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8
4
. For more steam (shot of steam button)
-
Press the Shot of Steam button from time to time
- fig. 9.
-
Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again.
5
. Vertical steam ironing
-
Ideal for removing creases from suits, jackets, skirts, hanging curtains etc
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Hang the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand. The steam is very hot, so you should always
d
o this with the garment on a hanger – never while someone is wearing it.
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Set your thermostat to MAX
- fig. 10.
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Press the Shot of Steam button ( ) repeatedly
- fig. 9
m
oving the iron from top to bottom
- fig. 11.
-
Hold the iron a few centimetres from the fabric to avoid burning delicate fabrics.
6
. Anti-Calc Plus System
- You iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system
- fig. 12.
- This system will help to provide :
• a better ironing quality with a constant flow of steam,
• a longer life for your iron.
7. Anti-drip function
- Autosteam Control, i.e. the automatic selection of the ironing programme depending on the fabrics selected, makes it
possible to reduce steam flow at low temperatures and prevents your iron from dripping water onto your linen.
8. Auto-Stop safety feature (depending on model)
- For your safety, the electronic system cuts off the power and the autostop indicator light
flashes
- fig. 13
when:
• The iron remains motionless for more than 8 minutes on its heel.
• The iron remains flat or on its side for more than 30 seconds.
- To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light stops flashing.
9.
Gliss/Glide Protect
TM
autoclean - Autoclean Catalys soleplate
(depending on model)
• Your iron is equipped with a catalytic self-cleaning soleplate.
• Its exclusive coating removes all impurities generated by normal use.
• It is recommended that you always rest your iron on its support base to preserve its self-cleaning coating.
Dry Ironing
- Choose your ironing program.
- Set the steam control to DRY
- fig. 1.1.
- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out.
Caring for your iron
BE CAREFUL ! Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning it.
Cleaning the anti-calc valve (once per month)
- Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.
- To remove the antiscale valve, set your thermostat on the position MAX
- fig. 10
,
place the steam control on STEAM,
- fig. 1.2
and the valve can now be removed
from your iron
- fig. 15.
Never touch the end of the valve
- Soak the valve in a cup of white vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours
- fig. 16
.
- Rinse the valve under running water.
- Replace the anti-calc valve.
The iron will not function without the anti-calc valve
1. Self-cleaning
In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once a month.
- Set the iron to DRY
- fig. 1.1
.
- Fill the water tank to maximum.
- Set the iron on his heel, with the water tank full, and set the thermostat to MAX
- fig. 10.
- When the thermostat light goes out, unplug the iron and hold it in a horizontal position, over a sink.
- Set the steam control to STEAM ,
- fig. 1.2
- Remove the anti-calc valve.
- Shake the iron gently, over the sink, until some of the water in the water tank (with the impurities) has flowed out through the
soleplate.
- At the end of the operation, push the anti-calc valve back into position.
- Turn the iron back on for 2 minutes, setting it on its heel, to dry the soleplate.
- Unplug the iron, and when the soleplate is just warm, wipe it with a soft cloth.
2. Cleaning the soleplate
Your iron has a self-clean soleplate (according to the model):
• Ensure that the fabric you are
ironing is flat to avoid steam
v
enting sideways whilst ironing.
Warning ! the steam control must be
set to STEAM (fig.1.2) during the
cleaning phase and the thermostat
must be set to MAX (fig.10).
When the Auto-Stop
warning light is on, it is
normal for the thermostat
light to remain off.
Recommendations: the
self-cleaning function
helps to slow down the
scaling up of your iron.
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