Fagor PL-2700 - Manual (Page 13)

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• Do not mix stain-removers or similar products on fabrics
to be ironed.
• Unplug the iron when not in use. Never leave plugged in
when not absolutely necessary.
• The appliance contains a safety device which, when
activated, interrupts the working of the iron. To reactivate
your iron, contact an authorised Technical Assistance
Service.
• If you decide never to use the appliance again, remove the
plug from the socket and render it useless by cutting the
power cable.
• The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface
• When placing the iron on its stand, ensure that the surface
on which the stand is placed is stable.
• The iron is not to be used if it has been dropped, if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
• Keep electrical appliances out of reach from Children or
infirm persons. Do not let them use the appliances without
supervision.
• The user must not leave the iron unattended while it is
connected to the supply.
• The plug of the supply cord must be removed from the
socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.
• Keep the iron and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance
• For greater protection, we recommend installing a residual
current device (RCD) with an operational residual current
not exceeding 30 mA. Ask your installer for advice.
• Do not allow children to perform cleaning and user
maintenance when they are without supervision.
• Do not touch the surfaces marked with symbol
during or just after ironing. It is hot! (Figure I and figure J).
4. BEFORE USING YOUR IRON FOR
THE FIRST TIME
Remove all stickers or protective labels from the
base and the body.
Unroll and straighten the electrical cable.
Follow the instructions given in the "Self-
cleaning" section in point "10 – CLEANING", in
order to prepare your iron for use.
5. DRY IRONING
1. Place the iron on a stable and heat-resistant
surface.
2. Turn the temperature selector knob (2) to MIN
(Fig. B).
3. Slide the steam control knob (7) to the dry iron
position (Fig. C).
4. Place the iron in an upright position, resting it on
the support base (10).
5. Plug it in and turn the temperature selector to the
desired position. The pilot light (4) will come on.
6. When the iron has reached the selected
temperature, the pilot light (4) will switch off.
This pilot light may turn on and off several times
while you are ironing, indicating the cycles of the
thermostat. Remember that if you change from
a higher to a lower temperature, the pilot light (4)
will remain off until the temperature of the base
(1) has dropped to the selected level, at which
point it will come on again.
7. When you have finished, turn the temperature
selector to MIN and unplug the iron. Leave to
cool before cleaning the exterior and storing.
When you are dry ironing, you can use the spray
option at any moment, providing there is water in
the deposit. (See sections entitled "Spray" and
"Filling the deposit").
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
6. FILLING THE WATER DEPOSIT
Place the unplugged iron on a stable surface.
1. Slide the steam control knob (7) to the dry iron
position (Fig. C).
2. Open the lid that covers the water inlet (5).
3. Slowly pour water into the inlet using a cup (Fig.
D). Never pour cleaning products or solvents into
the water deposit.
4. Check that the water does not exceed the
maximum water level and replace the cover.
Note: If the water in your area is too hard, >27º F,
we recommend that you use distilled water. Do
not use battery water or water mixed with starch,
perfume, fabric softener, etc.
7. STEAM IRONING
Before steam ironing any garment, check that
the fabric is designed for this kind of treatment.
The appliance works with normal tap water. If
the water in your area is very hard (hardness