Instructions for use

Do not operate the appliance if excessive z
force has been used to pull the power
cord. Damage cannot always be detected
from the outside; the entire unit should
therefore be checked by a quali ed
technician before it is used again.
Before re lling or emptying the water z
reservoir, remove the plug from the wall
socket.
No responsibility is accepted if damage z
results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
 is appliance is intended for domestic or z
similar applications, such as in
shops, o ces and other similar working -
environments,
agricultural areas, -
hotels, motels etc. and similar -
establishments,
bed-and-breakfast type environments. -
In order to comply with safety regulations z
and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical
appliances must be carried out by quali ed
personnel, including the replacement
of the power cord. If repairs are needed,
please send the appliance to one of our
customer service departments.  e
addresses can be found in the appendix to
this manual.
Anti-scale  lter
A special  lter in the generator reservoir
so ens the water and reduces the build-up of
lime deposits in the sole plate.
Filling with water
Fill the water reservoir before using the steam
function or the spray nozzle.
Remove the plug from the wall socket before
 lling the reservoir.
 is steam iron is to a large extent resistant –
to hard water (up to 15º dH). Although
normal tap water may be used, it is
advisable to use distilled, demineralised
or decalci ed water. Should you be unsure
about the hardness of the water in your
area, please enquire of the relevant local
authority department.
To prevent water dripping from the sole z
plate, ensure that the steam control button
is closed (
). It should be opened only
once the temperature level required
for steam ironing [as indicated on the
temperature control knob] has been
reached.
Open the cover of the water  ll hole. –
Fill the empty water reservoir using the –
measuring cup provided. Fill the reservoir
to the indicated ‘Max’ level only.
Close the water  ll hole. –
Anti-drip function
If the temperature of the soleplate is not
su cient to produce steam, the water supply
is cut o automatically to prevent dripping.
General information about ironing
Always check  rst whether a label with
ironing instructions is attached to the article
to be ironed.
 e meaning of the ironing symbols is as –
follows:
• synthetics
(low temperature)
•• silk and wool
(medium temperature)
••• cotton and linen
(high temperature)
 ese markings can also be found on the –
temperature control knob of the steam
iron in form of dot symbols.
Laundry to be ironed should be z
sorted according to the fabric ironing
temperature. Follow the ironing symbols
and start with the lowest temperature.
When ironing highly sensitive fabrics, or z
if you are not sure about the fabrics, you
may carefully test-iron at a non-visible
point, e.g. inside of seam. Start with the
lowest temperature.
If the laundry is being dried in a dryer z
before ironing, the temperature should be
adjusted to ‘iron dry’. Very dry fabrics are
di cult to iron.
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