User manual DELONGHI VVX1000

[. . . ] · For ease of access you may wish to place the iron rest in a raised, horizontal position (fig. 2). To do this simply lift the rest up and place the end firmly on top of the control panel. Therefore, in the interests of safety, it is not possible to stand the iron on its `heel'. There is a separate iron mat that can be used when placing the iron directly on the ironing board. [. . . ] · An open mesh type ironing board is recommended for best results, as this lets the steam through. fig. 8 Refilling the tank When the water level in the tank is around 2cm from the bottom, the tank will need refilling. It is advisable to proceed as follows: · Press the iron and boiler switches off, and unplug from the mains socket. · Replace the tank, plug the ironing system back into the mains socket and press both switches back on. The system is soon ready to use again when the orange lights on the iron and the control panel go out. IMPORTANT: it is normal for there to be water on the surface the ironing system is resting on. Leakage of small amounts of water is normal and is caused by moving the tank to refill. When the water tank is empty you have approximately 10 to 15 minutes of steam left. However, it is advisable to fill the tank when the water level is around 2cm from the bottom. Otherwise, if the steam does totally run out you will have to wait 5 minutes after refilling, as if using for the first time, until you hear the pump finish filling. 5 Ironing system DO NOT use the ironing system for steam ironing when the water / steam has completely run out as this could cause internal damage. Vertical ironing The ironing system can be used for taking creases out and freshening garments on hangers, and curtains. As you do this you may hear the `Gravity Ball' rolling into place for vertical ironing (fig. Keep the steam control button pressed down (you may wish to use the steam lock) and move the iron up and down the garment. Unless the fabric is cotton or linen we suggest holding the iron a few centimetres away from the material. The iron indicator light RED and iron temperature light ORANGE will come on. · Position the thermostat dial, according to the type of material you are ironing. · When the iron has reached the selected temperature the iron temperature light goes out. When dry ironing do not use the steam button. Putting your ironing system away Once you have finished using your ironing system, unplug it and let it cool down. If you put it away immediately after use, be very careful as it will be hot. Ensure that the surface where you are storing it is heat resistant. Ironing system 6 Safety Warnings · This appliance is designed to iron. Use with extreme care to avoid burns from the steam and avoid any improper use. · When in use, do not touch any of the appliance's hot surfaces. · After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is complete and undamaged. [. . . ] The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal. If your electricity supply point has only two pin socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. [. . . ]