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using a mains extension lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (16A) with an earth, and is fully extended.
• Completely unwind the power cord before plugging into an earthed socket.
• The soleplate of your iron can reach extremely high temperatures, and can cause burns: do not touch them. Never touch the
electrical power cords with the soleplate of the iron.
• Your appliance emits steam, which can
cause burns. Always handle the iron with care, especially when ironing vertically. Never
direct the steam towards people or animals.
• Never immerse your steam iron in water or any other liquid. Never place it under a running tap.
• The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before the water reservoir is filled with water.
Before first use
When you first use the iron, some smoke or a harmless odour may be produced or there may be a small discharge of particles. This
will not affect the use of the iron and will disappear quickly.
What water to use?
Your iron has been designed to use tap water. However, the self-clean function must be performed regularly on the steam chamber
to remove limescale.
If your water is very hard, mix 50% tap water and 50% bottled demineralised water.
Never use water con
taining additives (starch, perfume, aromatic substances, softeners, etc.), or condensation water (for example
water from tumble dryers, water from refrigerators, water from air conditioning units, rainwater). This water contains organic waste
materials or minerals that concentrate under the effect of heat and cause spitting, brown colouring or premature ageing of your
appliance.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
Problems with your iron?
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Brown water is dripping from the
soleplate and soiling your clothes.
You are using chemical descaling
products.
Do not put any descaling product into
the water tank.
You are not using the right water. Perform a self-clean and consult the
"What water to use?" section.
The soleplate is dirty or brown and
may soil clothes.
The temperature is too high. Clean the soleplate as indicated in the
user guide Use a lower temperature.
Your iron produces little or no steam. Your iron has limescale. Clean the anti-limescale valve and
perform a self-clean.
The soleplate is scratched or damaged. You have positioned your iron flat on
the metallic iron support.
You have cleaned your soleplate with
an abrasive cloth or steel wool.
Always place your iron in the support
base Clean the soleplate as indicated
in the user guide.
Your soleplate emits particles.
Water drips from the holes in the
soleplate.
Limescale is starting to build up on
your soleplate.
You are using steam while the iron is
not hot enough.
Perform a self-clean .
Wait until the thermostat light goes
out.
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