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Problem

Possible cause

Solution

The iron is plugged 

in, but the soleplate 

is 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 6 (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section 

‘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). Put the iron on 

its heel and wait until the temperature light has 

gone out before you star t ironing.

The iron does not 

produce a steam 

boost.

You have used the steam 

boost function too often 

within a ver y shor t 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 ( 

3

 to MAX). 

Put the iron on its heel and wait until the 

temperature light has gone out before you use 

the steam boost function.

Water droplets drip 

onto the fabric during 

ironing.

You have not closed the cap 

of the filling opening properly.

Press the cap until you hear a click.

You have put an additive in 

the water tank.

Rinse the water tank and do not put any 

additive in the water tank.

The set temperature is too 

low for steam ironing.

Set a temperature of or  

2

 higher.

You have used the steam 

boost function at a 

temperature setting below 

3

.

Set the temperature dial to a setting between 

3

 and MAX.

Water drips from the 

soleplate after the 

iron has cooled down 

or has been stored.

You have put the iron in 

horizontal position with 

water still left in the water 

tank.

Empty the water tank.

Flakes and impurities 

come out of the 

soleplate during 

ironing.

Hard water forms flakes 

inside the soleplate.

Use the Calc-Clean function one or more times 

(see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section 

‘Using the Calc-Clean function’).

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