Please read the safety instructions carefully before using this
appliance. Please retain the instructions for future refer-
ence.
DESCRIPTION OF
COMPONENTS
1. Casing
2. Handle
3. Water inlet opening
4. Water tank cover
5. Water tank with maximum limit mark
6. Self clean button
7. Spray button
8. Burst of steam button (turbo steam, burst of steam in a vertical
position)
9. Steam control knob
10.Temperature control knob
11.Operation indicator (only for SI-4220)
12.Temperature indicator
13.Iron sole plate
14.Measuring jug
BEFORE USE
Remove all packaging from the appliance.
Turn the steam control knob (9) into the
“0” position, and the temperature control knob
(10) – into the “Min” position. If you intend to iron with spray or steam,
push the cover (4) up and fill the tank (5) with
suring jug (14) for convenience and ease.
Note: if your area has hard water, we recommend you use
filtered or bottled water.
water through the opening (3). Use the mea-
Attention: always disconnect the iron from the electricity
mains supply prior to filling the tank (5). Do not
overfill the tank (see the “Max” mark on the tank
(5). Do not fill the tank (5) with other liquids.
Prior to first use iron a clean old piece of cotton cloth to make
sure the sole plate and the water tank are absolutely clean
(see subsection “Steam ironing”).
Note: light smoke may emit during the first use of the
appliance: it is a normal occurrence that will soon
disappear.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. Place the iron into a vertical position.
2. Insert the power plug into the mains supply
outlet.
3. Turn the temperature control knob (10) to
set the temperature recommended by the
manufacturer of the textile article (usually indi
cated on the article’s label).
Note: in case the manufacturer’s recommendations are
missing, select the temperature setting, which
corresponds to the type of the cloth to be ironed (see
section “Useful advice”).
4. The temperature indicator (12) will light up to indicate that
the iron is being heated to the set temperature level. When
the set temperature level is reached, the indicator (12) will
turn off.
Note: during operation of the appliance the light indicator
will light up and turn off periodically; this is normal
and not a malfunction.
Steam ironing
Dry ironing can be can be used at any temperature setting. To
do this the steam control knob (9) must be put into the “0” position. If you intend to use the steam function, allow the iron to heat
to the required temperature level then put the control knob (9)
into the required position.
Attention: application of the steam ironing function is
impossible at “ ”temperature setting. The “DripStop” system automatically terminates the steam
generation process if the selected temperature is too
low. When the system is activated, you may hear a
light click.
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Turbo steam
To ease ironing of dense cotton, linen and upholstery articles
use the steam burst button (8): engagement of the button (8)
during the ironing process generates an extra burst of steam from
the sole plate to help remove stubborn creases.
Burst of steam in a vertical position
This function helps to freshen the appearance of curtains, jack-
ets, coats, etc. To use this function, take the following steps:
Follow instructions in paragraph 1-4 of the section “Operation
instructions”. While selecting the temperature setting, put the
temperature control knob (10) into the “Max” position.
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While holding the iron in a vertical position, aim its sole plate
towards the articles to be ironed and push the steam burst
button (8) to produce a directional strong burst of steam from
the soleplate. Push the button several times with 5-7 seconds
intervals until the article is fully refreshed. If during the process
your water tank (5) runs out of water, disconnect the appliance
from the mains outlet, wait till it cools down, refill the tank and
plug the appliance back into the power supply and continue the
process.
Spray
Using the water spray (7) will help when ironing details of the
article (cuffs, trimmings, plackets, etc) or clothes, which demand
“ ” (low temperature) ironing, when steam ironing is not possible.
Push the button several times to moisten the material.
Auto shut-off function (for SI-4220)
For safety reasons, your iron will automatically switch off if it’s
left without supervision:
upright for more than 8 minutes, or
flat for more than 30 seconds.
The operation indicator (11) will start blinking.
The iron will switch on again, when you move it. After that the
operation indicator will stop blinking.
5.When you have finished cleaning or ironing, do not
forget to switch the iron off by putting the steam control knob (9)
into the “0” position, the temperature control knob (10) – to the
minimal position and unplugging the appliance from the mains
supply outlet.
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning of the sole plate
Do not use any abrasive substances and
materials to clean the sole plate.
Cleaning of internal parts of the
appliance
Warning: in areas with very hard water it is recommended
that you regularly remove scale from the appliance to
maintain it in good working order. Excess lime scale
may result in damage or malfunction of your product.
If in your area the water is soft and you have average amounts
of clothes to be ironed then we recommend you to de-scale every
month. If the water in your area is very hard or if you iron frequently, then we recommend you de-scale more often.
Your iron has a self-cleaning function, which allows you to
clean the internal parts of the appliance from scale or dust. To use
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this function perform the following procedure:
1. Set the steam control knob (9) into the “0” position.
2. Fill the tank (5) with water to the “Мах” level.
3. Place the iron in a vertical position and plug it into the mains
supply outlet.
4. Set the temperature control knob (10) into the “Max” posi
tion. The temperature indicator (12) will light up showing that
the iron is being heated to the desired temperature.
5. When the iron reaches the maximum temperature, the indica
tor (12) will go out.
6. Disconnect the iron from the main supply outlet. Whilst hold
ing the appliance horizontally over a sink, press the self
clean knob “SelfClean” (6). Hot steam will discharge from
the sole plate (13) removing the scale and dust
7. When the water tank (5) is completely empty, release the
self clean knob (6).
8. Put the appliance into a vertical position and reheat the iron.
9. To complete the cleaning process; Iron a piece of a clean old
cotton cloth in order to clean the sole plate (13) of any re
maining dust and scale and to evaporate the remaining water.
When you have finished ironing, always switch the appliance
off and disconnect from the electrical supply.
Storage
Before storing the iron, make sure it is disconnected from the
mains supply outlet and is completely cooled down. Set the temperature control knob into the “Min” position and the steam
control knob into the “0” position. Drain the remaining water from
the tank (5) by opening the cover (4) and holding the iron upside
down over the sink. Store the appliance in the upright standing
position.
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USEFUL TIPS
Selection of temperature settings
Before ironing, we recommend that you organize your clothes, into the types of material
and the recommended temperature settings.
We recommend that you start ironing, using
gets hot quicker than it cools down.
When ironing articles made with combinations of fibers, start
with the temperature recommended for the most delicate material first (for example, to iron a cloth made of cotton and
polyester select the temperature recommended for ironing
polyester first).
If the manufacturer’s label, which gives the recommended
temperature, is missing and the type of material is known,
follow the recommendations below.
the lower temperature settings first: the appliance
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Fabric type
Acrylic
Polypropylene
Polyethane
Acetat
Triacetate
Polyester
Polyamide
Nylon
Viscose
Rayon
Silk
Wool
Cotton
Linen
If you do not know the fabric type, find a place on the article;
which will not be seen and test iron it to select the appropriate temperature, start with the minimum setting.
Temperature control settings
Steam ironing
No
Yes
Not recommended
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ironing of selected fabrics
Do not use the water spray button (7) while ironing silk ar-
ticles: drops of water leave spots on silk garments.
Wool, velour, velvet and similar pile fabrics must be ironed on
the inside.
To prevent shiny marks we recommend that you iron woolen
articles through a thin cotton cloth, set the steam control
knob into the maximum position.
SAFETY MEASURES
When using your appliance, the following basic safety
precautions should always be followed:
To avoid electric shocks, do not immerse the ap
pliance, plug or power cord in water or any
other liquids. Do notplace the appliance where it
could come into contact with water or other liquids. If the
connect it from the mains. Do not use the machine again until it has
been serviced by an authorized service center.
Do not let children use the appliance without supervision.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervi
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person
responsible for their safety.
If the power cord plug does not fit to your wall socket,
consult a qualified electrician.
Use of various adapters may result in damage to the
appliance and termination of warranty.
appliance comes in contact with water, immediately dis
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Always supervise the appliance while in use.
Always unplug before moving the appliance from one
place to another, cleaning and storing.
Never pull the cord to disconnect the appliance, instead grasp
the plug and pull it to disconnect.
Do not allow the cord or the machine itself to come in contact
with hot surfaces.
Position the appliance and the cord so that nobody can acciden
tally overturn it.
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, or it has a
damaged power cord or plug. Do not modify or repair the
machine yourself.
Do not dismantle the appliance as improper assembly might
result in an electric shock during the subsequent use of the
equipment. Repairs should only be done by authorizedservice centers.
This equipment is intended for household use only, not for com
mercial or industrial use.
Please follow all the requirements of this guide.
Do not use the appliance if it has mechanical defects (dents,
cracks etc.), get it checked by the nearest authorized service
center.
SPECIAL SAFETY MEASURES
Do not leave the iron unattended when it is
connected to a mains supply outlet. Always switch
the iron off even when you leave the room for
short periods of time.
Do not leave the hot iron in a horizontal position: place it upright on a heat resistant surface.
The iron gets hot when in operation: any skin
contact with metal surfaces, vapor or water may result in burns.
During operation of the appliance keep children away from it
especially when steam ironing.
Never iron or steam iron articles being worn by a person.
Avoid any contacts between the sole plate and plastic fittings of
an article: buttons, zippers, labels, etc.
Always disconnect the iron from the mains when filling or drain-
ing the water tank.
Store the iron in a vertical position to avoid damaging the sole
plate.
The iron should always be connected to a grounded main
electricity supply.
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DISPOSAL
The appliance should be disposed of in accordance with waste disposal regulations in your country and with the least damage to the environment.
Only ecologically safe materials are used in the
packaging of our products and the cardboard and
paper can be disposed of with normal paper waste.
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