None or too little
steam is being
emitted.
Brown streaks
come through
the holes in the
soleplate and
stain the linen.
Iron is leaking.
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* depending on model
Steam control set on dry
position
.
Not enough water in the
water tank.
Anti-Drip* is active (§ 12). Wait for the soleplate to reach the
Residues in the steam
chamber or on the
soleplate.
Use of chemical descaling
agents.
Pure distilled/demine-
ralised or softened water
is being used.
Use of starch.
Fabric fibres have
accumulated in the holes
of the soleplate and are
burning.
Your linen has not been
rinsed sufficiently or you
have ironed a new garment
before washing it.
Soleplate temperature too
low or overuse of shot of
steam button.
Turn the steam control to the
required setting area.
Fill the water tank.
correct temperature.
Use the Self Clean function then
clean your iron.
Do not add any descaling agents
to the water in the water tank. Use
the Self Clean function and clean
your iron.
Only use untreated tap water or
mix half tap water with half
distilled/demineralised water. Use
the Self Clean function and clean
your iron.
Always spray starch onto the
reverse side of the fabric to be
ironed and clean your iron
soleplate.
Carry out a self-clean and clean the
soleplate.
Vacuum the holes of the soleplate
from time to time.
Ensure linen is rinsed thoroughly
to remove any soap deposits or
chemicals on new garments which
may be sucked up by the iron.
Set the temperature control to a
higher temperature and allow
more time between each shot.
Subject to modifications !
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