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you use a soft damp cloth on the warm soleplate, in order not to damage
the surface.
Your steam iron is fitted with an Ultraglide soleplate (depending on
model):
• Clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic cloth while it is still warm.
• Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down –
• Empty the water tank and set the steam control to
• Wind the cord around the heel at the back of the iron. Store the iron on its heel –
If there is a problem
PROBLEM
Water drips from the
holes in the soleplate.
Brown streaks come
through the holes in
the soleplate and
stain the linen.
The soleplate is dirty
or brown and can
stain the linen.
There is little or no
steam.
The soleplate is
scratched or damaged.
Your soleplate is
releasing particles.
Water is running out
of the water tank flap.
Steam or water leak
from the iron as you
finish filling the tank.
The spray does not
spray.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
The chosen temperature is too low and
does not allow for the formation of steam.
You are using steam while the iron is not
hot enough.
You are using the Power zone
too often.
There is too much steam.
You have stored the iron horizontally, without
emptying it and without setting it to
The anti-scale valve is not fully inserted.
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.
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.
The steam control is not set to the
position.
There is not enough water in the water
tank.
Storing your iron
fig.18.
. A little water may remain in the tank.
SOLUTIONS
Position the thermostat in the steam
range (from •• to MAX).
Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
Wait a few seconds between each use of
trigger
the Power zone button.
Reduce the steam.
See the section "Storing your iron".
.
Replace the anti-scale valve: press down
until it clicks into place.
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.
Always set your iron on its heel. 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.
Check that the steam control is set to
the
position.
Fill up the water tank.
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Never use aggressive or
abrasive products.
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