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Notice "Ocealys 0827080"
The mixture of water / steam will take with it any residues
of scale contained in the soleplate.
- Re-set the steam control button (C) to the dry position
- Using slow, deliberate movements, tilt the iron from left
to right in order to rinse the soleplate thoroughly and to
get rid of the remaining water.
- Empty the tank
- Plug in the iron again to dry the soleplate, which should
be done over a cloth (watch out for any splashes of water
and steam).
- After this operation, unplug the iron again and allow it to
cool before cleaning the soleplate.
- Clean the soleplate (cold iron) on a piece of thick, clean,
damp cotton before putting away the iron or before using
it again.
Recommendation :
The self-cleaning function helps to delay the scaling of
your iron
• CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE
- Do not scratch or scrape the soleplate. Do not use strong or
abrasive detergents for cleaning.
- Clean the soleplate (cold iron) on a piece of thick, clean,
damp cotton before putting away the iron.
5. Storing your iron
- Unplug it and wait until the soleplate has cooled off.
- Empty the water tank and set the steam control on DRY.
- Store the iron on its heel.
6. Is there a problem ?
Problems Solutions
and possible causes
Water drips from the
holes in the soleplate
• The chosen temperature is
• Set the thermostat in the
too low and does not allow coloured zone (from •• to
the formation of steam.
MAX)
• You are using steam while • Wait until the thermostat
the iron is not hot enough. light goes out.
• You are using the Shot of • Wait a few seconds between
Steam button too often. each use of the button.
• The steam flow is too high • Reduce the steam flow.
• You have stored the iron • See the section "Storing
horizontally, without emptying your iron".
it and without setting it to DRY
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Problems
and possible causes
Brown streaks come through
the holes in the soleplate
and stain the linen
• You are using chemical
descaling agents.
• You are using pure
distilled water
• Fabric fibres have
accumulated in the holes of
the soleplate and are burning
The soleplate is dirty or brown
and can stain the linen
• You are using too high a
temperature
• You are using starch
• Your linen is not rinsed
sufficiently or you have iro-
ned a new garment before
washing it
There is little or no steam
• The water tank is empty
• Your iron has a build-up of
scale
• Your iron has been used
dry for too long.
The soleplate is scratched
or damaged
• You have placed your iron flat
on a metallic rest-plate
This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any
professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with
the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility
and the guarantee will not apply.
HELPLINE :
If you have any problems or queries, please call our
Customer Relations Team on :
0845 330 4554 - UK
(01) 4751947 - Ireland
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Solutions
• Do not add any descaling
agents to the water in the
water tank.
• Do a self-cleaning and use
tap water
• Do a self-cleaning.
• Clean the soleplate with a
non-metallic sponge.
• Vacuum the holes of the
soleplate from time to time.
• Clean the soleplate as
indicated above. See the
temperature table to cor-
rectly set the thermostat.
• Always spray starch onto
the reverse side of the
fabric to be ironed
• Wash and rinse clothes
thoroughly before ironing.
• Fill it with tap water.
• Do a self-cleaning.
• Do a self-cleaning.
• Always set your iron on
its heel