Do not use any descaling substances (vinegar, industrial descaling products, etc.) when rinsing the
they coulddamage it. Before emptying yoursteam generator, it must always be left to cool for 2 hours to avoid any risksof scalding.
Easy descaling of your steam generator:
To extend the lifeof your steam generator and avoid scale on your ironing,your steam generator is equipped with a
automatically removes the scale that forms inside.
Operation:
•An
Important: This operation must not be carried out unless the steam generatorhas been unplugged for at least two hours and has cooled down completely.
To carry out this operation, the steam generator must be close to a sink as water may come out of the tank when it is opened.
•Once thesteamgenerator has cooleddowncompletely,removethe scale collectorcover - fig. 13.
•Unscrewthe
•To clean the valve properly, just rinse it under running water to remove the scale it contains- fig.16.
•Put the valve back intoits housing and screw it in completely to keep it watertight - fig.17.
•Refit the scale collectorcover - fig. 18.
The next timeyou use your iron, press the “restart” buttonon the control panelto turn off the orange
Storing the steam generator
•Press the illuminated on/off switchand unplug the generator.
•Placethe ironon the housing plate on the steamgenerator.
•Raise the retaining hoopoverthe iron until it locksintoplace (audible click) - fig.2.
•Your iron is then safely retained on its base. Warning:do not touch the soleplate while stillhot.
•Slot the extension cord outlet in the notch (depending on model). Take the end of the cord supportand press to return the flexible part into the base.
•Store the steam cord in its slide storage place - fig.19. Takeit, fold it in two so as to make a loop. Put the end of this loop in the slide storage place then push gently until you see the end on the other side of the slide storage place - fig.20.
•Leave the steam generator to cool for at least one hour before putting it away if it is to be stored in a cupboard or confined space.
•You can storethe steamgenerator in complete safety.
Problems with your steam generator?
PROBLEMS | CAUSES | SOLUTIONS |
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The steam generator does not switch on | The appliance is not switched on. | Check that your appliance is correctly |
or the iron indicator and ON/OFF |
| plugged in and press the illuminated |
indicator do not switch on. |
| on/off switch. |
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Waterruns out of the holesin the | Waterhas condensed in the pipes because | Press on the steam control button away |
soleplate. | you areusingsteamfor thefirsttime oryou | from your ironing board until the iron |
| havenot useditfor some time. | produces steam. |
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| The soleplate is not hot enough. | Decrease the steam output while ironing |
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| at low temperature(steamoutputcontrol |
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| dial on the control panel). Wait for the |
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| thermostat light to go out before |
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| activating the steam control button. |
| Your thermostat is faulty: the iron is not | Contact an Approved ServiceCentre. |
| hot enough. |
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Waterstreaks appear on the linen. | Your ironing board cover is soaked with | Check that your ironing board is suitable |
| water as it is not suited to the power of a | (See page 20). |
| steam generator. |
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