Maintenance; Cleaning The Appliance; Problems And Solutions - Imetec IRON MAX Mode D'emploi

• unscrew the safety cap (1);
• turn the boiler upside down over a sink;
• pour out all the water in the boiler.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

Switch off the appliance and disconnect the plug (4) from the socket before you clean it!
Clean the appliance with a damp cloth when necessary. Never use solvents or other harsh abrasives or
cleaners. These substances may damage the surfaces.
Before re-using the appliance, make sure that any parts you have cleaned are completely dry!

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

The most common problems related to appliance use will be discussed in this chapter. If you are not able to
solve the problems with the following information, please contact the Authorised Service Centre in your country.
Problem
The appliance does not
switch on
After switching on the
appliance the first time, you
will notice that it gives off
some smoke.
Debris particles come out of
the iron's soleplate.
Drops of water come out of
the soleplate
The appliance does not
produce steam.
The soleplate is dirty.
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Possible causes
the appliance is not switched on
This is completely normal and
due to expansion of plastic parts.
This is completely normal for a
new iron.
The steam regulation knob has
been set at too low a temperature
for steam ironing.
The appliance is not switched on.
You are not pressing the steam
push-button.
There isn't enough water in the
tank.
The impurities and chemical
substances in water have
deposited on the soleplate.
The temperature you are using for
ironing is too high.
Solution
Make sure that the appliance is
properly connected to the power cord
and that the iron and boiler on/off
switches have been pressed.
After a while, it will stop.
These particles are completely
harmless and will disappear after the
iron has been used a few times.
Set the right temperature for steam
ironing (see "IRONING" chapter).
Press the on/off switches for the iron
and boiler.
Press the steam release push-button
when steam ironing.
Fill it (see "Filling the boiler when hot"
chapter)
Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
Set the iron at the required ironing
temperature (see "Preparation" and
"Ironing" chapters).
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