Never use the steam iron if it is damaged in any way. Take it to qualified serviceman for examination and repair. • If you are leaving the apoliance momentarily, always switch it off remove the plug from the power supply. • Take care that children cannot touch the steam Iron when the Iron Is hot and make sure they cannot pull the cord. • Do not immerse the steam iron or cord in water or other liquids. • Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water or steam. Be careful when you turn a steam iron upside down: there may be hot water in the tank. • Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or soleplate. • Always unplug the appliance from the power supply before filling the iron with water or pouring the remaining water out. • To avoid an overloaded circuit, do not operate another high voltage appliance in the same circuit. • To protect the soleplate from scratching, avoid ironing over snaps, zippers, metal buttons, etc. • Do not place the steam Iron on metal or rough surfaces. NOTES: • When using the Iron for the first time, test on an old piece of fabric to ensure that the soleplate and water tank are completely clean. • The steam iron may smoke slightly when switched on for the first time - this is normal and will soon cease. HOW TO USE YOUR IRON HINTS • Always check first to see whether a label with ironing instructions is attached to the article to be ironed. Follow these instructions In all cases. • Sort the laundry out first: wool with wool, cotton with cotton, etc. Start ironing the fabrics requiring the lowest temperature and progress to the higher ones because the Iron heats up quicker than it cools down. • If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres (e.g. cotton with polyester) you must always select the lowest Ironing temperature of the composition of those fibres. FILLING WITH WATER • This steam iron can be used with normal tap water. • Do not use chemically de-scaled water. • Ensure that the steam iron is disconnected from the power supply before filling. • Slide the variable steam control switch to minimum position. • Mold the steam iron in a horizontal position. • Slowly pour water into the water fill opening with the help of plastic beaker. • Do not fill higher than indication «max» of the water tank, in order to avoid spilling out of water. • If you have to refill while ironing, unplug the appliance from the power supply before filling. NOTE: Your steam iron is designed to use tap water. However, if the water Is very hard, it Is advisable to use distilled water. EMPTYING THE WATER TANK • The water tank should be emptied after each use. • Unplug the steam iron from the power supply. • While the steam iron is still warm, hold the steam Iron over a sink and allow the steam iron to drain by tipping the point of the steam iron down. • Gently shake the steam iron to loosen any water drops that may be trapped. The warmth of the steam iron should dry out any remaining water. NOTE: If you empty the water tank after the steam iron has cooled down, set the steam Iron In an upright position on Its heel nest, plug it In and set the temperature control dial to maximum, wait when the Indicator light Is off. Unplug the steam Iron from power supply. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE • Insert the plug In the power supply and stand the steam Iron upright on Its heel rest. • Set the variable temperature control dial to the desired temperature: - • - Synthetics, Silk, Nylon; - •• - Wool; - ••• - Cotton, Linen. • The correct temperature will be reached when the indication light has turned off. SPRAYING • Ensure that there is enough water in the water tank. • At any temperature by pressing on the spray button a couple of times, the laundry can be damped down. STEAM IRONING • Steam ironing is only possible at middle and higher ironing temperature. • Ensure that there is enough water in the water tank. • Stand the steam iron on its heel rest in an upright position on an iron-safe surface and plug it in. • Set the variable temperature control dial to the «••», or «•••», • Wait for a while until the indicator light goes out. • Slide the variable steam control to the required position, then the steaming will commence. • When finished, turn the temperature dial in anti-clockwise to minimal positi...