Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The steam control is
set to position 0.
Set the steam control to
l
or
;
(see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, table
‘ Temperature and steam settings’).
The iron is not hot
enough and/or the
drip-stop function has
been activated.
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing (
2
to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait
until the temperature light goes out
before you start ironing.
The steam
boost function
does not
work properly.
You used the steam
boost function too
often within a short
period.
Continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while before you use
the steam boost function again..
The iron is not hot
enough.
Set an ironing temperature at which
the steam boost function can be used
(
3
to MAX). Put the iron on its
heel and wait until the temperature
light goes out before you use the steam
boost function.
Water
droplets drip
onto the
fabric during
ironing
You have not closed
the cap of the filling
opening properly.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
You have put an
additive in the water
tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not put any
additive in the water tank.
You have used the
steam boost function
at a temperature
setting below
3
.
Set the temperature dial to a setting
between
3
and MAX
You have set a too
low temperature for
steam ironing.
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing (
2
to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait
until the temperature light goes out
before you start ironing
Water drips
from the
soleplate after
the iron has
cooled down
or has been
stored.
You have put the iron
in horizontal position
with water still left in
the water tank.
Empty the water tank before you store
the iron. Store the iron on its heel.
Flakes and
impurities
come out of
the soleplate
during ironing.
Hard water forms
flakes inside the
soleplate.
Use the Calc-Clean function one or
more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’, section ‘Calc-Clean
function’).
The red auto-
off light flashes
(specific types
only).
The automatic shut-off
function has switched
off the iron (see
chapter ‘Features’).
Move the iron slightly to deactivate the
automatic shut-off function. The red
auto-off light goes out.
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