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Putting the Steam Iron Away After Use
• Remove the power plug from the
power socket.
• Empty the water reservoir and clean
the gliding sole .
• Place the cool steam iron horizontally
on a soft, clean base.
Drip-Stop Function
In conventional steam irons, it is possible
that at too low ironing temperature wa-
ter begins to trickle from the base of the
iron. However, this iron possesses a new
technical feature, namely the DRIP-STOP
function, to switch off steam. The iron
automatically switches off the steam
ejection at low temperatures. A “CLICK”
noise is heard when this happens.
Using the temperature rotary controller
, set the required temperature.
Steam generation will continue as soon
as this temperature level is reached.
Cleaning
Self-cleaning function
• Fill the water container up to the
marking MAX.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
• Set the temperature regulator
to the position MAX.
• Let the iron warm up till the control
light cuts off and lights up again.
• Hold the iron horizontally over a
trap vessel.
• Set the steam regulator to Self-
Clean position and hold it in this posi-
tion. Now steam and boiling water will
start emerging from the steam escape
holes at the base of the iron. Any dirt,
if present, will get washed out.
• Release the steam regulator as
soon as the water in the water
container is used up.
• To ensure that no water remains in
the steam chamber, dry the base of
the iron thoroughly. For this purpose,
wipe the base of the iron a few times
on a towel or an old cloth.
• Allow the iron to cool down before
storing it away.
Note: The effect of the self-cleaning
function can diminish after extended
usage of the iron. We therefore
recommend the addition of decalcifi-
cation agent into the water tank.
Casing
• Clean the casing only with a soft
dry cloth.
• Do not use aggressive or chemical
cleaning agents.
Metal Parts
• Clean the metal parts with a cloth
slightly moistened with water and a
mild, non-foaming cleaning agent.
Troubleshooting
The steam iron puts out only little or
no steam
The water reservoir in the steam iron is
empty. Fill the water reservoir with tap
water (see "Filling with Tap Water“).
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