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PROBLEMS?
Problems
The iron is plugged
in, but the soleplate
of the iron remains
cold.
Thermostat control
light goes on and off
None or too little
steam is being emit-
ted.
Brown streaks come
through the holes in
the soleplate and
stain the fabric.
Iron is leaking.
Causes
Power from the outlet
Temperature control set too low.
The automatic electronic auto off is ac-
tive.*
This is normal.
Temperature control set too low.
Not enough water in the water tank.
Anti-Drip is active (§ 8).
Residues in the steam chamber or on
the soleplate.
Use of chemical descaling
agents, perfumed or scented
additives.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are burning.
Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or
you have ironed a new garment before
washing it.
Use of starch.
Pure distilled /demineralised or softe-
ned water is being used.
Overuse of Burst of Steam button.
Soleplate temperature too low .
Solutions
Check that the power plug is properly inser-
ted or try plugging the iron into a different
socket.
Set the temperature control to a higher
temperature.
Move your iron.
When the thermostat control light goes on,
the iron is heating up.
Turn the temperature control to the requi-
red setting.
Fill the water tank.
Wait for the soleplate to reach the correct
temperature, i.e. thermostat light turns off.
Use the Self Clean function then clean your
iron.
Do not add any descaling agents,
perfumed, or scented additives to
the water in the water tank.
Use the Self Clean function and clean your
iron if you have used the above.
Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic
sponge.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to re-
move any soap deposits or chemicals on
new garments which may be absorbed by
the iron.
Always spray starch onto the reverse side
of the fabric to be ironed and clean your
iron soleplate afterwards.
Only use untreated tap water or mix half
tap water with half distilled/demineralised
water. Use the Self Clean function and
clean your iron.
Allow more time between each shot.
Set the temperature control to a higher
temperature.
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* depending on model