Operation Manual

exclusively. Do not add any additives (e.g.
starch). Do not use condensation water from a
tumble dryer.
• Insert the water tank (8a) or close the water tank
opening (8b).
• Place the appliance on a stable, level surface
(like a table or the floor).
Note:
If you use filtering devices, make absolutely sure
the water obtained is neutral ph.
Water tank empty LED
• When the water tank is empty the LED (3) is
continuously on.
• If you want to continue steam ironing, refill the
water tank (A).
• Press the reset button (4).
(B) Start ironing
• Place the iron on the iron rest (7) or on its heel
rest (18), plug in the appliance and press the On/
Off button(1).
• The iron will start to heat up: While this is
happening, the temperature control light (17) is
continuously on and the On/Off LED(2) is
flashing.
• Once the desired temperature is reached the
temperature control light turns off and the On/Off
LED (2) is continuously on.
• Set the desired temperature with the temperature
selector (15). Temperature level 1 (•) is suitable
for synthetics, temperature level 2 (••) for wool,
silk, polyester and temperature level 3 (•••) for
cotton and linen. During use, the temperature
control light turns on from time to time
indicatating that the iron is heating up.
• For steam ironing, set the temperature between
temperature level 2 (••) and “max“ on the
temperature selector and press the steam button
(14) or the precision shot button (16). You can
adjust the steam quantity by turning the steam
regulator (6). We recommend a medium steam
setting for all delicate and synthetic garments.
When ironing linen, cotton or similar fabrics we
recommend the maximum steam setting.
• Dry ironing: Do not press the steam button (14)
or the precision shot button (16).
• Double trigger: Press the steam button (14) or
the precision shot button (16) twice in quick
succession within 1 second .There will be a
continuous steam emission for a few seconds.
Press the steam button (14) or the precision shot
button (16) once again to stop the function.
• Vertical steam: The iron can also be used for
steaming hanging clothes (B).
• The unique round shape of the eloxal 3D
soleplate ensures best gliding results on difficult
parts (e.g. buttons, pockets, etc.).
(C) Precision shot
• Press the precision shot button (16) completely
down.
• Steam will come out of the tip area of the
soleplate only.
• If you do not press it down completely, some
steam may also come out from the rear steam
holes in the soleplate.
(D) Boiler Sleep Mode
In the sleep mode the temperature of the boiler
goes down in order to reduce power consumption.
Please note, that the temperature of the iron
remains unchanged.
• It is activated if there has been no steam emission
for 10 minutes.
• To restart steam ironing either the steam button
(14), the reset button (4) or the precision shot
button (16) has to be pressed.
(E) After ironing
• Press the On/Off button (1) to turn off the
appliance.
• Unplug and let the appliance cool down before
storing.
• Empty the water tank.
• For models with lock system (12), lock the iron (F).
(F) Lock system
The lock system can be used for a safe and easy
storage of the appliance.
Do not lift or carry the appliance on the handle of
the locked iron.
• Place the soleplate into the recess on the iron
rest.
• To lock the iron push the slider (12) toward the
iron.
• To unlock the iron push down the button on the
slider (12). The iron will be released.
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