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Problem Possible cause Solution
The iron
is plugged
in, but the
soleplate
stays cold.
There is a
connection
problem.
Check the mains cord, the plug and
the wall socket.
The temperature
dial is set to MIN.
Set the temperature dial to the
required position
The iron
does not
produce any
steam.
There is not enough
water in the water
tank.
Fill the water tank (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Filling
the water tank).
The steam control
is set to position 0.
Set the steam control to a position
between 1 and 4 (see chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Steam
ironing’).
The iron is not hot
enough and/or the
drip-stop function
has been activated
(specic types only).
Set an ironing temperature that is
suitable for steam ironing ( 2 to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and
wait until the amber temperature
light goes out before you start
ironing.
Water
droplets drip
onto the
fabric during
ironing.
The temperature
dial has been set to
a temperature that
is too low for steam
ironing.
Set an ironing temperature that
is suitable for steam ironing
(temperature settings 2 to MAX).
Put the iron on its heel and wait
until the amber temperature light
goes out.
You have put an
additive in the
water tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not
put any additive in the water tank.
You have not closed
the cap of the lling
opening properly.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
Flakes and
impurities
come out of
the soleplate
during
ironing.
Hard water forms
akes inside the
soleplate.
Use the Calc-Clean function one or
more times (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’, section ‘Calc-
Clean function’).
The
temperature
light ashes
red (specic
types only).
The automatic shut-
off function has
switched off the
iron (see chapter
‘Features’).
Move the iron slightly to deactivate
the automatic shut-off function.
The red auto-off indication of the
temperature light goes out.
Water drips
from the
soleplate
after the iron
has cooled
down or has
been stored
(specic
types only)
You have put the
iron in horizontal
position while there
was still water in the
water tank.
Always set the steam control to
position 0 and empty the water
tank after use. Store the iron on
its heel.
The iron
does not
produce a
steam boost.
You used the steam
boost function too
often within a short
period.
Continue ironing in horizontal
position and wait a while before
you use the steam boost function
again..
The iron is not hot
enough.
Set an ironing temperature at
which the steam boost function
can be used (temperature settings
2 to MAX). Put the iron on
its heel and wait until the amber
temperature light goes out before
you use the steam boost function.
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