6. Set variable steam control to " 0". 7. Allow iron to cool in an upright position before storing. WARNING! Use caution when emptying the iron. Burns may occur from touching hot metal surfaces, hot water or steam. 7 STORAGE 1. Always turn the variable steam control to “0” after you have emptied the water tank. 2. Allow the iron to cool down. 3. Always store the iron in the upright position to protect the soleplate. 4. From time to time, clean the exterior of the iron with a damp cloth and wipe dry. 5. If you use spray starch, wipe the soleplate occasionally with a soft damp cloth to prevent the build-up of deposits. 6. If the iron has not been used for a few weeks, hold the iron horizontally and allow to steam for 2 minutes before ironing. SELF-CLEANING WARNING: The anti-drip function reduces water dripping and water stains. It does not prevent water dripping or water stains if you press the steam burst button too often or if temperature is too low. The amount of water droplets wil eventually decrease after iron is used for 2 to 3 tankfulsof steaming and ironing. WARNING! TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, use caution when filling iron with water. Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. NOTE: Because of the soleplate design, ordinary tap water may be used with this iron. However, in very hard water areas, we recommend using distilled or demineralized water. CAUTION: Never fill the iron with fabric conditioner, starches or any other liquid, as these will damage the steam mechanism. Do not use contaminated water. 1. Turn temperature dial to "• • " or "• •• " and slide lever all the way to the left. 2. Holding the iron at a slight angle, pour water slowly into the water filling inlet. See figure 2. Fill tank to desired level or to the “MAX” water level marking using the water filling flask. (When the iron is upright, see-through water tank allows you to gauge the amount of water.) DO NOT overfill the tank. Fig. 13. Plug the cord into a polarized, 120V AC electrical outlet.Fig. 2For Dry Ironing: 0 In order to remove calcium and built-up particles, the self-cleaning system should be run at least once a month. • Fill the water beaker provided halfwayand then pour into the water reservoir. • Set the variable steam control to the no steam position. • Insert the main plug into the wall socket. • Set the temperature control dial to the maximum temperature. • Wait until the thermostat light goes off and steam iron has reached preset temperature. • Remove the plug from the wall socket. • Hold the steam iron horizontally over a sink. • Turn the variable steam control to “Self-Clean ” position. Hot water and steam will be emitted from the soleplate. Swing the steam iron lightly back and forth gently to allow lime and dust particles to come out. • When the water reservoir is empty, shift the variable steam control from “Self- Clean” position to “0”. • Stand the iron upright and insert the plug into the wall socket to let the iron heat up again. • Move the iron over a clean cotton cloth to clean the soleplate and let the remaining water on the soleplate evaporate. 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ( CONT.) 4. Turn the temperature dial to any of the temperatures within the gray steam band and allow the iron to heat for approximately 2 minutes before ironing. Place iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) while the iron is warming to desired temperature. 5. Slide the steam lever up to increase the amount of steam. When using extra steam, the iron uses more water and it may be necessary to fill the tank more often. See page 4 for refilling the iron with water. BURST OF STEAM WARNING! DO NOT aim iron at face, towards yourself, or anyone else while using or adjusting steam. Burns or serious injury may occur. The burst-of-steam button is useful when ironing denim, cotton, and linens. It provides extra, sudden blasts of steam which aid in removing stubborn wrinkles. The burst-of-steam feature can be used with Dry or Steam ironing as desired. 1. Make sure the water tank is at least 1/2 filled with water. 2. Set the temperature Place the iron on its heel (on a stable, protected surface) and allow it to heat for approximately 2 minutes. NOTE: If the tank runs dry, remove the plug from wall outlet. Then, fill the iron with water and re-prime the pump. The iron may be filled with water while it is hot. 4. For vertical steam, press the burst of steam button while holding the iron in a vertical position. See figure 5. The vertical steam function is useful for steaming curtains and drapes while still hanging. WATER SPRAY The water spray is useful on fabrics with stubborn wrinkles. Press the spray button and a jet of water wil spray onto the fabric being ironed. See Figure 6. The water spray can be used with dry or steam ironing as desired. 3. With the iron in a horizontal position, press the burst of steam button several times to prime the pump. See Figure 4. 6. Steam is produced as soon as the iron is held in the...