2 The blue alert light starts blinking, 'OFF' starts blinking on the
display and the iron starts beeping to indicate that the iron has
been switched off by the safety shut-off function.
When the iron is in safety shut-off mode, it will still start heating up
again as soon as you move it.
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3 If the iron is left in safety shut-off mode for more than one
hour, 'OFF' stops blinking and the beeping stops.
When this happens, press temperature control button ¢ to select the
required ironing temperature.
Cleaning and maintenance
After ironing
1 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and let the iron
cool down.
2 Wipe flakes and any other deposits off the soleplate with a
damp cloth and a non-abrasive (liquid) cleaning agent.
3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
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4 Regularly rinse the water tank with water. Empty the water
tank after cleaning.
Calc-clean function
You can use the calc-clean function to remove scale and impurities.
◗ Use the calc-clean function once every two weeks. If the water in
your area is very hard (i.e. when flakes come out from the
soleplate during ironing), the calc-clean function should be used
more frequently.
1 Set the steam control to position 0.
2 Fill the water tank to the maximum level.
Do not put vinegar or other descaling agents in the water tank.
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3 Select the maximum ironing temperature.
4 Put the plug in the wall socket.
5 Unplug the iron when the temperature has been reached (you
will hear a double beep).
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6 Hold the iron over the sink, press and hold the calc-clean
button and gently shake the iron to and fro.
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