- If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait
for it to go out before you start ironing.
- If the temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the
soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use.
Alert light and electronic safety shut-off function
(GC4340 and GC4330)
The iron is equipped with a blue alert light.
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◗ The blue alert light burns as long as the iron is plugged in.
◗ The blue alert light starts blinking to indicate that the iron has
been switched off by the safety shut-off function.
To let the iron heat up again:
- Pick up the iron or move it slightly.
- The blue alert light stops blinking. If the temperature of the soleplate
has dropped below the set ironing temperature, the amber
temperature light goes on.
- If the temperature light goes on after you have moved the iron, wait
for it to go out before you start ironing.
- If the temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the
soleplate still has the right temperature and the iron is ready for use.
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.
To keep the soleplate smooth, you should avoid hard contact with
metal objects. Never use a scouring pad, vinegar or other chemicals to
clean the soleplate.
3 Clean the upper part of the iron with a damp cloth.
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 of the soleplate
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