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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Soleplate is not heating even
though iron is turned on.
Connection problem Check main power supply cable, plug and
outlet.
Temperature control is in“Outdoor”
position. Select higher programme like“ Cotton”.
Iron does not produce steam. Not enough water in tank. Fill water tank (see“Getting started”, no 2).
Selected temperature is lower than
that specified to use with steam. Increase temperature to at least “
Cotton”.
Steam jet and vertical steam
jet function does not work.
Steam jet function was used very
frequently within a short period.
Put iron on horizontal position and wait
before using steam jet function.
Iron is not hot enough. Adjust the proper temperature to steam
ironing (up to “Cotton”). Put iron in
vertical position and wait until temperature
indicator light turns o.
Water leaks from the soleplate
during ironing.
The iron is not hot enough. Select the Cotton setting (“Cotton” to
maximum) suitable for steam ironing.
Put the iron on its heel and wait until the
headlight is on before you start ironing.
Flakes and impurities come
out of the soleplate during
ironing.
You have used hard water, which has
caused scale akes to develop in the
water tank. Clean the iron according
to Cleaning section.
Press and hold the steam button for about
one minute to get steam. Then hold one
more minute in order to clean the steam
generating system. Before starting ironing,
please test your iron on an old towel to
ensure that no residues inside the iron are
transferred to your garments.
Water leaks from the soleplate
while the iron is cooling down
or after it has been stored.
The iron has been put in horizontal
position while there is still water in
the water tank.
Empty the water tank.
Brown streaks come out of the
soleplate while ironing and
stain the linen.
You may have used chemical
descaling agents dierent from the
recommendation.
To prevent this from happening, it is
recommended to exchange the Soft Water
Activator according to the indications.
Fabric bers have accumulated in
the holes of the soleplate and are
burning.
Clean the soleplate with a damp soft cloth.
Fabrics might not be properly rinsed
or the garments are new and have
not been washed before ironing.
Please rinse the fabrics properly before
ironing.
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