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vertical steaming
35 Remove wrinkles from hanging clothes, hanging curtains, and
furnishing fabrics.
36 Check that there’s adequate ventilation behind the fabric,
otherwise moisture may build up, causing mildew.
37 Check that there’s nothing behind the fabric that may be
damaged by the steam.
38 Check that pockets, turn-ups, and cuffs are empty.
39 Check that there’s water in the reservoir.
40 Check that the temperature control is at S or higher.
41 Wait till the thermostat light goes out.
42 Hold the iron close to (but not touching) the fabric.
43 Press the trigger to produce steam.
44 Don’t squeeze and hold the trigger for more than 3 minutes or water may drip on
the fabric. You wouldn’t normally iron a garment for anything like 3 minutes, but
you can get carried away when you’re ironing vertically – especially with curtains.
no water
45 If you press the trigger when there’s no water in the reservoir, the pump will make a
lot of noise.
46 Stop pressing the trigger, then:
a) dry iron
or
b) fill the reservoir, prime the iron, and carry on steam ironing
holidays
47 If you’re going to leave the iron for more than a week, it’s best to empty the
reservoir, to avoid mould.
48 Leave the iron to cool down completely.
49 Remove the reservoir, flip open the cap, and empty it via the filling hole.
50 Wipe off any excess moisture, then replace the reservoir in the base unit.
care and maintenance
cleaning
1 Unplug the appliance when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it
cool down fully before cleaning and storing away.
2 Wipe outer surfaces with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a little washing-up liquid.
3 Remove spots from the soleplate with a little vinegar.
4 Take care not to scratch the soleplate.
5 Don’t put the appliance in water or any other liquid.
6 Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.