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before using for the first time
• Don’t worry if the iron smokes a bit at first, it’s the element curing.
• Iron an old piece of cotton fabric, to clean the soleplate.
set the voltage
, Before use, use a screwdriver or coin to set the
voltage selector to the local voltage. Using the
wrong setting will probably damage the iron beyond repair.
preparation
1 Check for textile care symbols (i j k l).
2 Iron fabrics needing low temperatures j first, then those that
need medium temperatures k, and finish with those needing
high temperatures l.
filling
3 You may use tap-water, but. in a hard water area, you should use
distilled water (not chemically descaled or softened water).
4 If you buy distilled water, check that it’s suitable for use in irons.
5 Unplug the iron.
6 Pull the water inlet cover up to open it.
7 Pour water from the jug into the water inlet.
8 Pour slowly, and don’t fill it right to the top.
9 Wipe up any spillage.
feed tube
10 Before ironing, check that the feed tube is able to move freely in
the reservoir. If it’s stuck, give the iron a bit of a shake, to free it.
switch on
11 Rest the iron on the end of its handle.
12 Put the plug into the power socket.
set the temperature
13 Turn the thermostat to bring the temperature setting you want
to the mark. The range is 1 (low) to 5 (high).
14 Wait a minute for the iron to heat up.