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Important recommendations
Safety instructions
• Please read these instructions carefully before first use.
This product has been designed for domestic 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.
- before cleaning the appliance,
- 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 or impaired 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 or impaired
physical, sensory or mental capabilities provided that
they have been thoroughly instructed regarding the
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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 appliance out of reach of children less than
8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
• The surfaces of your appliance marked by this
symbol 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) until the appliance has completely cooled.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is
connected to the mains. Unplug the appliance and wait
until it has cooled down completely (around 1 hour)
before transporting or storing it.
• Never fill your appliance directly from the tap.
• The cartridge cap must not be opened during use.
• 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.
• Check the electrical power cord and the water connection
cords for signs of wear or damage prior to use. If the
electrical power cord or the water connection cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by an Approved Service
Centre to avoid any danger.
• For your safety, this appliance conforms to all applicable regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic
Compatibility, Environment, etc).
• Your appliance is an electrical appliance: it must be used under normal conditions of use. It is designed for
domestic use only.
• It is equipped with a thermal fuse to avoid overheating.
• Always plug your appliance:
- into a mains circuit with voltage between 220 V and 240 V (Alternating current only),
- a socket outlet with an earth connection.
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Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your
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guarantee.
If you are using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A) with an earth connection, and is
fully extended.
• Always ensure that the base unit is positioned close enough to the ironing surface to avoid straining and
premature wear of the water connection cord.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket outlet.
• Do not leave the power or water connection cords close to or in contact with sources of heat or sharp edges.
• The sole plate of your iron and the iron rest on the base unit can reach extremely high temperatures, and can
cause burns: do not touch them. Never touch the electrical power cords with the sole plate of the iron.
• Always use a vented/mesh ironing board to prevent water spots on clothes and to avoid hot steam venting
sideways. Be careful of hot steam when ironing close to the edges of the board.
• Never iron in a seated position with your legs under the ironing board.
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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 appliance in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.
• When in use, the electric pump injects water into the iron solepate. It makes a noise but this is normal.
• Safety instructions Anti calc cartridge:
The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful. If
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you use the appliance for the first time, if you have replaced the anti calc cartridge or after filling the
water tank, press the steam control button continuously for few minutes pointing it away from your
linen, in order to prime the pump and obtain steam.
- Not for drinking
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Dispose with household refuse
- Keep in cool dry place
PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Environment protection first !
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Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a civic waste disposal centre.
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EN • PLEASE REFER TO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BEGINNING
OF THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
Description
Steam control button
1.
2. Iron temperature control dial
3. Iron thermostat light
4. Iron rest
5. Control panel
a) ECO mode button
b) on/off button
c) anti-calc button
Locking system (depending on model)
Your appliance is fitted with a retaining hoop to hold the iron onto the base with a locked position for easy
transport and storage:
6. Water connection cord storage
7. Anti-calc cartridge
8. Soleplate
9. Removable water tank
10. Lock system (depending on model)
Preparation
What water may be used ?
This appliance has been designed to be used with untreated tap water.
Types of water not to use: In order to help extend the life of your appliance, you should not use water from clothes
dryers, scented or softened water containing additives, water from refrigerators, batteries, air conditioners, rain
water, boiled, filtered or bottled water. Do not use pure distilled nor pure demineralised water.
All the type of water listed above may contain organic waste, mineral or chemical elements that can cause spitting,
brown staining or premature wear of the appliance. If your water is very hard, we recommend you use a mix of
50% untreated tap water and 50% distilled water available in hardware stores.
Do not fill the water tank from the cartridge compartment.
Filling the water tank
• Remove the detachable water tank using the handle (located at the front of the steam generator)
• Fill the water tank without exceeding the Max level
• Push it back into its housing until you hear a «click»
Using your appliance
The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful. They will not affect use
and will disappear rapidly.
• Ensure you place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat and water resistant surface.
• Completely unwind the power cord and the water connection cord.
• Always ensure that the base unit is positioned close enough to the ironing surface to avoid straining and
premature wear of the water connection cord.
• Plug in your appliance to an earthed socket.
• Press on the on / off switch. The on/off indicator located on the control panel flashes while the iron heats up.
When the on/off indicator light stops flashing (after 2 minutes approximately), the appliance is ready for use.
• If you use the appliance for the first time, if you have replaced the anti calc cartridge or after filling the
water tank, press the steam control button continuously for a few minutes pointing it away from your linen,
in order to prime the pump and obtain steam when the temperature dial is in the max position.
• When in use, electric pump injects water into the iron solepate. It makes a noise but this is normal.
Use
Setting the temperature
Do not place the iron on a metal support.When taking a break from ironing, always place the iron on the
iron rest plate of the unit. It is equipped with non-slip pads and has been designed to withstand high
temperatures.
• Adjust the iron’s temperature control dial according to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below).
• The iron thermostat light will flash each time you change the position. it will be fixed once the temperature is
ready.
• Steam may take some time to start as your appliance needs to activate its water circuit.
• The steam will stop when you release the button.
• Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
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Before using the iron for the first time, or if you have not used the steam button for a long time, press the steam
control button several times in a row, holding the iron away from your clothes.
• Iron temperature setting:
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND STEAM OUTPUT ACCORDING TO TYPE OF FABRIC TO BE IRONED
TYPE OF FABRICS Setting temperature control
Synthetics, Silk
Wool, Viscose
Cotton
Linen, Max
- Start with the fabrics to be ironed at a low temperature (•) and finish with those which need higher temperatures
(••• or Max).
- Mixed fibre fabric: set the ironing temperature to the setting for the most delicate fabric.
• If you put your thermostat in the “min” position, the iron does not heat.
Steam boost function
• Your appliance includes the Steam boost: automatic sequential steam for effortless use. To be used in particular
for thick fabrics.
• To obtain this function, press the steam control button under the handle three times in quick succession.
ECO MODE: Your appliance has an ECO mode function which uses less power whilst still producing a good steam
flow to iron your garments properly.
Dry ironing
• Do not press the steam control button under the iron handle.
Vertical steam ironing
Recommendations : for fabrics other than linen or cotton, hold the iron a few centimetres from the garment to avoid
burning the fabric.
• Set the iron temperature control dial to the MAX position
• Hang the garment on a coat hanger.
As steam is very hot : never attempt to remove creases from a garment while it is being worn, always hang
garments on a coat hanger.
• Holding the iron in a vertical position, press repeatedly on the steam control button (underneath the iron handle)
moving the iron from top to bottom.
Refilling the water tank
• Switch off then unplug the appliance.
• Remove the detachable water tank using the handle (located at the front of the steam generator)
• Fill the water tank without exceeding the Max level
• Push it back into its housing until you hear a «click»
• Plug in and switch the appliance on again by pressing the on/off switch.
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Anti-calc maintenance
Cartridge
Do not put any descaling substances (vinegar, industrial descaling products, etc.) in the water tank or in the anti calc
cartridge compartment, they could damage your appliance.
To extend the life of your appliance and to avoid scale build up, your appliance is equipped with an anti calc cartridge
system. This anti calc cartridge system is located in the water tank rest.
The cartridge will need to be changed only when the anti-calc indictor flashes which will depend on your frequency
of ironing and how much steam you use.
Operation:
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The appliance has an anti calc indicator located on the control panel. When this indicator is flashing it means that
the anti calc cartridge is no longer efficient and must be replaced by a new one.
To replace your anti calc cartridge :
- Never replace the anti calc cartridge during use.
- Switch off and unplug your appliance.
Remove the water tank
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Pull the used anti calc cartridge out of its compartment.
- Be careful, some water drops may drip from of the anti calc cartridge when you remove it from its compartment.
This is normal and the water is harmless.
- Take the new anti calc cartridge out of its bag.
- Place the new anti calc cartridge in the compartment and press it down until it locks.
- Put the anti-calc cartridge back in the water tank
- Plug in and switch on your appliance. The max indicator located on the control panel flashes while the iron heats
up. When the max indicator light stops flashing (after 2 minutes approximately), the appliance is ready for use.
- Press the anti calc reset button on the control panel.
You might have to press the steam control button for a few minutes to start the steam again as your appliance needs
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to re-activate its water circuit when the temperature dial is in the Max position.
This operation is essential to maintain the working life of your appliance.
Using the appliance without changing the cartridge can damage the appliance and stop its steaming
performance. Press on the anti calc button only if you have changed the cartridge.
To ensure the efficiency of the cartridge, please remove it from its plastic bag just before use. The
international guarantee will not cover any damages which occur as a result of using the appliance without
changing the cartridge.
Self-cleaning
1. Switch off and unplug the appliance
2. Remove the water tank from it’s housing, refill the tank up to the max mark, and push it back into it’s
housing until you hear a click
3. Plug in the appliance
4. Set the temperature control dial to the max position
5. Switch on the appliance; the anti-calc light should be off and the ON button should be flashing.
6. Once the ON button stops flashing and becomes fixed, press and hold the ANTI CALC button for 8
seconds.
7. When the anti-calc light starts flashing, the self-cleaning program will start.
7a. Handle the iron over the sink, keep it in an horizontal position. Do not proceed to the self-cleaning
if the iron is on the iron heel or on the iron rest
7b. The iron will heat up and may take up to 1min20seconds to do so.
7c. Once the iron has heated up, the self-cleaning will automatically begin. Water, steam and calc
particles will come out of the sole plate (this takes approximately 45 seconds)
7d. The iron will then heat up again for about 30 seconds to dry the soleplate
7e. Once the self-cleaning has finished, the appliance will automatically switch off.
8. If cleaning the soleplate is necessary, unplug the appliance and ensure that the iron cools down
completely
9. Once the iron has cooled down completely, clean the sole plate with a damp cloth/sponge
10. Your appliance is now ready to use
Cleaning your appliance
Before cleaning, ensure your appliance is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled down for
least 1 hour.
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Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate base-unit.
• Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
• Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic dish cloth.
• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.
Storing your appliance
• Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot.
• Store the water connection cord in its compartment.
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• Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 1 hour before storing it away.
A problem with your appliance ?
PROBLEMS CAUSES SOLUTIONS
You have just filled the tank or
changed the anti-calc cartridge, or
you have just started using it.
There is no anti calc cartridge in
the appliance or it is not properly
Your iron is producing little or no
steam.
Water runs out of the holes of the
soleplate.
Water streaks appear on
the linen.
Brown streaks come through the holes
in the soleplate and stain the linen.
The soleplate is dirty or
brown and may stain the
linen.
Steam or water escapes
under the appliance.
The “anti calc” indicator is flashing.
The anti calc indicator is still flashing
after replacing the cartridge.
If you have any problems or queries please call out Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice: 0345 602
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installed.
Steam cannot be produced at the
temperature you have selected.
The water tank is empty. Fill the tank.
Scale starts building-up in your iron.
You are using steam for the first time
or you have not used it for some time.
The setting is not correct (1 dot / 2
dots) and the soleplate is not hot
enough to produce steam.
Your ironing board is saturated with
water because it is not suitable for
use with the appliance.
You are using chemical descaling
agents or additives in the water
ironing.
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently
or you have ironed a new garment
before washing it.
You are ironing at too high a temperature.
You are using starch.
The appliance is faulty.
The anti calc cartridge is no longer
efficient.
You have not pressed the reset
button.
Press the steam control button continuously for few minutes pointing it away
from your linen, in order to prime the
pump.
Make sure the anticalc cartridge is installed
and locked in its compartment.
Set the thermostat control in the coloured
zone (••• or MAX).
Check that the anti-calc light is not
flashing. If the light is flashing, remove
the water tank and change the anti calc
cartridge.
If not, proceed to a self-cleaning.
Press on the steam control button away
from your ironing board until the iron
produces steam.
Set the iron at 3 dots (••• or MAX) and
wait for the iron thermostat light to go out
before activating the steam button again.
Check that your ironing board is suitable.
We recommend that you use a vented/
mesh type ironing board.
Never add this type of product in the water
tank (see “for what water may be used”).
Contact an Approved Service Centre.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove
any soap deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be sucked up by the iron.
See our recommendations regarding temperature control setting.
Always spray starch on the reverse side of
the fabric to be ironed.
Stop using your appliance and contact an
Approved Service Centre.
Replace the anti calc cartridge with a new
one then press the anti-calc button
for a minimum of 3 seconds.
Press the anti calc button until the light
stops flashing.
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