iron this
could cause internal damage even if the
outside appears alright. Have it checked
by a qualified electrician.
• Ensure the product is set to the correct
voltage.
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• This product is not for frequent use.
• Use the iron only for its intended use.
E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l r r e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t s s
Check that the voltage on the rating plate
of your appliance corresponds with your
house electricity supply which must be A.C.
(alternating current).
If the socket outlets in your home are not
suitable for the plug supplied with this
appliance the plug should be removed and
the appropriate one fitted.
WARNING : The plug removed from
the mains lead, if severed, must be
destroyed as a plug with a bared flexible
cord is hazardous if engaged into a live
socket outlet.
WARNING: This appliance must be
earthed.
C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t s s
⁄ Dial pointer
¤ Temperature control dial
‹ Temperature indicator light
› Water inlet cover
fi Water tank
fl Steam control
‡ Surge button
· Sole plate
‚ Voltage selection switch
„ Filler cup
V V o o l l t t a a g g e e s s e e l l e e c c t t i i o o n n
Set the voltage selection switch ‚ to the
correct voltage.
F F i i l l l l i i n n g g w w i i t t h h w w a a t t e e r r
1 With the iron disconnected from the mains
supply, set the steam control fl to off C.
2 Pull the water inlet › cover out and using
the beaker provided fill the iron with
water B.
• Three cups of water will fill the tank (75ml).
3 Replace the water inlet cover.
4 Always pour out the remaining water after
use.
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