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• Set the thermostat control to "MIN". Disconnect the base and empty the tank
• Wait for the soleplate to cool
• Carry the iron and the base with two hands
If there is a problem
PROBLEM
Brown streaks come
through the holes in
the soleplate and
stain the linen.
The soleplate is dirty
or brown and can
stain the linen.
Your iron is releasing little
or no variable/TURBO
steam.
The soleplate is
scratched or damaged.
Your soleplate is
releasing particles.
Water is running out of
the water tank flap.
Water drips from the
holes in the soleplate.
The red light on the
display panel flashes
when the iron is on the
base.
The spray does not spray. There is not enough water in the water
The base moves on the
ironing board.
Your iron is cooling down. You are not placing it on its base
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– fig.24.
Wind the cord around the iron and its base
– fig.26 and 27.
CAUSES POSSIBLES
You are using chemical descaling
agents.
You are not using the right type of
water.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are burning.
You are ironing with an inappropriate setting
(temperature too high).
Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently
or you are using starch.
The water tank is empty.
The anti-scale valve is dirty.
Your iron has a build-up of scale.
Your iron has been used dry for too long.
Your iron needs recharging.
You are not using the the variable steam
trigger.
The variable steam has not been
activated.
You have placed your iron flat on a
metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.
You have cleaned your soleplate with an
abrasive or metal pad.
Scale is building up on the soleplate.
You have not closed the water tank flap
properly.
You have stored the iron horizontally,
without emptying it and without setting
it to MIN.
Connection problem between the iron
and the base.
tank.
The base has not been properly
connected to the EasyFix system or the
EasyFix system is not properly fixed to
the ironing board.
regularly.
Storing your iron
– fig.23.
SOLUTIONS
Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the
water tank.
Perform a self-cleaning operation and consult the
section "What water to use?"
Perform the self-cleaning operation and clean the
soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum the holes of
the soleplate from time to time.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Select the appropriate setting.
Clean the soleplate as indicated above. Always spray
starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
Fill the water tank.
Clean the anti-scale valve.
Clean the anti-scale valve and carry out a selfclean.
Carry out a self-clean.
For optimum efficiency, place the iron on its base to
be recharged at each resting period.
Hold the variable steam trigger down while you iron
to obtain a constant flow of steam.
Gently shake the iron in a horizontal position, while
holding down the steam trigger until the steam
output begins.
Always set your iron on its base. Try to avoid ironing
over zips. Refer to the chapter "Clean the soleplate".
Carry out a self-clean operation.
Check that the water tank flap is locked properly.
See the section "Storing your iron".
Check that the iron is pushed back completely and
connected to the base.
Fill up the water tank.
Check that the base is properly connected to the
EasyFix system and that the EasyFix system is
securely screwed onto the board.
Place the iron on the base during each resting period
while you change your item of clothing.
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