MAXWELL MW-3008 VT - Manual (Page 7)

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STEAM IRON
DESCRIPTION
1. Water spray nozzle
2. Water tank lid
3. Steam supply regulator
4. Spray button
5. Additional steam release button
6. Handle
7. Power cord protection
8. Base
9. Heating element on/off indication
10. Water tank
11. Temperature regulator
12. Maximal water level indication
13. Iron sole
SAFETY MEASURES
Before using the unit, please read the in-
structions carefully and pay attention to the
illustrations.
• Before switching on the unit, make sure that
your home electricity supply corresponds to
the voltage of current specified on the unit.
• Power cord is equipped with a euro plug; in-
sert it into the socket, with secure grounding.
• In order to avoid risk of fire do not use adapt-
ers while connecting the appliance to the out-
let.
• In order to avoid overloading of the power net-
work do not switch on several appliances with
high power consumption simultaneously.
• Use the unit only for the intended purposes.
• Use the iron only on the ironing board.
• Place the iron on a flat stable surface.
• Always unplug the unit while filling the water
tank with water.
• While operating the unit, provide that the water
tank lid is firmly closed
• Close supervision is necessary when children
or infirm persons are near the unit.
• Never leave the operating unit unattended.
• Always unplug the unit if you do not use it.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not im-
merse the unit into water or other liquids.
• Do not fill the water tank with scented liquids,
vinegar, starch solution, descaling reagents,
chemical agents etc.
• Avoid contact with hot surfaces or outgo-
ing steam of the iron in order to avoid getting
burns.
• Provide that the power cord is not hanging
over the edge of the ironing board and make
sure that it does not touch heated surfaces.
• To unplug the unit always take it by the plug,
do not pull by the power cord.
• Before taking the unit away for keeping, pour
out the remaining water and let the unit cool
down.
• Pour out water only after you have unplugged
the unit.
• Do not use the unit if the plug or the power
cord is damaged or if there are other damages
in the unit.
• In order to avoid electric shock do not repair the
unit yourself. If there are some damages in the
unit apply to the authorized service center.
BEFORE USAGE
• Take out the iron from the package and re-
move the protective cartoon covering from the
iron sole (13).
• Make sure that the electrical supply voltage
corresponds to the iron's operating voltage.
Note:
The iron's heating element is broken in
during the first use; it is normal for a small
amount of smoke to be released.
CHOICE OF WATER
• To fill the water tank use regular tap water. If
the water is hard then it is recommended to
mix it with distilled water at a ratio of 1:1, if the
water is very hard, mix it with distilled water at
a ratio of 1:2 or use only distilled water.
Note:
Do not fill the water tank (10) with scented
liquids, vinegar, starch solutions, descaling
reagents, chemical substances etc.
FILLING THE WATER TANK
Make sure that the iron is disconnected from
electrical power before filling it with water.
• Set the steam release regulator (3) to the po-
sition of steam vapor OFF.
• Open the water tank lid (2).
• Fill it with water. Close the lid (2).
Note:
• Do not fill it with water above MAX. indica-
tion.
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