descale regularly

1 Descale regularly, (at least monthly) to keep your iron in good working order.

2You can use commercial descaler – make sure it’s suitable for products with plastic parts, and follow the instructions on the packet.

3Tartaric acid will do the job just as well. If your local supermarket doesn’t have tartaric acid, you should be able to get it from a home-brew supply shop, pharmacy, or confectioners. If you can get citric acid, you may use that instead.

a)Dissolve 1½-2 teaspoons of tartaric acid in half a litre of warm water.

b)When it’s fully dissolved, pour it into the reservoir.

c)Hold the iron over a basin or sink.

d)Prime it, set it to high steam #, then use the trigger to run steam through the iron till the tartaric acid solution is almost done (don’t worry about the last few drops).

e)Rinse the reservoir with fresh water, then fill with about half a litre of fresh water.

f)Hold the iron over a basin or sink.

g)Prime it, set it to high steam #, then use the trigger to run steam through the iron till the reservoir is almost empty (again, don’t worry about the last few drops).

what to watch for

•Keep an eye on the steam output. If this reduces substantially, then it may be time to descale the iron.

•Look out for flecks of scale on your clothes. If scale is building up inside the iron, then flecks will peel off, and make their way through to the soleplate. If you see any, then descaling may be due.

,Products returned under guarantee with faults due to scale will be subject to a repair charge.

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