User manual DELONGHI PRO 150

[. . . ] Silk can be dry ironed on the wrong side. Wool, cotton and fine linen fabrics can be steam ironed on the wrong side or alternatively on the right side with a thin layer of material between the fabric to be ironed and the iron to avoid "shine". Starched fabrics require a higher humidity. Iron white and light fabrics on the right side and dark colours on the wrong side. [. . . ] · In the case of malfunction and/or faulty operation, turn the appliance off and do not tamper. If repairs are required, contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer only and ask for original spare parts to be used. Failure to respect the above may compromise the safety of the appliance. · If you decide to stop using the appliance, after unplugging from the mains, render it unusable by cutting the power cable. · The power cable of this appliance must never be replaced by the user. If the cable is damaged or requires replacing, contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer only. · Never put the appliance under the tap to fill with water. · It is essential to avoid contact between the plate of the iron and the electric cable. · If the overheat protection device cuts in, the appliance stops working. To use it again, the intervention of professionally qualified personnel is required. · Aiming the steam jet at people is dangerous and should be avoided. · Avoid using the iron on over-wet fabrics. · After ironing, leave the plate to cool before putting the iron away. · Never mix stain removers or similar. · Do not leave the appliance plugged into the mains or the on/off switch turned on when the appliance is not in use. · The boiler must never be moved during operation. · Never unscrew the boiler cap when the appliance is plugged into the mains. · Do not allow the power cable to come into contact with the soleplate of the iron. Do not place the boiler on a surface which is uneven or susceptible to damage from high temperatures. This appliance conforms to directive EEC 89/336 on the suppression of radio interference. 9 GB 27-11-2001 8:27 Pagina 10 STEAM IRONING Before steam ironing, make sure the fabric is suitable for this type of ironing. The appliance works with normal tap water. If the water has a high calcium content, you are recommended to use distilled water. [. . . ] For dry ironing, do not use the steam control (8) or (9). N. B. : when the iron has reached the selected temperature, the light (11) goes out. MAINTENANCE Always keep the soleplate of the iron clean, simply by wiping it when cold with a damp cloth. Do not use decalcifying agents. STORAGE After use, always place the iron flat on its rest, making sure it is free from condensation, and allow the appliance to cool down before you put it away. Any water remaining in the boiler does not need emptying (unless the room temperature in the place where it is stored is likely to reach freezing point!). [. . . ]