User manual DELONGHI FXT 6

[. . . ] If the mains lead 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 system as specified by current electrical safety standards and regulations. This fundamental safety requisite should be verified. If in doubt, ask a qualified electrician to check the mains system thoroughly. [. . . ] d) A special segment on the thermostat knob G identifies the steam range. The steam will be wet if the thermostat pointer is at the beginning of the segment and dryer if it is towards the end. Make sure the fabric to be ironed is suitable for steam ironing. When using the iron for the first time, you are recommended to pass it several times over a piece of cloth. e) After these checks, select the required temperature by rotating the thermostat knob G. f) The indicator light (F) will come on to show the iron is on. After about a minute in the case of maximum temperature, the indicator light will go off showing that the iron is ready for use. g) Continuous steam delivery is obtained by positioning the steam regulator (H) in the segment. Steam delivery stops whenever the iron is placed in a vertical position on the rear rest (position recommended while pausing during ironing) or when the iron is horizontal with the steam regulator (H) in the dry position. 6 Note: On the back of the iron there is a useful guide giving information on the temperature to set according to the garment being ironed: Remember that the steam function can only be used when the thermostat knob G is in the sector. DRY IRONING · Plug in the iron and select the temperature. If there is water in the tank, position the steam regulator (H) in the dry position (fig. · Wait until the indicator light (F) goes off showing that the required temperature has been reached. · If the fabric to be ironed is slightly damp or you iron fast, you can use a higher temperature. If, on the other hand, the garments are dry or you iron slowly, use a higher temperature. 3) · Position the steam regulator (H) in the dry position (fig. · Place the thermostat knob (G) on maximum. When the indicator light (F) goes off, press the super steam button (E). For correct operation of the super steam function, you must wait a few seconds between one burst of steam and the next. 7 VERTICAL IRONING (FIG. 4) Enables delicate garments to be steamed without resting them on the ironing board: pay attention to the temperature used to steam curtains. Position the steam regulator (H) in the dry position. Rotate the thermostat knob (G) clockwise as far as it will go (maximum steam position). When the indicator light (F) goes off, place the iron in a vertical position and move it near the garment. [. . . ] · fill the tank to "MAX" level · plug the appliance into the mains and place the thermostat G on maximum. Leave the iron to heat up for about two minutes. · rotate the steam regulator to the position and leave for a few seconds. 9 · place a napkin on the work surface. · hold the iron in a horizontal position a few centimetres above the napkin and discharge the steam until the tank is empty. [. . . ]