Wait for the iron to
cool down before pla-
cing it back in its sto-
rage case (depending
on the model).
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.
Steam or water leak
from the iron as you
finish filling the tank.
Your iron is steaming
on its base.
The spray does not spray.
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•
Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down.
•
Empty the water tank and set the steam control to
remain in the tank.
•
Remove the base from the table. Screw the attachment system back up so that it folds
into the base more easily.
Place the iron on its base and turn the switch to the L L o o c c k k i i n n g g position
•
•
Wrap the cord around the base. Place the clip in the middle –
power cord –
fig.18.
•
Place the storage case (depending on the model) –
click which indicates that the locking hooks are in position –
•
You can now carry and store your iron in complete safety – fig.D.
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 burst of steam button
too often.
In Cordless position
hot enough any more.
There is too much steam.
You have stored the iron horizontally,
without emptying it and without setting
it to
DRY
.
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.
In Cordless position,
to be recharged.
You have placed your iron flat on a
metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.
The steam control is not set to
You have filled the water compartment
too high.
There is not enough water in the water tank. Fill up the water tank.
SOLUTIONS
Position the thermostat in the steam range
(from •• to MAX).
Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
- In Cordless position
Reposition your iron on the base and wait until
the light goes out.
- In Corded position
Wait for a few seconds between each use.
Your iron needs to be recharged: For maximum
, your iron is not
efficiency, put it back on its base systematically.
Reduce the steam.
See the section "Storing your iron".
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, always put your iron
, your iron needs
back on its base.
Always set your iron on its heel or on its base
Avoid ironing over zips
DRY
.
Check that the steam control is set to
Empty out the excess water. Do not go beyond the
water compartment's MAX mark, when the iron is
flat
Storing your iron
DRY
– fig.6. A little water may
– fig.16.
fig.17
and insert the
fig.C.
over the top until you hear a
fig.B.
:
:
DRY
.