User manual DELONGHI FXC 18

[. . . ] 2 and 3) The large fill hole enables the tank to be filled without spilling water. The measure provided corresponds to the maximum water content of the iron in the horizontal position (fig. To fill with water up to the Max level marked on the iron, place the iron in a vertical position (fig. Once the iron has been filled, close the "Easy Refill" cap (fig. [. . . ] 2) and holding it with the tip pointing upwards. Shake it lightly above a sink then close the cap. · To dry the remaining moisture, turn the iron on again with the thermostat dial in the MAX position for about two minutes with the steam regulator in position 3. · Unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool. · Clean the plate with a dry cloth as traces of moisture could mark it. · Wind the power cable around the cable winder (fig. · Store the iron in a vertical position. fig. 10) To remove dirt and dust, the iron should be cleaned at least once a month. · Pour one measure of water into the tank (fig. 3, see the "Easy Refill" section); · Turn the steam regulator to the position (=dry) (fig. 1) and the thermostat dial to the MIN position. · Plug the appliance into the mains; · Turn the thermostat dial to the MAX position. · Wait until the indicator light goes off; · Hold the iron horizontally over a sink or basin (fig. 11); · Press the "Self Clean" button (fig. 11) and hold it down while shaking the iron lightly to eliminate the dirt. The plate gives off hot water and steam; · During this operation you can press the steam burst button a number of times, remembering to pause for at least five seconds between one burst of steam and the next. · When the tank is empty, release the "Self Clean" button ; · At the end, turn the thermostat dial to the MIN position and unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Leave the iron to cool and clean the plate with a soft cloth. fig. 11 No-drip system This iron is fitted with a "no-drip" system which turns off steam production automatically when the temperature is too low. When the iron is turned on or off, or when the temperature is too low, activation of the device is indicated by a "click". "Aquaclear" scale prevention system Aquaclear is a permanent resin scale filter in the tank. This filters the impurities and eliminates all scale residue, thus enabling you to use normal tap water The resins reduce water hardness, doubling the working life of the iron. Auto Shut Off (selected models ONLY) When you plug the iron into the mains socket, the indicator light F on the handgrip comes on. This indicates that the automatic "AUTO SHUT-OFF" devices is operating. If the iron is not used and left horizontally for 30 seconds, it turns off auto5 Steam iron matically. [. . . ] important: the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN AND YELLOW BLUE BROWN EARTH NEUTRAL LIVE Green and Yellow to Earth 13 amp Fuse Brown to Live Blue to Neutral Cord Clamp As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal. [. . . ]