User manual DELONGHI FXC 21

[. . . ] - 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. - 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. [. . . ] 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 · · · 6 regulator I is in the 0 position ( =dry) (fig. 1). Note: On the iron there is a useful guide giving information on the temperature to set according to the garment being ironed: Synthetic; Silk; Cotton. Remember that the steam function can only be used when the thermostat dial is positioned in the segment. DRY IRONING · · Plug in the iron and select the temperature by turning the thermostat dial D. If there is water in the tank B, turn the steam regulator I to the position (=dry) (fig. Wait until the indicator light L goes off showing that the required temperature has been reached. Turn the steam regulator I to the position (=dry) (fig. When the indicator light L goes off, press the steam burst button G a number of times until the indicator light L comes on again. Wait until the light goes off before pressing the button again. STEAM BURST (FIG. 7) · · VERTICAL IRONING (FIG. 7) Enables delicate garments to be steamed without resting them on the ironing board: pay attention to the temperature used to steam hanging fabrics. · Turn the steam regulator I to the position (=dry) (fig. · Turn the thermostat dial D to MAX. When the indicator light L goes off, place the iron in a vertical position and hold it near the garment. Press the steam burst button G a number of times until the indicator light L comes on again. Wait until the light goes off before pressing the button again. 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 or people. 7 SPRAY (FIG. 8) If during ironing, you note particularly resistant creases or if your garment requires a higher level of dampness, you can use the spray M. Press the spray button H repeatedly, directing the spray jet towards the parts of the garment to be dampened. Never use the spray when ironing silk as the drops of water could mark the fabric. AFTER IRONING To extend the working life of the iron, whenever you finish ironing, you are recommended to empty the tank as follows: · Unplug from the mains socket. · Empty the iron by opening the "Easy Refill" cap E (fig. 2) and holding it with the tip pointing upwards. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]