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IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.
You are using the steam when
the iron is not hot enough.
Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.
You are using the
button
(turbo steam) too often.
Wait a few seconds between each
use.
You have stored the iron
horizontally without emptying
the water tank or setting the
steam control to .
The chosen temperature is too
low and does not allow the
formation of steam.
See the chapter on «Storing your
iron».
Position the thermostat in the
steam range (from •• to MAX).
The iron leaks
at the start of
ironing.
You have removed the anti-
limescale collector to fill up
your iron.
Do not remove the anti-limescale
collector when filling the iron.
The steam control dial is not
set to when filling the water
tank.
Ensure that the steam control dial is
set to when filling the water tank.
A brown
discharge
coming from
the soleplate
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 chapter on «What water should
I use?»
Clothing fibres are building up
in the holes of the soleplate and
burning.
Clean the steam chamber and the
soleplate with a damp sponge.
Periodically vacuum the holes in the
soleplate.
The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.
The temperature of the iron is
too hot.
Clean the soleplate as indicated
above. Consult the table of
temperatures to adjust the
temperature.
You are using starch.
Clean the soleplate as indicated
above. Spray the starch on the
reverse side of the clothing to be
ironed.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you are
ironing a new item of clothing
before washing it.
Ensure that your laundry is
sufficiently rinsed to eliminate
potential soap deposits or chemical
products on new items of clothing.
