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13 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE: All maintenance jobs must be carried out only when the
appliance is cold and unplugged.
CAUTION!
• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning, remove the plug from the socket.
• Do not empty the boiler if there is still hot water inside.
• To prevent the accumulation of limescale, descaling is recommended as follows:
Soft water - every 75 lls
Hard water - every 50 lls
Very hard water - every 30 lls
• When long inactivity is expected, it is recommended that you empty the
water out of the boiler.
• Always leave both the equipment and the iron to cool before putting them
away.
• Always follow the instructions and keep your appliance in good working
condition.
• If the appliance is lent to other people, always supply the instruction manual
with it.
CLEANING
• Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. Avoid using solvents
or detergents.
• Never use solvents as they could damage the plastic areas of the appliance.
• Clean the iron sole plate when still warm using specic products and a dry cloth.
• Clean the accessories using only water.
• Leave the cleaned brushes to dry with their bristles facing upwards to
prevent warping.
DESCALING THE BOILER USING THE DESCALER
Special descaler - STOP-CALC can be purchased separately under item code
PWC-300-57).
Please contact ZEPTER sales personal to order STOP-CALC.
The descaler prevents limescale from forming on the components of the
appliance and in the pipes which come into contact with steam.
ATTENTION!
If STOP-CALC PWC-300-57 is used, follow next recommendations.
Do not swallow. Do not mix with other substances. If the product comes into
contact with the eyes or face, wash with plenty of water. Store in its original
container, keeping it tightly closed.
Keep out of the reach of children. The appliance cannot be used as long as the
liquid is inside the boiler.
1dGH=10mg/L CaO (Calcium oxide) = 17.848 ppm
Recommended descaling frequency:
Soft water - every 75 lls
Hard water - every 50 lls
Very hard water - every 30 lls
• To nd out the water hardness in your area, contact your municipal
authorities or water utility company
1) Pour about 1 litre of hot water into the appliance
2) Pour the contents of HALF the bag provided and allow the solution to work
for about 8 hours.
3) Do not close the cap.
4) Rinse the boiler twice or 3 times after descaling to remove any residues.
To empty the boiler, turn the device upside down and let the water drain out.
• The contents of the bag provided is enough for two descaling operations.
5) It is recomended to using only Zepter descaler.
• To ensure the eective and long life of the appliance, the boiler is best descaled
according to the following table of dGH-degrees of general hardness.
Classification Hardness in mg/L Hardness in dGh/°dH
Soft 0-60 0.3-3.00
Moderately hard 61-120 3.72-6.75
Hard 121-180 6.78-10.08
Very Hard ≥ 181 ≥ 10.14
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