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hing to let you know that the collector
needs rinsing.
• Once the steam generator has comple-
tely cooled down, remove the scale
collector
- fig.18
.
• Unscrew the scale collector valve and
remove it from the base unit; it contains
the scale that has built up in the tank
-
fig.18
.
• To clean the collector properly, just rinse
it under running water to remove the
scale it contains
- fig.19
. You can soak the
collector in white vinegar or lemon juice
for a few hours to remove any stubborn
scale stuck to the collector.
• Put the collector back in its housing and
screw it in completely to keep it water-
tight but do not overtighten it
- fig.20
.
• Put the scale collector cover back in place
- fig.20
.
Apart from this regular maintenance pro-
cess, we recommend that you rinse the
boiler completely every 6 months, or every
25 times you use your iron.
• Make sure that the steam generator has
been unplugged and allowed to cool for
at least 2 hours.
• Place the steam generator on the edge of
your sink and the iron to one side, on its
base.
• Remove the collector cover and unscrew
the scale collector
- Fig.18
.
• Hold your steam generator at an angle
and use a jug to fill the boiler with 1/4 litre
of tap water
- Fig.21
.
• Shake the base for a few seconds then
empty it completely into the sink
- Fig.22
and 23
.
• Fit the collector back in its housing and
screw it on tightly to ensure it is water-
tight but do not over-tighten it
- Fig.20
.
• Put the scale collector cover back in
place
- Fig.20
.
Important! This operation must not be
carried out unless the steam generator
has been unplugged for at least two
hours and has cooled down comple-
tely. To carry out this operation, the
steam generator must be close to a sink
as water may come out of the tank.
Next time you use the appliance, press
the “Calc-Away” button located on the
control panel to switch off the orange
light.
IS THERE A PROBLEM?
Problems
The steam generator does not
switch on or the control panel
lights and ON/OFF indicator
lights do not switch on.
Water runs through the holes in
the soleplate.
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10 • Filling the water tank up
again
• When there is no more steam and the
"water tank empty" light flashes
- fig.14
:
the water tank is empty.
• Remove the water tank using the handle
(on the front of the steam generator) by
pressing on the locking screw located on
the tank handle
- fig.15
and fill it up
- fig.5
taking care not to exceed the maximum
level.
• Push the water tank into position until it
“clicks” into place.
• Press the “tank empty” Restart button
under the control panel.
• Your steam generator is ready for use
when the green lights stop flashing.
11 • “Auto-off” system
• For your safety your steam generator is
fitted with an “auto-off” system which
places it on standby after it has been left
unused for 8 minutes or in the event of it
being left on accidentally.
• Three beeps sound and the blue light on
the "On/Off" button flashes to indicate
that the appliance is going on standby.
• To reactivate the steam generator: press
the "On/Off" button and wait for the green
lights to stop flashing before starting to
iron again.
• The steam generator can also be reactiva-
ted by pressing the steam button.
• For your safety, after around 30 minutes
without being used, the "auto-off" system
will switch off your steam generator. To
restart your ironing session, press the
"On/Off" button.
12 • Storing the steam gene-
rator
• Turn off the steam generator by pressing
the "On/Off" button.
• Unplug the appliance and press the auto-
matic cord rewind button.
• Place the iron on the steam generator
iron rest. Lock the iron on the base unit by
pulling up the safety lock and pressing it
until you hear an audible click, so your
iron is secure - fig 1. Fold the steam cord
in two and place it in its housing.
• Leave the steam generator to cool for at
least one hour before putting it away if
you want to store it in a cupboard or
confined space. You can then store your
steam generator safely.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEA-
NING
13 • Cleaning the steam
generator
•
The iron soleplate
: clean the soleplate of
your iron when it is cool with a damp
cloth or non-abrasive sponge.
•
The base unit
: clean the plastic parts of
the appliance occasionally with a soft
cloth.
14 • Easy descaling of your
steam generator
• To extend the life of your steam generator
and avoid scale being deposited on your
ironing, your steam generator is equip-
ped with a built-in scale collector. This
collector, located in the tank, automati-
cally removes the scale that forms inside.
Operation:
• An orange “Calc-Away” light
- fig.17
located on the control panel starts flas-
If this occurs, pour away the excess
water.
Never hold the iron or the base unit
under a running tap.
Do not use any maintenance or desca-
ling product to clean the soleplate or
the base unit.
Do not use any descaling substances
(industrial descaling products, etc.)
when rinsing the scale collector or boi-
ler tank, they could damage it. Before
emptying your steam generator, it
must always be left to cool for 2 hours
to avoid any risk of scalding.
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