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power up
17 Set the iron upright, with the rests at either side of the rear of
the iron, and the end of the handle, on a stable, level, heat-
resistant surface, preferably an ironing board
18 Put the plug into the wall socket (switch the socket on, if it’s
switchable).
temperature setting guide
19 Turn the temperature control to bring the setting you want next to
the mark.
, If you want to use steam, you must set the temperature to S or higher,
or you’ll just get water.
20 The ready light will come on, to tell you the iron is heating up, then
it’ll go on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the
temperature.
label marking temperature setting
j cool – nylon, acrylics, polyester •
k warm – wool, polyester mixtures • •
l hot – cotton, linen • • •
denim/jeans max
i do not iron
, If the instructions on the fabric label differ from this guide, follow the
instructions on the label.
steam ironing
21 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
22 Set the temperature control to S or higher, or you’ll just get water.
23 Wait till the thermostat light goes out, then turn the steam control
to S.
24 Start ironing – steam will come from vents in the soleplate.
dry ironing
25 Turn the steam control to S, to cut off the steam.
, If you’re going to be dry ironing for 20 minutes or more, empty the iron reservoir
first, to avoid spontaneous bursts of steam.
spray
, Water spotting affects some fabrics. Test this out on a hidden part of the fabric.
26 This works with dry or steam ironing, as long as there’s water in the reservoir.
27 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
28 Lift the iron off the fabric.
29 Aim the spray nozzle at the fabric.
30 Press the * button.
31 You may have to press it 2 or 3 times to pump water
through the system.
