Imetec P8401 Mode D'emploi page 21

This chapter describes the most common problems that can arise using the appliance. If the problems
cannot be solved with the information below, please contact the Authorised Assistance Centre.
Problem
The plate (16) remains
cold or does not heat
up.
The plate temperature
LED (14) goes on and
off.
Only a little steam
or none at all is
dispensed.
The impurities that
come out
from the steam holes
stain the garments.
Water leaks from the
plate.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible cause
There is no power
supply.
Normal procedure.
There is not enough water in
the reservoir (6).
The anti-scale filter (18) is no
longer effective.
The anti-scale filter (18) is not
inserted correctly.
Chemical additives, scented
liquids or descaling agents are
being used.
Starch is being used.
Plate temperature (16) too
low due to pressing the
steam request button (17) too
frequently.
The temperature adjustment
knob (13) is set to a
temperature that is too low.
The steam adjustment knob
(10) is not positioned on the
setting matching the one
selected with the temperature
adjustment knob (13).
Solution
Check if the power supply cable plug (7)
is inserted correctly or try inserting it in
another socket.
Check whether the temperature
adjustment knob (13) is set to the
minimum temperature.
The plate temperature control LED (14)
switching ON and OFF indicates the
heating phase of the iron. The LED goes
off once the set temperature is reached.
Fill the reservoir (6).
When the anti-scale filter (18) is no
longer effective, the electronic system
modifies steam emission to safeguard the
lifespan of the product.
Check that the filter change LED (8)
and the acoustic signal are ON and
then replace the filter as indicated in the
specific paragraph.
Cross-check the anti-scale filter insertion
process as indicated in the specific
paragraph.
These substances damage the product:
do not add additives to the water in the
reservoir.
Always spray the starch on the reverse
side of the fabric.
Allow slightly longer intervals between
the jets of steam.
Turn the temperature adjustment knob
(13) into a position from 2 dots upwards.
Turn the steam control knob (10) to the
setting matching the one selected with
the temperature adjustment knob (13).
EN
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