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PROBLEMS
Water runs out of
the holes in the
soleplate.
Water streaks
appear on the linen.
White streaks come
through the holes in
the soleplate.
Brown streaks come
through the holes in
the soleplate and
stain the linen.
The soleplate is dirty
or brown and may
stain the linen.
There is no steam or
there is little steam.
Steam escapes
from the boiler cap.
Steam or water
escapes under the
appliance.
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If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice:
CAUSES
The boiler is too full.
Your ironing board is saturated with
water because it is not suitable for
use with a steam generator.
Your boiler has a build-up of scale
because it has not been rinsed out
regularly.
You are using chemical descaling
agents or additives in the water for
ironing.
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or
you have ironed a new garment
before washing it.
You are ironing at too high a
temperature.
You are using starch.
The boiler is empty. (red light on).
The soleplate temperature is set to
the maximum.
The boiler is not yet ready.
The boiler cap has not been
tightened correctly.
The boiler cap seal is damaged.
The generator is faulty.
The generator is faulty.
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SOLUTIONS
Do not fill the boiler right up to the
top.
A mesh type ironing board must be
used to allow any excess steam to
escape.
Rinse out the boiler.
Never add this type of product in the
water tank or in the boiler (see § "for
what water may be used"). Contact an
Approved Service Centre.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to
remove any soap deposits or chemicals
on new garments which may be
sucked up by the iron.
See our recommendations regarding
temperature control setting.
Always spray starch on the reverse side
of the fabric to be ironed.
Fill the boiler.
The generator is working but steam is
very hot and dry As a consequence, it is
less visible.
After starting the appliance, wait for 6
minutes.
Tighten the boiler cap correctly.
Contact an Approved Service Centre
to order a new boiler cap seal.
Stop using the generator and contact
an Approved Service Centre.
Stop using the generator and contact
an Approved Service Centre.