User manual HOTPOINT SG E12 AA0

[. . . ] After each use of the appliance and when filling the water reservoir, place the appliance in a stable position - using the special iron pad supplied - and disconnect the plug from the electrical socket. The appliance must be used and placed on a stable flat horizontal surface. For your safety, all repairs or maintenance operations on the appliance must be carried out exclusively by Hotpoint-Ariston’s authorised staff. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. [. . . ] In particular, a high concentration of limescale may damage some parts of the iron and cause its early deterioration. Power Perfection water tank has a capacity of 1000ml with extra 200ml boiler. Never add any perfume, vinegar, starch, scale-removing agents, ironing products or other chemicals in the water reservoir - unless recommended by Hotpoint-Ariston. USING YOUR IRON Temperature selection adjustment (B) and steam If your Power Perfection is equipped with the Optimal Soleplate Temperature technology, you need not adjust the temperature. Press the ON button (18) - it will light up to show that the steam generator is ON. Wait until the temperature indicator light turns off before starting ironing. Select the appropriate steam setting by means of the steam control (16) or set it to the Min position to iron without steam. As soon as the selected steam quantity is available, the Steam Ready indicator light (20) will turn on. You can iron all the types of fabrics that can be ironed in any order. Suitable water Although the Power Perfection steam generator can be used with tap water, if the water is very hard (as measured in French degrees), we recommend mixing tap water and demineralised water according to the following table. hardness degree [°f] 7°f 7°f - 14°f 14°f - 22°f 22°f - 32°f 32°f - 54°f >54°f [tap water:demineralised water] Proportion 1:0 1:0 , 5 1:1 1:2 1:3 0:1 5. We recommend using the shot-of-steam button when the temperature is higher than . Wait for the temperature indicator light to turn off and for the Steam Ready indicator light to turn on, before pressing the steam button. 24 en it FEATURES Vertical steam function (G) The vertical steam function is useful to iron out wrinkles from hanging garments, curtains etc. All the functions of the steam generator will remain unchanged in this position - refer to paragraph “Using the appliance”. We also recommend using the shot-of-steam function to iron any hanging garments, because it ensures an extra steam flow that is excellent for such garments. Do not direct steam towards people or animals and do not iron garments while 4. Its tip fits into the special groove and close the iron locking lid (11) using the special iron locking button (12). Wind the steam cable (13) and the power-supply cord (10) around the special cord-rewinding clip (9). You cannot use the handle to carry the iron when it is locked in its special housing. To carry the iron, first make sure the locking device is in place ( closed lock) and the iron is locked in its special housing. Eco function (H) Your Power Perfection steam generator is equipped with an Eco function that allows energy savings of 30% compared to normal consumption in terms of maximum steam level, thus always ensuring the steam quantity needed to iron your garments. [. . . ] Pure wool (100% wool) garments can be steamironed as long as the temperature is set to wool. We recommend using a cotton cloth to prevent any shiny marks on the garment. Never iron areas with obvious perspiration marks because the heat will make the stains fast and permanent. € • • DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. [. . . ]