User manual DELONGHI FV 2200A

[. . . ] - Never place the iron under the tap to top up with water. - If the power cable is damaged, have it replaced immediately by a qualified electrician. 13 - · · · · · · · · · · The safety of this appliance is guaranteed only if correctly connected to a proper and effective earth connection as specified by current electrical safety standards and regulations. This fundamental safety requisite should be verified. If in doubt, ask a qualified electrician to check the mains system thoroughly. [. . . ] When using the iron for the first time, you are recommended to pass it several times over a piece of cloth first. e) After these checks, select the required temperature by rotating the thermostat dial H. f) The indicator light G will come on to show the iron is on. After about a minute in the case of maximum temperature, the indicator light will go off showing that the iron is ready for use. g) Continuous steam delivery is obtained by placing the steam regulator slide E in one of the three positions (1=low steam; 3=high steam). Steam delivery ceases whenever the iron is placed in a vertical position on the rear rest (position recommended during pauses in ironing) or with the iron horizontal when the steam regu16 lator E is in the dry position. Note: On the back of the iron there is a useful guide giving information on the temperature to set according to the garment being ironed: Remember that the steam function can only be used with the thermostat positioned on the segment. DRY IRONING · Plug in the iron and select the temperature, if there is water in the tank, place the steam regulator E in the dry position (fig. · Wait until the indicator light G goes off showing that the required temperature has been reached. · If the fabric to be ironed is slightly damp or you iron fast, you can use a higher temperature. If, on the other hand, the garments are dry or you iron slowly, use a lower temperature. SUPER STEAM (FIG. 3) · Place the thermostat dial (H) on maximum. When the indicator (G) goes off, press the super steam button (F). For correct operation of the super steam function, you must wait a few seconds between one burst of steam and the next. 17 VERTICAL IRONING (FIG. 4) Enables delicate garments to be steamed without resting them on the ironing board: pay attention to the temperature used to steam hanging fabrics. Place the steam regulator (E) in the dry position . Rotate the thermostat dial H clockwise as far as it will go (maximum steam position). When the indicator light (G) goes off, place the iron in a vertical position and move it near the garment. Press the super steam button (F) until the indicator (G) comes on again. Wait until the light goes off before continuing vertical ironing. Never direct the "vertical" steam jet at a garment hanging in a wardrobe or worn by a person. Vertical ironing should always be carried out with the garment hanging on a clothes stand and always away from other garments, elements, people and animals. SPRAY If during ironing, you note particularly resistant creases or if your garment requires a higher level of dampness, you can use the spray. Press the spray button (D) repeatedly, directing the spray jet towards the parts of the garment to be dampened. [. . . ] If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be re-fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. [. . . ]