DeLonghi FHX3 Iron User Manual


 
Steam iron
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After ironing
To extend the working life of the iron, whenever you finish ironing,
you are recommended to empty the tank as follows:
Unplug from the mains socket.
Open the cover and empty the iron,holding it point downwards
and shaking it gently over a basin or sink.
•To dry the remaining moisture, turn the iron on again with the
thermostat dial in the maximum position for about two minutes
with the steam regulator in the position.
Unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool.
•Clean the plate with a dry cloth as traces of moisture could
mark it.
•Wind the power cable around the cable winder.
Store the iron in a vertical position.
Maintenance and cleaning
After use,always wait until the iron is cold before putting away.Allow
to cool in a vertical position. Keep the surface of the plate clean.Do
not rest or use the iron on zips, hooks, rings etc to avoid scratching
the plate.
Clean the plate with a damp cloth only, never use abrasives or sol-
vents.
Scale prevention system
The appliance is fitted with a permanent resin scale filter in the tank.
This filters the impurities and eliminates all scale residue, thus ena-
bling you to use normal tap water The resins reduce water hardness,
doubling the working life of the iron.