[. . . ] 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. After every usage, before cleaning the appliance and when refilling with water, remove the plug from the power socket. [. . . ] 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. 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. 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. With one hand pull the garment flat, then steam it from top to bottom. Use light pressure with the clothes brush r and guide the appliance from top to bottom over the garment. This must engage audibly with the unlocking device on the brush attachment q. Insert the power plug 7 into a correctly installed and earthed mains power socket. As soon as the set temperature has been reached, the heating-up control lamp 5 goes out. You can repeatedly press the steam blast button 8 until the heating-up control lamp 5 glows or water drips from the sole of the iron 0. Then, wait until the heating-up control lamp 5 extinguishes before activating a further blast of steam. Should the heating-up control lamp 5 start to glow during the process, release the steam blast button 8 and wait a few seconds until the heating-up control lamp 5 extinguishes. When using the steam blast function, always place the temperature regulator 3 at the position · At lower settings the temperature is not sufficient to generate a steam blast. Should you press the steam blast button 8 whilst the heating-up control lamp 5 is glowing the result will be condensed water instead of steam, and water will drip from the sole of the iron 0. Leave the garment on the clothes hanger to cool down before putting it on. Curtain and soft furnishing care Creases and wrinkles can be removed from draperies by hanging them over a pole. [. . . ] 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. In the event of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our Service Department. The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects, but not for transport damage, for wearing parts or for damage to fragile components, e. [. . . ]