Salton Elite STI 01E Instructions For The Use And Care - page 3
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completely before packing it away.
14. Do not put vinegar or any other de-scaling agents into the water tank.
15. Do not used chemically de-scaled water in the water tank.
16. Never use an extension power cord that is not approved by an authorized and competent authority.
Please check that the cord is correctly wired and rated for its use.
17. The iron is for household use only. If appliance is to be used by a third party, please supply the
instruction manual with it.
18. No liability can be accepted for any damage caused by non-compliance with these instructions or
any other improper use or mishandling.
NOTE: Some parts of the iron have been slightly greased and as a result the iron may smoke slightly
when switched on for the first time. Remove any protective films or stickers from the soleplate and the
cabinet. Clean the sole plate with a soft cloth. When using the iron for the first time, test it on an old
piece of fabric to ensure that the soleplate and water tank are completely clean.
HINTS BEFORE USE
1. Remove all the packaging material and protective labels from the soleplate and clean the iron’s
soleplate surface and vents as well as the water tank to remove manufacturing dust.
2. Unwind the mains leads and straighten them out.
3. Fill the water tank with water (preferably distilled) to its maximum/1 litre, set the iron on its
station and plug in the mains.
4. Turn the temperature setting to maximum; the power light will go off when the set temperature
is reached.
5. Set steam to maximum and push the steam button in. Steam will start after about 2 minutes.
Iron an old cloth for about one or two minutes. The iron is now operational and ready for
general use.