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• Leave the steam generator to cool for at
least one hour before putting it away if it
is to be stored in a cupboard or confined
space. You can then store your steam
generator safely.
MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANING
11 • Cleaning the generator
• The iron soleplate: Clean the soleplate of
your iron when it is cool with a damp
cloth or a non-abrasive sponge.
•
The base unit: Clean the plastic parts of
the appliance occasionally with a soft
cloth.
12 • Easy descaling of your
steam generator
For models with scale collector.
• To extend the life of your steam
generator and avoid scale on your
ironing, your steam generator is
equipped with a built-in scale collector.
This collector, located in the boiler,
automatically removes the scale that
forms inside.
Operation:
• An orange “Calc-Away System” light
located - fig. 15 on the control panel
starts flashing to tell you that the scale
collector needs rinsing.
• Once the steam generator has cooled
completely, remove the scale collector
cover -
fig. 16.
• Unscrew the scale collector and remove
it from the housing; it contains the scale
that has built up in the tank - fig. 17.
• To clean the collector properly, just rinse
it under running water to remove the
scale it contains - fig. 18.
• Put the collector back into its housing
and screw it in completely to keep it
watertight - fig. 19.
• Put the scale collector cover back on - fig.
20
.
In addition to this regular maintenance
procedure, we recommend that you rinse
the boiler completely once every 6
months, or once every 25 times you use
your steam generator.
• Make sure that the steam generator has
been unplugged and allowed to cool for
at least 2 hours.
• Place the steam generator on the edge of
your sink and the iron to one side, on its
heel.
• Remove the collector cover and unscrew
the scale collector -
fig. 16-17.
• Hold your steam generator at an angle
and use a jug to fill the boiler with 1/4 litre
of tap water.- fig. 24.
• Shake the base unit for a few seconds
then empty it completely into the sink.-
fig. 25-26.
• Fit the collector back in its housing and
screw it on tightly to ensure it is
watertight but do not overtighten it - fig.
19.
• Put the scale collector cover back in
place.- fig. 20.
Do not use any cleaning or descaling
products for cleaning the soleplate
or the base-unit. Never hold the iron
or the base unit under the tap.
Do not use any descaling substances
(vinegar, industrial descaling
products, etc.) when rinsing the scale
collector: they could damage it.
Before emptying your steam
generator, it must always be left to
cool for 2 hours to avoid any risks of
scalding.
IMPORTANT! This operation must
not be carried out unless the steam
generator has been unplugged for at
least two hours and has cooled down
completely.
To carry out this operation, the steam
generator must be close to a sink as
water may come out of the tank
when it is opened.
The next time you use your iron,
press the “Restart” button on the
control panel to turn off the orange
“Calc-Away System” light.
