PITSOS GIR81000, User Manual

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GIR81000-001_v01
Examples of problems that might occur while using the steam generator
Some problems may be easily removed on your own. Before you contact the service centre, see the table below for a possible
solution to your problem with the unit. If the problem persists, contact the info line or your local service centre.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
The appliance is not working. The appliance heats up. Wait till the appropriate temperature of appliance is
reached.
The appliance is not connected
to the power supply.
Connect the plug to the power supply. Check
the connection cable and the plug for damage.
If damaged - contact your service dept.
The appliance has not been
switched on with the on/off
button .
Press the on/off button to switch on the
appliance.
The socket is damaged or there
has been a power cut.
Make sure that the fuse is not damaged or that
the automatic fuse is not switched off. If they are
working properly, check the socket by connecting
any other appliance to it. Connect the appliance to
other power supply.
The water level indicator
has appeared on the LCD
display.
The water reservoir is empty. Fill the water reservoir .
Iron baseplate is insufficiently
heated.
Inadequate setting of the type of
fabric and steam emission level.
Press the fabric and steam emission selection
button “ ” in order to adjust the type of fabric and
steam emission level.
Water is leaking from iron the
baseplate.
The selected temperature is
too low or the selected steam
emission level is too high.
Press the fabric and steam emission selection
button “ ” to select at least the temperature
or reduce the steam emission level.
The iron is not hot enough. Before turning on the steam verify that the green
status indicator is lighting.
The pipe condenses water,
steam release is used for the
first time or for a long time it has
not been used.
Press the steam release button outside an ironing
board and hold it pressed until the steam comes out
in clouds from the iron.
Whitish water leaks through the
steam holes in the ironing plate.
The steam generator throws
a scale, self-cleaning was not
carried out regularly.
Perform self-cleaning procedure (see section “Self-
cleaning system”).
The ironed fabric has been
damaged.
The temperature is too high. Follow the clothing’s producer’s instructions. Check
the symbols you see on the label. Do a test-ironing
on the inner side of the clothing if you are not sure
what type of fabric it is.
Cleaning and maintenance
●
Before cleaning, disconnect the steam station from the
power outlet.
●
Use a damp piece of clothing that will not cause any
scratches in order to remove the sediments from iron
baseplate or casing.
●
Never use sharp or rough objects to remove sediments
from iron baseplate.
●
Never use any abrasive materials, vinegar etc. to clean
the iron.