5.
Continue to hold the button down until all of the water has emptied.
If necessary, slightly tilt the iron from side-to-side and front-to-back
to aid the process.
6.
When finished, release the Auto-Clean™ button and place the iron
on its heel rest. Allow the iron to completely cool before storing.
CLEANING OUTSIDE SURFACES
1.
Make sure the iron is unplugged and has completely cooled.
2.
Wipe the soleplate and outer surface with a soft, damp cloth. Water
and small amounts of gentle household soaps, such as dishwashing
liquid, can be used. Never use heavy-duty cleaners, vinegar or
abrasive scouring pads that may scratch or discolor the iron.
3.
After the iron has been thoroughly dried, turn the iron back on and
lightly steam over an old cloth. This will help remove any reside left
in the steam holes.
4.
When finished cleaning, turn iron off and allow time to cool
before storing.
STORING YOUR IRON
1.
Check that the iron is set to the minimum heat temperature setting and
Dry Iron steam setting,
2.
Empty the water tank by opening the water fill door and turning the
iron upside down over a sink.
3.
Wrap cord loosely around the heel of the iron.
4.
Always store vertically on its heel to prevent water leaking from the
soleplate.
IR O NI N G T I P S A ND T RI C KS
•
The iron is designed to use ordinary tap water. A mix of 50% tap water
with 50% distilled water can be used In areas with very hard water to
reduce hard water build-up.
•
If water dripping occurs, the iron isn't hot enough to generate steam.
Allow the iron a minute to reheat and then resume ironing. Use the Dry
Iron steam setting when ironing at low temperatures.
•
Allow the iron to stand from one to two minutes when changing the
temperature setting, whether to a higher or lower setting. This allows
time for heat up or cool down. Test garment by pressing a small hidden
area to make sure temperature of iron is correct.
•
To prevent iron marks on fabric, iron the fabric inside out.
•
For optimum performance, allow the iron to stand on the heel rest for
about two minutes after filling, prior to ironing.
•
When unsure of fabric content, first test a small area (on the inside
seam or hem) before ironing entire garment or cloth.
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and completely cool.
•
Whenever ironing a garment made with a mix of fabrics, select the
fabric setting based on the most delicate fabric.
•
Whenever ironing fabric made of blended content, such as a shirt that
is 65% cotton and 35% polyester, use the "blends" setting (setting
number 2).
•
Putting on clothes immediately after ironing can actually create
wrinkles. Always allow clothing to cool for about 5 minutes after
ironing to set the press.
•
Did you know that this iron can be used like a garment steamer for
touch-ups? See the Vertical Steaming section for more details.
•
Did you know that for proper maintenance and optimal performance
over time, this iron should be cleaned at least once a month? See the
Auto-Clean™ section for more details.
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