User manual MOULINEX PRINCIPIO STEAMIRON

[. . . ] Your appliance has been designed to function with untreated tap water. However, it is necessary to operate the Self-Clean function regularly in order to eliminate hard water deposits. If your water is very hard (check with your water authority), it is possible to mix untreated tap water with store-bought demineralised water in the following proportions : 50% untreated tap water, 50% demineralised water. [. . . ] · SETTING THE TEMPERATURE - Set the temperature control shown in the diagram (4) referring to the table below. Wait for the light to go off and come on again before your start ironing (5). FABRICS LINEN COTTON WOOL SILK SYNTHETIC Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, Nylon POSITION OF THERMOSTAT DIAL MAX ··· ·· · · OBTAINING MORE STEAM FOR REMOVING CREASES ( ) (depending on the model) - Press the Shot of steam button (8) - Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the button again. 3. - You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out and comes on again. 4. Unplug your iron and let it cool off before cleaning it. · · SETTING THE STEAM LEVEL (6) In order to avoid water dripping from the iron onto the linen : - Turn off the steam when ironing silk or synthetic fabrics. - Set it at the « high steam » ( ) position for cotton or linen. FABRICS LINEN COTTON WOOL SILK SYNTHETIC Polyester, Acetate, Acrylic, Nylon = Steam zone Recommendations : Fabrics and ironing temperatures : · Your iron heats up quickly : begin by ironing those fabrics that are ironed at low temperatures, then go on to those requiring a higher temperature; · If you turn down the thermostat, wait until the thermostat light comes back on before beginning to iron again. · When ironing fabrics with mixed fibres, set the ironing temperature for the most delicate of the fibres. · DAMPENING THE LINEN (SPRAY) ( ) (depending on the model) - When steam or dry ironing, press several times on the Spray Button to moisten the linen (7) and to remove stubborn creases. STEAM SETTING POSITION · CLEAN THE ANTI-CALC VALVE, LOCATED UNDER THE STEAM CONTROL BUTTON (C). - To remove the anti-calc valve, place the steam control button (C) on and pull the valve upwards. - Soak the valve in a cup of white vinegar or plain lemon juice for 4 hours. · USING THE SELF-CLEANING FUNCTION In order to extend the life of your iron, use the SelfCleaning function once per month (do not use descaling agents). - The iron must be cold - Set the steam control button (C) to the dry position. [. . . ] · Do a self-cleaning and use untreated tap water (see p8). · Do a self-cleaning. · Always set your iron on its heel · Avoid ironing over zips · Fabric fibres have · Do a self-cleaning. accumulated in the holes of · Clean the soleplate with a the soleplate and are burning non-metallic sponge. · Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new garment before washing it. [. . . ]