User manual
• 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 – fig.16.
•
At the end of the operation, replace the anti-scale valve; press it in until it clicks –
fig.15.
• Plug the iron back in and leave it resting on its heel for two minutes to dry the so-
leplate.
• Clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic cloth while it is still warm.
Cleaning the soleplate
Your steam iron is fitted with a self-cleaning soleplate (depending on
model):
• The exclusive active coating helps continuously eliminate all the impurities ge-
nerated by the normal day-to-day use of the iron.
• However, if you iron using an unsuitable programme, some traces may be left
which require manual cleaning. In this case, it is recommended that you use a
soft damp cloth on the warm soleplate, in order not to damage the surface.
Your steam iron is fitted with an Ultraglide soleplate (depending on model):
• Clean the soleplate with a damp, non-metallic cloth while it is still warm.
Storing your iron
• Unplug the iron and wait for the soleplate to cool down – fig.18.
• Empty the water tank and set the steam control to . A little water may remain in
the tank.
• Wind the cord around the heel at the back of the iron. Store the iron on its heel –
fig.19.
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Attention!
The use of a scouring
pad will cause damage
to your soleplate's self-
cleaning (depending on
model) coating – fig.17.
Never use aggressive
or abrasive products.
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