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IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Your iron 
produces little to 
no steam.

The water tank is empty.

Fill it up.

The anti-calc valve is dirty. Clean the anti-calc valve.

Refer to “Cleaning the anti-calc 
valve” section.

Your iron is clogged up with 
limescale.

Clean the anti-calc valve and steam 
chamber. Refer to “Cleaning the 
anti-calc valve” and “Descaling the 
steam chamber” sections.

Your iron has been used for 
too long in the dry ironing 
function.

Clean the steam chamber. Refer 

to “Descaling the steam chamber”  

section.

The soleplate 
is scratched or 
damaged.

You have placed your iron on 
a metallic iron rest or ironed 
over metal zips or fastners.

Always place your iron on its heel rest 
when not in use.
Do not iron over metal zips or fastners.

The iron steams 
once the water 
tank has been 
filled.

The steam control dial is 
not set to  .

Ensure that the steam control dial is 
set to  .

The water tank is too full.

Do not exceed the max level for filling.

The spray does 
not spray water.

The water tank is not full 

enough.

Add water to the water tank until 

max level.

If you have any problems or queries please call our Customer 

Relations team first for expert help and advice.

See Helpline number in the separate guarantee  

and country list leaflet.

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Страница 3: ...ical steam ironing p 12 Dampening clothing Spray p 13 While ironing p 13 Auto Off Function depending on model p 13 Iron storage p 14 Cleaning the anti calc valve once per month p 15 Descaling the stea...

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Страница 6: ...and water resistant surface When you place the iron on the iron rest make sure that the surface on which you place it is stable This appliance is not intended to be used by persons including children...

Страница 7: ...ctioning which may cause burns Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance accessible metal parts and plastic parts adjacent to the metallic parts Never leave the appliance unattended when it is co...

Страница 8: ...d will invalidate your guarantee If you are using a mains extension lead ensure that it is correctly rated 16A with an earth and is fully extended Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into...

Страница 9: ...a horizontal position without coming into contact with your laundry Keeping the iron in this position push the turbo steam button several times During the first few uses the appliance may produce smok...

Страница 10: ...water water from clothes dryers scented or softened water rain water filtered bottled or boiled water water from refrigerators batteries air conditioners or rain water as these may damage the iron The...

Страница 11: ...Polyester Acetate Acrylic Polyamide The temperature indicator light turns on It will turn off automatically once the soleplate achieves the desired temperature OK Plug in the appliance Set the tempera...

Страница 12: ...iron when the indicator light turns off Obtaining more steam Set the thermostat control to Max or Press the turbo steam button periodically turbo steam To avoid water dripping on the laundry maintain...

Страница 13: ...worn always use a hanger Set the thermostat control to Max Press the turbo steam button turbo steam in pulses moving the iron from top to bottom To avoid water dripping on the laundry maintain an inte...

Страница 14: ...depending on model If the iron remains unused for more than 8 minutes on the heel rest or more than 30 seconds laid flat or on its side the electronic system will cut the power the iron will stop heat...

Страница 15: ...N STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Storing your iron Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to completely cool down approx 1 hour Empty the water tank Set the steam control to Store the iron on its heel re...

Страница 16: ...e valve near the steam control Soak the valve for 4 hours in a glass of water with lemon juice Rinse the valve under the tap Insert the valve in place pushing it until you hear a click Beware Never to...

Страница 17: ...e water inlet cover Shake the iron gently in a horizontal position over the sink until some of the water containing the impurities leaks from the soleplate You may push the turbo steam button to help...

Страница 18: ...is still warm clean it with a damp non metallic pad Never use chemical or abrasive products NO NO During the next use turn on your iron in a horizontal position without putting it into contact with y...

Страница 19: ...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 Clean the steam chamber and see the ch...

Страница 20: ...hamber section The soleplate is scratched or damaged You have placed your iron on a metallic iron rest or ironed over metal zips or fastners Always place your iron on its heel rest when not in use Do...

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