Siemens slider SL22 Operating Instructions Manual page 20

Problem
Dirt comes out
through the
soleplate.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
The ironed garment
turns dark and/or
sticks to the
soleplate.
The soleplate turns
brown.
The appliance
makes a pumping
sound.
Loss of pressure
during ironing.
Water spots appear
on the garment
during ironing.
Water spots appear
on the garment
during use of the
"pulseSteam"
function.
The hose gets hot
during use.
Water leakage from
the boiler.
The iron does not
stop steaming after
placing it on the pad
(2).
If the above does not solve the problem, get in touch with an authorised technical service.
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Possible causes
• There is a build up of scale or
minerals in the steam tank.
• Chemical products or additives
have been used.
• The boiler is not switched on or
the water tank is empty.
• The steam regulation is set to the
minimum position.
• The selected temperature is too
high and has damaged the
garment.
• This is a regular consequence of
continued use over a long period
of time.
• Water is being pumped into the
steam tank.
• The sound will not stop.
• Steam release button has been
activated for too long a period of
time, that is, it has been pressed
too frequently.
• May be caused by steam
condensed on the ironing board.
• Water spots are caused by steam
condensation in the hose when
cooling down after use.
• This is normal. It is caused by the
steam passing through the hose
during steam ironing.
• Filter (4) located at the side of the
appliance is loose.
• "pulseSteam" function has been
activated by double click.
Solution
• Use tap water mixed 50% with
distilled or demineralised water. To
prolong the optimum steam function,
mix tap water with distilled water 1:1.
If the tap water in your district is very
hard, mix tap water with distilled water
1:2.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
• Never add products to the water.
• Set the main power button (12) to the
"I" position (illuminated in red), and/or
ill the water tank.
• Increase the steam low (see section
B).
• Select a suitable temperature for the
material being ironed and clean the
soleplate with a damp cloth.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
• This is normal.
• If the sound will not stop, do not use
the steam generator and contact an
authorised technical service centre.
• Use the steam release button at
intervals. This improves the ironing
result as the textiles will be steamed,
dried and ironed properly.
• Wipe the textile cover of the ironing
board, and iron any water drops to dry
them.
• Water drops stop coming out of the
soleplate after using the "pulseSteam"
function for some time.
• Place the hose on the opposite side
so that you cannot touch the hose
during ironing.
Tighten up the ilter.
• Just press the trigger once again and
the iron will stop steaming at once.