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Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Star t ironing the ar ticles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of synthetic fibres. Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set the on/off switch to ‘I’. The steam tank and the soleplate heat up. , When the temperature light goes out, the iron has reached the set temperature. As soon as , the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing: -GC6540: the ‘steam ready’ light goes on. -GC6530/GC6520/GC6515/GC6510: the power-on light in the on/off switch goes out. EnGlISh Note: During steam ironing, the temperature light goes on from time to time.This indicates that the iron is heating up to the set temperature. Note: If you have been ironing at a high temperature and then set the temperature dial to a lower setting, wait until the temperature light goes on and goes out again before you continue ironing.This prevents damage to your fabrics. tips -If the fabric consists of various kinds of fibres, always select the temperature required by the most delicate fibre, i.e. the lowest temperature. For example: if an ar ticle consists of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, it should be ironed at the temperature indicated for polyester ( 1) and without steam. -When you steam iron woollen fabrics, shiny patches may occur.To prevent this, use a dr y pressing cloth or turn the ar ticle inside out and iron the reverse side. -Iron velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shiny patches in one direction only (along with the nap) while you apply ver y little pressure. -Do not use steam when you iron coloured silk.This could cause stains. using the appliance Steam ironing 1 2 Make sure that there is enough water in the steam tank. Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’). Note: Steam ironing is only possible at higher ironing temperatures (temperature settings 2 to MAX). 3 Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket and set the on/off switch to ‘I’. -The power-on light in the on/off switch and the temperature light on the iron go on to indicate that the steam tank and the iron star t to heat up. 4 GC6540: Select a steam setting suitable for the selected ironing temperature: (Fig. 7) -Select steam setting ECO for temperature setting 2. -Select a steam setting between ECO and ; for temperature settings 3 to MAX. 5 The steam tank and the soleplate heat up. -Cold star t: the soleplate takes approximately 2 minutes to heat up and the steam tank takes approximately 6 minutes to heat up. -Quick reheat: if you refill the steam tank during the ironing process, the water in the steam tank takes approximately 6 minutes to heat up. When the iron has reached the set temperature, the temperature light goes out. , As soon as the water in the steam tank is ready for steam ironing: , -GC6540: the ‘steam ready’ light goes on (Fig. 8). Note: During steam ironing, the ‘steam ready’ light goes out from time to time.This indicates that the steam tank is heating up to the right temperature. -GC6530/GC6520/GC6515/GC6510: the power-on light in the on/off switch goes out. 6 Press the steam trigger and keep it pressed while you steam iron (Fig. 5). Tip:When you put down the iron during ironing, put it on its heel. Note: If you have not used the steam function for some time, the steam that was still present in the supply hose has condensed into water.When you start steam ironing again, this may cause some spluttering in the appliance and a few droplets of water may escape from the soleplate. Note:To prevent droplets from falling onto your garments, hold the iron over an old cloth and press the steam trigger until the steam production has normalised before you start steam ironing again. 10 EnGlISh Steam lock function The steam lock allows you to steam iron non-stop without having to press the steam trigger continuously. To steam iron non-stop, slide the steam lock to position ‘ON’ (Fig. 9). -To stop steam ironing, slide the steam lock to position ‘OFF’, the iron now only produces steam when you press the steam trigger. Ironing without steam 1 2 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’). Iron without pressing the steam trigger. Some steam escapes if you press the steam trigger by accident while you iron. , If the steam tank is empty or has not heated up yet, you hear a clicking sound inside the , steam tank.This happens when the steam valve opens and is perfectly harmless. Features vertical steam ironing You can also steam iron when you hold the iron in ver tical position.This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes (e.g. jackets, suits and coats), cur tains etc. 1 Hold the iron in vertical position and press the steam trigger (Fig. 10). Never direct the steam at people. Steam boost (GC6540 only) During steam ironing, you can use the steam boost function to remove stubborn creases. 1 2 Set the temperature dial to a setting between 3 and MAX. Press ...