Cleaning and maintenance
Self-cleaning
The self-clean function removes scale and impurities.
Use the self-clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your
area is very hard, the self-clean function should be used more
frequently.
1
Set the steam control to position O.
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2
Set the temperature control to MAX.
3
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not use vinegar or other descaling agents.
4
Put the plug in the wall socket.
5
Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has gone out.
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6
Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the self-clean
button and gently shake the iron.
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Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
scale (if any) will be flushed out.
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Release the self-clean button as soon as all the water in the
tank has been used up.
Repeat the self-clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.
After self-cleaning
- Plug in the iron to let the soleplate dry up.
- Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has gone out.
- Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any
water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
- Let the iron cool down before you store it.
After ironing
1
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2
Wipe scale and any other deposits off the soleplate with a
damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.
3
Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
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4
Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water
tank after cleaning.
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