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PROBLEM
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Water drips from the
holes in the soleplate.
The chosen temperature is too low and
does not allow the formation of steam.
You are using steam while the iron is not
hot enough.
You are using the Shot of Steam button*
too often.
There is too much steam selected.
You have stored the iron horizontally,
without emptying it and without setting
it to
.
Set the thermostat knob in the steam range (from
•• to MAX).
Wait until the thermostat light goes out.
Wait a few seconds between each use of the
button.
Reduce the steam rate.
Always store your iron on its heel. Adjust the
steam button on dry
position.
Brown streaks come
through the soleplate
and stain the linen.
You are using chemical descaling
agents.
You are not using the right type of
water.
Fabric fibres have accumulated in the
holes of the soleplate and are burning.
Your linen has not been rinsed
sufficiently or you have ironed a new
garment before washing it.
Do not add any descaling agents to the water in
the water tank.
Perform a self-cleaning operation* and consult the
section "What type of water to use?".
Perform the self-cleaning operation* and clean
the soleplate with a damp sponge. Vacuum the
holes of the soleplate from time to time.
Make sure that your laundry is rinsed sufficiently
so as to remove any deposits of soap or chemical
products on new clothes.
The soleplate is dirty
or brown and can
stain the linen.
You are ironing with an inappropriate
setting (temperature too high).
Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.
Select the appropriate setting.
You are using starch.
Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the
fabric.
There is little or no
steam.
The water tank is empty.
Your iron has a build-up of scale.
Your iron has been used dry for too long.
Fill it.
Carry out a self-clean*.
Carry out a self-clean*.
The soleplate is
scratched or
damaged.
You have placed your iron flat on a
metallic rest-plate or ironed over a zip.
Always set your iron on its heel.
Steam or water
comes out from the
iron as you finish
filling the tank.
The steam control is not set to
.
The water tank is overfilled.
Check that the steam control is set to
.
Never overfill the water tank. Empty out the
excess.
The spray* does not
spray.
There is not enough water in the water
tank.
Fill up the water tank.
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