User manual DELONGHI PRO 180

[. . . ] The packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc. ) should be kept out of the reach of children as they are a safety hazard. Adapters, multi-pin sockets and/or extensions should not be used. If their use is necessary, only adapters, multi-pin sockets and extensions that comply with current safety regulations should be used, taking care not to exceed the power limit indicated on the adapter. This appliance is intended for household use only. [. . . ] · The steam generator should be placed on a flat surface that is particularly resistant to high temperatures. This appliance complies with the directive 89/336/EEC on radio interference suppression. 4 DESCRIPTION 1) Steam slider lock (if provided) 2) Steam supply button 2A)Steam supply button (if provided) 3) lron thermostat knob 4) "Iron on temperature" indicator light 5) Water tank cap 6) Removable iron pad 7) Funnel (if provided) 8) Steam control knob (if provided) 9) "Steam ready" indicator light 10) Pressure gauge (if provided) 11) "Low water" indicator light (if provided) 12) ON-OFF steam generator switch 13) ON-OFF iron switch 14) Top cover (if provided) USEFUL HINTS · Velvet, wollen fabrics, etc. as well as gloves, bags and so on will recover their original look and softness. Just pass the iron at a short distance with the steam on. · Carpets will become like new again by removing the mark left by furniture placed on them; make the steam penetrate into the carpet where the nap has been pressed and brush it softly. · Neither use or lean the iron on zips, hooks, rings, etc. · The surface of the plate must be kept clean: to clean it, just wipe the cold surface with a damp cloth. The iron mustn't be treated with decalcifying detergents. · After using it, always wait till the iron is cold before putting it away. · When you have finished ironing it is not necessary to empty the water left in the water tank. · Sort out clothes according to the recommended ironing temperature and begin to iron the ones that require the lowest temperature. · Silk textiles can be dry-pressed on the reverse. · Wollen, cotton and fine linen can be steam-ironed on the reverse or on the right side by putting a thin cloth to avoid "shine". Iron whites and light colours on the right side; iron dark colours on the reverse as well as embroidery to make it stand out. · Linen textiles can be steam-ironed by abundantly steaming the material and by ironing dark colours on the reverse to avoid "shine". Iron lapels on the right side to make them stand out. · Each time you start operating the steam generator (and the first time you use it) or if you haven't used steam for some minutes: press the steam control button several times and away from the ironing board. This will remove the cold water from the steam circuit. · The domestic iron is provided with a special device which allows you to have a steam supply "on the whole plate" or "concentrated on the tip". If you want a steam supply "on the whole plate", press the steam supply button (2) with the iron in a horizontal position. If you keep the button (2) pressed and move the iron in a vertical position, the steam supply will continue "on the whole plate". If you want a steam supply "concentrated on the tip", press the steam supply button (2) with the iron in a vertical position. [. . . ] The gauge needle steadily positioned in this area, means an anomalous funtioning of the iron. In this case swich the iron off and contact an authorized custumer service centre. DRY IRONING Plug the appliance into the mains. Press button (13) to turn power to the iron on. [. . . ]