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Storing the generator•Warning: do not touch the soleplate while still hot.
•Fold the carrying arm down onto the iron until it clicks into position, ensuring that your iron is safely locked onto its housing (depending on model).
•Store the electrical cord in its storage place - fig.8.
•Storing the steam cord - fig.9.
•Leave the iron (and the iron rest) to cool down for 1 hour before storing it away.
Maintenance and cleaningBefore cleaning, ensure that your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron rest have cooled down.
Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate or the base unit. Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
Cleaning the soleplate• Regularly clean the soleplate with a
• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft dampened cloth.
•Be careful : Toextend the life of your boiler and to avoid the building up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the boiler at least after every 10 uses (approximately once a month).
•Check that the generator is cold and unplugged for more than 2 hours.
•Using a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with untreated tap water- fig.10
•Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely over your sink - fig.11.
•Toobtain the best results, we advise you to repeat this operation.
If your water is hard, increase the frequency. In particular, do not use descaling agents for rinsing out the boiler, as they could damage it.
PROBLEMS | CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
The generator does | The appliance is not switched | Check that your appliance is |
not come on and | on. | correctly plugged in |
the thermostatlight |
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is not illuminated. |
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Waterruns out of | Water has condensed in the | Press on the steam control button |
the holesin the | pipesbecause you are using | awayfrom your ironing board until |
soleplate. | steam for the first time or you | the iron produces steam. |
| have not used it for some time. |
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| The soleplate is not hot enough. | Wait for thethermostatlight togo out |
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| beforeactivating thesteambutton. |
| Your thermostat is faulty: the iron | Contact an Approved Service Centre. |
| is not hot enough. |
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Waterstreaks | Your ironing board is saturated with | Check that your ironing board is |
appearon the | water because it is not suitable for | suitable. |
linen. | use with a steam generator. |
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