Brandt BFV30B, Instruction Manual

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4) CLEANING
Cleaning the soleplate
Before cleaning the iron, wait for the soleplate to cool.
Wipe the soleplate and the iron with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the steam iron
It is recommended to clean the steam iron every month.
1. Unplug your iron, set the steam control to “0” and fill the water tank to MAX.
2. Position the iron on its base in the vertical position, set the thermostat selector to MAX.
Plug in your iron and wait for the LED to switch off.
3. Unplug the iron and hold it horizontally above a basin.
4. Press the automatic cleaning button.
5. Gently shake the iron above the basin until some of the water (and the impurities) are
evacuated through the soleplate.
6. After the procedure, plug in your iron for 2 minutes and position it on its base to dry
the soleplate.
7. To slow down scaling and prolong the life of your iron, perform the
Never use caustic or abrasive detergents to clean the appliance.
Do not use vinegar, chlorine or any other chemical compound the clean the iron.
Never clean the soleplate with steel wool or abrasive spongers.
automatic cleaning procedure once per month or more frequently if your water is hard.
5) TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Brown water runs from the
soleplate and makes your
clothes dirty.
You are using chemical scale
removal products.
Never put scale removal
products in the water tank.
You are not using the right
water.
Perform an automatic clean
and consult the section
<Which water to use>.
The soleplate is dirty or
brown and might dirty your
clothes.
The temperature is too high.
Clean the soleplate as
indicated above. Select a
lower temperature.
Your iron produces little or
no steam.
Your iron is scaled up. Clean the iron.
The soleplate is scratched or
damaged.
You have laid your iron flat
on the metal stand.
You have cleaned your
Always place your iron on its
base. Clean the soleplate as
indicated in the user guide.