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Hints :
• Clean the soleplate of your iron when you notice that it
has difficulty in sliding or that the sole plate is stained
brown.
Rinsing out the boiler :
Check that the generator is cold and disconnected.
With a jug, fill the boiler 3/4 full with tap water.
Shake the base set for a few
moments and then empty it com-
pletely over a container.
NB : In particular, do not
use descaling agents for
rinsing out the boiler, as
they will damage it.
Cleaning the iron soleplate :
Unplug the iron and clean the soleplate whilst still luke warm with a non-abra-
sive, plastic sponge.
Do not use metal scouring pads, scouring powders or iron soleplate cleaners.
For the more stubborn stains, use a non-abrasive, plastic sponge and a cream
cleaner.
Caution :
•
Do not use any cleansing agent for cleaning the soleplate
of your iron.
•
Never hold the iron under the tap.
The process of smoothing out creases by ironing in an upright position
can be used :
• to smooth creases in garments, dry-cleaned articles and curtains.
• to give a final touch up to a garment.
To smooth out creases :
If you smooth out creases in a garment,
hang it up on a hanger.
Set the iron thermostat on maximum (cot-
ton, linen) whatever type of fabric it is, and
wait for the iron to heat up.
The iron indicator should go out.
Gently stretch the fabric on which
the creases are to be smoothed out.
With the iron close to the fabric,
press the steam control button (loca-
ted under the handle of the iron)
and move the iron up and down.
Hints :
• Do not keep the steam
control button pressed
down continuously : short
bursts of steam are suffi-
cient.
• If you wish to smooth
out creases in cotton, linen or wool, take care to put the iron
soleplate in contact with the fabric.
• Caution : for synthetic fabrics and silk, take care to smooth
creases by keeping the iron soleplate several centimetres
away from the fabric, to avoid scorching.
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Fabrics
SYNTHETICS
Acetate (Rhodia)
Acrylic (Crylor, Dralon,
Orlon, Courtelle...)
Polyamide (Nylon, Rilsan)
Polyester (Tergal, Dacron,
Térital, Trévira...)
Viscose (Rayonne, Fibrane)
SILK
WOOL
COTTON, LINEN
Iron setting
Synthétic
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Water runs through the holes in the sole-
plate.
Brown streaks come through the holes in
the soleplate and stain the linen.
The iron soleplate is dirty (or brown) : it
may stain the linen.
There is little or no steam.
The soleplate is scratched or worn.
White streaks come through the holes in
the soleplate.
Steam escapes from the cap of the tank.
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The boiler is too full
.
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You are using the steam at too low a temperature
or before the iron is hot.
•
The water has condensed in the pipes because
you are using steam for the first time or you have not
used it for some time.
•
Your thermostat is not working: the temperature is
always too low.
•
You are using chemical descaling agents.
•
You are using additives in the water for ironing
(lavender water, finish ...)
.
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There are small charred pieces of fabric built up in
the holes of the soleplate or in the space between the
iron cover and the soleplate.
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You are ironing at too high a temperature.
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Your linen is not rinsed sufficiently or you are using
starch.
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The boiler is empty
.
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The boiler is not yet ready.
•
You have placed your iron on a metal iron rest.
Your iron has fallen or has been knocked.
•
Your boiler has a build-up of scale because it is not
rinsed out regularly.
• Cap screwed on incorrectly.
• The equipment is faulty.
•
Do not fill the boiler right up to the top.
•
It is inadvisable to use steam for ironing synthetics (use short bursts
of steam).
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Wait until the iron indicator goes out before ironing.
•
Press the steam control button away from your ironing board until
the iron produces steam.
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Contact an authorised service centre.
• Never use this type of product : they damage your generator.
• Never add
anything to the boiler.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp non-stick plastic sponge.
Vacuum the space betxeen the iron cover and the soleplate perio-
dically.
•
Consult the temperature control chart and set the iron thermostat cor-
rectly. Clean the soleplate while still warm with a damp non-metal
cleansing pad.
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Fill the boiler.
•
After switching on, wait until the "boiler ready" indicator goes out
(about 8 min.).
•
Always place the iron on the iron rest of the base set, or place it on
its heel. In order to change the soleplate, contact an authorised
service centre.
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Empty and rinse out the boiler after every 10 uses.
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Screw the cap back on.
•
Stop using the generator and contact an approved service centre.
Cleaning the generator base set :
To remove dust, wipe the generator base regularlly with a soft damp
cloth.
Caution : never hold the generator base set under the tap.
Storing the generator :
Disconnect the generator.
Leave the iron (and the iron soleplate) to cool down for 30 minutes.
You can now store your steam generator.
Temperature chart
Is there a problem ? Possible causes Solutions
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IMPORTANT :
To extend the life of your generator and to avoid the
build-up of scale, it is essential that you rinse out the
boiler after every 10 uses.
Smoothing out creases by ironing
in an upright position
Maintaining your generator
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