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Troubleshooting problems with your steam generator iron
PROBLEMS
Water is dripping from the
holes in the soleplate
Traces of water appear on
the laundry
White streaks are dripping
from the holes in the
soleplate
Brown streaks are drip-
ping from the holes in the
soleplate and staining the
laundry
The soleplate is dirty or
brown and may mark the
laundry
The soleplate is scratched
or damaged
The red
"WATER" indicator light is
flashing*
The "anti-scale" indicator
light is flashing*
The steam generator iron
will not turn on or the iron
indicator light and the
"ON-OFF" indicator light
will not turn on.*
The red "WATER" indicator
light is flashing and the
"ON-OFF" button is not
working.*
* Depending on the model
If you cannot determine the cause of the problem, consult an approved after sales care service.
CAUSES
The water has condensed in the tubes
because you are using the steamer for the
first time or have not used it for a while.
The soleplate is not hot enough to pro-
duce steam.
Your ironing board cover is saturated with
water as it is not suitable for the power of
a steam generator.
Your boiler is emitting limescale as it is
not rinsed regularly.
You are using chemical descaling agents
or additives in the water.
The iron is being used on too high a
temperature.
You have placed your iron flat down on
the metal iron rest.
You have not pressed the "OK" button.
You have not pressed the "OK" button.
The "auto-off" system is activated after 30
minutes of non-use and has turned off
your steam generator iron.
The appliance has been stored in a cold
area (around <10C°)
Press the steam button away from your
ironing board until the iron emits steam.
Set the iron to the steam zone* (see user
manual).
Ensure you use a suitable ironing board
(a mesh ironing board which prevents
condensation).
Rinse the boiler as instructed in the user
manual.
Never add any product to the boiler (see
the section "What water should I use?")
Clean the soleplate as instructed in the
user manual. Use a lower temperature.
Always place your iron on its heel or on
the steam generator base.
Press the "OK" button located on the con-
trol panel until the indicator light goes off.
Press the "OK" button located on the con-
trol panel until the indicator light goes off.
Press the "ON-OFF" restart button located
on the control panel.
Unplug the appliance. Leave the appli-
ance for 3 hours until it reaches ambient
temperature.
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SOLUTIONS