not be visible when you wear or use the article.Steam-ironing
Start ironing at a relatively low temperature andY Steam-ironing is only possible at high ironing
gradually increase it until the desired result istemperatures.
achieved.- Keep the steam activator button (H) pressed in
Y When steam-ironing woollen fabrics,shiny patcheswhile you are steam-ironing (fig.4).
may occur.You can prevent this by using a dryY Types GC6005/6004 only:during steam-ironing,pilot
pressing cloth or by turning the article inside outlights (E) and (G) will come on from time to time to
and ironing the reverse side.indicate that the steam tank and the iron are being
Y Velvet and other fabrics that tend to acquire shinyheated up to the right temperature and pressure
patches should be ironed in one direction onlyrespectively.When this happens,you can simply
(along with the nap) while applying very littlecontinue ironing.
pressure.Y When you have not used the steaming facility for
Make sure you keep the appliance movingsome time,the steam still present in the supply hose
continuously while ironing.will condense into water.The next time you steam-
Y It is not advisable to use steam when you areiron,this may cause some spluttering in the
ironing coloured silk:this could cause stains.appliance and a few droplets of water may escape
from the soleplate.
Tip: to prevent this,hold the iron over an old cloth and
Steam-ironingpress the steam activator button (I) until the steam
production has normalised before you start steam-
Filling the tank before ironing ironing.
- Make sure that the on/off switch (D) has been set
to �offO,that the appliance has cooled down andSteaming in vertical position
remove the plug from the wall socket.Hanging curtains and clothes (jackets,suits,coats) can
- Slowly unscrew cap (A) of the steam tank (fig.2).be steam-ironed by holding the iron in vertical position
Y It is possible that there is a vacuum in the cold tank,(fig.5).
which may cause a sound when you remove the cap.
This is absolutely normal.Steam control (Types GC6005/6004 only)
- Pour max.1 litre of water into the water tank.Y For moderate steam:set the steam control (F) to
Note:Make sure the tank is full when you startq(the small cloud).
ironing.Y For a lot of steam:set the steam control (F) to
Y You can use tap water if it is not too hard (less thanq(the large cloud) and set the temperature
10! DH).If the water in your area is very hard,youcontrol (I) to position 33 or MAX.
may use distilled water,which you can obtain from
your local supermarket or chemist.Fast refill
Y Do not put perfume,vinegar,starch or
descaling agents in the water tank.Do notFollow the instructions below:
use water from a water softener either.- First set the on/off switch (D) to �offO.
- If some water remains behind in the filling opening,
gently move the tank to and fro until the water is- Press the steam activator button until you no longer
gone.hear any steam escaping from the appliance.
- Firmly fasten the cap.
- Keep the steam activator pressed in and slowly
Heating upunscrew the cap of the steam tank by turning it anti-
- Put the plug in the wall socket and let the applianceclockwise.The steam tank is now depressurised
heat up by setting the on/off switch (D) to �onO
(fig.3).- Remove the plug from the wall socket.
Y The steam tank as well as the soleplate are now
being heated up.Heating of the soleplate takes- Fill the water tank as described in section �filling the
approx.2 minutes;heating of the steam tank takestank before ironingO and let the appliance heat up
approx.8 minutes.again.
Y Types GC6005/6004 only:as soon as the steam tank
is hot enough for steaming,pilot light (E) will go out.
You may now start ironing.
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