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IRON

• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgoing

steam of the iron in order to avoid getting

DESCRIPTION

burns.

1. Water spray nozzle

• Provide that the power cord is not hanging

2. Water tank lid

over the edge of the ironing board and make

3. Constant steam supply control

sure that it does not touch hot surfaces.

4. Water spray button

• Before plugging/unplugging the unit, set

5. Steam supply button

the temperature control to the “min” posi-

6. Heating element on/off indicator

tion, and the constant steam supply control

7. Power cord protection

to the “

” position.

8. Iron base

• To unplug the unit always take the plug, do

9. Water tank

not pull the power cord.

10.Temperature control

• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-

11. Maximal water level indicator

merse the unit into water or other liquids.

12.Iron sole

• Before taking the unit away for keeping,

13.Measuring jug

pour out the remaining water and let the

unit cool down.

SAFETY MEASURES

• Pour out water only after you have un-

Before using the unit, please read the instruc-

plugged the unit.

tions carefully and pay attention to the illus-

• Do not use the unit if the plug or the power

trations.

cord is damaged or if there are other dam-

• Before switching on the unit, make sure

ages in the unit.

that the voltage in your home electric net-

• Do not use the unit if it fell or if there any

work corresponds to the operating voltage

damages or in case of leakage.

of the iron.

• In order to avoid electric shock do not dis-

• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug;

mantle the unit yourself. If there are some

insert it into the outlet, with secure ground-

damages in the unit apply to the authorized

ing.

service center.

• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use

• Do not allow children to use the iron as a

adapters while connecting the appliance to

toy.

the outlet.

• Keep the unit away from children and disa-

• In order to avoid overloading of the power

bled persons. Do not allow them to use the

network do not switch on several applianc-

unit without supervision.

es with high power consumption simultane-

• This unit is not intended for usage by chil-

ously.

dren or disabled persons unless they are

• Use the iron only for the intended purposes,

given all the necessary instructions on

specified in the instructions.

safety measures and information about

• Do not use the unit outdoors.

danger, which can be caused by improper

• Place the iron on a flat stable surface or use

usage of the unit.

the ironing board.

• Keep the unit vertically in a dry cool place,

• Never leave the operating unit unattended.

out of reach of children.

• Always unplug the unit if you do not use it.

• The unit is intended for household usage

• When filling the tank with water always un-

only.

plug the unit.

• Water tank should be closed during iron-

BEFORE FIRST USAGE

ing.

• Take out the iron from the package and if

• Do not fill the water tank with scented liq-

there is a protective cartoon covering on

uids, vinegar, starch solution, descaling

the iron sole (12), remove it.

reagents, chemical agents etc.

• Make sure that the voltage in the electric

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network corresponds to the iron’s operat-

• This table is only for smooth materials.

ing voltage.

Fabrics of other types (crimped, raised

etc.) are best ironed at low temperature.

Note:

• First sort items by ironing temperature:

- The iron’s heating element is scorched

wool with wool, cotton with cotton etc.

during the first use; it is normal for a

• The iron heats up faster than is cools down.

small amount of smoke or extraneous

For this reason it is recommended to begin

smell to be released.

ironing at low temperature (for instance

synthetic fabrics).

FILLING THE WATER TANK WITH WATER

• After that, move to higher temperature

Make sure that the iron is disconnected from

ironing. Cotton and linens should be ironed

electrical power before filling it with water.

last.

• Set the temperature control (10) to the

• If an item is made from a mix of fabrics,

“min” position, and the constant steam

then the iron should be set for the fabric

supply control (3) to the “

” position.

with the lowest ironing (for instance if an

• Open the water tank lid (2).

item is made from polyester and cotton, it

• Fill the unit with water, using the jug (13),

should be ironed at the temperature used

firmly close the lid (2).

for ironing polyester “•”).

• If you cannot define the fabric the item is

Note:

made from, find a place on it that is hid-

- Do not fill the unit with water above the

den while wearing and, on practice select

“MAX” mark.

the ironing temperature (always start at the

- If you need to refill the water tank dur-

lowest and gradually raise it until you get

ing ironing, turn off the iron and unplug

the desired result.).

the power cord from the outlet.

• Corduroy and other fabrics that start glossy

- After you finish ironing, switch off the

quickly should be ironed strictly in one di-

unit, wait until it cools down complete-

rection (along the lines) with slight pres-

ly, then open the water tank lid (2) and

sure.

drain the remaining water.

• To avoid appearance of glossy spots on the

synthetic and silk fabrics, iron them back-

IRONING TEMPERATURE

side.

Before operating test the heated iron on the

old cloth to be sure that the iron sole (12) and

SETTING THE IRONING TEMPERATURE

the water tank (9) are clean.

• Place the iron on its base (8). (Place the

• Always check the recommended iron tem-

iron vertically.)

perature indicated on the tag before iron-

• Insert the plug into the socket.

ing.

• Turn the temperature control (10) to set the

• If the tag does not list the recommended

required ironing temperature: “•”, “••”,

ironing temperature, but you know the type

“•••” or max, (depending on the type of

of fabric, then use the following table to de-

fabric), the (6) indicator will light up.

termine the proper temperature.

• When the sole temperature (12) reaches the

desired temperature value, the (6) indicator

Signs Fabric type (temperature)

will go out, you can start ironing.

Synthetics, nylon, acryl, polyester (low

•

temperature)

Note:

•• Silk/wool (medium temperature)

- While steam ironing set the necessary

•••

intensity of steam generation using the

Cotton/flax (high temperature)

(MAX)

steam supply control (3).

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WATER SPRAYER

control (10) to the “min” position, and the

• You can dampen the fabric by pressing the

constant steam supply control (3) to the “

spray button (4) several times.

” position (steam supply is off).

• Make sure that there is enough water in the

• Pull the plug out of the socket and let the

water tank (9).

iron cool down completely.

IRONING

ATTENTION!

• Place the iron on its base (8).Insert the plug

If during the operation steam is not constantly

supplied, check whether the steam supply

into the socket.

control (3) is set properly and whether there

• Turn the temperature control (10) to set the

is water in the water tank.

required ironing temperature: “•”, “••”,

“•••” or max, (depending on the type of

STEAM SUPPLY

fabric), set the constant steam supply con-

Steam supply function is useful while ironing

trol to the “

” position, the (6) indicator will

folds and can be used only at high tempera-

light up.

ture mode (temperature control (10) between

• When the sole temperature reaches the de-

“••”, “•••”and “max”).

sired temperature value, the (6) indicator

When pressing the steam supply button (5)

will go out, you can start ironing.

steam will go out from the sole.

• After you finish ironing set the control (10)

to the “min” position.

Note:

• Pull the plug out of the socket and let the

- In order to avoid leakage of water from

iron cool down completely.

steam openings, press the additional

steam supply button (5) with a 4-5 sec.

STEAM IRONING

interval.

The iron is equipped with the anti drop valve,

which closes water supply at too low tem-

VERTICAL STEAMING

perature of the iron sole, it prevents appear-

Vertical steaming function can be used only

ance of drops from the openings of the iron

when the high temperature mode is used (set

sole (12). At heating and cooling down of the

the temperature control (10) between «••»

iron sole you will hear corresponding clamps

and (max)).

of opening/closing of the anti-drop valve, that

Hold the iron vertically at the distance15-

indicates its normal operation.

30 cm from the clothes press the additional

• Place the iron on its base (8). (Place the

steam release button (5) with a 4-5 seconds

iron vertically.)

interval, steam will be released from the sole

• Insert the plug into the socket.

(12).

• Make sure that there is enough water in the

water tank.

Important information

• Turn the temperature control (10) to set the

• Vertical steaming is not recommended for

required ironing temperature: in the steam

synthetic fabrics.

operation zone or «max» (•••), the indica-

• To avoid melting the fabric, do not touch

tor (6) will light up.

the iron sole to the item while steaming.

• When the sole temperature reaches the de-

• Never steam iron clothing on a person as

sired temperature value, the (6) indicator

the steam temperature is very high and it

will go out, you can start ironing.

can cause burns. Use a coat-hanger or a

• Use the constant steam supply control (3)

stand.

set the required intensity of the vapor gen-

eration, steam will start going out of the

STEAM CHAMBER CLEANING

openings of the iron sole (12).

• To prolong lifetime of the iron we recom-

• After usage of the iron set temperature

mend cleaning the steam chamber, espe-

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