POSSIBLE CAUSES
. The appliance is not switched on.
. Your ironing centre is equipped with
a safety device which cuts the power
when the iron is stored in its
compartment.
. You are using the steam control
button before the iron is hot enough.
. Water has condensed in the pipes
because you are using steam for the
first time or because you have not
used any for some time.
. Your boiler has a build-up of scale
because it is not rinsed out regularly.
. You are using chemical descaling
agents or additives in the water for
ironing.
. Your linen has not been rinsed suffi-
ciently or you have ironed a new gar-
ment before washing it.
. You are ironing at too high a
temperature.
. You are using starch.
. The boiler is not working, or the red
light comes on even though there is
still water left.
. The removable water tank is empty
(the red "water tank empty" light is
on).
. The steam output control dial is set
at a minimum.
. The removable water tank’s cap has
not been tightened correctly.
. You did not run the suction function
enough before putting your ironing
station away.
. The appliance is faulty.
. The appliance is faulty.
. The appliance is faulty.
17 • TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR IRONING CENTRE
PROBLEM
. The iron temperature
control light and the main
On/Off (O/I) switch are not
lit.
. Water runs through the
holes in the soleplate.
. White steaks come
through the holes
in the soleplate.
. Brown streaks come
through the holes in the
soleplate and stain the
linen.
. The soleplate is dirty or
brown, and may stain the
linen.
. There is little or no steam.
. Water escapes from around
the removable water tank's
cap when the ironing is
stored upright.
. Water runs from the under-
side of the ironing board.
. Steam escapes from below
the steam generator unit.
. Your ironing board is still
not hot 10 minutes after
being switched on.
. The fan unit does not make
any noise.
SOLUTIONS
. Check that the appliance is correctly
plugged in and press the main On/Off
(O/I) switch on the control panel.
. To switch the iron on again, it is
imperative that the iron is removed
from its storage compartment first.
. Decrease the steam output when iro-
ning at low temperature (steam out-
put control dial on the control panel).
. Wait for the iron temperature control
light to go out before pressing the
steam control button.
. Hold the iron away from the ironing
board and press the steam control
button until the iron begins to
produce steam.
. Rinse out the boiler after every 10
uses. (See chapter 11).
If your water is hard, rinse the boiler
more frequently.
. Never add such products in the
removable water tank or in the boiler
(see our recommendations regarding
the water to be used).
. Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly to
remove any soap deposits or chemi-
cals on new garments which may be
sucked up by the iron.
. Refer to our temperature setting
recommendations.
. Always spray starch onto the reverse
side of the fabric to be ironed.
. Check that the removable water tank
is securely in place and press the
RESTART button on the control panel
to resume boiler heating.
. Fill the removable water tank and
press the RESTART button on the
control panel to resume boiler
heating.
. Increase the steam output (using the
control dial on the control panel).
. Tighten the water tank's cap.
. Before putting your ironing station
away, leave the main switch on for
4 to 5 minutes, then run the suction
fan for a few minutes to remove any
condensed steam.
. Stop using your ironing station and
contact an Approved Service Centre.
. Contact an Approved Service Centre
. Contact an Approved Service Centre
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