Operation Manual

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Chapter 2: Preparation for Use

Due to the powerful output of steam, Hoover recommends the use of an active

ironing board with blowing and vacuuming function which allows escape of any

excess steam.

Place the ironing system on a stable and level surface, for example on the hard part

of an ironing board or on a heat-resistant surface.

Chapter 2.1 - What Kind of Water May be Used?

The Hoover ironing system has been designed to be used with tap water only. There

is no need to use distilled or pure distilled water. Nevertheless, in case you live in a

hard water area, you can mix 50% of distilled water with 50% of tap water. Do not

use any other kind of water or do not add any contents to the removable water tank

as it can damage your appliance.

Chapter 2.2 - Filling the Water Tank

Open the water tank ller cover (4) to gain access to the water tank. Fill it with tap

water with the help of a bottle. Do not exceed the max mark.

Fig. 8: Water Tank Filling

Warning: Do not add vinegar, hot water, perfume, or any other kind of chemical

agents or any other contents in the water tank. It could damage the steam

generator and shorten its life use.

Chapter 2.3 - Switching On the Appliance

Domestic Iron Models:

Connect the appliance with the mains cord to an earthed socket and switch on the

power. Press the on/o switch. The light (1a) will illuminate, this tells you that the

appliance is working and that the boiler is heating up.

After approximately 2 minutes, the “steam ready” led will light o and you can now

start to use the steam feature.

Professional Iron Models:

Connect the appliance with the main cord to an earthed socket. Press the iron on/

o switch (1d) and the boiler on/o switch (1e). The lights of both switches should

light up and inform you that the appliance is working and the iron soleplate and

boiler are heating up.

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