User manual SOLAC PV2020

[. . . ] also unplug it in the event of a power cut. The appliance must be switched off when plugging it in or unplugging it. Never pull on the cord or hang the appliance from it. [. . . ] If the appliance is hot, handle it with care and do not touch the metal Never leave the iron in a horizontal position when the soleplate is hot. When filing the water tank, always ensure the cord is unplugged and use Take care with the steam, do not aim it at people, animals or delicate For very delicate garments, place a cloth between Before the first use Before using it for the first time, use it to iron an old towel, so as to clean 2 Extend the cord completely and plug it into the mains. The temperature pilot light (12) comes on. place the iron in the vertical position. 3 Set the temperature selector (9) to the MAX position and wait for a few minutes for the iron to reach the appropriate temperature (the temperature pilot will go out). 6 When the water tank is empty, no more steam will be produced. Do not worry if the iron gives off a little smoke when used for the first time. We recommend you sort the garments according to their required ironing temperature and begin with the garments that are ironed with the lowest temperature (· If you have any doubts about the temperature to use for a given garment, When Perform a test on a part which won't be seen, beginning with the lowest temperature settings. Changing the position of the temperature selector (9), either to increase or reduce the temperature, several minutes must pass before the iron reaches the selected temperature. Steam ironing 1 With the iron unplugged from the mains, slide the steam control (10) to the closed position (Fig. Fill the water tank without exceeding the maximum level, using the beaker provided (13) and keeping the iron in the vertical position (Fig. When filling the tank, make sure that the water does not overflow from Use only water, with no added detergents, scents, vinegar or chemical Tap water can be used, unless it has an excessive amount of limescale, in which case it is recommended to use distilled or demineralised water (see table 1). When the pilot light (12) goes off, indicating that the desired temperature has been reached, adjust the steam control (10) until the desired steam flow is obtained (Fig. Very soft water (up to 7º f) Soft water (up to 15º f) Medium water (up to 25º f) Hard water (more than 25º f) Supersteam If you want more steam while ironing, press the button (8) two or three Times, aim the supersteam at the desired area of the garment and pass the iron soleplate over it to dry it. If you want more supersteam power, slide the steam control (10) to minimum. It allows you to remove creases from delicate garments without having 2 Place the garment on a hanger, well away from other garments, people, animals, etc. Do not discharge steam onto a garment hanging in the wardrobe or on 4 Bring the iron, in the vertical position, close to the garment (between 15 and 30 cm) and press the supersteam button (8) once only. Do not place the iron too close to the garment as it could cause damage. [. . . ] 1 Clean the outside of the iron with a damp cloth. Is advisable to carry out the self-cleaning operation about once a month, depending on the frequency of use and the hardness of the water used. 4 Wait for the pilot light to go off (12) indicating that the desired temperature has been reached. [. . . ]