[. . . ] -- Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron. Caution -- If the appliance is provided with an earthed plug, it must be plugged into an earthed wall socket. English 7 -- Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage. -- The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched. [. . . ] Note: If the set ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2), water may drip from the soleplate (see chapter ‘Features,  section ‘Drip stop’). Ironing with Ionic DeepSteam (specific types only) When you use the Ionic DeepSteam function during steam ironing, the steam produced is finer than during regular steam ironing. €9) 3 The iron now produces Ionic DeepSteam to help you remove even the toughest creases. Note:The Ionic DeepSteam function is only effective when it is used in combination with a steam setting and a temperature setting between  2 and MAX. Note: Do not use the Ionic DeepSteam function when you iron without steam and/or at low temperature settings. However, ironing at low temperatures without steam with the Ionic DeepSteam function switched on will not damage the iron. Note:The Ionic DeepSteam output may vary from time to time, depending on the ironing temperature. Ironing without steam 1 Set the steam control to position 0 (= no steam) (Fig. Do not use the Ionic DeepSteam function, as this function has no effect when you iron without steam. 2 Set the required ironing temperature (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Setting the temperature’). English After ironing 1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Features Spray function You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article to be ironed. 2 Press the spray button several times to moisten the article to be ironed (Fig. The steam boost enhances the distribution of steam into every part of your garment. The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 3 and MAX. Vertical steam boost 9 1 You can also use the steam boost function when you hold the iron in vertical position. €12) This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc. Drip stop This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops producing steam when the temperature is too low, to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. Automatic shut-off function (specific types only) The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a while. , , The red AUTO/OFF indication of the temperature light flashes to indicate that the iron has been switched off by the automatic shut-off function. [. . . ] Heat-resistant protective cover (specific types only) You can store the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover immediately after ironing. 2 Insert the tip of the soleplate into the heat-resistant protective cover (1) and then press down the heel of the iron (2). Environment -- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. Water drips from the soleplate after the iron has cooled down or has been stored. [. . . ]