DeLonghi FHX3 - Manual (Page 3)

Thank you for choosing this steam iron.To get the very best
out of your new appliance it is advisable to read these
instructions before using it.This will ensure that you gain opti-
mum results and use the appliance safely.
About your appliance
The appliance uses normal tap water. If the water in your area is
very hard, mix half tap water with half distilled water.
Do not use chemicals or detergents such as fragrances or scale
removers in the water tank as this could cause damage.
The appliance should be placed for use on a flat, stable, heat resist-
ant surface.
Steam ironing
a) Before filling the water tank, make sure the steam regulator is in
the position ("dry" position) (fig. 1). Make sure the power
cable is unplugged from the mains socket.
b) Open the cover of the water tank opening and pour the water
into the iron (fig. 2) keeping the iron in a horizontal position.
It is important that the iron is always unplugged from the mains
every time you fill or top up the water in the tank.
c) Plug the iron into the mains socket.
d) Choose the segment of the temperature dial with the symbol
for steam. Make sure the fabric to be ironed is suitable for steam
ironing.When using the iron for the first time, run the iron over
a spare piece of cloth several times.
e) After these checks, select the required temperature by rotating
the thermostat dial.
f) The indicator light will come on to show the iron is on. After
about a minute in the case of maximum temperature, the indi-
cator light will go off showing that the iron is ready for use.
g) Continuous steam delivery is obtained by positioning the steam
regulator in the or position (to obtain more steam). Steam
delivery ceases whenever the iron is placed in a vertical position
on the rear rest (position recommended during pauses in iro-
ning) or with the iron horizontal when the steam regulator is in
the dry position.
fig. 1
fig. 2
fig. 3
Steam iron 3
Note: On the back of the iron there
is a useful guide giving infor-
mation on the temperature to
set (fig. 3) according to the
garment being ironed: