SUMMARY
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Important safety recommendations ....................................................................................................................... p. 5
Before first use
PREPARATION
Which water should I use? ............................................................................................................................................................ p. 9
Filling the water tank
USE
Adjusting the temperature and steam............................................................. p. 10
Dry ironing ...................................................................................................................
Getting more steam : turbo boost. .....................................................................
Getting more steam : extra steam .....................................................................
Vertical steam ironing .............................................................................................
Dampening clothing (Spray) ................................................................................
While ironing ...............................................................................................................
Auto-Off Function .....................................................................................................
IRON STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
Storing your iron ........................................................................................................ p. 15
Cleaning the Micro Calc filter...............................................................................
Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month) .............................................
Cleaning the soleplate ............................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................................................................... p. 8
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IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
Problems, possible causes, solutions ............................................................................................................. p. 20-21
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Please read these instructions carefully before
first use. This appliance has been designed for
domestic and indoor use only. Any commercial
use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with
the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no
responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling the power
cord. Always unplug your appliance: before filling
the water tank or rinsing the water tank, before
cleaning the appliance and after each use.
• The appliance must be used and placed on a flat,
stable, heat and water resistant surface. When
you place the iron on the iron rest, make sure that
the surface on which you place it is stable.
• This appliance is not intended to be used by
persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or persons lacking
appropriate knowledge or experience, unless
a person responsible for their safety provides
either supervision or appropriate instructions
concerning use of the appliance prior to its use.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do
not play with the appliance.
• This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or
over and persons lacking appropriate knowledge
or experience or persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities provided that they
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have been thoroughly instructed regarding use
of the appliance, are supervised, and understand
the risks involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children
less than 8 years of age when it is in use until it
has cooled down completely.
• The surfaces of your appliance can reach
very high temperatures when functioning,
which may cause burns. Do not touch the
hot surfaces of the appliance (accessible
metal parts and plastic parts adjacent to the
metallic parts).
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it
is connected to the mains. Before storing the
appliance, once it is unplugged, please wait until
it has cooled down completely (around 1 hour).
• The appliance must not be used if it has been
dropped, if it has any visible damage, if it leaks,
or if it functions abnormally in any way. Do not
attempt to dismantle your appliance: have it
examined at an Approved Service Centre to avoid
any danger.
• The iron should only be used with the base
provided (for cordless irons).
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• Check the electrical power cord for signs of wear
or damage prior to use. If the electrical power
cord is damaged, please contact an Approved
Service Centre to avoid any danger.
• The iron must always be placed on its base and never on its heel (for cordless irons) .
• Your iron and its base must be used and placed on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
When you place the iron on its base, ensure that the surface on which the base is placed
is stable.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage
Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc).
• Your steam iron is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use.
It is designed for domestic use only.
• Always plug your steam iron:
- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V,
- into an earthed electrical socket.
Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will
invalidate your guarantee.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension
lead which is in good condition, has a plug with an earth connection and is suited to the
power rating of the appliance.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.
• The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns:
do not touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.
• Do not leave the power cord close to or in contact with sources of heat or sharp edges.
• Your appliance emits steam, which can cause burns. Always handle the iron with care,
especially when ironing vertically. Never direct the steam towards people or animals.
• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running
tap.
• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water tank is filled with water.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Environment protection first !
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Y our appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered
or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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