• CLEANING THE SOLEPLATE
- Do not scratch or scrape the soleplate. Do not use strong or
abrasive detergents for cleaning.
- Clean the soleplate (cold iron) on a piece of thick, clean,
damp cotton before putting away the iron.
5. Storing your iron
- Unplug it and wait until the soleplate has cooled down.
- Empty the water tank and set the steam control on DRY.
- Store the iron on its heel.
6. Is there a problem ?
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This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any
professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with
the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility
and the guarantee will not apply.
Water drips from the
holes in the soleplate
• The chosen temperature is
too low and does not allow
the formation of steam.
• You are using steam while
the iron is not hot enough.
• You are using the Shot of
Steam button too often.
• The steam flow is too high
• You have stored the iron
horizontally, without emptying
it and without setting it to DRY
Problems Solutions
and possible causes
• Set the thermostat in the
coloured zone (from •• to
MAX)
• Wait until the thermostat
light goes out.
• Wait a few seconds bet-
ween each use of the button.
• Reduce the steam flow.
• See the section “Storing
your iron”.
Problems Solutions
and possible causes
There is little or no steam
• The water tank is empty
• Your iron has a build-up of
scale
• Your iron has been used
dry for too long.
The soleplate is scratched
or damaged
• You have placed your iron flat
on a metallic rest-plate
Brown streaks come through
the holes in the soleplate
and stain the linen
• You are using chemical
descaling agents.
• You are using the wrong
type of water.
• Fabric fibres have
accumulated in the holes of
the soleplate and are burning
• Your linen is not rinsed
sufficiently or you have iro-
ned a new garment before
washing it.
• Fill it with tap water.
• Do a self-cleaning.
• Do a self-cleaning.
• Always set your iron on
its heel
• Avoid ironing over zips
• Do not add any descaling
agents to the water in the
water tank.
• Do a self-cleaning and use
untreated tap water (see p8).
• Do a self-cleaning.
• Clean the soleplate with a
non-metallic sponge.
• Vacuum the holes of the
soleplate from time to time.
• Wash and rinse clothes
thoroughly before ironing.
The soleplate is dirty or brown
and can stain the linen
• You are using too high a
temperature
• You are using starch
• Clean the soleplate as
indicated above. See the
temperature table to cor-
rectly set the thermostat.
• Always spray starch onto
the reverse side of the
fabric to be ironed.
If you have any problems or queries please call our
Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice :
HELPLINE
0845 602 1454 - UK
(01) 47 51947 - IRELAND
or visit our website : www.moulinex.co.uk
ENVIRONNEMENT PROTECTION FIRST !
• Your appliance contains valuable materials which
can be recovered or recycled.
• Leave it at a collection point.
