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PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.
You are using the steam
when the iron is not hot
enough.
Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.
You are using the turbo
steam button (turbo steam)
too often.
Wait a few seconds between each
use.
You are using the extra steam
button too often
Do not use extra steam
continuously.
You have stored the iron
horizontally without
emptying the water tank or
setting the steam control to
.
See the chapter on «Storing your
iron».
The iron leaks
at the start of
ironing.
You have removed the Micro
Calc filter to fill up your iron
Do not remove the Micro Calc filter
when filling the iron.
The steam control dial is not
set to when filling the
water tank.
Ensure that the steam control dial is
set to when filling the water tank.
A brown
discharge
coming from
the soleplate
is staining the
clothing.
You are using chemical
descaling agents.
Do not introduce a descaling agent
into the water tank.
You are not using the right
type of water.
See the chapter on «What water
should I use?»
Clothing fibres are building
up in the holes of the
soleplate and burning.
Clean the soleplate with a damp
sponge. Periodically vacuum the
holes in the soleplate.
The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.
You are using starch.
Clean the soleplate as indicated
above. Spray the starch on the
reverse side of the clothing to be
ironed.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you
are ironing a new item of
clothing before washing it.
Ensure that your laundry is
sufficiently rinsed to eliminate
potential soap deposits or chemical
products on new items of clothing.
IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
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