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EN
PROBLEMS?
Problems
Cause
Solution
The iron is plugged in, but
the soleplate of the iron
remains cold.
No mains supply.
Check that the mains plug is
properly inserted or try
plugging the iron into a
different socket.
Temperature control set too
low.
Set the temperature control
to a higher temperature.
None or too little steam is
being emitted.
Steam control set on dry
position
.
Turn the steam control to
the required setting area.
Not enough water in the
water tank.
Fill the water tank.
Anti-Drip is active
(§ 9).
Wait for the soleplate to
reach the correct
temperature.
Brown streaks come
through the holes inthe
soleplate and stain the linen.
Residues in the steam
chamber or on the soleplate.
Use the Self Clean function
then clean your iron.
Use of chemical descaling
agents.
Do not add any descaling
agents to the water in the
water tank. Use the Self
Clean function and clean
your iron.
Fabric fibres have
accumulated in the holes of
the soleplate and are
burning.
Clean the soleplate with a
non-metallic sponge.
Vacuum the holes of the
soleplate from time to time.
Your linen is not rinsed
sufficiently or you have
ironed a new garment
before washing it.
Ensure linen is rinsed
thoroughly to remove any
soap deposits or chemicals
on new garments which
may be sucked by the iron.
Use of starch.
Always spray starch onto
the reverse side of the fabric
to be ironed and clean your
iron soleplate.
Pure distilled / demineralised
or softened water is being
used.
Only use untreated tap
water or mix half tap water
with half
distilled/demineralised
water. Use the Self Clean
function and clean your iron.
Iron is leaking.
Overuse of shot of steam
button.
Allow more time between
each shot.
Soleplate temperature too
low .
Set the temperature control
to a higher temperature.
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