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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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