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Using Your Iron
1. Your iron
A. Steam regulator
B. Spray button
L. Pilot lamp
C. Shot of steam
D. Water tank cover
E. Spray outlet
H. Pointer
F. Soleplate
G. "max"
I. Water tank
2. Filling the water tank
Set the steam regulator (A) to the
unplug the iron from the mains!
1. Place the iron at an angle of 45º
2. Fill the tank but never above the "max" mark
Use only clean water from the tap without mixing anything with
it. The addition of other liquids, such as perfume or fraganced
ironing water, will damage the appliance.
Do not use condensed water from tumble dryers, air conditioners
or similar appliances. This appliance has been designed to use
normal tap water.
To prolong the optimum steam function, mix tap water with distilled
water 1:1. If the tap water in your area is very hard, mix tap water
with distilled water 1:2.
You can inquire about the water hardness with your local water
supplier
7. Ironing without steam
This function enables the iron to be used for dry ironing.
1. Set the steam regulator (A) to the
position.
2. Select an appropriate temperature for the type of material being
ironed.
8. Spray
This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles.
1. Do not use the spray function with silk as staining may occur.
2. Make sure that there is water in the tank (I).
3. When ironing, press the spray button (B) and water will spray
out of the spray outlet (E) onto the garment.
9. After finishing each ironing session
1. Unplug the iron from the mains socket.
2. Set the steam regulator (A) to the
position.
3. Open the water tank cover (D).
4. Hold the iron with the point facing down and shake it gently
until all the water has come out.
5. Set the iron aside in a vertical position to cool down.
6. Coil the power cable (K) loosely around the heel of the iron,
before storing.
7. Store the iron in an upright position.
3. Setting the temperature
The temperature control (J) adjusts the temperature of the
soleplate (F).
1. Check the temperature instructions shown on the care label of
the garment you are ironing and set the temperature control
(J) to the corresponding position by lining it up with the pointer
(H) on the iron:
K. Power cable
Fabric
Synthetics
Silk - Wool
Cotton - Linen
J. Temperature control
position and
2. If you are unsure what type of material the garment is made from,
start ironing on the lowest temperature setting and increase
accordingly. If the garment is made from mixed fabrics, set the
temperature for the most delicate material.
3. Sort your garments based on their care labels, always
starting with clothes that have to be ironed at the lowest
temperature.
4. The pilot lamp (L) will stay lit while the iron is heating up and go
out once the selected temperature has been reached. Wait a
few seconds after the lamp goes out before you start ironing.
Once the iron is ready, you can continue to iron even if the pilot
lamp comes on again.
5. If your iron is equipped with the auto shut-off function "secure",
the pilot lamp (L) will flash when the function has activated.
Gently move the iron side to side to restart it
10. Multiple de-scaling system
This range of irons is equipped with the following descaling
features "AntiCalc".
A. self-clean
Each time you use the steam regulator (A), the "self-clean" system
cleans the mechanism of any scale deposits.
B. calc'n clean
The "calc'n clean" function helps to remove scale particles from
the steam chamber. Use this function approximately every 2
weeks:
1. Fill the water tank (I) with water.
2. Set the temperature control (J) to the "•••" or "max" position
and plug in the iron.
3. After the necessary warm-up period, unplug the iron.
4. Hold the iron over a sink and turn the steam regulator (A) to the
"calc´n clean" position and keep it at this position.
5. Gently shake the iron. Boiling water and steam will come out
of the soleplate (F), carrying scale or deposits that might have
built up there. When the iron stops dripping, position the steam
regulator to the
6. For improved de-scaling, heat up the iron again fully, and press
the shot of steam button (C) several times in quick succession.
Then wait until remaining water has evaporated from the
soleplate of the iron.
C. anti-calc (Model dependent)
The "anti-calc" cartridge has been designed to reduce the build-
up of scale produced during
steam ironing, helping to extend the useful life of your iron.
Nevertheless the "anti-calc" cartridge
cannot remove all of the scale that is produced naturally over
time.
11. Anti-drip system
The irons in this range are equipped with an anti-drip system.
This will automatically stop the iron producing steam when the
selected temperature setting is too low. You may hear a clicking
sound when this system is in operation.
Temperature Setting
•
••
•••
position
4. Ironing with steam
The steam regulator (A) is used to adjust the amount of
steam produced when ironing.
1. Make sure that there is water in the tank (I).
2. Adjust the temperature setting and then set the steam regulator
according to the table below. Steam will automatically be
produced:
Temperature Setting
Steam Regulator Setting
••• to "max"
••
Note: At a temperature setting of "•", the soleplate is not hot
enough to produce steam so the steam regulator should be set
to the
position to avoid water dripping from the soleplate (F).
5. Ironing with shot of steam
This can be used to remove stubborn wrinkles or to press
in a sharp crease or pleat. It cannot be used on a synthetic
setting for delicate items.
1. Set the temperature control (J) to the "•••" or "max" position.
2. Set the steam regulator (A) to the maximum position.
3. Press the shot of steam (C ) button on the handle repeatedly
at intervals of 5 seconds.
6. Vertical steaming with shot of steam
This can be used to remove creases from hanging clothes,
curtains etc. It cannot be used on a synthetic setting for
delicate items.
WARNING! Do not vertical steam while the item is being worn.
Never spray or aim steam at people or animals!
1. Make sure that there is water in the tank (I).
2. Set the temperature control (J) to the «•••» or «max» position
and the steam regulator (A) to its maximum position.
3. Hold the iron in an upright position about 15 cm away from the
garment being steamed.
4. Press the shot of steam button (C) on the handle at intervals of
5 seconds, however, after 4 jets of steam, wait for 10seconds
to allow for continued steam production.
Additional Features (Model Dependent)
Auto shut-off
Some irons in this range are equipped with an auto-shut off
system.
The "secure" auto shut-off function switches off the iron
automatically when it is not being used, thus helping to prevent
accidents and saving energy. When the appliance is first plugged
in, this function will be inactive for the first 2 minutes to allow it to
reach the set temperature.
If during ironing, the iron is not moved for a certain length of time,
the iron will automatically switch off. The length of time will depend
on the position the iron has been left in:
Horizontally (flat) or on its side:
30 seconds
Vertically (upright):
8 minutes
The pilot lamp (L) on the handle will flash when auto shut-off has
been activated. To switch the iron back on, move it gently from
side to side. The light will stop flashing.
Tips to help you save energy
Steam production consumes the most energy. To help minimise
the energy used, follow the advice below:
• Start by ironing the fabrics that require the lowest ironing
temperature.
• Regulate the steam according to the selected ironing
temperature.
• Only use steam if necessary. If possible, use the spray
function instead.
• Try to Iron the fabrics while they are still damp and reduce the
steam setting. Steam will be generated from the fabrics rather
than the iron. If you tumble dry your fabrics before ironing
them, set the tumble drier to the 'iron dry' programme.
• If the fabrics are damp enough, turn off the steam regulator
completely.
• Stand the iron upright during pauses. Resting it horizontally
with the steam regulator on generates wasted steam.
calc´n clean
calc´n clean
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