Heat-insulated plate 3. Spray nozzle 4. Water tank 5. Spray button 6. Steam button 7. Pilot light 8. Temperature control knob 9. Handle 10. Front cover 11. Back cover 12. Power supply cord IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 3. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the product to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. 1. Please read all instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time. 4. Before connecting the appliance, check if the voltage indicated on the rating label corresponds with the mains voltage in your home. 5. Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use. 6. The iron should always be switched off before connecting or disconnecting from the power supply. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the wall socket. 7. Do not use the iron when it is damaged in any way. Do not operate the iron with a damaged cord or plug. Do not replace the power cord or any other parts by yourself. Bring the iron to the nearest authorized service facility or to the shop where you bought it, as special tools are required for repair. 8. When you have finished ironing or when you only leave it for a short while, stand the iron upright and then disconnect the iron from the wall outlet. 9. Do not allow children to touch the iron or the power cord when ironing. 10. Do not immerse the iron or the cord into water or any other liquid. 11. Do not touch hot metal parts, hot water or steam. These parts become hot and may cause burns. 12. The plug and cord should not be allowed to touch the hot soleplate. Let the iron cool down completely before taking it away. 13. Disconnect the iron from the wall outlet for pouring in water or when you remove the water after use. 14. To avoid an overloaded circuit, do not operate another high voltage appliance in the same electric circuit. 15. Never use an extension power cord set that is not approved by a competent authority. The cord should be arranged in a way that it cannot be pulled or tripped over. 16. The iron is for household use only. SAVE THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE • Some parts of the iron have been slightly greased and as result the iron may smoke slightly when switched on for the first time. It will not happen again after a few uses. • Before using for the first time, remove any protective films or stickers from the soleplate and the cabinet. • Then clean the soleplate with the soft cloth. When using the iron for first time, test it on an old piece of fabric to ensure that the soleplate and water tank are completely clean. XNOTE: On label means: THIS ARTICLE CANNOT BE IRONED! (eg: Chlorofibre, Elastodiene) LABEL KIND OF TEXTILE FIBRE MATERIAL Synthetic Acrylic Modacryl Polypropylene Polyurethane Synthetic Acetate Triacetate Synthetic Metallized Cupro Polyamide (Nylon) Polyester Modal Viscose (Rayon) Silk Silk Wool Wool Cotton Cotton Linen Linen MW 23005G_IM.indd2 22 MW 23005G_IM.indd 5/6/20105/6/2010 4:17:35 PM 4:17:35 PM IRONING INSTRUCTIONS CHOICE OF WATER • This iron can be used with normal tap water. • If the water in your area is particularly hard, it is advisable to use distilled or de-mineralized water. • Do not use chemically de-scaled water or any other liquids for refilling. HOW TO FILL IN WATER • Unplug the iron from the wall outlet. • Press the steam control button (6) down, so that the steam won’t come out. • Fill in the water through the inlet. • Do not fill the water past the maximum level “MAX” of the water tank. This may cause your iron to leak. Important: Remove the water after use. TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING • 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. • First you should sort the laundry: 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 for the composition of those fibres. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE • Insert the plug into the wall socket and stand the iron upright. • Turn the temperature control knob (8) to the correct temperature. • The correct temperature will be reached when the pilot light has turned off. The pilot light will be on and off from time to time indicating that the selected temperature is being m...