User manual MOULINEX GM 7070

[. . . ] €¢ Never leave the appliance unattended : - when it is connected to the mains, - until it has cooled down (around 1 hour). €¢ The soleplate and generator iron-rest can become very hot and cause burns: never touch these parts. Handle your iron carefully, particularly when using the vertical steam function. €¢ Before unscrewing the boiler rinse cap, wait until the generator is cold (unplugged for more than 2 hours). [. . . ] Steam control button Iron temperature adjustment dial Iron thermostat light Iron rest Power cord storage space Power cord Water tank Steam generator boiler (in the base unit) 9. Iron-base steam cord Steam cord storage clip Boiler rinse cap cover/ Boiler rinse cap Control panel a - Restart button b - “Steam ready” light c - “water tank empty” light Preparation Due to the powerful steam output, a mesh type ironing board must be used to allow any excess steam to escape and to avoid steam venting sideways. • Your iron has been designed to operate using untreated tap water. €¢ Heat concentrates the elements contained in water during evaporation. The types of water listed below contain organic waste or mineral elements that can cause spitting, brown staining or premature wear of the appliance: water from clothes dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries or air conditioners, pure distilled or demineralised water or rain water should not be used in your iron. If your water is very hard (check with your local water authority) it is possible to mix untreated tap water with storebought distilled or demineralised water in the following proportions : 50% untreated tap water, 50% distilled or demineralised water. Filling the water tank • Place your steam generator on a stable, flat heat-resistant surface. €¢ Ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down. 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. €¢ 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. €¢ Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse cap with a coin. [. . . ] Wait for the thermostat light to go out before activating the steam button. Your ironing board is saturated with water because it is not suitable for use with a steam generator. Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it has not been rinsed out regularly. Brown streaks come through You are using chemical descaling the holes in the soleplate and agents or additives in the water for stain the linen. [. . . ]