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This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the
appliance.
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Problem Cause Solution
The iron is plugged
in,
is cold.
There is a connection
problem.
Check the mains cord,
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
for use’,
The steam control is set to
position 0.
Set the steam position to $ or &
(see chapter
‘Steam ironing’).
The iron is not hot
enough and/or the drip-
stop function has been
activated.
Set an ironing temperature that is suitable
for steam ironing ( 2 to MAX).
the iron on its heel and wait until the
temperature light goes out before you
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The steam
boost function
does not work
proper
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boost function too often
within a ver
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 ( 3
to MAX).
wait until the temperature light goes out
before you use the steam boost function.
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
and maintenance’,
function’).
The light on the
handle ashes
(GC2860 only).
The automatic shut-off
function has been activated
(see chapter
section
off
Pick the iron up or mov
deactivate the automatic shut-off function.
The automatic shut-off light goes out.
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drip on the fabr
during ironing.
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cap of the lling opening
proper
Press the cap until you hear a click.
The set temperature is too
low for steam ironing.
Set an ironing temperature that is suitable
for steam ironing ( 2 to MAX).
the iron on its heel and wait until the
temperature light goes out before you
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the water tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not put any
additive in the water tank.
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boost function at a setting
below 3 .
Set the temperature dial to a setting
between 3 and MAX.
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boost function too often
within a shor
Continue ironing in horizontal position
and wait a while before you use the
steam boost function again.
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the soleplate after
the iron has cooled
down or has been
stored.
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horizontal position while
there was still water in the
water tank.
Empty the water tank and set the steam
control to position 0 after use.
iron on its heel.
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appear on the
garment dur
ironing.
These wet spots may
be caused by steam that
has condensed onto the
ironing board.
Iron wet spots without steam from time
to time to dr
If the under
ironing board is wet,
it dr
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the ironing board,
with wire mesh top.
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Note:
has the right temperature and the iron is r
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
1
let the iron cool do
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non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
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scouring pad,
3
4
ha
Note:
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an
combined with the Calc-Clean function.
The
constantly active and does not need to be replaced (Fig.
The Calc-Clean function remov
Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once ever
hard (i.e.
function more frequently
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2
3
Do not pour vinegar or other descaling agents into the water tank.
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and hold it.
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After the Calc-Clean process
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soleplate dry
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that ma
Storage
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let the iron cool do
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3
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