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Steam principle
Perfect ironing requires diffusion of steam across the fabric, in order to
relax the fibres, and drying to fix them in place. Creases can only be
completely removed if these conditions are present. for best results, first
iron the item with steam and then iron it again without steam, thereby
enabling the iron to dry the fabric.
Two steam modes
for the best possible ironing result, we offer two modes of steam ironing:
•STEAM mode (13): by pressing on one of the 2 STeaM buttons
(13), you release a jet of steam from the iron. Press several times for
multiple jets of steam.
•PULSE mode (14) (only on certain models): activate the PUlSe
mode (14) by setting the button to ON, then hold down the STeaM
button (13) to obtain continuous small jets of steam. To deactivate
PUlSe mode, set the button to Off. you can then use STeaM mode
normally.
•To stop the steam, release the STeaM button (13).
advice: to improve the quality of ironing and increase the autonomy of
your appliance, iron the fabric once using steam, then a second time
without steam to dry the fabric.
Softpressing soleplate (10 / 11)
The Softpressing soleplate is indispensable for dark-coloured fabrics
that can become shiny and delicate fabrics such as silk, which have a
tendency to stick to the iron. How to use the Softpressing soleplate:
• first place the point of the iron (2) at the front of the Softpressing
soleplate (10 / 11) and lower the iron to fix it in place in the soleplate.
•Wait approximately 1 minute for the soleplate to reach the correct
temperature.
Filling
•To remove the Softpressing soleplate (10 / 11), pull on the tab and
remove the iron while it is still hot.
WARNING: The Softpressing soleplate is hot! Use
caution when you remove the Softpressing soleplate.
NOTICE: ALWAYS remove the Softpressing soleplate after use.
Advice
for mohair, cashmere, velvet, angora: do not allow the fabric to make
contact with the Softpressing soleplate (10 / 11). Iron the fabric at a
distance of approximately 10 cm / 4 in while diffusing steam, so that the
fabric does not become felted. Then take the item of clothing in your
hand and shake it to restore its volume.
for velvet, corduroy and jersey, we recommend steaming without the
Softpressing soleplate (10 / 11) at around 2-3 cm / 1-2 in from the fabric,
then levelling out by hand.
Vertical smoothing out
Suspend the item of clothing on a hanger. Moving the appliance from the
top to the bottom, lightly touch the fabric with the appliance outputting
small jets of steam. Note: almost all fabrics smooth out easily, with
the exception of cotton, linen and certain silks. If a fabric is difficult to
smooth out, place it on the ironing board and iron it normally.
WARNING: Do not iron or vertical steam clothes that are
being worn. Do not use vertical steam in the direction of
people or pets.
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Iron setting
Softpressing
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synthetic velvet, alcantara® (synthetic
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Low water indicator light (9) and audible alarm
a warning tone sounds and a red indicator light lights up to signal that
there is no water left in the reservoir (4).
you can fill the reservoir without first switching off your appliance.
To fill the reservoir (4)
•lift the cover of the water reservoir and remove the reservoir by pulling
on the cover. fill it with water from the tap.
•Replace the reservoir (4) with the cover raised, then close the cover.
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