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Disposal

Disposal

Packaging materials

The packaging materials are environ-
mentally friendly and can be recycled. 

 ed by 

markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc.
Please dispose the packaging materials 
in the appropriate container at the 
community waste disposal facilities. 
 

Old appliance

The symbol  

  on the product or on 

its packaging indicates that this product 
may not be treated as household waste. 
Instead it shall be handed over to the 
applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment. By ensuring this product 
is disposed of correctly, you will help 
prevent potential negative consequences 
for the environment and human health, 

which could otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of this 
product. For more detailed information 
about recycling of this product, please 

  ce, your 

household waste disposal service or the 
shop where you purchased the product.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Soleplate is not heating even though iron is 

turned on.

Connection problem

Check main power supply cable, plug and 

outlet.

Temperature control is in MIN position.

Select adequate temperature.

Iron does not produce steam.

Not enough water in tank.

Fill water tank (see “Getting started”, no 2).

Steam control is selected in non-steam position.

Set steam control between positions of 

minimum steam and maximum steam (see 

“Ironing chart”).

Spray function does not work.

Not enough water in tank.

Fill water tank (see “Getting started”, no 2).

Steam jet and vertical steam jet function does 

not work.

Steam jet function was used very frequently 

within a short period.

Put iron on horizontal position and wait 

before using steam jet function.

Iron is not hot enough.

Adjust the proper temperature to steam 

ironing (up to    ). Put iron in vertical 

position and wait until temperature indicator 

 .

Water leaks from the soleplate during ironing.

The iron is not hot enough. 

Set the temperature dial to a temperature 

(    to maximum) suitable for steam ironing. 

Put the iron on its heel and wait until the light 

has gone out before you start ironing. 

Flakes and impurities come out of the 

soleplate during ironing. 

You have used hard water, which has caused 

Use the self-clean function one or more times. 

Water leaks from the soleplate while the iron is 

cooling down or after it has been stored. 

The iron has been put in horizontal position 

while there is still water in the water tank. 

Empty the water tank and set the steam 

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Summary of Contents for 5SAFETY DB 8050

Page 1: ...STEAM IRON 5SAFETY MODEL DB 8050 EN AEG IFU 5Safety Mahe 07 01 indd 1 08 01 11 00 40 ...

Page 2: ...C Filling aperture with cover D Spray nozzle E Spray button F Steam jet button G Steam knob H Power indicator light I Saf light K Mains cable L Temperature selector M Water tank N Cable wrap facility O Rubber napped heel Components AEG IFU 5Safety Mahe 07 01 indd 15 08 01 11 00 40 ...

Page 3: ...e before cleaning and maintenance The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before the water lled with water The mains cable must not come into contact with any hot parts of the appliance Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid lling volume as indicated on the appliances ne water quality type of water that can be used with appliance This appliance is intended for domestic u...

Page 4: ...l system the steam regulation is done by the temperature selector When turning it to set temperature it will automatically adjust steam position as indicated on the knob To stop the steam and use as a dry iron press down To come back to steam function press again 3 Plug power cable into a power outlet Power indicator light turns on Set temperature by turning temperature selector to adequate ready ...

Page 5: ... Push turn back steam knob 3 Cleaning the soleplate Do not use scouring pads or harsh cleaners on the soleplate as these will damage the surface To remove burnt residue iron over a damp cloth while iron is still hot To clean the Glissium soleplate enamelled simply wipe with soft damp cloth and wipe dry Getting started 7 Steaming hanging items Vertical steam jet function is ideal for steaming curta...

Page 6: ... does not produce steam Not enough water in tank Fill water tank see Getting started no 2 Steam control is selected in non steam position Set steam control between positions of minimum steam and maximum steam see Ironing chart Spray function does not work Not enough water in tank Fill water tank see Getting started no 2 Steam jet and vertical steam jet function does not work Steam jet function was...

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