Oster GCSTCS-401 Manual De Instrucciones página 13

3. Loosely loop the power cord around the heel rest and store the iron on its heel rest.
IMPORTANT: Wrapping the cord around the iron too tightly can damage the cord.
Cleaning the Soleplate
Turn off iron following instructions above. Clean the soleplate if starch or other residue
accumulate.
To clean the Soleplate: Do not immerse the iron in liquids. Allow the iron to cool and
then wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.
WARNING: DO NOT use abrasive cleansers, scouring pads or vinegar to clean the
soleplate. This will damage the finish. Run the iron over an all-cotton cloth to remove any
residue.
Using The Self-Cleaning Feature: You should use the Self-Cleaning feature once a
month to maintain the optimal performance of your iron.
To use the Self-Cleaning feature:
Turn off iron following instructions above.
1. Turn off and unplug iron.
2. Move Steam Lever back and forth to remove debris and minerals from Steam Valve.
This keeps water flowing into the steam chamber.
3. Fill water reservoir with tap water to MAX line.
4. Plug in iron, turn the fabric select dial to Linen setting and heat until the indicator light
turns green.
5. Turn off and unplug iron. Holding iron over a sink in a horizontal position, press Self-
Clean Button and hold. Water will begin dripping from the steam vents. Slowly rock
iron side to side and front to back for 30 seconds. Dip nose of the iron slightly below
the rear to circulate water. Release Self-Clean Button after one minute.
6. Open fill cap and empty remaining water. Carefully dry soleplate with a towel.
7. Plug in iron, turn the fabric select dial to Linen and Heat for 2 minutes to dry out
completely. Set Fabric Select Dial to Off, unplug the iron, and allow to cool.
8. Dry the soleplate with a towel
Anti-Calcium System
The iron houses an anti-calcium filter in the reservoir, which eliminates impurities from the
water. This is a permanent system located inside the water reservoir.
To prolong the efficiency of this filter, follow these steps occasionally:
1. Unplug the iron and allow it to cool.
2. Use an easy-pour measuring cup to mix ¾ cup water and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour
mixture into water reservoir.
3. Leave the solution in the water reservoir for 15 minutes, shaking occasionally, and
then empty it.
4. Fill the water reservoir a second time with the salt water solution, shaking
occasionally and empty it again after 15 minutes.
5. Fill the tank with fresh water to rinse and empty.
Maintaining Your Iron
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