ENGLISH
8
Cleaning and maintenance
Calc-Clean
This is a Calc-Cleaning function which removes scale and impurities.
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in
your area is very hard (when flakes coming out from the soleplate
during ironing), the Calc-Clean function should be used more
frequently.
1
Set the steam control to position O.
2
Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not use vinegar or other descaling agents.
C
3
Set the temperature control to MAX.
4
Put the plug in the wall socket.
5
Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has gone out.
C
6
Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the calc-clean
button and gently shake the iron.
B
Steam and boiling water will come out of the soleplate. Impurities and
flakes (if any) will be flushed out.
7
Release the Calc-Clean button as soon as all the water in the
tank has been used up.
Repeat the calc-cleaning process if the iron still contains a lot of
impurities.
After calc-cleaning
- Plug in the iron to let the soleplate dry up.
- Unplug the iron when the amber pilot light has gone out.
- Move the hot iron gently over a piece of used cloth to remove any
water stains that may have formed on the soleplate.
- Let the iron cool down before you store it.
After ironing
1
Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the iron cool
down.
2
Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a
damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaner.
Keep the soleplate smooth: avoid hard contact with metal objects.
3
Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
LIN
EN
C
O
T
T
O
N
W
O
O
L
SILK
N
Y
LO
N
LIN
O
A
LG
O
D
O
N
L
A
N
A
SEDA
N
IL
O
N
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