The correspondence of the symbols that are displayed on the clothing label with the iron is the following one: . Silk and synthetic fabric (SILK) .. Wool (WOOL) ... Cotton (WOOL) MAX Linen (LINEN) The iron is very simple to use: - When it is plugged in, the display screen lights up and then the iron goes into stand-by (OFF) state. - To increase the temperature of the sole plate, please press the key successively. The iron goes through the following cycle: OFF . SILK . WOOL . COTTON . LINEN - To decrease the temperature of the sole plate, please press the key successively. The iron goes through the following cycle: LINEN . COTTON . WOOL . SILK . OFF The indicating symbols of the selected iron temperature blink until the sole plate reaches the operation temperature, either warming up or cooling off. BEFORE USING THE IRON FOR THE FIRST TIME Remove any label or protective cover from the soleplate. With the unplugged iron, fill in the tank of the iron with water from the water supply system. Plug in the apparatus and place it on its supporting heel in the vertical position. Select the level of temperature “LINEN”. When the steam iron has reached the desired temperature (the temperature indicating symbols stay blinking), start steaming by setting the steam regulator to the “3” level and by repeatedly pressing the steam button . When using the steam function for the first time, do not apply it on the laundry, as there could still be dirt in the steam dispenser. Your new iron may smell and give off some smoke when you use it for the first time, this is normal and will cease after a short while. HOW TO USE THE IRON The temperature indicating symbols blink when the iron is warming up, and stop blinking as long as the selected temperature is reached. Once the iron has warmed up, it is ready now for ironing, and also during the following heating phases of the same mode. In the same way, the symbols blink when the iron is cooling off while passing from a higher temperature of ironing to a lower one, and stop when reaching the selected temperature (the temperature drop can last several minutes). Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature. If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use the article. First start ironing the clothes which require the lowest temperature of ironing such as synthetic fabric “SILK”. Silk, woollen or synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. Avoid using the spray function to prevent stains. FILLING THE WATER TANK 1 Set the steam regulator to the “0” position and unplug the iron from the mains! Use only clean water from the tap without mixing anything with it. The addition of other liquids, such as perfume, will damage the appliance. Do not use ineligible products, since they can damage the apparatus. Any damage caused by the use of the above mentioned products will cause the guarantee cancellation. Do not use condensation water from tumble dryers, air conditionings or similar. This appliance has been designed to use normal tap water. To prolong the optimum steam function, mix tap water with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water in your district is very hard, mix tap water with distilled water 1:2. Never fill beyond the “MAX” water level mark. GETTING READY 2 Remove any label or protective cover from the soleplate. Wait until the iron reaches the selected temperature (the temperature indicating symbols stop blinking). IRONING WITHOUT STEAM 3 Set the steam regulator to the “0” position. Select the appropriate temperature for each type of clothing material. IRONING WITH STEAM 4 Set the steam regulator to the “1” position or superior one. It is advisable to use the steam iron when the temperature of the sole plate corresponds to “COTTON” and “LINEN”. SPRAY 5 Press the button Do not use the spray function with silk. SHOT OF STEAM 6 To select the temperature level “LINEN”, please press the button repeatedly. Interval between shots of steam should be 5 sec. VAPOR VERTICAL 7 Do not iron clothing while it is being worn! Never direct the steam at persons or animals! To select the temperature level “LINEN”, please press the button repeatedly. Interval between shots should be 5 sec. Wait 10 sec. after a cycle of 4 shot. MULTIPLE DESCALING SYSTEM 8 Depending on the model, this range is equipped with the “Aquacalc2” (=component 1+2) or “Aquacalc3” (=component 1+2 +3) descaling system. 1. Self-clean Each time you use the steam regulator, the “self-clean” system cleans the mechanism of scale deposits. 2. “Autolimpieza” button This button helps eliminate calcium particles the steam chamber. If the water of this zone is very hard, use this function approximately every 2 weeks. - Fill the water tank. Plug in the iron and set the temperature level to the “LINEN” position. - After the necessary warm-up period, unplug the iron an...