User manual MOULINEX GM 7070

[. . . ] It should be used under normal conditions. €¢ Your generator is fitted with 2 safety systems: - a pressure release valve which, in the event of a malfunction, releases any excess steam; - a thermal fuse to prevent the appliance from overheating. €¢ Always plug your steam generator into: - an electrical installation with voltage between 220V and 240V. Connecting to the wrong voltage may cause irreparable damage to the appliance and will invalidate your guarantee. [. . . ] Using your steam generator • Completely unwind the power cord and the steam cord from its storage space. When the green “steam ready” light stops flashing (after 2 minutes approximately), the appliance is ready. The first time the appliance is used, there may be some fumes and smell but this is not harmful. They will not affect use and will disappear rapidly. Use Steam ironing • Place the iron's temperature control dial according to the type of fabric to be ironed (see table below). The steam generator is ready when the thermostat light goes out and when the green “steam ready” light stays on. €¢ While ironing, the light on top of the iron and the steam ready light turn on and off, as the temperature adjusts without interrupting ironing. €¢ To obtain steam, press on the steam control button under the iron handle and keep it pressed - fig. The steam will stop when you release the button. Do not place the iron on a metal support. When taking a break from ironing, always place the iron on the iron rest plate of the unit. €¢ Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic washing up pad. €¢ Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth. Before cleaning, ensure your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled down. Above all, you must not use descaling products to rinse the boiler: they may damage it. Before cleaning or emptying your generator, it is imperative that you leave it to cool for more than 2 hours, to prevent any risk of burns. €¢ Before proceeding, check that the generator is cool and unplugged for more than 2 hours. €¢ Place your steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron to one side, standing on its heel. €¢ Unscrew anti-clockwise a quarter of a turn the boiler rinse cap cover - fig. €¢ Holding your steam generator in a tilted position, and using a jug, fill the boiler with 1/4 litre of tap water - fig. €¢ Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely into your sink - fig. To obtain the best result, we recommend that this operation is done twice. [. . . ] Your thermostat is faulty: the iron is not hot enough. Press on the steam control button away from your ironing board until the iron produces steam. Wait for the thermostat light to go out before activating the steam button. Check that your ironing board is suitable . [. . . ]