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NOTE! Always position the iron on its heel when not in use!
When the iron has cooled down, the cord can easily be wrapped around the iron at the heel
and kept in place by the cord clip on the cord.
Descaling procedure – cleaning the steam chamber of the iron
You will obtain the best ironing quality and the iron will last longer if the self-cleansing pro-
cedure is followed at regular intervals, such as once or twice a month as this will remove
possible scale and ”lint” in the steam chamber and in the steam holes.
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Make sure that the plug of the iron is removed from the mains socket.
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Set the steam selector in position
(closed).
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Fill the water tank to the MAX water level.
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Place the iron on its heel.
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Set the temperature indicator at LIN/COT and connect the plug in the socket and branch
the current.
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Let the steam iron heat up and wait until the thermostat light has gone out and then on
and out again.
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Unplug and keep the iron horizontally over a sink.
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Press the self-clean button and keep it pressed during the entire self-clean procedure.
The button may be a little tight – this does not mean that the iron is defective.
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Steam and boiling water will now emit from the holes in the soleplate. Impurities and
scale will be flushed out at the same time.
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Move the iron forwards and backwards over the sink while steam and boiling water emit
from the soleplate and continue until the water tank is empty.
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After descaling release the self-cleaning button.
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Let the soleplate cool off and wipe with a damp cloth.
Repeat the self-cleansing procedure until there are no more impurities.
IMPORTANT! Never use the self-cleansing button while ironing. The self-cleansing
button must only be used when activating the self-cleansing procedure.
Cleaning and Maintenance
In case fabric finish residues should melt on the soleplate, these can be removed by using
a rough cloth soaked in a vinegar water solution. Dry with a soft cloth. There are various
products available that can be used as cleansing agents for the soleplate in cases, where
burned cloth fibres or others stick to the soleplate. We have not tested all these products and
a possible use of such products is therefore the user’s responsibility. Damage to the soleplate
or the iron due to the use of a cleansing agent is not covered by the warranty.
Do not use sharp objects or scratching detergents for the cleaning of the soleplate, as such
products will scratch the soleplate and thereby shorten the lifetime of the iron considerably.
Always remember to empty the iron completely in order to avoid unnecessary scaling.
Never pour vinegar or other available descaling product in the iron itself. Do not
use demineralised or distilled water. Such liquids may combine with the metallic
parts of the iron and damage it. Damages to the iron or garments due to the use of
other liquids than tap water are not covered by the warranty.
