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2- DRY IRONING
- Choose your ironing program.
- Set the steam control to DRY (see diagram A).
- You may start ironing when the thermostat light goes out.
• CLEANING THE ANTI-CALC VALVE
(Once per month) :
- Unplug your iron and empty the water tank.
- To remove the anti-calc valve, select program 8,
press the release button (P) and pull the valve upwards.
NEVER TOUCH THE END OF THE VALVE.
- Soak the valve in a cup of white spirit vinegar or plain
lemon juice for 4 hours (Q).
- Rinse the valve under running water.
- Replace the anti-calc valve.
THE IRON WILL NOT FUNCTION WITHOUT THE ANTI-CALC
VALVE.
3- CARING FOR YOUR IRON
BE CAREFUL ! Unplug your iron and let it cool down before cleaning it.
• SELF-CLEANING :
In order to extend the life of your iron, use the Self-Cleaning function once
a month.
- Set the steam control to steam ( )
- Allow your iron to heat up with the tank full and standing on its heel (on program 8).
- When the thermostat light goes out, unplug the iron and hold it in a horizontal position,
over a sink.
- Remove the anti-calc valve.
- Shake the iron gently, over the sink,until some of the water in the water tank (with the
impurities) has flowed out through the soleplate.
- At the end of the operation, push the anti-calc valve back into position.
- Turn the iron back on for 2 minutes, setting it on its heel,to dry the soleplate.
- Unplug the iron,and when the soleplate is just warm, wipe it with a soft cloth.
• CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE :
- While the soleplate is still just warm, clean it by rubbing it with a moist non-metallic pad.
Recommendations :
the self-cleaning function helps to slow down the scaling up of your iron.
P
Q
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• This appliance complies with the technical rules and standards for safety currently in
force (Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environnement).
• This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children) with a phy-
sical, sensory or mental impairment, or people without knowledge or experience,
unless they are supervised or given prior instructions concerning the use of the
appliance by someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Warning ! The voltage of your electrical installation must correspond to that of the
iron (220V-240V or 127V depending on model). Connecting to the wrong voltage
may cause irreversible damage to the iron and will invalidate the guarantee.
• This iron must always be plugged into an earthed socket. If using a mains extension
lead, ensure that it is correctly rated (10A or 13A, depending on model), with an
earth connection.
• If the electrical cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by an
Approved Service Centre to avoid any danger.
• The appliance should not be used if it has fallen, if it has obvious damage, if it leaks
or has functional anomalies. Never dismantle your appliance : have it inspected by an
Approved Service Centre, so as to avoid any danger.
• Never immerse your iron in water !
• Do not unplug your appliance by pulling on the cord.Always unplug your appliance:
before filling or rinsing the reservoir, before cleaning it, after each use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to a power source; if it
has not cooled down for approximately 1 hour.
• Your appliance gives off steam, which may cause burns, especially when you are iro-
ning on a corner of your ironing board. Never direct the steam towards people or
animals.
• Your iron should be used and placed on a stable surface.When you put your iron
onto its iron rest, make sure that the surface on which you put it is stable.
• This product has been designed solely for domestic use.Any inappropriate use or
use contrary to the instructions releases the brand from all responsibility and ren-
ders the guarantee invalid.
ENVIRONNEMENT PROTECTION FIRST !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be
recovered or recycled.
➜Leave it at a collection point.
5- IF THERE IS A PROBLEM
Problem Possible causes Solutions
• Water drips from the holes in the soleplate.
• Brown streaks come through the holes in the
soleplate and stain the linen.
• The soleplate is dirty or brown and can stain
the linen.
• There is little or no steam.
• The soleplate is scratched or damaged.
• Water is running out of the tank filler hole.
• Steam or water come from the iron as you finish
filling the tank.
• The program selector has no effect.
• The spray does not spray
• The chosen temperature is too low and does not allow for
the formation of steam.
• You are using the Shot of Steam button too often.
• You have stored the iron horizontally,without emptying it and without
setting it to DRY.
• You are using chemical descaling agents.
• You are using pure distilled/demineralised or softened water.
• Fabric fibres have accumulated in the holes of the soleplate and are bur-
ning.
• Your linen has not been rinsed sufficiently or you have ironed a new gar-
ment before washing it.
• Your are ironing with an inappropriate program (temperature too high).
• You are using starch.
• The water tank is empty.
• The anti-calc valve is dirty.
• Your iron has a build-up of scale.
• Your iron has been used dry for too long.
• You have placed your iron flat on a metallic rest-plate or ironed over a
zip.
• You have not closed the tank stopper properly.
• The steam control is not set to the DRY position .
• The selection is already at one extreme of the range.
• The tank is empty.
• Choose a program from 2 to 8 and wait for the light to go out.
• Wait a few seconds between each use of the button.
• See the section "Storing your iron".
• Do not add any descaling agents to the water in the water tank.
• See section “Types of water not to use”.
• Carry out a self-clean.
• Clean the soleplate with a non-metallic sponge.
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.
• Select the appropriate program.
• Clean the soleplate as indicated above.
Always spray starch onto the reverse side of the fabric to be ironed.
• Fill it.
• Clean the anti-calc valve.
• Clean the anti-calc valve and carry out a self-clean.
• Carry out a self-clean.
• Wait for the soleplate to reach the correct temperature
• Always set your iron on its heel.
• Make sure that the stopper is properly closed and that the arrow points
to the “closed padlock” symbol.
• Check that the steam control is set to the DRY position.
• Operate the selctor in the opposite direction.
• Fill the tank.
If you have any problem or queries, please contact our
Customer Relations team first for expert help and advice.
4- STORING YOUR IRON
- Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down.
- Empty the water tank and set the steam control to DRY.A little water may remain in
the tank.
- Wind the cord not too tightly around the heel at the back of the iron.
- Store the iron on its heel.
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