17 • Cleaning the iron
When the appliance has cooled down, wipe it down with a damp cloth or
sponge, as required.
Remove the dirt from the soleplate with a damp cloth or sponge.
IMPORT NT Do not use sharp objects or abrasive cleaning agents or objects
to clean the soleplate or other parts of the iron. It is important to use the self
cleaning function when the iron has not been used for a long period of time
(see § 16).
TROUBLE SHOOTING?
Problems
The iron is plugged
in, but the soleplate
of the iron remains
cold.
Thermostat control
light* or the yellow
led* goes on and
off.
No or too little
steam is being
emitted.
Brown streaks come
through the holes in
the soleplate and
stain the linen.
Cause
No electricity supply.
Temperature control is set too low.
The uto Shut-Off function is on.
This is normal.
Steam control set on dry position
Not enough water in the water tank.
nti-Drip* function is active (§ 11).
Residues in the steam chamber or on
the soleplate.
Use of chemical descaling agents.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are
burning.
Check that the outlet plug is
properly inserted 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* or the yellow LED* goes
on and off, it means the iron is
heating up. s soon as the
thermostat control light* goes
off or the green LED* lights up
the selected temperature has
been reached.
Turn the steam control to the
.
required setting area.
Fill the water tank.
Wait for the soleplate to reach
the correct temperature.
Use the Self Clean function
then clean your iron.
Do not add any descaling
agents to the water in the tank.
Use the Self Clean function
and clean your iron.
Clean the soleplate with a
non-metallic sponge.
Vacuum the holes of the
soleplate from time to time.
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Solution
* depending on model