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15 • Cleaning the iron
When the appliance has cooled down, wipe it down with a damp cloth or sponge, as required.
Remove the dirt from the soleplate with a damp cloth or sponge.
IMPORT NT Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents or objects to clean soleplate
and other parts of the iron. If the appliance has been standing unused for long periods, use
the Self Clean function (see § 14).
PROBLEMS?
Problems Cause
The iron is plug-
No power from the outlet.
ged in, but the so-
leplate of the iron
Temperature control set too low.
remains cold.
The automatic electronic auto-off* is
active.
None or too little
Steam control set on dry position
steam is being
Not enough water in the water tank.
emitted.
Brown streaks
Residues in the steam chamber or
come through the
on the soleplate.
holes in the sole-
Use of chemical descaling agents.
plate and stain the
linen.
Fabric fibers have accumulated in
the holes of the soleplate and are
burning.
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or
you have ironed a new garment be-
fore washing it.
Use of starch.
Pure distilled / demineralized or sof-
tened water is being used.
Iron is leaking.
Overuse of shot of steam button.
Soleplate temperature too low .
* depending on model
nti-Drip* is active (§ 9).
Solution
Check that the power plug is properly inserted or try
plugging the iron into a different outlet.
Set the temperature control to a higher temperature.
Move your iron.
Turn the steam control to the required setting area.
.
Fill the water tank.
Wait for the soleplate to reach the correct temperature.
Use the Self Clean function then clean your iron.
Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the
water tank. Use the Self Clean function and clean your
iron.
Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.
Vacuum the holes of the soleplate from time to time.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to remove any soap
deposits or chemicals on new garments which may be
absorbed by the iron.
lways spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric
to be ironed and clean your iron soleplate.
Only use untreated tap water or mix half tap water
with half distilled/demineralised water. Use the Self
Clean function and clean your iron.
llow more time between each shot.
Set the temperature control to a higher temperature.
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