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(underneath the iron handle) moving the iron from top to bottom.
Refilling the tank during use
• When the red «Tank empty» light is flashing, there is no more steam. The water tank is empty.
• Open the water tank filler cover.
• Using a jug of water, fill to a maximum of 1.5 litre with untreated tap water and fill the tank, making sure not
to exceed the «Max» level of the tank.
• Close the water tank filler cover.
• Press the «OK» restart button under the control panel to continue ironing. When the «ON-OFF» button light
remains on, the steam is ready.
Steam boost function (depending on model)
• Your appliance is fitted with a steam boost function: automatic sequential steam for effortless use.
• To use this function, press the steam boost button on the top of the iron or the steam control button under the
handle three times in quick succession.
Maintenance and cleaning
Cleaning your steam generator
Before cleaning, ensure your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled
down.
• Do not use detergent or descaling products for cleaning the soleplate base-unit.
• Never hold the iron or the base unit under the tap.
• Regularly clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic washing up pad.
• Clean the plastic parts of the appliance occasionally with a soft cloth.
EFFECTIS / EFFECTIS
Rinsing the boiler, once a month
Before cleaning, ensure your steam generator is unplugged and that the soleplate and the iron have cooled down.
• To extend the efficient operating life of your boiler and avoid scale particles on your linen, your generator is
equipped with an orange “boiler rinse” warning light that flashes on the control panel after about 10 uses.
If the orange “boiler rinse” warning light flashes, you can continue ironing normally but remember to rinse the
boiler before the next time that you use it.
• Before proceeding, check that the generator is cool and unplugged for more than 2 hours.
• Place the steam generator on the edge of your sink, with the iron placed to one side, standing on its heel.
• Gently unscrew the boiler rinse cap.
• Holding the steam generator in a tilted position, and using a jug, fill the boiler with ¼ litre of untreated tap
water
• Shake the base unit for a few moments and then empty it completely into your sink.
• To obtain the best results, we recommend that this operation is done twice.
• Screw back and tighten up the boiler rinse cap.
• The next time you use the generator hold down the “OK” button for a few seconds to turn off the orange
light.
EFFECTIS anti-calc
Easy descaling of your steam generator
To extend the life of your steam generator and avoid scale on your ironing, your steam generator is equipped with a
built-in scale collector. This collector, located in the boiler tank, automatically removes the scale that forms inside.
• The Orange warning light flashes on the control panel after about 10 uses. This is the «anti-calc, boiler rinse»
warning light. You can continue to iron normally but remember to rinse the boiler before the next time that you
use it.
• Before proceeding, check that the generator is cool and unplugged for more than 2 hours.
• Lift the tab and fully unscrew the collector
To clean the collector, simply rinse it under running water to remove any scale it contains - You can also soak the
collector rod in white vinegar or lemon juice for a few hours to remove any stubborn scale stuck to the rod.
• Place the collector in its housing by screwing it in completely to ensure it is watertight but do not overtighten it.
• Put the tab back in place
• Next time you use your appliance, press the «OK» button located below the control panel until the orange
«Anti-Calc» light goes out.
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In addition to this regular maintenance, it is advisable to rinse the boiler tank out completely every 6 months or
25 uses, whichever is the sooner.
• Check that the steam generator is cold and has been unplugged for at least 2 hours.
• Place the steam generator on the edge of your sink and stand the iron upright.
• Lift the tab, unscrew the collector completely and remove it from the base unit.
• Hold your steam generator in an inclined position. Use a jug to fill the boiler with 1/4 litre of untreated tap
water. Shake the base unit gently for a few seconds and then empty it completely into the sink.
• Place the collector in its housing by screwing it in completely to ensure it is watertight but do not overtighten it.
• Put the tab back in place.
Next time you use your appliance, press the «OK» button located below the control panel until the orange
«Anti-Calc» light goes out.
«AUTO-OFF» System
• For your safety, the steam generator is fitted with an «AUTO-OFF» monitoring system, which is activated auto-
matically after approximately 8 minutes without use.
• Only the «ON-OFF» button flashes to indicate that the appliance is on standby
• To reactivate the steam generator:
- Press the «ON-OFF» button.
- Wait for the «ON-OFF» button light to stop flashing before starting your ironing again.
• For your safety, after approximately 30 minutes of non-use, the «AUTO-OFF» system switches off your steam
generator. To start your ironing again, press the «ON-OFF» button.
Storing the steam generator
• Place the iron on the steam generator iron rest.
• Switch your steam generator off by pressing the «ON-OFF» button and unplug the appliance.
• Raise the retaining hoop over the iron until the protection system locks into place (audible click) – depending
on model.
• Store the electrical lead in its housing.
• Store the steam cord away in its compartment
• Leave the steam generator to cool before putting it away if you are storing it in a cupboard or a confined space.
• If you store your steam generator in a relatively cold place (approximately <10C°), put it in a warm place before
starting your ironing.
• Wait 3 hours for the iron to reach room temperature.
• You can store your steam generator safely by carrying it by the iron handle.
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