Steam Ironing - Fakir BT 200 Mode D'emploi

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Water stains can be removed with a sponge. In specialist hardware shops you can also
find cleaning materials for the aluminum soleplate. Do not use abrasive substances to
clean the iron.
After cleaning, the iron soleplate is wet inside. Set the iron to the highest temperature for
some minutes to let the water evaporate.
At first direct the steam jets on a cloth or into the sink to remove any traces of conden-
sation. This is necessary every time you begin ironing and after a long pause, as there
can be condensation in the steam hose that could turn into water and stain the garments
to be ironed.
The iron is ready when, after setting the desired temperature, the control light on the
handle goes off.
The iron soleplate heats up rapidly and cools down slowly. Therefore we recommend that
you start with fabrics that need lower temperatures and to go on to garments requiring
higher temperatures.
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Steam ironing

When you use the iron for the first time the heat may
cause substances used during production to come out as
a light smoke. This is harmless and will only happen the
first time it is used.
Before using the iron for the first time, and after a long
pause, it can be 'cleaned'. Set the iron thermostat on
'NYLON', then wait till the steam-ready light G goes on.
Hold the Iron over a sink and press the steam button I
repeatedly until water comes out through the steam holes
in the iron soleplate. Keep the iron horizontal so water
does not run along the soleplate.
Immediately wipe off any water that accidentally spills on
the soleplate.
Pressing the steam button I on the handle of the iron will
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give you steam. Simultaneously this button also automati-
cally activates the suction or blowing function.
Use the switch K on the steam generator to select the suc-
tion (air down) or blowing (air up) functions.
Suction is used for garments that are easily spread flat on
the ironing surface. Multi-layer garments or items that,
because of their cut or their fabric will not lie smoothly,
should be ironed by blowing. Trousers pockets, particular-
ly with waist tucks, are easily ironed smooth without the
seams showing through.
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