User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX DB520

[. . . ] The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface. Do not twist or bend the mains cord or wrap it round the steam iron while it is still hot. Only store the appliance once it is cool and after emptying any remaining water. The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking. [. . . ] To do this, you can use the measuring beaker supplied (Figure 1/P). ; This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: ­ 73/23/EEC of 19. 02. 1973 "Low voltage directive", including modification directive 93/68/EEC. ­ 89/336/EEC of 03. 05. 1989 "EMC directive", including modification directive 92/31/EEC. Using for the First Time Setting the Temperature (Figure 2) Please note the internationally applicable care symbols on garment labels. On good quality garments they indicate the correct ironing temperatures. The ironing table indicates which temperature is most appropriate for a particular type of fabric. Start with materials that require low temperature ironing (e. g. Follow on by ironing materials that require progressively higher temperatures. In this way you avoid damaging sensitive fabrics by using too high a temperature. When switched on, the power indicator lamp lights up (Figure 1/J); it goes out when the temperature set has been reached. However, if the temperature selector (Figure 1/N) is turned back, please note that it takes a while for the soleplate to cool down. Only when the power indicator light comes on again has the soleplate reached the cooler temperature. Water Quality You can use tap water up to 3 mmol/I 17° dH water hardness level. Your local Water Authority can advise you on the hardness of the water in your area. Fill the water reservoir (Figure 1/O) to the "MAX" mark. Set the temperature selector (Figure 1/N) to "max. ". Wait until the power indicator (Figure 1/J) goes out. 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 g 0 Remove the plug from the mains. 0 Place the appliance horizontally on an iron rest or plate (Figure 5). 0 Set the steam selector (Figure 1/F) to position "4" (Figure 4/B) and allow all the mixture to flow through. 0 Afterwards repeat the procedure using clear water and then heat the steam iron briefly to allow the steam chambers to dry. Your steam iron is now ready for use again. As a precaution we recommend descaling every three months. · the soleplate is rough or furred?­ The iron temperature was set too high. ­ Select the correct ironing temperature for the fabric (see ironing table). Disposal 2 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. [. . . ] ­ Emptying the filled water reservoir can wash out fluff. Remove the mains cord and tip the filled appliance forwards at an angle (Figure 7) so that the water can run out of the filling aperture. · drops of water are coming out of the steam exit holes?­ Do not set the steam selector to position "1" or higher until the temperature for steam ironing has been reached. [. . . ]