User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX DB5040

[. . . ] Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. When steam ironing, steam is emitted from the holes in the soleplate ­ risk of burns! [. . . ] Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area. If the water from your tap is harder than the above, please use distilled water available from a chemist or a 50:50 mixture of tap water and distilled water. Never use battery water under any circumstances! When using for the first time, please note: 0 Heat the appliance and place it with the soleplate facing downwards on an iron rest or plate (Figure 5) to allow the water to steam through and activate the steam chamber. 0 Raise the steam iron a little away from the material and press the steam jet button (Figure 1/H). Always wait another 5 seconds before pressing the steam jet button again. steaming hanging items of clothing 0 Turn the temperature selector (Figure 1/N) to the "max. " position and wait until the power indicator (Figure 1/J) goes out. 0 Hang the article concerned on a hanger and hold the steam iron at a distance of 10 ­ 20 cm from the material. 0 Now press the steam jet button (Figure 1/H). Wait at least 5 seconds before pressing the button again. You will obtain optimal steaming results and the noise produced by the steaming will be steadier after the water reservoir has been filled and drained three times. To steam iron, set the temperature selector (Figure 1/N) to the required fabric type and wait until the power indicator (Figure 1/J) goes out - only then set the steam selector(Figure 1/F) to position "1", "2", , , 3" or "4" (Figure 4/B). You will find which temperature setting (fabric type) matches which steam setting in the ironing table. as soon as the steam iron is held horizontally steam begins to form. When the steam iron is set upright again the steam supply stops automatically. Warning: Do not attempt to freshen up clothing whilst it is still being worn. The drip stop immediately interrupts the creation of steam if the temperature selected is too low. [. . . ] Therefore also clean the inside of the water reservoir. Fill it with water and gently shake the steam iron. Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. [. . . ]