Troubleshooting - Singer Steam care 170 LIMITED EDITION Instruction Manual

then block the tip moving the lock system against the iron.
3. Store the steam hose (5) and the mains cable (6) on the storage holder (7).
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
The iron begins to
smoke when switched
on.
Water fl ows through the
holes on the soleplate.
Dirt comes out through
the soleplate.
Possible causes
During fi rst use: certain
components on the
appliance have been
lightly greased at the
factory and may pro-
duce a small amount
of smoke when initially
heated.
During subsequent
use: the soleplate may
be soiled.
The water is condens-
ing inside the tubes be-
cause steam is being
used for the fi rst time
or has not been used
for a long time.
There is a build up of
limescale or minerals in
the boiler and iron.
Chemical products or
additives have been
used.
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ENGLISH
Solution
This is completely nor-
mal and will stop after a
short while.
Clean the soleplate
according to the clean-
ing instructions in this
manual.
Point the iron away from
the ironing area and
press the steam release
button until steam is
produced.
Carry out a cleaning cy-
cle (see the "Descaling
process" section).
Never add products
to the water (see the
"Filling the water tank"
section). Clean the sole-
plate with a damp cloth.