User manual SOLAC SF5051

[. . . ] Do not use near bathtubs, sinks, showers or other recipients containing water. The appliance must be connected to a power socket with a suitable ground connection. To fill the iron or top it up while ironing, please follow the instructions in the "BEFORE STARTING TO IRON" section, ensuring you first unplug the iron from the mains. The appliance might release a light steam and give off a slight smell of plastic during the first minutes of operation. [. . . ] Do not discharge steam in the 'vertical' position onto a garment hanging in the wardrobe or on a person. If you want to empty the iron while ironing, always unplug the appliance from the mains first. Always store the iron in a vertical position on its stand, resting it on a stable surface. The iron must not be used if it has been dropped, or if there is any crack or leak in the water tank. During operation, do not touch the soleplate and only hold the iron by its handle, and ensure the cord does not come into contact with the soleplate CAUTION!When you want to dispose of the appliance, NEVER throw it in the rubbish bin. Take it to the CLEAN POINT or waste collection centre closest to your home for processing. Main body Power cord Metal soleplate Spray outlet Water filler opening Water tank 7 8 9 10 11 12* Spray button Supersteam button Temperature selector Steam/Self-clean selector Temperature pilot light Water beaker (only model PV2210) , Due to the high levels of mains water hardness in most areas, Solac recommends that you always use demineralised water for ironing. In this way, you will guarantee that your iron remains in optimal condition for a longer period of time. , If, for any reason, you cannot find demineralised water, please ensure you use water with a low mineral content (soft water), or filter tap water using a water filter. 1 With the iron unplugged from the mains, rotate the steam selector (10) to the closed position (fig. , For professional ironing results, we recommend you steam iron garments first and then ) If you want more steam while ironing, press the button (8) two or three times, aim the Supersteam at the desired area of the garment and pass the iron soleplate over it to dry it. ) This allows you to remove creases from delicate garments without having to put them 2 Place the garment on a hanger, well away from other garments, people, animals, etc. N Do not discharge steam onto a garment hanging in the wardrobe or on a person. 4 Bring the iron close to the garment, in the vertical position, (between 15 and 30 cm) and press the supersteam button (8) once only. Do not position the iron too close to the garment, because you could damage it. 5 Wait a few seconds before pressing the button (8) again, so as not to damage the garment. 1 If there is water in the tank, turn the steam selector (10) to the closed position 2 Plug in the iron and set the temperature selector (9) to the desired position. ) Spray can be obtained by pressing the corresponding button (7) when dry ironing or Press the spray button (7) as many times as you want to use this function. This iron has an innovative built-in anti-limescale system, consisting of a resin filter that retains the limescale substances from the water, so these cannot reach the steam chamber of the soleplate, thus extending the life of the iron. The existence of this anti-limescale system does not mean that the recommendations about water hardness mentioned in the "BEFORE STARTING TO IRON" section can be ignored. The iron incorporates an anti-drip system that prevents the iron from dripping, even when it is switched off. [. . . ] The existence of this anti-limescale system does not mean that the recommendations about water hardness mentioned in the "BEFORE STARTING TO IRON" section can be ignored. The iron incorporates an anti-drip system that prevents the iron from dripping, even when it is switched off. ) Clean the appliance after using it for the first time, immediately after each use and after en a long time without use. 1 To clean the external part of your iron, use a cloth dampened with soapy water. [. . . ]