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PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Water is leaking
from the holes in
the soleplate.
You are using the steam
when the iron is not hot
enough.
Wait for the indicator light to turn
off.
You are using the turbo
steam button (turbo steam)
too often.
Wait a few seconds between each
use.
You have stored the iron
horizontally without emptying
the water tank or setting the
steam control to
.
See the chapter on “Storing your iron”.
The iron leaks
at the start of
ironing.
You have removed the anti-
scale rod to fill your iron.
Do not remove the anti-scale rod to
fill the reservoir.
The steam control is not set
on when you fill the
water reservoir.
Ensure that the steam control is set
on when you fill the water
reservoir.
Drips from the
soleplate are
staining clothing
You are using chemical
descaling agents.
Do not introduce a descaling agent
into the water tank.
You are not using the right
type of water.
Clean the steam chamber and
see the chapter on “Which water
shouldI use?”
Clothing fibres are building
up in the holes of the
soleplate and burning.
Clean the steam chamber and the
soleplate with a damp sponge.
Periodically vacuum the holes the
holes in the soleplate. Please refer to
the “Cleaning the Iron” paragraph.
The soleplate is
dirty or brown
and may stain
clothing.
You are using starch.. Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Spray the starch on the reverse side of
the clothing to be ironed.
Your laundry has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you
are ironing a new item of
clothing before washing it.
Ensure that your laundry is
sufficiently rinsed to eliminate
potential soap deposits or chemical
products on new items of clothing.
You are not using the right
type of water.
Refer to “Which water should I use?”
IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR IRON?
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