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Maintenance
IMPORTANT: The boiler should be rinsed
out after every 10-12 uses. This will help to
remove any scale and prolong the life of
your steam generator.
Rinse the boiler with untreated tap
water. Your generator must be
disconnected, allowed to cool and then
emptied completely. Repeat this process a
few times.
To clean the mirror or stainless
steel finish soleplate
If your iron has been fitted with a
polished, mirror or stainless steel soleplate,
please follow the cleaning instructions
below:
1
To keep the soleplate of your iron clean
and free of limescale, we recommend
that you use one of the gentle chrome,
silver or stainless steel cleaners that are
generally available.
• Always follow the manufacturers
instructions on any soleplate cleaner.
2
To clean off melted-on man-made fibre,
ensure that the water tank is empty and
set the iron to the 3 dot position.
3
Pass the heated iron over a clean piece
of cotton, which will draw the deposit off
the surface.
To clean the exterior
Allow to cool and wipe over with a soft
cloth, dampened with diluted detergent
(e.g. washing up liquid), then dry with a
clean dry cloth.
Storage
1
Ensure the generator is depressurised by
operating the steam button on the iron
until no further steam is escaping.
• Always make sure the steam switch has
been placed in the off position before
switching off the boiler.
2
Unplug the generator and leave the iron
to cool off for 15 minutes minimum. The
iron must be placed on the iron rest
plate.
3
When totally cool, empty any remaining
water from the boiler.
4
The iron and boiler can now be stored
together.
Helpline
If you have any difficulty with your
appliance, do not hesitate to call us.
We are more likely able to help than the
store from where you bought it.
Please have the following information
ready to enable our staff to deal with your
query quickly.
• Name of the product
• Model number as shown on the
underside of the appliance.
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