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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

2. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children.
Keep the Iron out of the reach of children and pets.

3. This appliance is not for use by children.

4. Do not operate any appliance if the cord is damaged. Do not use this appliance

if the unit malfunctions, if it is dropped or has been damaged in any manner.
In order to avoid the risk of an electric shock, never try to repair the Iron
yourself. Bring it to a qualified technician for examination, repair or electrical
or mechanical adjustment. An incorrect reassembly could present a risk
of electric shock when the Iron is used

5. To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the Iron in water
or other liquid. See Care & Cleaning Instructions.

6. Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.

7. Use Iron only for its intended use.

8. Always turn the temperature control/fabric selector dial to MIN before plugging

it into or unplugging it from the electrical outlet. To disconnect, pull directly
on the plug; do not pull on the power cord.

9. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.

10. Allow Iron to cool completely before storing.

11. Always unplug Iron from electrical outlet when filling with water or emptying,

when not in use and before cleaning.

12. Do not leave Iron unattended while hot or connected or on an ironing board.

13. Position Iron carefully on ironing board to avoid it from being knocked over.

14. Do not touch hot metal parts, hot water, or steam released from the Iron,

as contact may cause burns. Use caution when turning a steam iron upside
down, as there may be hot water in the water tank.

15. Do not plug/unplug the product into/from an electrical outlet with a wet hand.

16. CAUTION! To reduce the risk of personal injury, this product is intended

solely for non-commercial, non-industrial, household use in the dry or steam
pressing of garments and fabrics. Do not use the product outdoors or for any
other purpose than intended.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This is a high wattage appliance. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate
another high wattage appliance on the same circuit.

2. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped
over.

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns,
fires or other injury to persons or damage to property.

1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Instruction Manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.

2. The cord to this Iron should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.

3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord.
Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.

4. Do not leave Iron unattended during use.

NOTES ON THE PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

NOTES ON THE CORD

If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 3 x 16 AWG cord should be used.
Cords rated for less amperage may overheat.

ELECTRIC POWER

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not
operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other
appliances.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIGHTWEIGHT IRON

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Remove any adhesive stickers that may be attached to the soleplate.
Any residual adhesives can be removed by rubbing gently with a soft,
water-dampened cloth.

2. New irons commonly release some light smoke or vapors when used for
the first few times. This light smoke is due to the initial heating of the materials
used in the manufacturing of the product. The release of this light smoke
is normal and does not indicate a fault in the product.

3. Residual moisture may also be present in the water tank. This is normal.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Always check garment labels for garment symbols suggesting that a fabric
should or should not be ironed. Always follow the temperature and steam
settings recommended by the fabric manufacturer.

2. Turn the steam control dial to the desired position. See Dry Pressing and Steam
Pressing sections following for detailed operating instructions.

3. Turn the temperature control/fabric selector dial to the desired
temperature/fabric setting: high temperature for cotton-linen, medium
temperature for wool, and low temperature for rayon, silk and acrylics.
(See Figure 3a.)

4. To prevent damage to garments from the use of too hot an Iron, it is best
to first iron garments that require low temperature. If you should need to adjust
from a high setting to a lower temperature, for example 3 (•••) to 1 (•),
allow the Iron about 5 minutes to reach the lower temperature.

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5. If you are unsure of a garment’s fabric content, start on a low setting and test
the Iron on an area of the garment that does not show, such as a seam.
Gradually increase the heat setting until wrinkles remove without damaging
the fabric.

6. To prevent shine, iron dark garments or those made of silk, acetate or rayon,
inside out.

IMPORTANT! To protect the soleplate from scratching, avoid ironing over
snaps, zippers, metal buttons, etc. Cover these objects with a pressing cloth
(not included) before ironing.

FILLING THE WATER TANK

WARNING: Make sure the Iron is completely cool and unplugged before adding

water to the water tank.

1. Before adding water to the tank, always check the garment label of the item
to be ironed for care instructions. Some fabrics may be damaged when exposed
to steam or water, and should be pressed dry, with an empty tank.

2. Turn the steam control dial to NO STEAM. (See Figure 2.)

3. Turn the temperature control/fabric selector dial to MIN. (See Figure 3a.)

4. Use a spouted cup to pour water into the water tank inlet until the water level
reaches the MAX water level mark on the transparent water tank.
(See Figure 4.)

IMPORTANT! Use tap water only. Distilled water may cause the iron to spit
or leak.

Exception: If tap water is very hard, use a mixture of 1⁄2 tap water
and 1⁄2 distilled water.

CAUTION: Do not fill the water tank above the MAX water level mark.

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