[. . . ] · To avoid possible dangers, arrange for a defective appliance to be checked and possibly repaired by qualified technicians, or contact our Customer Service Department. · Arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Department. · To disconnect from the power spource, pull only on the plug itself, not on the cable. Arrange it in such a way that it can not come into contact with hot surfaces and such that no-one can step on it or trip over it. [. . . ] To extend the optimal steam blast function, mix mains water with distilled water according to the table. Water hardness very soft / soft medium hard very hard Ratios - distilled water to mains water Note: On the first heating up of the appliance a small volume of smoke and smell may be generated, caused by production residues. Provide for sufficient ventilation, for example, open a window. 0 1: 1 2: 1 3: 1 Operation The water hardness level can be queried at your local water works. Information · Should the care instructions in the clothing item forbid ironing (Symbol ), you may not use the steam brush on it. · Do NOT use the appliance on leather, velvet, impregnated furniture or steam sensitive materials. If you do, the material/furniture could become damaged. Attention! Before refilling with water, ALWAYS remove the plug 7 from the mains power socket!· Lift the water tank 1 up vertically, in that you slide the release 4 for the water tank 1 to the rear until the water tank 1 allows itself to be lifted off. Grasp the water tank 1 with your thumb and index finger on the hatched markings to lift it vertically upwards. The temperature controller 3 remains on the appliance and is not lifted off. · Using the measuring beaker t, fill the water tank 1 with mains water to the "Max" marking, but no further. -4- Filling with water Attention! NEVER fill the water tank 1 with chemical substances, cleaning agents or fluids other than mains water (or a mix of mains and distilled water). · Close the water fill opening 2 to the water tank 1. Ensure that the lug on the water fill opening 2 sits in the indentation on the lid. The water tank 1 must audibly engage with the unlocking device for the water tank 4. · By pressing the steam blast button 8 you can now produce jets of steam. The appliance is now ready for use. Notice: To release the first steam blast after heating the appliance up, it can happen that you may need to press the steam blast button 8 several times in succession. Attaching/detaching the brush attachment Attention!Attention! NEVER attempt to attach or detach the brush attachment w when the appliance is heated up. · To use the steam and brush function, place the brush attachment w onto the steam brush. · To do this, slide the brush attachment w all the way along the guide to the end. · To be able to use the ironing function, remove the brush attachment w from the steam brush. · To do this, press the unlocking device q downwards and, at the same time, pull the brush attachment w away to the front. Caution is to be exercised with heat-sensitive materials such as synthetics, polyamides or artificial silk. With these materials you should first check at a concealed part (inside seam) that the hot steam will not cause any damage to the garment. Do not touch these materials directly with the hot sole of the iron 0. Use only the steam blast. Clothing care · Suspend the crumpled garment from a coat hanger. · With one hand pull the garment flat, then steam it from top to bottom. The combination of steam and clothes brush r will gently remove all creases. [. . . ] Repairs made after the expiration of the warranty period are subject to payment. DES UK LTD Tel. : 0871 5000 700 (£ 0. 10 / minute) e-mail: support. uk@kompernass. com Kompernass Service Ireland Tel. : 1850 930 412 (0, 082 EUR/Min. ) Standard call rates apply. Mobile operators may vary. e-mail: support. ie@kompernass. com Warranty & Service The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. The appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. [. . . ]