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FTER USE
13 • Emptying the water tank
Unplug the iron (fig.4), pour out remaining water (fig.18) and set steam control
to .
Open and close the steam control several times (fig.19) to prevent the valve
hole in the steam chamber from scaling or blocking up.
14 • Storing the iron
Before storing the iron standing on its heel, allow the appliance to cool down
(fig.20).
IMPORT NT Do not wind the cord around the hot soleplate. Never store your
iron down on the soleplate (fig.21).
M INTEN NCE ND CLE NING
IMPORT NT Unplug and allow the iron to fully cool down before mainte-
nance and cleaning.
15 • nti-scale system
Your iron contains an anti-scale cartridge to reduce scale deposits. This conside-
rably prolongs the operational life of your iron.
The anti-scale cartridge is an integral part of the water tank and does not need
to be replaced.
16 • Self Clean function
The Self Clean function flushes dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber.
IMPORT NT Do not use descaling agents, as these damage the lining of the
steam chamber and may impair the steam function.
Fill the water tank with tap untreated tap water up to the max mark and heat the
iron to the ••• temperature. Unplug the iron and hold it over a sink horizontally.
Hold the steam control into the Self Clean position (fig.5) : steam will now begin
to build up. fter a few seconds water will emerge from the soleplate, rinsing
dirt and scale particles out of the steam chamber.
Move the steam control to
Plug in the iron and allow the iron to heat up again. Wait until the remaining
water has evaporated. Unplug the iron and allow it to fully cool down.
When cool, the soleplate can be wiped with a damp cloth.
TIP Use the Self Clean function approx. every 2 weeks. If your water is very
hard, clean the iron weekly.
* depending on model
(prolongs the life of the iron)
position after approx. 1 minute.
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