Sinbo SSI 2854 [11/44] Hints before first use

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HINTS BEFORE FIRST USE

• Some parts of the iron have been slightly greased and as a result the iron might smoke

slightly when switched ‘ON’ for the first time. After a short while, this will cease.

• Before using for the first time remove any sticker or protective foil from the soleplate

with a soft cloth.

• Keep the soleplate smooth: do not scratch against metal objects (e.g. rack of ironing

board, buttons, zippers)

• Pure woolen fabrics (100% wool) may be pressed with the iron set to a steam position.

Preferably select steam selector position and use a dry pressing cloth.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

• Always check first to see whether ironing instructions are attached to the article to be

ironed (they can be found on a label showing a drawing of an iron. The numbers of dots

indicate the correct temperature. Refer to the indications on the temperature dial and

in the table below). Follow these ironing instructions in all cases.

• If ironing instructions are missing but you do know the kind of fabric, then see the

below. The table is valid for the actual materials and do not concern any applied finish,

gloss etc.

• Textile to which some kind of finish has been applied (gloss, wrinkle relief etc.) can

best be ironed on somewhat lower temperatures.

• Sort the fabrics out according to ironing temperature first: wool with wool, cotton with

cotton, etc. The iron heats up quicker than it cool downs. Therefore, start ironing the

articles requiring the lowest temperature such as those made of synthetic fibres. Then

progress to higher ones.

• Turn the temperature control knob round until it is opposite the setting pointer.

Textile Temperature control Instruction on label

MIN Synthetics Low temperature Always Refer

• Silk Normal temperature Always Refer

•• Wool Normal temperature Always Refer

••• Cotton Normal-High temperature Always Refer

MAX linen High temperature Always Refer

HOW TO FILL WITH WATER

• Remove the plug from the stock

• Fill the water through the filling opening into the water tank.

• If the water is very hard, it is advised to use distilled water or demineralized water only.

Do not use chemically descaled water.

• Pour out the remaining water after use.