User manual DELONGHI VVX 1860 G

[. . . ] In the case of malfunction, steam is discharged through a safety valve on the bottom of the control unit. You should immediately turn the appliance off, unplug and contact an authorised service centre. Do not use the ironing system for dry ironing without the steam generator!!The use of all electrical appliances implies the observance of some fundamental rules. [. . . ] · Never leave the appliance filled with water in a room where it will be subject to a temperature below or equal to 0°C. Display ON/OFF button Function selector knob Manual mode button Tank door Removable water tank Iron rest Lime scale filter Cable tidy Lime scale filter holder Water hardness indicator paper Sachet of citric acid granules F) G) H) I) L) M) N) O) P) Q) R) S) USEFUL TIPS · The original appearance and softness of fabrics such as velvet or wool, or gloves, bags etc. can be restored by passing the iron a short distance away with the steam jet in operation (vertical ironing programme). · To remove the marks left by furniture and restore carpets to new, allow the steam to penetrate into the flattened pile and brush lightly. · Do not rest or use the iron on zips, hooks, rings etc to avoid scratching the sole plate. · After use, always wait for the iron to cool down before putting away. · After ironing, the water remaining in the tank need not be drained. However, the appliance should be drained of water if left unused for long periods. · Separate clothes according to the recommended ironing temperature and begin ironing with 13 items requiring the lowest temperatures. · Wool, cotton and fine linen can either be steamironed on the reverse or on the right side, interposing a thin cloth between the iron and the fabric to avoid "shine". Iron whites and light colours on the right side and dark colours on the reverse. · The appliance proposes the programme: SYNTHETICS Select the required programme (for example, jeans) (fig. The following programmes are available: · Quick&go (suitable for delicate fabrics) · Synthetics · Silk Never move or lift the appliance using the iron as a carrying handle. 15 FILLING WITH WATER If the water runs out while you are ironing, the display shows: MENU FUNCTIONS You can modify language and water hardness and set the iron to turn off automatically. Proceed as follows: With the appliance on, hold the function selector knob (G) down for at least 10 seconds until the display shows: FILL TANK and at the same time steam delivery stops. If the water is not topped up within ten minutes, the steam generator is automatically shut off and the iron continues working. To top up the water, turn the appliance off, unplug from the mains and fill the tank. Then turn the appliance on again following the normal procedure. CHANGE LANGUAGE? Press the knob to change the language, then turn it to select the required language. The display shows: MANUAL MODE If none of the programmes are suitable for the ironing you want to do, you can manually set the sole plate temperature and steam power. Proceed as described: · With the appliance on, press the manual mode button (G) (fig. The display shows: CHANGE LANGUAGE? Turn the function selector knob again to select water hardness. The display shows: SET WATER HARDNESS Confirm by pressing the knob, then turn to select the appropriate level of hardness: SOFT, MEDIUM, HARD, VERY HARD. It displays: MANUAL and the TEMPERATURE bar flashes; · Turn the knob (H) until the required temperature is reached: MIN = MAX = Confirm by pressing the knob. [. . . ] · Pour the resulting solution into the tank and AFTER IRONING Place the iron on the iron rest (in the secured position for models with domestic iron (B)) and wait for the system to cool down before putting it away. 17 Important information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin. MEANING OF THE MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND WHAT TO DO MESSAGE MEANING · · · The water tank is empty. [. . . ]