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• unscrew the safety cap (1);
• turn the boiler upside down over a sink;
• pour out all the water in the boiler.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
Switch off the appliance and disconnect the plug (4) from the socket before you clean it!
Clean the appliance with a damp cloth when necessary. Never use solvents or other harsh abrasives or
cleaners. These substances may damage the surfaces.
Before re-using the appliance, make sure that any parts you have cleaned are completely dry!
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
The most common problems related to appliance use will be discussed in this chapter. If you are not able to
solve the problems with the following information, please contact the Authorised Service Centre in your country.
Problem
Possible causes
Solution
The appliance does not
switch on
the appliance is not switched on
Make sure that the appliance is
properly connected to the power cord
and that the iron and boiler on/off
switches have been pressed.
After switching on the
appliance the first time, you
will notice that it gives off
some smoke.
This is completely normal and
due to expansion of plastic parts.
After a while, it will stop.
Debris particles come out of
the iron’s soleplate.
This is completely normal for a
new iron.
These particles are completely
harmless and will disappear after the
iron has been used a few times.
Drops of water come out of
the soleplate
The steam regulation knob has
been set at too low a temperature
for steam ironing.
Set the right temperature for steam
ironing (see “IRONING” chapter).
The appliance does not
produce steam.
The appliance is not switched on.
Press the on/off switches for the iron
and boiler.
You are not pressing the steam
push-button.
Press the steam release push-button
when steam ironing.
There isn’t enough water in the
tank.
Fill it (see “Filling the boiler when hot”
chapter)
The soleplate is dirty.
The impurities and chemical
substances in water have
deposited on the soleplate.
Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
The temperature you are using for
ironing is too high.
Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
Set the iron at the required ironing
temperature (see “Preparation” and
“Ironing” chapters).
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