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ENGLISH
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
After unit trans-
portation or storage at low temperature, it
is necessary to keep it for at least two hours
at room temperature before switching on.
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Unpack the iron; remove the protection
from the iron soleplate (13), if any.
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Check the unit for damages; do not use the
iron in case of damages.
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Make sure that the voltage of the mains cor-
responds to the operating voltage of the unit.
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Water tank may contain water residue,
this is normal, as the iron has under-
gone factory quality control
WATER SELECTION
Use tap water to fill the tank. If tap water is
hard, it is recommended to mix it with distilled
water in proportion 1:1, if tap water is too hard,
mix it with distilled water in proportion 1:2 or
use distilled water only.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
Before filling the tank with water, make sure
that the unit is unplugged.
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Set the temperature control knob (10) to
the “min” position, and set the continuous
steam supply knob (3) to the “
ø
” position.
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Open the water inlet lid (2).
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Pour the water into the water tank (9) using
the beaker (14) and then close the water
inlet lid (2).
Note:
•
Do not fill the water tank (9) with scent-
ed liquids, vinegar, starch solution,
descaling reagents, chemical agents
etc.
•
Do not exceed the “max” mark (12).
•
If you need to refill water during ironing,
first switch the iron off and unplug it.
IRONING TEMPERATURE
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Always check the recommended ironing
temperature indicated on the tag before
ironing.
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If there is no tag with recommended ironing
temperature, but you know the type of fab-
ric, use the following table to determine the
proper ironing temperature.
Symbol Fabric type (temperature)
•
Synthetics, nylon, acrylic,
polyester (low temperature)
••
Silk/wool (medium temperature)
•••
Cotton, linen (high temperature)
max
Maximum temperature
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This table is only valid for smooth materi-
als. Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised
etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.
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Sort items by ironing temperature first: syn-
thetics to synthetics, wool to wool, cotton
to cotton etc.
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The iron heats up faster than it cools down.
For this reason it is recommended to begin
ironing at low temperature (for instance,
synthetic fabrics).
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After that, start ironing at higher tempera-
tures (for instance, silk, wool). Cotton and
linen items should be ironed last.
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If an item is made of mixed fabrics, the iron
should be set to the lowest ironing tem-
perature (for instance, if an item is made
of acrylic and cotton, it should be ironed at
temperature used for acrylic ironing “•”).
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If you cannot define the fabric structure,
find a place that is hidden while wearing and
select the ironing temperature experimen-
tally (always start with the lowest tempera-
ture and raise it gradually until you get the
desired result).
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Corduroy and other fabrics that become
glossy quickly should be ironed strictly in
one direction (in the direction of the pile)
with little pressure.
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To avoid appearance of glossy spots on
synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them on the
inner side.
SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE
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Place the iron on its base (8).
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Insert the power plug into the mains
socket.
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