[. . . ] En GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not operate the iron in case of damaged plug, power cord or appliance, or in the presence of visible damage or water leaks from the appliance. In such a case the appliance must be inspected by the Hotpoint authorized technical staff in order to avoid dangerous situations. € The appliance is not intended to be used by individuals (children included up to 8 years of age) with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities, inexpert individuals or individuals who are not familiar with the product, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety, or by individuals who have not received preliminary instructions on the use of the appliance. € Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the appliance. [. . . ] In case of doubts, it is recommended not to use the spray function and iron a hidden corner in order to determine the most appropriate temperature and avoid damaging the fabric. In case of very delicate fabrics, such as silk, wool, and synthetic materials, iron the garment inside out to prevent shiny marks. Start ironing the garments that require a lower temperature, such as synthetic fabrics. FABRIC TYPE TEMPERATURE INDICATION MIN STEAM INDICATION steam button several times to (re)activate the pump, after filling the water reservoir again. Select the recommended ironing temperature with the temperature buttons +/- (4a) (see step B1 and chapter “Using the iron”, section “Selecting the temperature and adjusting the steam”). Select the appropriate steam with the steam regulator (3) and the recommended ironing temperature with the temperature buttons +/(4a) (see step B1 and chapter “Using the iron”, section “Selecting the temperature and adjusting the steam”). Ironing with shot of steam (E1) The shot of steam function allows you to eliminate persistent wrinkles. Select the recommended ironing temperature with the temperature buttons +/- (4a) (see step B1 and chapter “Using the iron”, section “Selecting the temperature and adjusting the steam”). Press the shot of steam button (1) to obtain an extra steam flow when ironing. If the shot of steam function has not been used for some time, it may be necessary to press the button repeatedly to activate the pump. Select the recommended ironing temperature with the temperature control (4b) (see step B2 and chapter “Using the iron”, section “Selecting the temperature and adjusting the steam”). Select the appropriate steam with the steam regulator (3) and the recommended ironing temperature with the temperature selector (4b) (see step B2 and chapter “Using the iron”, 5. Select the steam level with the steam regulator (3) or move it to Off to iron without steam. When steam ironing, make sure that the water level in the reservoir is at least ¼. The iron starts producing steam as soon as it reaches the set temperature. If the water in the reservoir is finished, it may be necessary to press the shot of 25 en it section “Selecting the temperature and adjusting the steam”). Ironing with shot of steam (E2) The shot of steam function allows you to eliminate persistent wrinkles. Select the recommended ironing temperature with the temperature control (4b) (see step B2 and chapter “Using the iron”, section “Selecting the temperature and adjusting the steam”). Press the shot of steam button (1) to obtain an extra steam flow when ironing. If the shot of steam function has not been used for some time, it may be necessary to press the button repeatedly to activate the pump. automatic Stand-by function (H1) LCD The automatic switch-off function guarantees total safety. This function automatically switches off the iron when it is not used for a few minutes. [. . . ] If you are not sure about the composition of the fabric, try ironing a hidden part such as a seam, hem or internal section. Start with a low temperature and gradually increase it until you find the ideal ironing setting. When you reduce the Compact Generator’s temperature to iron delicate garments, wait approximately 2 minutes to let the iron reach the new settings. Pure wool (100% wool) garments can be steamironed as long as the temperature is set to wool. [. . . ]