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Descaling your generator easily - Fig. B
For longer generator life, and to avoid scale emissions, your
generator is equipped with a built-in anti-calc collector. This
collector, located in the tank, automatically removes the
scale that forms inside. Operation:
• An orange “anti-calc ” light located on the control panel
starts blinking to tell you that the anti-calc collector needs
rinsing - fig.14
Caution: this operation must not be performed until the generator has been unplugged for at least two
hours and has completely cooled down. When performing this operation, the generator should be placed
near a sink as water may flow out of the tank when it is opened.
• Once the generator has cooled down completely, remove the anti-calc collector cap.
• Unscrew the anti-calc collector and remove it from the housing; it contains the scale that has built up in the tank.
• To clean the collector properly, just rinse it under running water to remove the scale it contains.
• Put the collector back into its housing and screw it in completely to keep it watertight .
• You can soak the scale collector in white vinegar (available from hardware stores) or lemon juice for a few hours to
remove any stubborn scale stuck to the collector.
• Put the cap back on.
• In addition to this regular maintenance, we recommend complete rinsing of the tank every six months or after
every 25 uses. To do this:
• Check that the steam generator is cold and has been unplugged for more than 2 hours.
• Place the steam generator on the edge of the sink and put the iron standing upright alongside it.
• Remove the collector cover and unscrew the scale collector.
• Hold your steam generator at an angle and use a jug to fill the boiler with with 1/4 litre of tap water.
• Shake the case for a few seconds then empty it completely into the sink.
• Fit the collector back in its housing and screw it on tightly to ensure it is watertight.
• Put the scale collector cover back in place.
The next time you use your iron, press the “reset” button on the control panel to turn off the orange “anti-
calc ” light - fig.13
“Auto off” System
• For your safety, the generator is equipped with an “auto off” system which switches the generator
to standby mode if it is not used for 8 minutes or if you forget to turn it off.
• A red light blinks on the control panel to indicate that the appliance is in standby mode - fig.16.
• To reactivate the generator:
- Press the "Restart" button or push the steam control trigger.
- Wait for the light on the “steam ready” button to stop blinking before your start ironing again.
• If the steam trigger is not pressed for at least 8 minutes, the “auto off” system will cut off your
generator for your safety.
Storing your generator
• Place the iron on the iron rest of the generator.
• Press the illuminated on/off switch and unplug the generator.
• Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until it locks into place (audible click) – fig.2. Your iron is then safely retained
on its base (*Depending on model).
• Store the steam cord in its slide storage place. Take it, fold it in two so as to make a loop. Put the end of this loop in
the slide storage place then push gently until you see the end on the other side of the slide storage place.
• Fold the Ultracord system back on the heel - fig.8.
• Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 3 hours.
• You can then put your steam generator away, carrying it by the handle of the iron (Depending on model.)
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
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Leave it at a local civic waste disposal centre.
Do not use any descaling substances
(industrial descaling products, etc.) when
rinsing the anti-calc collector: they could
damage it. Before descaling or cleaning your
generator, you must let it cool down for at
least 2 hours to avoid any risk of burns.
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