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Trouble shooting
Problem
Pilot light (6) flashes. • Boiler must be rinsed.
The steam generator
does not come on.
The iron does not
heat up.
The iron begins
to smoke when
switched on.
Water flows through
the holes on the
soleplate.
Dirt comes out
through the
soleplate.
The iron does not
produce any steam.
The ironed garment
turns dark and/or
sticks to the soleplate.
The soleplate turns
brown.
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Possible causes
• There is a connection problem.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• The main power button is not
switched on.
• The temperature is set to a low
position.
• During first use: certain
components on the appliance have
been lightly greased at the factory
and may produce a little smoke
when initially heated.
• During subsequent use: the
soleplate may be soiled.
• The steam function is being used
before it has reached the correct
temperature.
• The water is condensing inside the
pipes because steam is being used
for the first time or has not been used
for a long time.
• There is a build up of scale or
minerals in the steam tank.
• Chemical products or additives
have been used.
• The boiler is not switched on or the
water tank is empty.
• The water tank is not fitted onto the
housing correctly.
• The steam regulation is set to the
minimum position.
• The selected temperature is
too high and has damaged the
garment.
• This is a regular consequence of
continued use over a long period of
time.
Solution
• Rinse the boiler according to the
cleaning instructions in this manual.
• Check the mains cable (9), the plug
and the socket.
• Set the main power button (7) to the
"I" position (illuminated in red).
• Set the main power button (7) to the
"I" position (illuminated in red).
• Set the temperature to the desired
position.
• This is completely normal and will stop
after a short while.
• Clean the soleplate according to the
cleaning instructions in this manual.
• Reduce the steam flow when ironing
at low temperatures.
• Point the iron away from the ironing
area and press the steam release
button until steam is produced.
• Use tap water mixed 50% with distilled
or demineralised water. To prolong the
optimum steam function, mix tap water
with distilled water 1:1. If the tap water
in your district is very hard, mix tap
water with distilled water 1:2.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.
• Never add products to the water.
• Set the main power button (7) to the
"I" position (illuminated in red), and/or
fill the water tank.
• Fit the water tank back onto the hou-
sing correctly (you will hear a click).
• Increase the steam flow.
• Select a suitable temperature for the
material being ironed and clean the
soleplate with a damp cloth.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp cloth.