Maintenance And Cleaning; Self-Cleaning - Moulinex AQUASPEED IM5214 Mode D'emploi

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Obtain more steam
• Press the Turbo button from time to time –
• Wait a few seconds between each shot before pressing the Turbo button again.
Hold the iron a few centimetres
from the fabric to avoid
burning delicate fabrics.
• Set the thermostat control to
• Press the Turbo button repeatedly –
Dry ironing
• Set the temperature for the fabric to be ironed.
• Set the steam control to "0" – fig.1.
• You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out.
Extra Functions
Ultracord System (depending on model)
Your iron has been designed with the Ultracord system to prevent the steam cord
from dragging across the linen and creasing it while ironing. It also allows you to
handle the iron more easily. To use the Ultracord system:
• Turn the Lock-System ring and put the indicator on the
• The Ultracord system opens out automatically. You can now plug in your appliance and begin to iron.
• Each time you put your iron on its heel, the Ultracord system closes automatically and opens out each time you pick the iron up again.
Auto-Stop safety feature (depending on model)
• The electronic system cuts off the electric power and the Auto-Stop warning light flashes if the iron is left
vertically on its heel for more than 8 minutes, or in a horizontal position for more than 30 seconds – fig.12.
• To restart the iron, just move it gently until the warning light stops flashing.
When using the iron for the first
time, allow 2 minutes for steam
to be produced.

Maintenance and cleaning

Cleaning the anti-scale valve
• Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.
• To remove the anti-scale valve, pull it up –fig.13.
• Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain lemon juice for hours – fig.14.
• Rinse the valve under running water.
• Replace the anti-scale valve.
The self-cleaning function helps
to slow down scaling in your
iron. In order to extend the life
of your iron, use the Self-
Cleaning function once a
month.
Cleaning the soleplate
• While the soleplate is still slightly warm, clean it by wiping over it with a damp non-metallic cloth.
fig.7.
• Hang the garment on a hanger and hold the fabric slightly taut with one hand.
The steam is very hot, so you should always do this with the garment on a hanger – never iron clothes
which someone is wearing.
"MAX" – fig.8.
fig.7 moving the iron from top to bottom – fig.9, wait a couple of seconds between each use of the button.
position –fig.10.
Integral anti-scale system (depending on model)
Your iron is equipped with an integral anti-scale system – fig.11.
This system will help to provide:
• a better ironing quality with a constant flow of steam,
• lasting performance from your appliance.
• If the soleplate temperature is too low, the iron will not produce steam because of the anti-drip techno-
logy which prevents droplets of water leaking from the soleplate.
(once a month)
• Fill the tank of your iron with untreated tap water. Stand the iron on it's heel with the thermostat set to
"Max" and heat it up.
• When the thermostat light goes out, unplug the iron and hold it in a horizontal position, over a sink.
Remove the anti-scale valve – fig.13.
• Shake the iron gently, over the sink, until some of the water in the water tank (with the impurities) has
flowed out through the soleplate – fig.15.
• At the end of the operation, push the anti-scale valve back into position.
• Unplug the iron, and when the soleplate is just warm, wipe it with a soft cloth.
• Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down.
• Close the Ultracord System and lock it by positionning the ring indicator (depending on model) onto
• Empty the water tank and set the steam control to "0". A little water may remain in the tank.
• Wind the cord around the heel at the back of the iron. Store the iron on its heel –fig.16.
Vertical steam ironing
Anti-drip function (depending on model)
Be careful !
- Never touch the end of the valve.
- The iron will not function without the anti-
scale valve.
Never use abrasive or aggressive
products on the soleplate.
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For easier use, always
use the Ultracord
system.
When the Auto-Stop
warning light is on, it is
normal for the thermostat
light to remain off.

Self-cleaning

Storing your iron
.